Bye Bye Z

Mike · 05-21-2013, 07:25 PM

sorry to see the Z go, but nice replacement! You gonna track it? I considered one because you can actually put 4 track wheels in the back.

spearfish25 · 05-26-2013, 01:27 PM

Thanks Everyone.

It was tough letting the Z go but I got a lot of equity out of it to offset the cost of the new V. I couldn't be happier with the swap though. The first time I put my foot into the V while rolling in 2nd gear and the rear end squirreled all over the place despite traction control fully engaged put a huge smile on my face. While I've lost the nimbleness of the Z, the power and effortless speed of the V is really a thrill. Not to mention I can put the baby in the back, dog in the way back and take the family around town.

V wagon ownership is a strange thing. Either the car goes completely unrecognized and people pity me for owning a station wagon, or it's instantly recognized and lauded. This morning I went to a Coffee and Classics car gathering with the V wagon. On the highway up there, a guy in a Porsche 928 pulled ahead of me and gave me a huge thumbs up through his sunroof. Then I got to the event, parked in the lineup and an old couple walking by said "What is that? A Cadillac station wagon? That can't be part of the show..." I got a kick out of seeing them miss out on probably the most unusual car at the whole event...even if it's just a station wagon.

It will definitely go to the track at some point. I need to do some autocross first and get a sense of car control with it. I think it will be a hairy beast with traction control off. Then I'll get her to a track day after a rear diff cooler is installed and a transmission cooler upgrade happens.

The color was a mixed bag for me initially that I've grown to really enjoy now. Photos don't do it any justice. I bought the car sight unseen at a dealer 1200mi from me and had it delivered. You just can't find these things anywhere and this one was brand new with 6 miles on it. It's loaded with a manual transmission, Recaro seats, microfiber wheel and shifter, ultraview sunroof, satin black wheels and the red Brembos. In person the paint looks like a light blue metallic in sunlight, a silver metallic in shade, and a pearlescent multicolor any time it's near something vibrantly colored (grass, brick driveway, etc). With the blacked out bits and newly added window tint, I think it's pretty sharp.

Given that big displacement V8s and manual transmissions are a dying breed, I couldn't pass this up and plan to keep this one for a very long time. Guess that's why I couldn't find one used!

I'll continue to poke around the forum. This community has really added to my Z ownership and it's been a pleasure benefitting from and contributing to the camaraderie.

JARblue · 05-26-2013, 01:58 PM

Sounds like you're really enjoying it!

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-26-2013, 08:37 PM

O.G. You're one of those guys I saw in one of the first Z35's

But you definitely didn't downgrade and you did it for Adult Reasons.

Congratulations man. That's one serious vehicle. Much love and be safe in your new maniacally fast luxury wagon.

kenchan · 05-26-2013, 08:43 PM

MT FTW!

spearfish25 · 05-27-2013, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

sorry to see the Z go, but nice replacement! You gonna track it? I considered one because you can actually put 4 track wheels in the back.

I have the roof rails too. I think Motor Trend fabbed up a roof tray for their track wheels to keep them outside the car.

SAmilitaryman · 05-27-2013, 07:46 AM

cdoxp800 · 05-27-2013, 08:32 AM

A 556HP Grocery getter.. NICE..

Mt Tam I am · 05-27-2013, 10:12 AM

Good luck, sorry to see you go.

RonRizz · 05-27-2013, 10:35 AM

Sweet

Mannysrt8 · 05-27-2013, 12:07 PM

very nice

Mecinoid · 05-28-2013, 02:46 AM

Yep, 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon 0-60 mph 4.2 Quarter Mile 12.5

That's pretty quick and your going to enjoy that. In the corners they are fairly good and can be made to really handle. The problem is that your wife will complain that the ride is too rough. Now, if you have magnetic ride just leave well enough alone and put into competition mode. That is good enough for a cross over vehicle and find the money for a real auto cross car. Maybe a good C4 used cheap with a SC. That would make a awesome autocross car. Or, if the budget doesn't allow get a Miata for autocross.

I do not think the Caddy is going to make a great autocross car. They tend to blow their air bags.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7-osPfx7Vo

However, on the strip I'm always impressed.

Congrats on your purchase.

spearfish25 · 05-28-2013, 03:06 PM

/\ I'm hoping that airbag deployment was just a fluke. In any event, Cadillac would have to replace the system under warranty if there wasn't an impact.

My wife is actually thrilled, save the price. She hated the Z.

chrischhorn · 05-28-2013, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

/\ I'm hoping that airbag deployment was just a fluke. In any event, Cadillac would have to replace the system under warranty if there wasn't an impact.

My wife is actually thrilled, save the price. She hated the Z.

I think his air bag didnt deploy. His suspension air bag popped.

ChrisSlicks · 05-28-2013, 03:33 PM

The airbag deployment is a GM thing, it has happened with the Camaro and the Caddie in auto-x type environments. Not sure if there has been a recall or not yet but something to look out for.

