That doesn't make it a good idea. Thet's why we're trying to talk him out of adding power to the car, since it's more car than a new driver should have bone stock.

He's mentioned having a motorcycle too. That's worse.

Agreed :iagree: my cousin has a e63 amg and he's the same age as me. I will post pictures of us next to our cars so people will finally believe I'm 17 lol

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You're not helping your case.

Sorry.. I have been going to a local track with my friends since it's only $10, driving lessons seems too expensive and I doubt my parents would pay for that so I have to make with what I have /:

Pay for it yourself? You need to learn how to drive before you worry about more power. Your parents are irresponsible as hell to have bought you the car they did. The least you could do is make sure you don't end up killing someone else or yourself. Stop worrying about mods yet.

take it easy guys. we were all young once. just cuz he has a z doesn't mean he has to drive dumb.

here i was thinking that buying my z at 23 was young. props

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That's why I'm harping on driver education. I'd have been thrilled had I recieved something like a 370 when I was 17. I'd also most likely be dead. Unfortunately teens make bad decisions when driving, and in a fast car that can get you killed.

I still think it's irresponsible for parents to buy teenagers fast, expensive vehicles. Don needs to be the exception, not the rule. Drive like a responsible adult, learn to control the vehicle and for God's sake keep the car nice. You got a $30k car at 16. Take good care of it.

I live right near FGCU and there is a young man with a GTR in the apartments my son lives in. My son has seen him passed out in it a few times. I can't imagine why a parent would give their kid a rocket and send them of to go party at collage!

Jesus. I bought my first new car my freshman year in college. It was a $19k 2 door Explorer with power windows. I thought that was over the top. I can't imagine having a $100k car at 18-21.

Yeah, I work at the University here and there's a kid in a white GTR I've seen around a few times. I've also seen plenty of Porsches and other luxury cars.

I would have killed myself with a car like that at that age!

Don't go to UH ever then....

Uh ?

Just because someone is young and has a nice car doesn't mean their parent's bought it for them. I busted my *** to afford my 370z at my current age of 19. I bought myself a Camry (7k down, finance 7k) when I was 18. I saved up for a couple years for that 7k down payment.

After purchasing my first car I saved up all my money that I earned (50hours a week at work and being a full time student was ridiculous to say the least) and in 8months I completely paid off the Camry. After paying off my Camry I used it as a down payment for my 370, currently my payments are $200 a month and my insurance is $200 fully covered.

I'm privileged enough where the only bills I have in my life are for my car. I have a full scholarship at school and I'm still at my parents house, though I'm now saving up some money to rent out a place with a couple friends later next year.

You are not giving your parents credit where credit is due. The only reason you were able to save that money is because you are living rent free in your parents place. An expensive vehicle should make its way into your life when you have reasonably established yourself and are able to live independently of others.

At the car meets at my university there are kids with McLarens and Bentleys so I couldn't care less if a 17 year old has a 370Z.

People who work for their car, even if its old or junk, enjoy it more and miss it more when its gone than a person who just got a fancy or expensive car from their parents.

I agree (hence why I said that I was privelaged in my previous post) , my parents deserve a huge amout of credit. I have no bills to pay so it gives me the opportunity to save up money.

I've told my parents and my friends that the purchase of my car is one of the most irresponsible things I could do, I completely understand that. My parents tried stopping me but the only person that could stop my ignorance was myself. At the end of the day I feel like I'm living a dream when I drive my car, I couldn't be any happier.

Congrats on your Z. If you've worked this hard to afford a nice car, I have no doubts you will work even harder to achieve your other goals. Just be careful when driving.

If I came home with a Z at that age I would find the locks changed...Even when I bought the 350z(age 24 ish) I was scolded by my parents(wasn't new either) and you should hear them with this one, they truly believe they screwed up somewhere in parenting because of how irresponsible these purchases are, but guess what, the 370 is my lambo, I think over a certain dollar amount it is stupid for a car, I respect a well done "poor mans" sports car properly modified over a high end production car. I dont want to be the 70 year old man driving his dream vette, that is pointless IMO. Do it while you're younger, at 17 or 19 if I had this car, oh the tickets I would have, hell I got in trouble with a 87 NA rx7!

I got my 1st Z at 18. It was a 5 yr old 83zx and she was sweet.

It was irresponsible, after just 2 weeks i started slipping. I found myself leaving the Nintendo controllers and actually leaving the house and working. Pickin up girls and going for "rides." Yep, it was the thug life for me. I didn't know what was gonna happen next. Months turned into years and the twisted turns I took led me down a life I didn't expect. I grew up.
It's a car not a crime.

to the OP
Gratz on the Z.

Don't do anything stupid and keep the speed on the track.

I respect what you're saying and I'm not the type to drive all hectic, I just honestly wanted mods to show off. I currently got stillen g3 intakes installed and alpine speakers, I'm only planning on doing body work from here on

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I'm not saying don't mod the car. Just leave the powertrain alone. Find a set of takeoff sport brakes. Get a diff. Mod the suspension when you can tell what needs to be modded by feel. Go nuts with stereo and interior/exterior.

I can sincerely say that I never anticipated such an honest post from you but I am impressed to say the least. You sound very mature and wise for your age. I hope the future continues to treat you well and be safe out there :-)

I had a G37 at age 17 so I know the feel OP. When I bought it I knew it was more than just a nice car.. Driven dangerously it was a weapon. Maturity is a huge factor when it comes to young dudes having nice cars. Just be safe and have fun! :)


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I can sincerely say thats the gayest post Ive ever seen. As a vet youre trained, its SOP, MO, to degrade every noob, especially a grasshopper till they poop and quit!!

Ahh...ok, he seems cool. Dont you go crashing on me now.:tiphat:

If that's the case then, go low get a nice set of tires and wheels, maybe carbon fiber hood and your done......Stay away from the performance mods !!!!

LOL "fast"

You can have a fast car and have it slow at the same time. Best mod for ANY car is driver mod. After that, you then, can think about car mods.

Two 370Z Nismos at BIR ran mid 14's and low 15's. This car is setup to be a mid-low 13's car. ;)

wtf? :wtf2:

I feel you,, I started early owned my first 350z when I was 18.. now start with Exhaust. Uprev Tune. Intakes or if you wanna go more do test pipes [just be careful revving it] and yeah like everyone said go AutoX it'll help A LOT. and never turn off that VDC.

He probably figured that he gets enough preaching on Sundays and didn't need it here.

OP,

What do you mean by fastest? 1/4 or raw hp? Do you mean stock internal NA or built? Please clarify what you're asking for.

Haha. You mean at Proving Grounds? I know those guys. It was their first time ever.

Do this first

Street Survival School, sponsored by Tirerack, BMW Car Club of America, Sports Car Club of America (SCCA)

This school will teach you about the limits of your car and your own limits, with an experienced instructor in the car. Then as others have said, Autocross, aka solo racing. Develop your capabilities as a driver. You may think you are the greatest driver in the world, and you may be, I don't know. But it's often the other morons on the road that will kill you.

One day, inexpensive, fun, and you use your own car. It will be the best $75.00 ever spent. Your parents may even pay for it.

Learn your car then modify.

Welcome to the forum. Hang out, yack, don't get yourself dead eh? :)