Driving a New Z home

MistahGurgle · 10-12-2013, 04:42 PM

Hey guys,

If everything pans out right, I will be driving home a 2013 6 speed black 370z

My question is anything i need to do on the drive back. Its going to be about a 2 1/2 hour drive. I have done some searching and most threads point to the idea of not staying at the same speed but changing every 10mins or so. My question is do i need to changes gears between 5th or 6th or just leave it in 6th but change my speed.

1adam12 · 10-12-2013, 05:23 PM

Has it been test driven by others cause if it has they drove it like it was stolen!

MistahGurgle · 10-12-2013, 05:25 PM

Sadly yes, it has 41 miles on it

but for the deal that I am getting Id say its worth it.

Verda7junior · 10-12-2013, 05:25 PM

I would say to leave it in 6th gear but just change your speed.

The break in schedule in the owners manual says:

During the first 1,200 miles follow these recommendations to obtain maximum engine performance and ensure the future reliability and economy of your new vehicle.

Avoid driving for long periods at constant speed, either fast or slow.
Do not run the engine over 4,000 rpm.
Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
Avoid quick starts.
Avoid hard braking as much as possible.

kfull · 10-12-2013, 05:32 PM

maybe make a few stops along the way for shopping or something to give the car a break, cool down then be back on your way.

Mike · 10-12-2013, 07:09 PM

if you dont want to vary your speed, just keep switching between 4, 5 and 6. all of them can handle highway speeds just fine, and you will get the same effect.

critical · 10-12-2013, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verda7junior

I would say to leave it in 6th gear but just change your speed.

The break in schedule in the owners manual says:

During the first 1,200 miles follow these recommendations to obtain maximum engine performance and ensure the future reliability and economy of your new vehicle.

Avoid driving for long periods at constant speed, either fast or slow.
Do not run the engine over 4,000 rpm.
Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
Avoid quick starts.
Avoid hard braking as much as possible.

avoid hard braking? what's the logic behind this or is there none with this whole break in period thing?

Z_ealot · 10-13-2013, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by critical

avoid hard braking? what's the logic behind this or is there none with this whole break in period thing?

basically so you dont have the wobble effect caused by hard breaking and causing the brake shoes to heat up and leave deposits on the rotors, not stomping on the brakes lets the rotor build up an even layer of brake shoe deposits...on the other hand i have heard something to the opposite effect so i'll let someone else chime in who knows more about it

Z-Girl 12 · 10-13-2013, 03:34 AM

Enjoy the ride...I had a 4hr ride back and kept it in 6the all the way.

Nismodean · 10-13-2013, 08:18 AM

Just drive the damn thing how you would normally drive. If you baby it when it's new it will be a constantly leaking POS when it's not. Get the seals and rings accustomed to your habits so that they will break in appropriately. That does not mean to live at the red line ALL the time.

MistahGurgle · 10-13-2013, 09:36 AM

Thanks for the tip guys. The other thing is that this will be the first manual I will own. I have driven my friends manual a couple of times. This is going to be an interesting drive back

OldGuy · 10-13-2013, 09:43 AM

Before you take your perfect new out and risk a chip or two, have them put ClearBra over the front bumper and hood. Your car (or at least the most vulnerable portion of it) will then always be perfect. Once you've driven, you risk having to do touchup and then ClearBra. Not as good. Everyone's different. That's my approach. Enjoy you're new car. Four years now and I'm still getting a thrill every (dry and sunny day only) I drive her.

MistahGurgle · 10-13-2013, 10:01 AM

I am not too worried about chips and such as i intend to repaint the cars in a couple of years to lime green.

Yes i do have a very odd obsession toward the color green.

OldGuy · 10-13-2013, 10:42 AM

A prior thread talked about the cost of professionally repainting a Z being huge, maybe $5,000 or something in that range. Maybe that's what you do for a living. Then a different story.

God-Speed · 10-13-2013, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

if you dont want to vary your speed, just keep switching between 4, 5 and 6. all of them can handle highway speeds just fine, and you will get the same effect.

