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antennahead 02-28-2010 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by frost (Post 422020)
Snap of the fingers brotha! :icon17:
As it should be bro! :tup:

frost 02-28-2010 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 422023)
Point of note, never trust any of Frost's links, especially any in his signature (or links to his awesome journal).
Damnit. Don't go telling all my secrets. And you loved my journal last time :D

WICKED_GRIN 02-28-2010 01:16 PM
For a minute I thought we were going to have another civil war….

Rasengan 02-28-2010 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by frost (Post 422020)
Snap of the fingers brotha! :icon17:
that snap must be coming from your pimp hand? now if only we could capture, package, label, and mass produce that pimp snap, we could be millionaires...just open a box of frost's pimp snap and all the women drop their tops...millions, i'm telling you, make it happen

antennahead 02-28-2010 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Rasengan (Post 422034)
that snap must be coming from your pimp hand? now if only we could capture, package, label, and mass produce that pimp snap, we could be millionaires...just open a box of frost's pimp snap and all the women drop their tops...millions, i'm telling you, make it happen
For a reasonable fee, he'll teach you his tricks and techniques :iagree:

frost 02-28-2010 01:25 PM
I have a step by step video. Prem members get special pricing.

antennahead 02-28-2010 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by frost (Post 422047)
I have a step by step video. Prem members get special pricing.
It's called "Choice Cuts ......... or How to Avoid the Couch!"


:bowrofl:

Rasengan 02-28-2010 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by blitzebill (Post 422009)
++++++++++++


good one!


and i assume you love your 2010 Z?
yessir! i did all the research before pulling the trigger...i knew i wanted either a G37 coupe or another Z because i had an '06 350Z...and then for ***** and giggles i started reading articles and watching videos about the Roadster and all of them were positive praising Nissan for creating a vert that didn't lose much of the sportiness of the coupe...then after seeing it in person and test driving it, i was instantly in love

as for the G convertible, it never crossed my mind that that was ever an option...i don't like the looks of it and the few articles and reviews i've read have been mediocre or has not been positive...in that respect, i would pick the G coupe over it's convertible counterpart...but for the Z, i pick the roadster all the way!

really your best bet is to read, Read, READ reviews and articles, look at pictures, and watch videos...most of all, get out there, look at, and test drive BOTH...that is the only way to tell which one suits you the best

frost 02-28-2010 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by antennahead (Post 422070)
It's called "Choice Cuts ......... or How to Avoid the Couch!"


:bowrofl:
:roflpuke2::rofl2:

antennahead 02-28-2010 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by frost (Post 422077)
:roflpuke2::rofl2:
:tiphat: OG room guys need to be in here :p

WICKED_GRIN 02-28-2010 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Rasengan (Post 422074)
yessir! i did all the research before pulling the trigger...i knew i wanted either a G37 coupe or another Z because i had an '06 350Z...and then for ***** and giggles i started reading articles and watching videos about the Roadster and all of them were positive praising Nissan for creating a vert that didn't lose much of the sportiness of the coupe...then after seeing it in person and test driving it, i was instantly in love

as for the G convertible, it never crossed my mind that that was ever an option...i don't like the looks of it and the few articles and reviews i've read have been mediocre or has not been positive...in that respect, i would pick the G coupe over it's convertible counterpart...but for the Z, i pick the roadster all the way!





Just curious…what color?

Rasengan 02-28-2010 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by WICKED_GRIN (Post 422086)
Just curious…what color?
i went with the PG because it's as close to black without going black, which, IMO, is the sexiest color for the Z...my last 3 cars have been black and seriously, i'm tired of trying to keep them clean!

WICKED_GRIN 02-28-2010 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Rasengan (Post 422095)
i went with the PG because it's as close to black without going black, which, IMO, is the sexiest color for the Z...my last 3 cars have been black and seriously, i'm tired of trying to keep them clean!










I went for the black….It’s my first black car! Everyone should have a black car at least once! A Magnetic Black 370ZR seemed to be a good choice for my first blackie! Actually it’s a triple black! Have a garage and figured I would have to wash it often, no big deal! When black is clean…it looks so good!!

