What did you drive before your 370z?

FromG2Z · 07-12-2011, 10:32 AM

Maintenance? I thought even/when you go FI, it's still the same basic maintenance, esp with turbos that are self-contained for example.... And basically, it's just check belts every so often, monitoring ratios, etc.... then staying on top of oil changes and other normal stuff.

What maintenance did you speak of?

Skeeterbop · 07-12-2011, 12:48 PM

Pretty much what you mentioned, just expect to do it more often. Maybe not so much the oil changes but you will be checking bolts, clamps and hoses much more often.

Flushnismo · 07-12-2011, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skeeterbop

Pretty much what you mentioned, just expect to do it more often. Maybe not so much the oil changes but you will be checking bolts, clamps and hoses much more often.

When I had my little eclipse running on 20psi as my daily driver I'd be under the hood every other day to check for loose clamps or bolts.. I had the hood open on that car open more than closed. lol

timely · 07-12-2011, 02:25 PM

1983 280zx and a 2003 350z

dpirch531 · 08-18-2011, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flushnismo

When I had my little eclipse running on 20psi as my daily driver I'd be under the hood every other day to check for loose clamps or bolts.. I had the hood open on that car open more than closed. lol

DSM? Disposable Speed Machine. Yep, had one of those too haha.

PluckyPurcell · 08-18-2011, 03:23 PM

What did I drive before THIS Z?

Starting in 1977 a '70 Super Beetle,
'64 Chevyvan 10,
'70 MG Midget,
'68 Triumph TR4A,
'77 Camaro,
'79 Mustang,
'80 Monza,
'81 Toyota 4x2 PU,
'83 Toyota 4x4,
'85 Blazer 4x4,
'87 Isuzu Trooper 4x4,
'88 Chevy Silverado 4x4 Stepside PU,
'90 Porsche 944S2 Cab,
'92 Eagle Talon TSi,
'93 Nissan PU,
'95 Dodge Intrepid (POS I know),
'97 Dodge Ram 4x4,
'01 Honda Accord 6sp,
'03 2500 Ram 4x4,
'04 Honda Accord Coupe V6 6sp,
'07 350Z Grand Touring Roadster 6MT,
'11 370Z Touring Roadster 6MT.

Had the Accord coupe, 350Z, and '03 Ram at the same time. Sold the Z when I got divorced. Traded the Honda for the new 370 and still have the 2500 Ram 4x4 too.

New current wife has a '10 Honda CRV and a '02 Excursion. Do those count for my list too?

Oh, did you mean RIGHT BEFORE this Z? .....Sorry, I got carried away.

LT419 · 08-18-2011, 04:04 PM

2001 VW Jetta.

Bit of a step up I guess.

370z1 · 11-02-2011, 08:01 PM

Before driving the Z i had the following

1) Pontiac G8 (430 HP) V8 GM L76 motor with after market cold air intake, Flow Master Exhausts, Performance Chip with aggressive map.

2) [Honda 929 CBR RR] (996cc DOHC) (148HP) did the quarter mile in 10.1s @ 137mph. After market chip with aggressive air/fuel map with race exhaust. (0-70mph in 3.9 seconds)

Now I drive the Ultimate track car 370Z.......... Wish our Super chargers would come down in price, I can imagine what our track beasts would feel like off the launch with an extra 140HP..... and all that extra torque.

BrianMSmith · 11-02-2011, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PluckyPurcell

What did I drive before THIS Z?

Starting in 1977 a '70 Super Beetle,
'64 Chevyvan 10,
'70 MG Midget,
'68 Triumph TR4A,
'77 Camaro,
'79 Mustang,
'80 Monza,
'81 Toyota 4x2 PU,
'83 Toyota 4x4,
'85 Blazer 4x4,
'87 Isuzu Trooper 4x4,
'88 Chevy Silverado 4x4 Stepside PU,
'90 Porsche 944S2 Cab,
'92 Eagle Talon TSi,
'93 Nissan PU,
'95 Dodge Intrepid (POS I know),
'97 Dodge Ram 4x4,
'01 Honda Accord 6sp,
'03 2500 Ram 4x4,
'04 Honda Accord Coupe V6 6sp,
'07 350Z Grand Touring Roadster 6MT,
'11 370Z Touring Roadster 6MT.

