Do you let other people drive your car?

DEpointfive0 · 10-15-2013, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

Took it to a performance shop last Saturday to install my rotors, pads, and flush out the brake fluid. The tech did a great job. Another tech took it to test and came back with my lip cracked open. They have a body shop on the premises for custom work and the owner committed to repair it but it is a hassle. Not coming back. I'd be desperate if I did.

Man... That's really shitty... Especially on such a nice car like yours...

onzedge · 10-15-2013, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

Took it to a performance shop last Saturday to install my rotors, pads, and flush out the brake fluid. The tech did a great job. Another tech took it to test and came back with my lip cracked open. They have a body shop on the premises for custom work and the owner committed to repair it but it is a hassle. Not coming back. I'd be desperate if I did.

AyandehRacing · 10-15-2013, 07:23 AM

The only person who drives my car, other than me, is my girlfriend.

For the simple reason that she is the most qualified! She is French, grew up driving manual boxes and motorbikes in France...

which makes her 50x more competent than most of my clown friends, and it shows on the road. It seems like a trend in New England to total several cars before you turn 25. So no thanks everyone else but you are free to ride shotgun...

Plus I think she's a smoke-show, so watching her rip gears is kinda hot...

Elan · 10-15-2013, 08:35 AM

I don't unless I absolutely trust them. There are only 2 people on my list that fit that description. I others drive when I am in the passenger seat. I refuse to let just anyone because the blind spots in the car are horrible and take getting used to.

chii370 · 10-15-2013, 11:30 AM

I do, but only friends. 90% of it is because i want to laugh at them. The 370 is probably the most difficult manual car ive ever driven. I always tell them you WILL stall it. And they always come back with that snarky "ive driven manual for years" comment. Then they stall it

Also I must be in the car, and take it how u want.....but ive seen the internet, no chicks behind the wheel of my Z. Not even the waifu. If she wants to do her instinctual wrecking car thing she can go do it in the subaru, much cheaper to replace parts each time a bout of female driver syndrome takes over.

tibal · 10-15-2013, 10:24 AM

Yes I do.. but whenever my Dad does I make sure to catch him boosting on film. My "car" friends are scared they will break it so they don't seem to ever lay on it...

forza370z · 10-15-2013, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by tibal

Yes I do.. but whenever my Dad does I make sure to catch him boosting on film. My "car" friends are scared they will break it so they don't seem to ever lay on it...

Oh boy...

kenchan · 10-15-2013, 10:58 AM

i think i posted earlier, but to re-cap...

no

kidkotic2001 · 10-15-2013, 11:24 AM

There is only one other person that drives my Z. That is the Wife anyone else is off limits.

Of course the nissan crew that does my oil changes can to but I watch them like a hawk. they know it too, the service rep always tells me dont worry Mr. Paz we will take care of it.

LOL I am sure they hate me.

critical · 10-15-2013, 04:16 PM

never. i'd let my gf drive and even tell her to cause she looks hot driving my Z, but she's always afraid lol

DEpointfive0 · 10-15-2013, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by critical

never. i'd let my gf drive and even tell her to cause she looks hot driving my Z, but she's always afraid lol

And your gf IS Asian...

Arrvaxx · 10-15-2013, 04:22 PM

Now, unboosted...sure. Taught my son to drive a manual just last week. Will do a few more parking lot drives and then maybe an early morning Sunday. It's insured so whatever.

In January after Fast Intentions twins? Hell no...well, the valet and mechanics but they will get to enjoy her with UpRev 'Valet' mode!

*Edit: After twins...I guess the exception would be well known fellow enthusiasts that have a history of driving hard so I know the hp won't get out from under them.

blackcherry20 · 10-15-2013, 07:05 PM

My husband drives it at will but he's not that interested.
A friend at auto-x that can fix it if he breaks it drove it once.
And a guy at work once.
He has a Porsche Boxter-he offered to let me take it for a drive-h3ll yeah!!
So the next day he took my Z.
I think he was as impressed as i was! Lol
I preferred the Z, although the Porsche was cool, it was a bit ho-hum on the front end. Gimme up front torque please!

TerribleONE · 10-15-2013, 07:18 PM

Il let my dad drive it since he lets me take out his cars however only if I am in the passenger seat as well as some of my really close enthusiast buddies

b15 · 10-16-2013, 09:20 AM

Nope. Plus most my friends can't drive stick anyhow. I'd consider letting my wife, but she can't drive stick either!

10-15-2013, 08:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
Elan Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 906 Drives: Airplanes Rep Power: 17	I don't unless I absolutely trust them. There are only 2 people on my list that fit that description. I others drive when I am in the passenger seat. I refuse to let just anyone because the blind spots in the car are horrible and take getting used to. tWeEzY 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 \|

10-15-2013, 11:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
chii370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: . Posts: 642 Drives: . Rep Power: 17	I do, but only friends. 90% of it is because i want to laugh at them. The 370 is probably the most difficult manual car ive ever driven. I always tell them you WILL stall it. And they always come back with that snarky "ive driven manual for years" comment. Then they stall it Also I must be in the car, and take it how u want.....but ive seen the internet, no chicks behind the wheel of my Z. Not even the waifu. If she wants to do her instinctual wrecking car thing she can go do it in the subaru, much cheaper to replace parts each time a bout of female driver syndrome takes over. DEpointfive0 likes this. Last edited by chii370; 10-15-2013 at 11:34 AM.

10-15-2013, 10:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
tibal Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Safest Town In America Posts: 987 Drives: TT-370Z and 2.5RS Rep Power: 18	Yes I do.. but whenever my Dad does I make sure to catch him boosting on film. My "car" friends are scared they will break it so they don't seem to ever lay on it... DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ 2010 - PG - M6 - 370zTT 453/409 6lbs IG @TRbal10 TEAM FLY1 MOTORSPORTS Last edited by tibal; 10-15-2013 at 10:33 AM.

10-15-2013, 11:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
kidkotic2001 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 541 Drives: Like Crazy Rep Power: 16	There is only one other person that drives my Z. That is the Wife anyone else is off limits. Of course the nissan crew that does my oil changes can to but I watch them like a hawk. they know it too, the service rep always tells me dont worry Mr. Paz we will take care of it. LOL I am sure they hate me. __________________ ThAt WaS a CrAzY nIgHt

10-15-2013, 04:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
critical A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 1,252 Drives: 09' 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	never. i'd let my gf drive and even tell her to cause she looks hot driving my Z, but she's always afraid lol __________________ Quaife w/ gears \|Stillen Gen 3\|SOLD FI Resonated Test Pipes \|SOLD FI 18'' \| 25row Stillen Race \| Progress 35mm/25mm sways \| Swifts/Koni\|Volk G25's\| Stoptech SS lines\|\|SPL Front/Rear Arms\|

10-15-2013, 10:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	i think i posted earlier, but to re-cap... no

10-15-2013, 04:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
Arrvaxx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Whore Island, MN Posts: 1,243 Drives: 40th F.I. Twin Turbo Rep Power: 19	Now, unboosted...sure. Taught my son to drive a manual just last week. Will do a few more parking lot drives and then maybe an early morning Sunday. It's insured so whatever. In January after Fast Intentions twins? Hell no...well, the valet and mechanics but they will get to enjoy her with UpRev 'Valet' mode! Edit: After twins...I guess the exception would be well known fellow enthusiasts that have a history of driving hard so I know the hp won't get out from under them. tibal likes this. __________________ 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary (#480 born 1/19/2010) Fast Intentions Twin Turbo \| Varis Arising II \| Limited Edition Recaro Sportster \| Tuned by Specialty Z \| 604hp 525 torque @14lbs boost on 100 octane Last edited by Arrvaxx; 10-15-2013 at 04:25 PM.*

10-15-2013, 07:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,749 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 240460	My husband drives it at will but he's not that interested. A friend at auto-x that can fix it if he breaks it drove it once. And a guy at work once. He has a Porsche Boxter-he offered to let me take it for a drive-h3ll yeah!! So the next day he took my Z. I think he was as impressed as i was! Lol I preferred the Z, although the Porsche was cool, it was a bit ho-hum on the front end. Gimme up front torque please! __________________ Grand Sport Corvette Arctic White

10-15-2013, 07:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5851	Il let my dad drive it since he lets me take out his cars however only if I am in the passenger seat as well as some of my really close enthusiast buddies __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

10-16-2013, 09:20 AM	#15 (permalink)
b15 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,229 Drives: 4drz Rep Power: 36572	Nope. Plus most my friends can't drive stick anyhow. I'd consider letting my wife, but she can't drive stick either!

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