Everyone stares at the 370z

Tigger · 04-02-2013, 11:44 PM

I'm 6'3". Hate that little spot by the start button. But it was a sacrifice I was willing to make to buy it. One road trip so far and I gotta say I'll never do it again. I couldn't really handle it anymore even in my Acura. I still find the Z to be extremely comfortable. Except for bruised kidneys. lol!

Back to the thread... I was in the far left lane of two turn-only lanes and there was about three car lengths of space in the lane next to me to the next car. I notice this car pull up and stop right next to me. I was like, ummmm, pull up! Hello!!! But this person didn't move anywhere and I was thinking they just happen to stop way far back like some other drivers I've seen. But then I started to get the feeling I was being watched. I slowly turned my head to see what was up with the driver and found it to be an old woman with a messed up look on her face straight up staring at me. Like, hardcore. She had even pulled in closer and her tires were over into my lane when she had stopped. I was like, wtf? I checked to see about 45 seconds later and sure as hell, still staring. She didn't move a muscle. Then about 5 second before the light finally changed, she pulled forward and closed the gap in front of her. Really freaking creepy.

I've had quite a few other incidents along the same lines but usually less extreme and many that involve pissed off, pride-less male minivan drivers that are trying to prove something to me or themselves. Not sure which yet.

nmjaxx9 · 04-02-2013, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Tigger

I'm 6'3". Hate that little spot by the start button. But it was a sacrifice I was willing to make to buy it. One road trip so far and I gotta say I'll never do it again. I couldn't really handle it anymore even in my Acura. I still find the Z to be extremely comfortable. Except for bruised kidneys. lol!

Back to the thread... I was in the far left lane of two turn-only lanes and there was about three car lengths of space in the lane next to me to the next car. I notice this car pull up and stop right next to me. I was like, ummmm, pull up! Hello!!! But this person didn't move anywhere and I was thinking they just happen to stop way far back like some other drivers I've seen. But then I started to get the feeling I was being watched. I slowly turned my head to see what was up with the driver and found it to be an old woman with a messed up look on her face straight up staring at me. Like, hardcore. She had even pulled in closer and her tires were over into my lane when she had stopped. I was like, wtf? I checked to see about 45 seconds later and sure as hell, still staring. She didn't move a muscle. Then about 5 second before the light finally changed, she pulled forward and closed the gap in front of her. Really freaking creepy.

I've had quite a few other incidents along the same lines but usually less extreme and many that involve pissed off, pride-less male minivan drivers that are trying to prove something to me or themselves. Not sure which yet.

Im just as tall as you are and I fit snug, I think the Z has a lot of leg room if you recline back.

7speed · 04-04-2013, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Tigger

I'm 6'3". Hate that little spot by the start button. But it was a sacrifice I was willing to make to buy it. One road trip so far and I gotta say I'll never do it again. I couldn't really handle it anymore even in my Acura. I still find the Z to be extremely comfortable. Except for bruised kidneys. lol!

Back to the thread... I was in the far left lane of two turn-only lanes and there was about three car lengths of space in the lane next to me to the next car. I notice this car pull up and stop right next to me. I was like, ummmm, pull up! Hello!!! But this person didn't move anywhere and I was thinking they just happen to stop way far back like some other drivers I've seen. But then I started to get the feeling I was being watched. I slowly turned my head to see what was up with the driver and found it to be an old woman with a messed up look on her face straight up staring at me. Like, hardcore. She had even pulled in closer and her tires were over into my lane when she had stopped. I was like, wtf? I checked to see about 45 seconds later and sure as hell, still staring. She didn't move a muscle. Then about 5 second before the light finally changed, she pulled forward and closed the gap in front of her. Really freaking creepy.

I've had quite a few other incidents along the same lines but usually less extreme and many that involve pissed off, pride-less male minivan drivers that are trying to prove something to me or themselves. Not sure which yet.

What you didn't realize because of the blindspots you had cut her off and now she was pissed!

Over the weekend I was in Fayetteville, AR out at night with my brother. Two girls yelled from the sidewalk I like your car. I circled around but then realized I can't even pick them up. (Damn 2 seater)

Haboob · 04-04-2013, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 7speed

What you didn't realize because of the blindspots you had cut her off and now she was pissed!

Over the weekend I was in Fayetteville, AR out at night with my brother. Two girls yelled from the sidewalk I like your car. I circled around but then realized I can't even pick them up. (Damn 2 seater)

#1 = passenger lap.

#2 = driver lap?

Maybe just the hatch. Make sure #2 is the uglier one.

MadMan · 04-04-2013, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 7speed

Over the weekend I was in Fayetteville, AR out at night with my brother. Two girls yelled from the sidewalk I like your car. I circled around but then realized I can't even pick them up. (Damn 2 seater)

Kick the brother out. D'uh!

3.7 ZPA · 04-03-2013, 04:27 AM

I was at a Taco Bell drive-through with this blonde I was going out with at the time, and the guy manning the booth told me I looked like 007 with the silver Z. My response to everything for the rest of the week was, "because I'm james Bond, bitch!"

NitrousZ34 · 04-03-2013, 05:27 AM

I had some girl at jack in the box say nice car to me when i got my jr bacon cheese burgers. I was almost certain she wanted the D

Haboob · 04-03-2013, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by NitrousZ34

I had some girl at jack in the box say nice car to me when i got my jr bacon cheese burgers. I was almost certain she wanted the D

Only if she put extra bacon on it.

Bucketlist2012 · 04-04-2013, 03:49 PM

Where I live you never see 370Z's...

