Took the Z On It's First Roadtrip

TonyBPD · 07-18-2009, 09:27 PM

I figured I would post this as my Z is still pretty new to me. The wife and I took a trip up to North Jersey on the NJ Turnpike,280 and 80. About 305 miles roundtrip (from South Jersey).

1. This car is VERY comfortable. IMHO much more comfy than my Acura TL that I traded in fro this. The wife thought so as well.

2. People broke their necks looking at it and did not see another 370Z the entire trip.

3. Rolling with the A/C on power was always there.

4. According to trip computer - 25.1 MPG, 66.3 MPH

5. Oil Temp - Right around 200.

6. Very pleased that I bought this car!

kdo2milger · 07-18-2009, 09:29 PM

nice mileage...

and I agree it is pretty comfy as well...

cool avatar by the way, boxers are funny

AK370Z · 07-19-2009, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by TonyBPD

I figured I would post this as my Z is still pretty new to me. The wife and I took a trip up to North Jersey on the NJ Turnpike,280 and 80. About 305 miles roundtrip (from South Jersey).

1. This car is VERY comfortable. IMHO much more comfy than my Acura TL that I traded in fro this. The wife thought so as well.

2. People broke their necks looking at it and did not see another 370Z the entire trip.

3. Rolling with the A/C on power was always there.

4. According to trip computer - 25.1 MPG, 66.3 MPH

5. Oil Temp - Right around 200.

6. Very pleased that I bought this car!

According to the trip computer -

1. MPG - 25.1

AWESOME tony! I drive on AC Expressway and GSP all the time and my results are very similar. I took a 5 hour road trip recently (actually 2.5 hour one way 20 minute at the destination and back home) and here's the result - great MPG, very comfortable, very reasonable oil temp despite 95+ degrees weather. My temp was 215-220 the whole way. The suspension setup on the new Z is just amazing. I really like it. Even my BMW friends like how the Z handles yet gives you comfortable ride.

Btw, I drive through your city when I go to NJ Motorsports Park. If you see me, feel free to pull me over!

TonyBPD · 07-19-2009, 08:13 AM

I will definitely keep my eye out. The suspension is amazing. On the one part of 280 the roads have alot of curves with some decent hills. The wife yelled at me a few times. lol

tranceformer · 07-19-2009, 08:35 AM

I get about the same results as you got on your roadtrip. And hooray for another NJ member.

jginnane · 07-21-2009, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by TonyBPD

The wife and I took a trip up to North Jersey...

1. This car is VERY comfortable. IMHO much more comfy than my Acura TL that I traded in fro this. (...)
2. People broke their necks looking at it ...
4. According to trip computer - 25.1 MPG, 66.3 MPH

Hi Tony!

When you pass exit 100 on the GSP, you're 3.5 miles west from me.

We get very similar highway mileage. But how come your "average" speed is above the speed limit?

The last-gen TL needed a serious tire upgrade (Potenza Pole Position RE960AS). For some reason, Acura stuck either crappy Turanzas or crappy Michelin MXM4s on as OEMs. It took 4 years to finally get a decent tread, then we finally had the car handling the way it should have been.

Then we traded it for a 4th gen TL (but installed better tires right away).

Since the base and sport tires are both quick-wearing summer treads on the Z, it'll be interesting to see how you deal with this. (I'm planning to go down to All-Seasons like the F1 Eagle, on my base/touring, but on the sport rims your choices are more limited.)

Premo34WV · 07-21-2009, 01:29 PM

I live in Northern West Virginia, I travel to Charlotte NC about every other weekend. My 350z did great on the trip....im anxious to see how the first trip in the 370 will be. It's about 350 miles each way

I actually think the 350 was a bit more comfortable. Don't get me wrong the interior of the 370 is far better that of the 350z, but those knee pads that are on each side of the dash, well the edge of them doesn't have much padding and it digs into the side of my leg. Also the lower back support of the the seats are a little too curved for my taste. My back starts to ache after a while.

Also a side note: I don't know if anybody mentioned this but one of my favorite parts of the 370z is actually the steering wheel. It has such a great feel and the grips are thicker than the 350's.

TX_370 · 07-21-2009, 01:31 PM

Woo! Thanks for posting this makes me feel better. I am about to take my Z for its first roadtrip out to the hills of central Texas.

CrownR426 · 07-21-2009, 02:21 PM

Same here! Great MPG!
We should all go to the Motorsport Park!

TonyBPD · 07-21-2009, 09:03 PM

As far as tires go, I would like to get another set of 18's and run winter tires. We'll see what happens. The Z is not a commuter car which is good.

AK370Z · 07-21-2009, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyBPD

As far as tires go, I would like to get another set of 18's and run winter tires. We'll see what happens. The Z is not a commuter car which is good.

I have been thinking about it as well. Some REALLY good winter tires on base 370Z rims (18") should be plenty for the long winter.