10-12-2013, 04:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
MistahGurgle Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 24 Drives: 2013 M6 Black 370z Rep Power: 11	Driving a New Z home Hey guys, If everything pans out right, I will be driving home a 2013 6 speed black 370z My question is anything i need to do on the drive back. Its going to be about a 2 1/2 hour drive. I have done some searching and most threads point to the idea of not staying at the same speed but changing every 10mins or so. My question is do i need to changes gears between 5th or 6th or just leave it in 6th but change my speed.

10-12-2013, 05:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
kfull Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 909 Drives: A lot Rep Power: 14	maybe make a few stops along the way for shopping or something to give the car a break, cool down then be back on your way. __________________ 2012 GM 6MT sports package \| FI non res cf exhaust \| K&N Drop Ins \| Viper 3303 security system w/ tilt sensor \| GTR start button \| 35% rear 45% side window tint \| Michelin PSS

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Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	if you dont want to vary your speed, just keep switching between 4, 5 and 6. all of them can handle highway speeds just fine, and you will get the same effect. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

10-13-2013, 03:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	Enjoy the ride...I had a 4hr ride back and kept it in 6the all the way. __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

10-13-2013, 08:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
Nismodean Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 313 Drives: 2009 RIP Now 2012 Rep Power: 14	Just drive the damn thing how you would normally drive. If you baby it when it's new it will be a constantly leaking POS when it's not. Get the seals and rings accustomed to your habits so that they will break in appropriately. That does not mean to live at the red line ALL the time. Pintsize725 and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________ The Truth, it hurts sometimes. FI LTH & FI CF CBE. This is a 370Z forum, if I want to fling poo at another brand of car and your feelings get hurt, then you're hanging out in the wrong forum (cry elsewhere).

10-12-2013, 05:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
1adam12 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Missouri Posts: 21 Drives: 14 Nissan 370z PW AT Rep Power: 11	Has it been test driven by others cause if it has they drove it like it was stolen!

10-12-2013, 05:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
MistahGurgle Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 24 Drives: 2013 M6 Black 370z Rep Power: 11	Sadly yes, it has 41 miles on it but for the deal that I am getting Id say its worth it.

10-12-2013, 05:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Verda7junior Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sheboygan Falls WI Posts: 53 Drives: 15NISMO16Q50RS400AWD Rep Power: 13	I would say to leave it in 6th gear but just change your speed. The break in schedule in the owners manual says: During the first 1,200 miles follow these recommendations to obtain maximum engine performance and ensure the future reliability and economy of your new vehicle. Avoid driving for long periods at constant speed, either fast or slow. Do not run the engine over 4,000 rpm. Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear. Avoid quick starts. Avoid hard braking as much as possible.

10-13-2013, 09:36 AM	#11 (permalink)
MistahGurgle Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 24 Drives: 2013 M6 Black 370z Rep Power: 11	Thanks for the tip guys. The other thing is that this will be the first manual I will own. I have driven my friends manual a couple of times. This is going to be an interesting drive back

10-13-2013, 09:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 16	Before you take your perfect new out and risk a chip or two, have them put ClearBra over the front bumper and hood. Your car (or at least the most vulnerable portion of it) will then always be perfect. Once you've driven, you risk having to do touchup and then ClearBra. Not as good. Everyone's different. That's my approach. Enjoy you're new car. Four years now and I'm still getting a thrill every (dry and sunny day only) I drive her.

10-13-2013, 10:01 AM	#13 (permalink)
MistahGurgle Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 24 Drives: 2013 M6 Black 370z Rep Power: 11	I am not too worried about chips and such as i intend to repaint the cars in a couple of years to lime green. Yes i do have a very odd obsession toward the color green.

10-13-2013, 10:42 AM	#14 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 16	A prior thread talked about the cost of professionally repainting a Z being huge, maybe $5,000 or something in that range. Maybe that's what you do for a living. Then a different story.

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