Rasengan 02-28-2010 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by WICKED_GRIN (Post 422126)
I went for the black….It’s my first black car! Everyone should have a black car at least once! A Magnetic Black 370ZR seemed to be a good choice for my first blackie! Actually it’s a triple black! Have a garage and figured I would have to wash it often, no big deal! When black is clean…it looks so good!!
nothing beats a black car when it's clean and newly polished, NOTHING! but it's very hard to keep it clean especially since black shows EVERYTHING - water spots, swirl marks, scratches, dents, bird ****, finger prints, dust, you name it...and i'm a clean freak when it comes to cars so i decided to just not put myself in that situation again after the past 3 cars...it truly is a lot of work but you're going to absolutely love it when it's clean! congrats!

WICKED_GRIN 02-28-2010 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Rasengan (Post 422147)
nothing beats a black car when it's clean and newly polished, NOTHING! but it's very hard to keep it clean especially since black shows EVERYTHING - water spots, swirl marks, scratches, dents, bird ****, finger prints, dust, you name it...and i'm a clean freak when it comes to cars so i decided to just not put myself in that situation again after the past 3 cars...it truly is a lot of work but you're going to absolutely love it when it's clean! congrats!




Thanks..like I said before, everyone should own a black car at least once..this ZR might be my first & last but at least I can say “I owned a black car”!!

blitzebill 02-28-2010 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Rasengan (Post 422074)
yessir! i did all the research before pulling the trigger...i knew i wanted either a G37 coupe or another Z because i had an '06 350Z...and then for ***** and giggles i started reading articles and watching videos about the Roadster and all of them were positive praising Nissan for creating a vert that didn't lose much of the sportiness of the coupe...then after seeing it in person and test driving it, i was instantly in love

as for the G convertible, it never crossed my mind that that was ever an option...i don't like the looks of it and the few articles and reviews i've read have been mediocre or has not been positive...in that respect, i would pick the G coupe over it's convertible counterpart...but for the Z, i pick the roadster all the way!

really your best bet is to read, Read, READ reviews and articles, look at pictures, and watch videos...most of all, get out there, look at, and test drive BOTH...that is the only way to tell which one suits you the best
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oh i do plenty of research...spent a month on my Infiniti G37x before buying it.

funny but the articles and reviews about the G vert I've seen have been very good and it ranks among the best luxury verts.

dalparadise 02-28-2010 06:27 PM
For the record, I got that there was some fun going on and that the responses weren't all serious, but I thought the OP asked a reasonable question and deserved a reasonable answer. No harm done.

WICKED_GRIN 02-28-2010 06:41 PM
^ I agree

Trips 02-28-2010 06:50 PM
:wtf2:

blitzebill 02-28-2010 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by dalparadise (Post 422732)
For the record, I got that there was some fun going on and that the responses weren't all serious, but I thought the OP asked a reasonable question and deserved a reasonable answer. No harm done.
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thanks i appreciate that, being new around here.

Wicked_G 02-28-2010 10:27 PM
As a G owner, I’d say it all depends on the person.
Honestly, I have not heard many ‘great’ reviews on the G Convertible.
(here’s one)
2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible - The Car Connection

Gorgeous car though, and I love the hardtop.
http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/8...da2ee5d76b.jpg

If you enjoy decent trunk space, need versatility, need the rear seats, need the luxury touch, would like something more ‘civilized’, will do the long trips, got a family, then the G is for you.
I’d think the ZR would be a good ‘weekend car’ to have some crazy fun in, look ‘kick-***’ cool, do mods and what not… I wouldn’t know much else b/c I do not own one.
Hope that helps though. :)

edit* forgot to mention the tech features on the G

Z_U_later 03-02-2010 02:15 AM
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Originally Posted by dalparadise (Post 421850)
Well, if you're confident in your masculinity, there's nothing like a roadster. Notice I said "roadster," not "convertible". A roadster is a 2-seat, open car that traditionally is ready to take racing with only a minor tweak or two, by virtue of its suspension, balance, braking, power, gearing and weight. In other words, the fact that the roof comes down is just one distinguishing characteristic and is really its only connection with the convertibles of the world. G37s blur this a bit, as they are sporting convertibles, but are tweaked down considerably in many of the above areas, in favor of comfort, quiet and smoothness. Despite their shared bones, the two cars are very different.

