Post your Z best shot!:)

98intrigue · 11-05-2014, 03:49 PM

#waybackwednesday

axmea? · 11-06-2014, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 98intrigue

#waybackwednesday

Do you miss it? If so, what about it do you miss? I'm thinking not much because you go through cars like shoes.

98intrigue · 11-07-2014, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

Do you miss it? If so, what about it do you miss? I'm thinking not much because you go through cars like shoes.

I do miss it. I miss being able to drive my "project" car daily. I miss the red leather/Alcantara seats. I miss the rev match. I miss the gas mileage. Buttttt having a G35 coupe as a daily isn't so bad. I had the Z for 21 months. My first Viper for 27 months. I'm not a shoeaholic, so your statement seems correct haha.

Zoren 370 · 11-07-2014, 12:34 PM

^How do you compare the Z and the Viper drivability wise?
I know they are worlds apart.

98intrigue · 11-07-2014, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370

^How do you compare the Z and the Viper drivability wise?
I know they are worlds apart.

The Z was obviously more comfortable to drive (plenty of interior room, low interior noise, softer suspension). The Z was easy to control when the back end kicked out.

The Viper is just....raw. The 345s track towards any slight imperfection in the road. It is hard to keep the car straight once the rear gets squirrely (I've read upgrading the diff makes a world of a difference). It's a task getting in and out, especially with how low I prefer my cars. Once seated, it literally feels like a cockpit. The seats are surprisingly comfortable. The interior can get warm with the transmission tunnel being right next to your right leg. The best part is having enough torque in pretty much any gear to do what you want.

As much as Nissan runs in my blood, Viper runs deeper. It's been a dream car of mine since I was a kid. I used to get 1/18th scale models of Vipers when I got good grades. I remember watching the Viper tv show at my grandma's. My parents took me to the CAAP (Conner Avenue Assembly Plant) when I was 15 and got to tour the factory where they make the Viper. When I think back like that and then look at MINE in MY garage, it always puts a smile on my face.

It's a great feeling.

axmea? · 11-07-2014, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 98intrigue

The Z was obviously more comfortable to drive (plenty of interior room, low interior noise, softer suspension). The Z was easy to control when the back end kicked out.

The Viper is just....raw. The 345s track towards any slight imperfection in the road. It is hard to keep the car straight once the rear gets squirrely (I've read upgrading the diff makes a world of a difference). It's a task getting in and out, especially with how low I prefer my cars. Once seated, it literally feels like a cockpit. The seats are surprisingly comfortable. The interior can get warm with the transmission tunnel being right next to your right leg. The best part is having enough torque in pretty much any gear to do what you want.

As much as Nissan runs in my blood, Viper runs deeper. It's been a dream car of mine since I was a kid. I used to get 1/18th scale models of Vipers when I got good grades. I remember watching the Viper tv show at my grandma's. My parents took me to the CAAP (Conner Avenue Assembly Plant) when I was 15 and got to tour the factory where they make the Viper. When I think back like that and then look at MINE in MY garage, it always puts a smile on my face.

It's a great feeling.

The story behind the story. Destiny:

a VIPER.

Zoren 370 · 11-07-2014, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 98intrigue

The Z was obviously more comfortable to drive (plenty of interior room, low interior noise, softer suspension). The Z was easy to control when the back end kicked out.

The Viper is just....raw. The 345s track towards any slight imperfection in the road. It is hard to keep the car straight once the rear gets squirrely (I've read upgrading the diff makes a world of a difference). It's a task getting in and out, especially with how low I prefer my cars. Once seated, it literally feels like a cockpit. The seats are surprisingly comfortable. The interior can get warm with the transmission tunnel being right next to your right leg. The best part is having enough torque in pretty much any gear to do what you want.

As much as Nissan runs in my blood, Viper runs deeper. It's been a dream car of mine since I was a kid. I used to get 1/18th scale models of Vipers when I got good grades. I remember watching the Viper tv show at my grandma's. My parents took me to the CAAP (Conner Avenue Assembly Plant) when I was 15 and got to tour the factory where they make the Viper. When I think back like that and then look at MINE in MY garage, it always puts a smile on my face.

It's a great feeling.

Thanks for sharing man, i love the thought of having personal real life connection with your car.

onzedge · 11-07-2014, 06:21 PM

Here are some shots -- Nice and clean/waxed...

11-05-2014, 03:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
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onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684737	Here are some shots -- Nice and clean/waxed... __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

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Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913654	^How do you compare the Z and the Viper drivability wise? I know they are worlds apart.