Q: Would you take a Z on a trip?

kannibul · 07-08-2009, 09:58 AM

My only thing on the Z is comfort. My knees give me issues on longer trips.

Well, that and the weak paint, and expensive tires...

tooohip · 07-08-2009, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zaku

As A Civic Owner I can. only say.... SAVE THE Z and take the Civic.

Save it for what? I bought mine to drive i!!

texmedic · 07-08-2009, 10:10 AM

You gots to stop and stretch them legs playa!

Robert_Nash · 07-08-2009, 01:45 PM

Having now completed my 4,200+ mile trip (see: Reporting From the Mother Road! ) I can say with some authority that you can certainly take your Z.

I did find that space can be a premium when packing enough cloths and other goods for a trip that long but I managed Ok.

I also will say that long stints behind the wheel can be a bit uncomfortable - there are only so many ways/places you can put your legs/feet and/or move around to keep the blood flowing so stopping at least every couple of hours (rest areas, gasoline, etc) is a good idea.

That said, for a two-seat performance sports car, the 370 ain't bad on a long trip and better than most if not every other in this category plus it's a lot of fun!!!

runaround · 07-08-2009, 02:34 PM

Back in the early 90's my great-grandmother drove her 300zx from Colorado to Michigan. Now I know the thread is about 370's, but if a lady in her 70s (at the time, she's about 92 now) was able to do it in a 300, you have no excuse not to do it in your 370.

need4speed · 07-09-2009, 07:00 PM

They have those clear 3M tape on bras. Tests have proven it can deflect
Small pebbles at 60 mph without damaging the bra.
70mph damage only to the bra. But I heard some people getting
Good protection up to 80mph.
Price is between $600 to $800 and has a warranty.
Not sure for how long but I've heard some people say 1 year.
Others up to 3yrs.

cave vulture · 07-09-2009, 11:35 PM

Leaving Fri. 7/10 for a weekender in Harrisonburg Va. Will report upon return.

cave vulture · 07-12-2009, 09:13 PM

Took the Z on a 780 mile weekend roadtrip to the Shenandoah Valley, Va. The Z ran great. Oil temp. did not go above 220 degrees, even with some pretty aggressive hill climbing in the mountains. The yellow color attracts a nice assortment of bugs, which hover about and land on the car, in addition to those splattered on the grille. An annoying squeak was identified as coming from the plastic molding on the passenger rear where the hatch rests. Mileage was around 25 m.p.g. overall.

mspeasl · 07-12-2009, 09:44 PM

Last week we ran 3000 miles out to the "Badlands" then on to "Mt Rushmore" and then turning south to "Pikes Peak" in our new 370. At that point we then turned east and returned home. This trip this year concluded the trip we started last year in our old 350 when we went to the desert south west then west coast and on to the Pacific northwest before returning home after 6998 miles. On that trip we were in the Z for a month. The trip last week was just six days. My 65 year old wife says the Z's ride just as nice as her 300C even for those distances.

JB1 · 07-14-2009, 08:54 PM

Road trips is one of the main reasons for getting this car in the first place! Can't wait to take it for a family visit in Virginia sometime later this year. Hope to hit the tail of the dragon while we're there as well. Heard it's a blast.

jpit · 07-14-2009, 09:26 PM

The self-sealing paint is an option in the UK, don't know why it's not available here. Does anyone know if it actually works?

OnCallZ · 07-14-2009, 10:37 PM

I took a trip to Cape Canaveral to watch the shuttle take off, caught a few chips on the bumper, but what is a Z without battle scars?

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!

07-08-2009, 01:45 PM	#49 (permalink)
Robert_Nash Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Middle TN/Savannah GA Posts: 762 Drives: '14 Q60IPL/'14Armada Rep Power: 17	Having now completed my 4,200+ mile trip (see: Reporting From the Mother Road! ) I can say with some authority that you can certainly take your Z. I did find that space can be a premium when packing enough cloths and other goods for a trip that long but I managed Ok. I also will say that long stints behind the wheel can be a bit uncomfortable - there are only so many ways/places you can put your legs/feet and/or move around to keep the blood flowing so stopping at least every couple of hours (rest areas, gasoline, etc) is a good idea. That said, for a two-seat performance sports car, the 370 ain't bad on a long trip and better than most if not every other in this category plus it's a lot of fun!!! __________________ Robert -My Basset Hound Is Smarter Than Your Honor Student and Barack Obama -