05-21-2013, 07:25 PM	#31 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	sorry to see the Z go, but nice replacement! You gonna track it? I considered one because you can actually put 4 track wheels in the back. GaleForce and ZMan8 like this. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

05-26-2013, 01:27 PM	#32 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Thanks Everyone. It was tough letting the Z go but I got a lot of equity out of it to offset the cost of the new V. I couldn't be happier with the swap though. The first time I put my foot into the V while rolling in 2nd gear and the rear end squirreled all over the place despite traction control fully engaged put a huge smile on my face. While I've lost the nimbleness of the Z, the power and effortless speed of the V is really a thrill. Not to mention I can put the baby in the back, dog in the way back and take the family around town. V wagon ownership is a strange thing. Either the car goes completely unrecognized and people pity me for owning a station wagon, or it's instantly recognized and lauded. This morning I went to a Coffee and Classics car gathering with the V wagon. On the highway up there, a guy in a Porsche 928 pulled ahead of me and gave me a huge thumbs up through his sunroof. Then I got to the event, parked in the lineup and an old couple walking by said "What is that? A Cadillac station wagon? That can't be part of the show..." I got a kick out of seeing them miss out on probably the most unusual car at the whole event...even if it's just a station wagon. It will definitely go to the track at some point. I need to do some autocross first and get a sense of car control with it. I think it will be a hairy beast with traction control off. Then I'll get her to a track day after a rear diff cooler is installed and a transmission cooler upgrade happens. The color was a mixed bag for me initially that I've grown to really enjoy now. Photos don't do it any justice. I bought the car sight unseen at a dealer 1200mi from me and had it delivered. You just can't find these things anywhere and this one was brand new with 6 miles on it. It's loaded with a manual transmission, Recaro seats, microfiber wheel and shifter, ultraview sunroof, satin black wheels and the red Brembos. In person the paint looks like a light blue metallic in sunlight, a silver metallic in shade, and a pearlescent multicolor any time it's near something vibrantly colored (grass, brick driveway, etc). With the blacked out bits and newly added window tint, I think it's pretty sharp. Given that big displacement V8s and manual transmissions are a dying breed, I couldn't pass this up and plan to keep this one for a very long time. Guess that's why I couldn't find one used! I'll continue to poke around the forum. This community has really added to my Z ownership and it's been a pleasure benefitting from and contributing to the camaraderie. OMGWTFBBQ, UNKNOWN_370, JARblue and 1 others like this. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

05-26-2013, 01:58 PM	#33 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Sounds like you're really enjoying it! __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

05-26-2013, 08:37 PM	#34 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14857	O.G. You're one of those guys I saw in one of the first Z35's But you definitely didn't downgrade and you did it for Adult Reasons. Congratulations man. That's one serious vehicle. Much love and be safe in your new maniacally fast luxury wagon. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980 Last edited by UNKNOWN_370; 05-26-2013 at 08:39 PM.

05-27-2013, 08:32 AM	#38 (permalink)
cdoxp800 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: FL Posts: 1,337 Drives: 2011 Nismo Rep Power: 19	A 556HP Grocery getter.. NICE.. __________________ 2011 Brilliant Silver NISMO 370z. #: 0046. PPE LTH \| MillSpec Cats \| F.I Exhaust \| Akuma Intakes \| Rotora 6/4 Brakes

05-26-2013, 08:43 PM	#35 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	MT FTW!

05-27-2013, 07:46 AM	#37 (permalink)
SAmilitaryman Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 168 Drives: 09 Nissan black 370z Rep Power: 12

05-27-2013, 10:12 AM	#39 (permalink)
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05-27-2013, 10:35 AM	#40 (permalink)
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05-27-2013, 12:07 PM	#41 (permalink)
Mannysrt8 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 254 Drives: 370z & Optima SX Rep Power: 15	very nice

05-28-2013, 02:46 AM	#42 (permalink)
Mecinoid Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Discovery Bay Posts: 234 Drives: 16 370Z Sport Wht S7 Rep Power: 6724	Yep, 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon 0-60 mph 4.2 Quarter Mile 12.5 That's pretty quick and your going to enjoy that. In the corners they are fairly good and can be made to really handle. The problem is that your wife will complain that the ride is too rough. Now, if you have magnetic ride just leave well enough alone and put into competition mode. That is good enough for a cross over vehicle and find the money for a real auto cross car. Maybe a good C4 used cheap with a SC. That would make a awesome autocross car. Or, if the budget doesn't allow get a Miata for autocross. I do not think the Caddy is going to make a great autocross car. They tend to blow their air bags. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7-osPfx7Vo However, on the strip I'm always impressed. Congrats on your purchase. __________________ Z-Forum Member since 2001. Multiple Z owner since 1983 ------- Awesome ---------- Z. --------- Enjoy the ride !!! Last edited by Mecinoid; 05-28-2013 at 02:49 AM.

05-28-2013, 03:06 PM	#43 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	/\ I'm hoping that airbag deployment was just a fluke. In any event, Cadillac would have to replace the system under warranty if there wasn't an impact. My wife is actually thrilled, save the price. She hated the Z. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

05-28-2013, 03:33 PM	#45 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	The airbag deployment is a GM thing, it has happened with the Camaro and the Caddie in auto-x type environments. Not sure if there has been a recall or not yet but something to look out for. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms