Q: Would you take a Z on a trip?

gpa7pk · 06-16-2009, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlashBazbo

I'm doing a Middle-Tennessee to Oklahoma (Tulsa area) round trip in August. No way will I drive anything other than my Z.

After reading this, though, I will purchase some "protection" before I go. Any recommendations for easy-on, easy-off, effective nose protection?

Griots Garage, Car Care, Detail Supplies, Garage Organization, Car Accessories - Griot's Garage 800-345-5789 , has a self adhering clear film in 100' rolls for $29.99 (item #77898 - surface protection film). Griots Garage carries a lot of good car care products. I use them on my two classic Triumph TR's.

tufty · 06-16-2009, 03:51 PM

I took mine on a trip right after I bought it from Missouri to Oklahoma. One of the best roadtrips ever!!!!

One_Quick_Z · 06-16-2009, 10:40 AM

Yes I would Im going to take my 370Z to South Carolina in Sept. 2010 for a friends wedding............ I plan on hitting the Tail of the Dragon on the way back

DAN

kannibul · 06-16-2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by One_Quick_Z

Yes I would Im going to take my 370Z to South Carolina in Sept. 2010 for a friends wedding............ I plan on hitting the Tail of the Dragon on the way back

DAN

I'd love to do that...Z or bike...

Watch out for bikes though - they tend to underestimate the corners...

One_Quick_Z · 06-17-2009, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kannibul

I'd love to do that...Z or bike...

Watch out for bikes though - they tend to underestimate the corners...

Im excited for this I just had my buddy over lastnight the one that is getting married next Sept. 2010 I was talking to him about the tail of the Dragon....I told him I would take it on the way back home to illinois that way if something happened to the car I at least made it to the wedding which im in ha

DAN

nogoodname · 06-16-2009, 10:52 AM

2009 Nissan 370Z Coupe Accessories - Nissan USA

140 from Nissan.....i think it's worth it

AK370Z · 06-16-2009, 10:59 AM

Absolutely do it! I can't wait to take my Z on roadtrips. It's so much fun cruizing in your Z in a new city/county.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

Just buy the Nissan Bra for $125 and put it on for road-trips..

Nissan Nose Mask - 2009 370Z :: CourtesyParts

Quote:

Originally Posted by nogoodname007

2009 Nissan 370Z Coupe Accessories - Nissan USA

140 from Nissan.....i think it's worth it

Def look into a bra. How about blue painters tape? Do they work?

Modshack · 06-16-2009, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

Def look into a bra. How about blue painters tape? Do they work?

Painters tape is a good option, specially on fresh paint like my buddy and I had here! Not quite the cushion of a soft bra, but good in a pinch. If it rains it gets a little messy, but peels off pretty easily at the end of the trip. These are a little sloppy, but I've seen some really nice tape jobs!

KillerBee370 · 07-14-2009, 10:43 PM

I just drove 360 miles round trip last Saturday. I filled up the tank just beforehand and still had 45 miles on the countdown readout when I got home. That's a ways on one tank! (It even included a few triple digit runs)

Drive it like you love it. If it was an F50 I would've done the same thing.

cave vulture · 07-14-2009, 11:10 PM

Whoever said "I refuse to own a car I'm afraid to drive" has got it right.

mnms370Z · 07-05-2010, 08:02 PM

I bought my Z in February of 2009 and in October I drove it from Southern New Hampshire to Auburn Alabama. Even hit the Tail of the Dragon in Tenn/NC . Z has a great cruise range of 400+ and I was able to stay away from a ticket which to me was the bigger celebration. I had a blast and would do it again in a minute. As much as I love the car if you cannot drive it and enjoy it,why buy it. Have a blast!

nogoodname · 06-16-2009, 11:01 AM

^^ yea, it does work....that was my original idea...lol

i'll find a good pic for the blue tape idea

AK370Z · 06-16-2009, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nogoodname007

^^ yea, it does work....that was my original idea...lol

i'll find a good pic for the blue tape idea

wasn't there a car that did cross country road trip with blue tape all OVER it? (every single inch?)

AK370Z · 06-16-2009, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

wasn't there a car that did cross country road trip with blue tape all OVER it? (every single inch?)

Here's the car I was talking about

Freshly washed car before the taping:

Work material, Nogaro blue tape:

And a job well done:

Source: 2 guys, an Audi S4, blue tape and the Coolest. Road trip. Ever.

nogoodname · 06-16-2009, 11:29 AM

yea, it was a team Solo G37....i beleive he was taking his G37 to the Sema show,

blue tape was all over the car....hahah...he spent hours putting it on

then took it all off at the sema parking lot and display his car at his booth.

06-16-2009, 10:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
One_Quick_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seneca Il Posts: 1,374 Drives: 10 Civic EX Sedan Rep Power: 221	Yes I would Im going to take my 370Z to South Carolina in Sept. 2010 for a friends wedding............ I plan on hitting the Tail of the Dragon on the way back DAN __________________ -My BRZ with exhaust will decimate all if we overnight parts from Japan- 10 Civic EX Sedan- Current Daily

07-05-2010, 08:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
mnms370Z Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Milford New Hampshire Posts: 21 Drives: White 370Z Tour/Sprt Rep Power: 18	MY Road Trip I bought my Z in February of 2009 and in October I drove it from Southern New Hampshire to Auburn Alabama. Even hit the Tail of the Dragon in Tenn/NC . Z has a great cruise range of 400+ and I was able to stay away from a ticket which to me was the bigger celebration. I had a blast and would do it again in a minute. As much as I love the car if you cannot drive it and enjoy it,why buy it. Have a blast!

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KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 53 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 323	I just drove 360 miles round trip last Saturday. I filled up the tank just beforehand and still had 45 miles on the countdown readout when I got home. That's a ways on one tank! (It even included a few triple digit runs) Drive it like you love it. If it was an F50 I would've done the same thing.

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nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1766	^^ yea, it does work....that was my original idea...lol i'll find a good pic for the blue tape idea

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nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1766	yea, it was a team Solo G37....i beleive he was taking his G37 to the Sema show, blue tape was all over the car....hahah...he spent hours putting it on then took it all off at the sema parking lot and display his car at his booth.