Had the Accord coupe, 350Z, and '03 Ram at the same time. Sold the Z when I got divorced. Traded the Honda for the new 370 and still have the 2500 Ram 4x4 too.

New current wife has a '10 Honda CRV and a '02 Excursion. Do those count for my list too?

Oh, did you mean RIGHT BEFORE this Z? .....Sorry, I got carried away.

Good lord, I'm 41 and I've only owned 3 cars including my Z, not including family cars (had two of those). At this rate I'll own only 6 cars in my whole life! You've got 22 and still kicking.

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FromG2Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fields of Opportunities Posts: 1,406 Drives: '12 5.0, kona, 6MT Rep Power: 18	Maintenance? I thought even/when you go FI, it's still the same basic maintenance, esp with turbos that are self-contained for example.... And basically, it's just check belts every so often, monitoring ratios, etc.... then staying on top of oil changes and other normal stuff. What maintenance did you speak of? __________________ 2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra

07-12-2011, 12:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 41 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 17	Pretty much what you mentioned, just expect to do it more often. Maybe not so much the oil changes but you will be checking bolts, clamps and hoses much more often. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

11-02-2011, 08:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
370z1 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 105 Drives: 2011 370Z Stillen SC Rep Power: 74	Before driving the Z i had the following 1) Pontiac G8 (430 HP) V8 GM L76 motor with after market cold air intake, Flow Master Exhausts, Performance Chip with aggressive map. 2) [Honda 929 CBR RR] (996cc DOHC) (148HP) did the quarter mile in 10.1s @ 137mph. After market chip with aggressive air/fuel map with race exhaust. (0-70mph in 3.9 seconds) Now I drive the Ultimate track car 370Z.......... Wish our Super chargers would come down in price, I can imagine what our track beasts would feel like off the launch with an extra 140HP..... and all that extra torque. Last edited by 370z1; 11-11-2011 at 10:22 PM.

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timely Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North East PA Posts: 11 Drives: 2011/Sport-Tour/7AT Rep Power: 15	1983 280zx and a 2003 350z

08-18-2011, 03:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
PluckyPurcell Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: 353018 811254 Posts: 72 Drives: '11 Z Roadster GM M6 Rep Power: 15	What did I drive before THIS Z? Starting in 1977 a '70 Super Beetle, '64 Chevyvan 10, '70 MG Midget, '68 Triumph TR4A, '77 Camaro, '79 Mustang, '80 Monza, '81 Toyota 4x2 PU, '83 Toyota 4x4, '85 Blazer 4x4, '87 Isuzu Trooper 4x4, '88 Chevy Silverado 4x4 Stepside PU, '90 Porsche 944S2 Cab, '92 Eagle Talon TSi, '93 Nissan PU, '95 Dodge Intrepid (POS I know), '97 Dodge Ram 4x4, '01 Honda Accord 6sp, '03 2500 Ram 4x4, '04 Honda Accord Coupe V6 6sp, '07 350Z Grand Touring Roadster 6MT, '11 370Z Touring Roadster 6MT. Had the Accord coupe, 350Z, and '03 Ram at the same time. Sold the Z when I got divorced. Traded the Honda for the new 370 and still have the 2500 Ram 4x4 too. New current wife has a '10 Honda CRV and a '02 Excursion. Do those count for my list too? Oh, did you mean RIGHT BEFORE this Z? .....Sorry, I got carried away.

08-18-2011, 04:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
LT419 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 76 Drives: 11 370Z GM 6MT SP Rep Power: 15	2001 VW Jetta. Bit of a step up I guess.