I've owned both types of cars and can agree, somewhat, that a convertible is a woman's car. Roadsters, however, have a great tradition across many of the most storied car lines in history as serious sports cars. The 370Z certainly falls into that category. I haven't driven a G37 convertible, but can assume from much investigation of the car that it is a "convertible".

I'll tell you this, my 370ZR is no prom queen ride. With the 6MT shifter that sits right on top of the transmission, seemingly without any dampers or insulation, you are completely connected to the power you are putting down. The vibration and cacophony of screaming engine and growling exhaust inspires people who like sports cars and scares the crap out of people who cruise boulevards in convertibles. The barking from the Sync Rev is equally polarizing.

The wide fender flairs on the Z and the over-the-top Rays wheels also scream that this is a serious sports car. The Z is more cockpit-like. The suspension is tighter. The emphasis is on carving, not cruising. The trunk is also more usable in a Z. And surprise -- I actually prefer the cloth top and its "speedster" profile.

You should drive both and decide what you really want. The ZR is no bargain G37 vert. By the same token, the G37 vert is not a refined, softer ZR. I really do see them as very different cars that share the same lineage. I looked into a G37 before the Z was available and decided it wasn't for me.

I'm glad I waited. The Z is the perfect roadster and I love it more every time I drive it.
This was a very eloquent and well thought out response. I completely agree with your thoughts about the diferences between a roadster and a vert.. When I was doing my research I looked into the IS350c BMW 335, and G37 verts and found that the 370 roadster was the best bang for the buck, had the most trunk space with top down, and more horses under the hood than the IS and the 335. Another plus was the top, for me it looks great with the top up, the thing looks fast standing still but the other with their metal roofs which added more weight and just didn't look quite right especially the G37 but that just my opinion. What really put it over the top for me was when i drove it. You can feel the almost perfect weight distribution and how stiff the body is in corners. Nissan really did it right with this car, I'm not saying that there is not room for improvements but I lover my 370z roadster as it. I can honestly say this is the first car I have owned where I get in and drive not because I have somewhere to go but just to drive.

Rasengan 03-02-2010 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Z_U_later (Post 425039)
You can feel the almost perfect weight distribution and how stiff the body is in corners.
while i agree with everything else you said in your post, this comment stuck out to me because this is the first car i've driven that i've felt this phenomena that the car is turning around me as if i was the central point in the car...i've had other cars that had perfect 50/50, namely the RX-8 and it never felt like this, and it also didn't feel like this in my old 350Z...i don't know if the 370Z coupe has this same feeling (i would assume it does) while taking corners but it definitely gives you a sense of confidence and a greater range of control when taking a corner at high speeds

lemansz20 03-02-2010 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by frost (Post 421927)
Exactly. But seriously, verts are for women and metrosexuals.

http://www.ourvq.com/public/style_em...ult/eyeomg.gif
Takes one to know one buddy.

I am going to get a roadster and its dead sexy, but again thats MY opinion, are just coupe lovers who have never driven one and dont know how similar the coupe and roadster really are. ITS CALLED DENIAL, were not in the 80's anymore where roadsters were unstable and the coupes were just different cars. Start living with it coupe lovers, the roadster is just as good as your coupe.

pbpd4816 03-03-2010 01:01 AM
Man, I swear to the good Lord. If you like convertibles, then thats simply what you like. Opinions are definitely like a-holes, we all have one. But I can't help but think that when I see a dude (young dudes) in a convertible, he borrowed his girls car. That being said, this is my opinion and I understand that it doesn't make it right just because its mine. And this is a serious response. It's your money, buy what you like.

