Dumb Questions Answered Thread

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Here you bastards......

Originally Posted by onzedge

Is automatic or manual the better choice?

Depends what you want to do. The auto is faster, faster at shifting too. If you want to go forced induction it cannot hold the same power as a manual, and if you want it to hold the same power the upgrades will cost MUCH, MUCH more. Also, there is more you can do with a manual to make the car faster, lightweight flywheel, upgraded clutch, etc. The manual has a huge issue of the CSC going out though, so keep that in mind.

Originally Posted by waaaasabi

What's the fastest color?

White, because Mike (bullitttt) has 1000WHP+ and his car is white

Originally Posted by GaleForce

Is there a web forum on the internets that is for the 370z?

Yes, you're on it. There are others for members in Australia, but I don't know why you'd use it

Originally Posted by onzedge

Is it OK to drive my 370Z with summer tires when it is 10 below zero?

You CAN, but it is not safe and not recommended

Originally Posted by onzedge

Are dress wingtips a good choice for driving shoes?

I don't see why not, but you will not have as much articulation with them

Originally Posted by waaaasabi

What does the soft caress of a woman feel like?

Fuckng awesome

Originally Posted by waaaasabi

I have 5 bucks and am horrible with DIY; what mods should I do? Body kit or TT?

You should go to Harbor Freight, buy a non-marring pry tool set like this one:
4 Piece Nylon Pry Bar Installer Kit

and do this mod:

DIY: Weight reduction/Fix hatch not opening issue

Then return the set

Originally Posted by onzedge

I accidentally filled my tank with diesel. Is that bad?

Yes, you shoudn't drive and you should siphon your gas tank out and preferably all the lines. If you're too lazy. siphon, put gasoline and let the car idle for a LONG time. THe car WILL run with a bit of diesel, just not well

Originally Posted by GaleForce

I just bought a 370z. How can I tell if it's a base, sport touring,or Nismo?

Body kit and brakes are dead giveaways. (There are more, I am just stating the REALLY obvious)
Base will not have a spoiler, 18" wheels, and ghetto looking calipers.
Sport will have a small spoiler on the hatch, 19" wheels and big calipers that often times say "Nissan" on them
The Nismo will have reddish cloth seats, red stitching throughout the cabin, different 19" wheels, the same brakes as the sport, and a big spoiler on the hatch

Originally Posted by onzedge

HELP!!! My window won't roll all the way up.

Reset your windows. Roll them down and hold the button down for 10 seconds (you can hear the motor click is you listen closely) then roll it up all the way and hold up for 10 seconds. If it doesn't work, call me. I know you're trolling anyways

Originally Posted by GaleForce

Should I trust a fart after eating spicy Mexican?

Yes. Backpressure hurts

Originally Posted by onzedge

GaleForce is not his real name, right?

No, but "Gale" is a part of his real name

Originally Posted by waaaasabi

When is the new Z coming out??

Some time between now and 2020. Odds are within a few years though.
No one outside Nissan really knows. We can all speculate.

Originally Posted by onzedge

CosmoGirl -- male or female?

Male

Originally Posted by enkei2k

what is a 370Z?

From Wikipedia:

The Nissan 370Z (known as the Fairlady Z Z34 in Japan) is a sports car manufactured by Nissan Motors. It was announced on October 29, 2008 and was first shown at an event in Los Angeles ahead of the 2008 Greater LA Auto Show, before being officially unveiled at the show itself. The 370Z is the sixth-generation of the Nissan Z-car line, succeeding the 350Z

Originally Posted by tWeEzY

Is there a diy to add rear seats?

No, and it would not be safe to do so.

Originally Posted by GaleForce

Is it safe to drive with VDC off?

Generally no. If you are a good driver, with track experience, then yes.
AND if weather permits

Originally Posted by GaleForce

What is VDC?

From Wikipedia:

Vehicle Dynamics Control, a means of increasing vehicle stability through a combination of throttle restriction and braking

Originally Posted by DelawareTerp

Should my younger brother buy a 370?

Generally no. It is a very tail happy car. But if you trust him, and he isn't immature, why not?