07-12-2009, 09:13 PM	#53 (permalink)
cave vulture Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 427 Drives: 370z tour,sport,auto Rep Power: 15	780 mile trip report..... Took the Z on a 780 mile weekend roadtrip to the Shenandoah Valley, Va. The Z ran great. Oil temp. did not go above 220 degrees, even with some pretty aggressive hill climbing in the mountains. The yellow color attracts a nice assortment of bugs, which hover about and land on the car, in addition to those splattered on the grille. An annoying squeak was identified as coming from the plastic molding on the passenger rear where the hatch rests. Mileage was around 25 m.p.g. overall. Last edited by cave vulture; 07-14-2009 at 06:40 PM.

07-12-2009, 09:44 PM	#54 (permalink)
mspeasl Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 367 Drives: Red M6 Sport/Touring Rep Power: 268	3000 miles last week Last week we ran 3000 miles out to the "Badlands" then on to "Mt Rushmore" and then turning south to "Pikes Peak" in our new 370. At that point we then turned east and returned home. This trip this year concluded the trip we started last year in our old 350 when we went to the desert south west then west coast and on to the Pacific northwest before returning home after 6998 miles. On that trip we were in the Z for a month. The trip last week was just six days. My 65 year old wife says the Z's ride just as nice as her 300C even for those distances. __________________ Mspeasl - Central Illinois 2009 - Solid Red, M6 '370' Sport/Touring (Delivered 7 April 09)

07-05-2010, 08:02 PM	#60 (permalink)
mnms370Z Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Milford New Hampshire Posts: 21 Drives: White 370Z Tour/Sprt Rep Power: 15	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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07-08-2009, 09:58 AM	#46 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 266	My only thing on the Z is comfort. My knees give me issues on longer trips. Well, that and the weak paint, and expensive tires...

07-08-2009, 10:10 AM	#48 (permalink)
texmedic Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 192 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 15	You gots to stop and stretch them legs playa!

07-08-2009, 02:34 PM	#50 (permalink)
runaround Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 28 Drives: '10 Z Roadster 6MT Rep Power: 16	Back in the early 90's my great-grandmother drove her 300zx from Colorado to Michigan. Now I know the thread is about 370's, but if a lady in her 70s (at the time, she's about 92 now) was able to do it in a 300, you have no excuse not to do it in your 370.

07-09-2009, 07:00 PM	#51 (permalink)
need4speed Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: tx Posts: 199 Drives: 08 altima 3.5se Rep Power: 15	They have those clear 3M tape on bras. Tests have proven it can deflect Small pebbles at 60 mph without damaging the bra. 70mph damage only to the bra. But I heard some people getting Good protection up to 80mph. Price is between $600 to $800 and has a warranty. Not sure for how long but I've heard some people say 1 year. Others up to 3yrs.

07-09-2009, 11:35 PM	#52 (permalink)
cave vulture Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 427 Drives: 370z tour,sport,auto Rep Power: 15	Leaving Fri. 7/10 for a weekender in Harrisonburg Va. Will report upon return.

07-14-2009, 08:54 PM	#55 (permalink)
JB1 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 748 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z sold Rep Power: 17	Road trips is one of the main reasons for getting this car in the first place! Can't wait to take it for a family visit in Virginia sometime later this year. Hope to hit the tail of the dragon while we're there as well. Heard it's a blast.

07-14-2009, 09:26 PM	#56 (permalink)
jpit Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 440 Drives: 370Z Tour MT w/Spt Rep Power: 16	The self-sealing paint is an option in the UK, don't know why it's not available here. Does anyone know if it actually works?

07-14-2009, 10:37 PM	#57 (permalink)
OnCallZ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 108 Drives: g37 Rep Power: 16	I took a trip to Cape Canaveral to watch the shuttle take off, caught a few chips on the bumper, but what is a Z without battle scars?

07-14-2009, 10:43 PM	#58 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	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.

07-14-2009, 11:10 PM	#59 (permalink)
cave vulture Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 427 Drives: 370z tour,sport,auto Rep Power: 15	Whoever said "I refuse to own a car I'm afraid to drive" has got it right.