Sscottfitz 03-03-2010 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by pbpd4816 (Post 426670)
Man, I swear to the good Lord. If you like convertibles, then thats simply what you like. Opinions are definitely like a-holes, we all have one. But I can't help but think that when I see a dude (young dudes) in a convertible, he borrowed his girls car. That being said, this is my opinion and I understand that it doesn't make it right just because its mine. And this is a serious response. It's your money, buy what you like.
Glad you clarified your opinion ref, "young dudes" -- us "old dudes" not only like our Roadsters, but in my case I wouldn't even think of allowing my girlfriend OR my wife to drive it: :driving: My a-hole......oooops, sorry, opinion...

P.S. So what part of Arkansas are you from? I'm originally from NLR

pbpd4816 03-03-2010 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Sscottfitz (Post 427699)
Glad you clarified your opinion ref, "young dudes" -- us "old dudes" not only like our Roadsters, but in my case I wouldn't even think of allowing my girlfriend OR my wife to drive it: :driving: My a-hole......oooops, sorry, opinion...

P.S. So what part of Arkansas are you from? I'm originally from NLR
I'm from a little crap hole known as Pine Bluff.... I'm sure you know where it is. It's terrible but good business for what I do. DAYUM! Girlfriend OR wife! Got it like that, huh?!

FuszNissan 03-03-2010 07:56 PM
To the op,

G = Convertible 2 Door Sedan

Roadster = Convertible True Sports Car

Easiest way to sum it up.

mick 03-03-2010 08:07 PM
if you cannot make up your mind then buy the less expensive one -- why buy the more expensive one if it isn't a clear cut choice? :)

WICKED_GRIN 03-03-2010 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by FuszNissan (Post 427916)
To the op,

G = Convertible 2 Door Sedan

Roadster = Convertible True Sports Car

Easiest way to sum it up.



I totally agree..

blitzebill 03-03-2010 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by FuszNissan (Post 427916)
To the op,

G = Convertible 2 Door Sedan

Roadster = Convertible True Sports Car

Easiest way to sum it up.
++++++++


not sure about the "2 door sedan," but yes to the roadster comment. big difference there!

John Bradley 03-03-2010 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by FuszNissan (Post 427916)
To the op,

G = Convertible 2 Door Sedan

Roadster = Convertible True Sports Car

Easiest way to sum it up.
Nice, I almost had to :eekdance::eekdance:

Rasengan 03-03-2010 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by blitzebill (Post 428087)
++++++++


not sure about the "2 door sedan," but yes to the roadster comment. big difference there!
actually he couldn't be any more correct, a sedan by definition is an automobile with 2 rows of seating and that's exactly what a G37 vert is - a convertible 2 door sedan

RoadZter 12-28-2011 10:30 PM
Roadster vs convertible
 
Funny. My wife and I were just talking about this! She keeps calling my z a vert when it is in fact a roadster! Huge difference (for those that have had both). Yes I did own a g37 vert for about 6 mo. It was my wife's car then she traded it in for a Benz. So, I agree, g is for her, z is for him!

bvl 12-31-2011 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Rasengan (Post 428177)
actually he couldn't be any more correct, a sedan by definition is an automobile with 2 rows of seating and that's exactly what a G37 vert is - a convertible 2 door sedan
Exactly. The G is civilized but I don't think its really cross shopped with the ZR. Lexus yes.

The G is *very* heavy, longer, has more interior space, mechanical HT...its a top down grand touring platform. I would take one over a Lexus, but that is my personal opinions.

Roadsters as defined, are of the 2 seat top down ilk. Historically roadsters lacked a permanent top. I was not born in the era where some 2 seaters had removable tops and such (Jag, MG, others I suspect).

Modern definition is a bit more relaxed, but its the Miata/MX-5,ZR, Solstice, Boxster (arguably) etc...the ZR to me is porky but I come from the land of 2100 lb roadsters so I like lightness.

Comments about a cars gender demographics and/or the drivers sexual preference may make you feel special inside but they lack intelligence and sometimes expose latent insecurities.