Originally Posted by waaaasabi

I have mild arthritis, a major fear of small spaces, a strong dislike for speed, and have never driven a car before and I think I'll hate driving. Should I get a 370Z or a F-350?

F-350

Originally Posted by enkei2k

Are Miata doors really better than 370Z doors?

Most likely not. Depends the year of the Miata. If it is an older Miata, I am sure the 370Z's door are better because safety restrictions have improved over the years; If it is a newer one, its a toss up, you would have to consult the cars' engineers or side impact safety data

Originally Posted by axmea?

I read the first page. This thread is out of control. Only Andrew can come up with this entertaining chit.

It was meant to be serious... Kinda sucks having to answer all of these.

Originally Posted by 10MPlayer

Will running 500whp TT forced induction shorten the life of my engine? And if I blow the engine should I sue Nissan?

Yes, any extra strain on the motor will shorten the life. If you build it for 500WHP but never use it then maybe not.
No, but you can try. The car was not designed for the extra load and you voided the warranty by modifing the drivetrain so much

Originally Posted by waaaasabi

I like cars with numbers and letters in their names: should I get an A4, a 328XI, an CLA250, an IS350, a FT-86, a SRT8, a Z06, a GT40, a F40, a LP640, a MC12, a DMC-12, or a 370Z?

Get these: IS350, GT40, F40, DMC-12

Originally Posted by cooltoy

Will the 370Z become a classic?

Maybe, with the amount of die hard Nissan and Z enthusiasts, there will most likely be a cult following for the car much like the 240Z

Originally Posted by cooltoy

Is it a Porsche or is it a Nissan?

Nissan, says it on the bumpers and engine bay and sticker on the door

Originally Posted by LostSol

Im 17 and my daddy bought me a Z and is twin turboing it for me, could anything go wrong??

Yes, many things, the biggest problem is that you can blow the motor.

Originally Posted by PaulZ370

What's the best exhaust to buy?

Depends what you are looking for, max HP, FI. Max weight, Stillen. Deepest note, Ark. Lightest, Amuse. Loudness, Amuse or Meisterhitler

Originally Posted by PaulZ370

If I let my fuel tank empty out to to the last dot and turn right really fast, will the Z go into fuel starvation? Why doesn't Nissan do something about that....!? Stupid Nissan Engineers!

Yes. It costs too much money to solve a problem that only the minority will have. And yes, they are some of THE DUMBEST engineers around... Or the laziest...

Originally Posted by PaulZ370

Why doesn't my V-6 have as much power as a V-8? Stupid Nissan Engineers!

Your V6 probably has higher specific HP though

Originally Posted by PaulZ370

I bought a 370Z but really think the BRZ / FRS / Genesis is a better car. Did I make the right choice? Stupid Nissan Engineers!

No, go buy one of those. They are cheaper, so your 370Z should cover the cost of one. You're the stupid one here

Originally Posted by G37sHKS

How to make my car slower?

Longer gear ratios in your diff. Especially since you have so much power.

Originally Posted by Masterbeatty

How much horse power does a grounding kit give me?

If you're talking about on the 370Z. None, the car is already properly grounded.

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Why can't we all just get along?

Because we're all pricks

Originally Posted by enkei2k

Should I lease or finance my Z?

Up to what you can afford and if you want to keep the car for more than a lease term.

Originally Posted by GSS138

What's the land-airspeed of a swallow?

The average cruising airspeed velocity of an unladen European Swallow is roughly 11 meters per second, or 24 miles an hour.

From: style.org > Estimating the Airspeed Velocity of an Unladen Swallow

Originally Posted by waaaasabi

What's faster: a 370Z or 3 370Zs?

Whichever is turbo'd

Originally Posted by waaaasabi

Which dealer sells 370Zs?

For a new 370Z, a Nissan dealer, for a used one... Many, depends what part of the world you are in

Originally Posted by waaaasabi

On a scale of Colonial Williamsburg to Chris Brown, how much do you hate the 5.0 'Stang?

... Nothing against either actually... I mean I wouldn't hit a woman, but the guy makes some ok music... Sooooooo...
I like the 5.0, but I dislioke the cheapness of the interior