I like having a car that you do not see many of...

I see plenty of 350Z's, Prius, Chrysler 300's and Mustangs...But rarely a 370Z...

7speed · 04-04-2013, 04:34 PM

bros b4 ...s

Haboob · 04-04-2013, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 7speed

bros b4 ...s

Hm, but when there's two? He can take a cab home.

JungleZ · 07-29-2013, 09:43 PM

Bump!!! Aston Martin big dog at my work always stares at the Z and today he finally gave me an epic thumbs up. Felt great.

fonzo179 · 07-30-2013, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by JungleZ

Bump!!! Aston Martin big dog at my work always stares at the Z and today he finally gave me an epic thumbs up. Felt great.

The 2013 BMW M6 driver just started his membership at my gym Sunday.
Its so nice not to drive the hardest thing in the parking lot.
Now the teenagers on their bicycles gravitate to his car instead of mine

Elan · 07-29-2013, 11:22 PM

People stare. Had it in my 350 and knew it would happen in the 370. The 370 is a pretty rare car. I see maybe one or two a month. That's why I got some dark tints. Much more privacy.

But yes Jungle everyone in a Merc or Beamer thinking its an AMG or an M...

luigi90210 · 07-30-2013, 01:43 AM

i know exactly how that is, i am always seeing people stare at my car when i drive through town, parking lot, the city, the highways

i like the attention because it feeds my ego but i also hate it because i know if normal people notice me, cops notice me even more

04-03-2013, 04:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
3.7 ZPA Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 352 Drives: '09 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 13	I was at a Taco Bell drive-through with this blonde I was going out with at the time, and the guy manning the booth told me I looked like 007 with the silver Z. My response to everything for the rest of the week was, "because I'm james Bond, bitch!" 2xtreme1, blackcherry20 and Haboob like this.

04-03-2013, 05:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
NitrousZ34 Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canoga Posts: 505 Drives: Myself crazy Rep Power: 0	I had some girl at jack in the box say nice car to me when i got my jr bacon cheese burgers. I was almost certain she wanted the D 2xtreme1, snowhite370 and Z70Z like this.

04-04-2013, 03:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
Bucketlist2012 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,424 Drives: 370Z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 17	Where I live you never see 370Z's... I like having a car that you do not see many of... I see plenty of 350Z's, Prius, Chrysler 300's and Mustangs...But rarely a 370Z... blackcherry20 likes this. __________________ 2009 Sport/Touring 370Z 1971 Z/28 with coil overs, rushforth's, willwoods, Hotchkis. 4 speed GMC Sierra1500 Last edited by Bucketlist2012; 04-04-2013 at 03:51 PM.

04-04-2013, 04:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
7speed Track Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Dallas Posts: 697 Drives: 09 370 sports clone Rep Power: 14	bros b4 ...s __________________ 09 370z 6spd traded 1/12/15 for 15 Challenger RT 6spd

07-29-2013, 09:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
JungleZ Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: orange county,ca Posts: 652 Drives: leased base z... Rep Power: 0	Bump!!! Aston Martin big dog at my work always stares at the Z and today he finally gave me an epic thumbs up. Felt great. 2xtreme1 and raymondo510 like this.

04-02-2013, 11:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tigger A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NM Posts: 8,063 Drives: Awedeeeeee Rep Power: 603	I'm 6'3". Hate that little spot by the start button. But it was a sacrifice I was willing to make to buy it. One road trip so far and I gotta say I'll never do it again. I couldn't really handle it anymore even in my Acura. I still find the Z to be extremely comfortable. Except for bruised kidneys. lol! Back to the thread... I was in the far left lane of two turn-only lanes and there was about three car lengths of space in the lane next to me to the next car. I notice this car pull up and stop right next to me. I was like, ummmm, pull up! Hello!!! But this person didn't move anywhere and I was thinking they just happen to stop way far back like some other drivers I've seen. But then I started to get the feeling I was being watched. I slowly turned my head to see what was up with the driver and found it to be an old woman with a messed up look on her face straight up staring at me. Like, hardcore. She had even pulled in closer and her tires were over into my lane when she had stopped. I was like, wtf? I checked to see about 45 seconds later and sure as hell, still staring. She didn't move a muscle. Then about 5 second before the light finally changed, she pulled forward and closed the gap in front of her. Really freaking creepy. I've had quite a few other incidents along the same lines but usually less extreme and many that involve pissed off, pride-less male minivan drivers that are trying to prove something to me or themselves. Not sure which yet.

07-29-2013, 11:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
Elan Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 906 Drives: Airplanes Rep Power: 17	People stare. Had it in my 350 and knew it would happen in the 370. The 370 is a pretty rare car. I see maybe one or two a month. That's why I got some dark tints. Much more privacy. But yes Jungle everyone in a Merc or Beamer thinking its an AMG or an M... luigi90210 likes this. __________________ 2009 370Z NISMO #477 \| AAM Competition Short Tails \| AAM Competition HFCs \| K&N Typhoon CAI \| Kenwood DPX300U \| Rockford Fosgate PRIME R300-4 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P165 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P300-12 \| Polk Audio db1001 \| 15% Tints \| GTR Start Button \|

07-30-2013, 01:43 AM	#15 (permalink)
luigi90210 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,103 Drives: Classified Rep Power: 16	i know exactly how that is, i am always seeing people stare at my car when i drive through town, parking lot, the city, the highways i like the attention because it feeds my ego but i also hate it because i know if normal people notice me, cops notice me even more

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