I've heard it all. I drove a yellow MX-5 for 13 years. Still miss that car. If you love to drive, you really should own a well sorted miata at some point in your life. I'm not a chick. I'm not a hair dresser. I don't like dudes (in that way). Just a DINKWAD with an engineering degree that can find the goodness in any sporting vehicle cause its fun. Regardless of who you are or what you do, if you like driving and are driving a fun car that's all that matters to a car nut.

- b

RoadZter 12-31-2011 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by bvl (Post 1470177)
Exactly. The G is civilized but I don't think its really cross shopped with the ZR. Lexus yes.

The G is *very* heavy, longer, has more interior space, mechanical HT...its a top down grand touring platform. I would take one over a Lexus, but that is my personal opinions.

Roadsters as defined, are of the 2 seat top down ilk. Historically roadsters lacked a permanent top. I was not born in the era where some 2 seaters had removable tops and such (Jag, MG, others I suspect).

Modern definition is a bit more relaxed, but its the Miata/MX-5,ZR, Solstice, Boxster (arguably) etc...the ZR to me is porky but I come from the land of 2100 lb roadsters so I like lightness.

Comments about a cars gender demographics and/or the drivers sexual preference may make you feel special inside but they lack intelligence and sometimes expose latent insecurities.

I've heard it all. I drove a yellow MX-5 for 13 years. Still miss that car. If you love to drive, you really should own a well sorted miata at some point in your life. I'm not a chick. I'm not a hair dresser. I don't like dudes (in that way). Just a DINKWAD with an engineering degree that can find the goodness in any sporting vehicle cause its fun. Regardless of who you are or what you do, if you like driving and are driving a fun car that's all that matters to a car nut.

- b
:tup:

frost 12-31-2011 12:27 PM
This thread is almost 2 years old, I hope the OP has already made a decision :icon17:

cereal2k 02-20-2012 09:11 AM
Bumping this thread. I'd like to know what he decided too haha

blitzebill 02-21-2012 11:58 AM
hey cereal2k, you should recognize my name, since we're both on the MYG37 site too.

ha ha, I haven't bought a vert yet. In fact, on MYG37 I just asked the question, "which hardtop convertible to buy?"

I've had some great lease offers, but have been trying to hang on to my $$ I guess. I've turned into a 'serial car negotiator.'

I have a Miata I bought in 1989, and really want a hardtop, but no room in the garage since my G37x sedan and Miata are in there. I'm even looking at a new Miata since I began autox in my old Miata.

When I look at the 370Z roadster, and start pricing it out, might as well buy the G, which is more for the $$.

"So here I sit brokenhearted, tried to buy, but can't get started."

:)

cereal2k 02-21-2012 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by blitzebill (Post 1556462)
hey cereal2k, you should recognize my name, since we're both on the MYG37 site too.

ha ha, I haven't bought a vert yet. In fact, on MYG37 I just asked the question, "which hardtop convertible to buy?"

I've had some great lease offers, but have been trying to hang on to my $$ I guess. I've turned into a 'serial car negotiator.'

I have a Miata I bought in 1989, and really want a hardtop, but no room in the garage since my G37x sedan and Miata are in there. I'm even looking at a new Miata since I began autox in my old Miata.

When I look at the 370Z roadster, and start pricing it out, might as well buy the G, which is more for the $$.

"So here I sit brokenhearted, tried to buy, but can't get started."

:)
Hahaha. Yeah your handle is beginning to look familiar now.
It really boils down to what you really want (hard top vert) and what you will or won't be willing to compromise on.
Do you want that top down feeling with the security of a hardtop etc.
Will you care to track/autocross? then may want to reconsider due to weight. FI makes up for the weight somewhat as it's been done with a supercharged vert G vert. If the miata is the dedicated track car, and the G vert is just for general daily or weekend only enjoyment then it's an easier decision. If it's nimble you are looking for in a hardtop that's a two seater only the the BMW Z4 and the new Miatas are the other options I think. If the hardtop is not a must have then the 370Z roadster, although I prefer the 350z roadster styling with the top down.

I mean the G vert is just so utilitarian with the back storage space (notice I did not say back seats)

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...35676992_n.jpg


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