Picture coutesy of Simota1. I am NOT planning on powercoating though.

TonyBPD · 07-21-2009, 09:14 PM

I really like the stock 18's and would love to pick up another set. I'm sure they will drop in price after a while. I havent really searched but I assume the 350Z wheels fit the 370?

jginnane · 07-28-2009, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by TonyBPD

As far as tires go, I would like to get another set of 18's and run winter tires. We'll see what happens. The Z is not a commuter car which is good.

I'm having fun trying to visualize a Z properly equipped for snow driving. )

Let's see: skinny tires on steel rims, high profile rubber w/ aggressive tread. extra 4" of road clearance. LSD; engine detuned to about 122 horsepower.

I think I've "discovered" a Versa / Cube!

Greg · 07-28-2009, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyBPD

I figured I would post this as my Z is still pretty new to me. The wife and I took a trip up to North Jersey on the NJ Turnpike,280 and 80. About 305 miles roundtrip (from South Jersey).

1. This car is VERY comfortable. IMHO much more comfy than my Acura TL that I traded in fro this. The wife thought so as well.

2. People broke their necks looking at it and did not see another 370Z the entire trip.

3. Rolling with the A/C on power was always there.

4. According to trip computer - 25.1 MPG, 66.3 MPH

5. Oil Temp - Right around 200.

6. Very pleased that I bought this car!

Good writeup thx for sharing.

TonyBPD · 07-28-2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyBPD

I really like the stock 18's and would love to pick up another set. I'm sure they will drop in price after a while. I havent really searched but I assume the 350Z wheels fit the 370?

Anyone?

07-18-2009, 09:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
TonyBPD Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 614 Drives: 2012 VW Golf R Rep Power: 16	Took the Z On It's First Roadtrip I figured I would post this as my Z is still pretty new to me. The wife and I took a trip up to North Jersey on the NJ Turnpike,280 and 80. About 305 miles roundtrip (from South Jersey). 1. This car is VERY comfortable. IMHO much more comfy than my Acura TL that I traded in fro this. The wife thought so as well. 2. People broke their necks looking at it and did not see another 370Z the entire trip. 3. Rolling with the A/C on power was always there. 4. According to trip computer - 25.1 MPG, 66.3 MPH 5. Oil Temp - Right around 200. 6. Very pleased that I bought this car! Last edited by TonyBPD; 07-21-2009 at 07:45 PM.

07-18-2009, 09:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 59	nice mileage... and I agree it is pretty comfy as well... cool avatar by the way, boxers are funny __________________ Project *NISMO*

07-19-2009, 08:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
tranceformer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,213 Drives: 2009 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 267	I get about the same results as you got on your roadtrip. And hooray for another NJ member. __________________ Ray 2009 370Z Base Sport 6MT / 12.860 @ 109.09mph / 1.921 60ft / street tires official 1/4 mile track times

07-21-2009, 01:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
TX_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 5,389 Drives: American Rep Power: 28	Woo! Thanks for posting this makes me feel better. I am about to take my Z for its first roadtrip out to the hills of central Texas. __________________ 2009 PW Nissan 370Z with Sports Package

07-21-2009, 02:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 847	Same here! Great MPG! We should all go to the Motorsport Park! __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

07-19-2009, 08:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
TonyBPD Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 614 Drives: 2012 VW Golf R Rep Power: 16	I will definitely keep my eye out. The suspension is amazing. On the one part of 280 the roads have alot of curves with some decent hills. The wife yelled at me a few times. lol

07-21-2009, 01:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
Premo34WV Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morgantown, W.Virginia Posts: 68 Drives: PW '09 370z Sp. 6mt Rep Power: 15	I live in Northern West Virginia, I travel to Charlotte NC about every other weekend. My 350z did great on the trip....im anxious to see how the first trip in the 370 will be. It's about 350 miles each way I actually think the 350 was a bit more comfortable. Don't get me wrong the interior of the 370 is far better that of the 350z, but those knee pads that are on each side of the dash, well the edge of them doesn't have much padding and it digs into the side of my leg. Also the lower back support of the the seats are a little too curved for my taste. My back starts to ache after a while. Also a side note: I don't know if anybody mentioned this but one of my favorite parts of the 370z is actually the steering wheel. It has such a great feel and the grips are thicker than the 350's.

07-21-2009, 09:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
TonyBPD Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 614 Drives: 2012 VW Golf R Rep Power: 16	As far as tires go, I would like to get another set of 18's and run winter tires. We'll see what happens. The Z is not a commuter car which is good.

07-21-2009, 09:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
TonyBPD Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 614 Drives: 2012 VW Golf R Rep Power: 16	I really like the stock 18's and would love to pick up another set. I'm sure they will drop in price after a while. I havent really searched but I assume the 350Z wheels fit the 370?