NICOclub Drives the 2010 370Z!!!

[themadscientist]

I tear AC and power steering out of my cars. No worries.

I have come to understand I am part of a vocal but largely ignored minority who still believes that driving is a human activity.

The manufacturers do not care about us so they will not be getting a payment from me each month for a gizmo masquerading as a "sports car".

Enjoy the facade guys.

[Beancooker]

Thanks for your input Debbie Downer....

So Greg, I notice a State Trooper in one of the mirror pictures. Who got the speeding ticket? How fast was it for?

[Dattebayo]

Who got the speeding ticket? How fast was it for?

One of New Mexico's finest nabbed us just outside of Deming doing 91 in a 75 zone.

I like to help.

[s13gebala]

and i though that new cars are just going to keep getting bigger,fatter,uglier....

the 370z is amazing, after i have enough money and get done with education i will def have one. looks so modern but old school i love it, its perfect i cant wait for people to start tuning this ****

[hsckris]

It's awesome you got to drive the car and all, but I mean come'on, 2010 in 2008!?

I thought it was a 2009, no?

http://www.edmunds.com/insidel...36547

I thought it was interesting that Edmunds recommended running the nismo oil cooler and rear diff cooler.

Have to admit I like the Z more than I thought I would. Still won't buy one b/c I'm not int he market for a car like the Z, but it seems like a respectable choice.

[nsrZ32]

Awesome write up Greg.

Happy to see we got our hands on a new Z car early on

[ScrapMetal]

Lucky I didn't drive it. I would have taken wire cutters to that auto rev match BS. New cars piss me off; just as bland and phony as most people are.

Couldn't agree more, I wonder what'll happen 10 years down the road when I'll finally be able to afford one and get stuck with all it's electronic malfunctions.



More my style.

[HashiriyaS14]

Lucky I didn't drive it. I would have taken wire cutters to that auto rev match BS. New cars piss me off; just as bland and phony as most people are.

LOL!

I was reading the article, and thinking to myself "gee, I hadn't heard of this new feature, that sure is cool".

And then my second thought was "I bet TMS is already griping about this in the thread".

And sure enough, griping.

Anyway, I think it's neat, so long as it works properly.

TMS, what do you think about the no-lift shifting in, say, a Cobalt SS? Granted, that isn't so much something the car is taking over from the driver as it is something that just couldn't be done at all before, but it's still a "new car innovation". It's totally loss-less though, robs nothing from the driver, but seriously improves acceleration times.

Anyway, you're a curmudgeon.

[DrifterXRPS13]

I'm still mad that they changed the schedule to skip chicago...i don't get you nissan. (sigh)

[nismofly]

I would drive a dog mission if I could afford it.

me too

however i would have one with ignition cut feature for flat upshifts, so i guess that would be the electronic extent of my car

[RCA]

Nice review...

So what are the odds she knows she is going to be on the internet?http://www.nicoclub.com/articl...2.jpg

[AZhitman]

Nice review...

So what are the odds she knows she is going to be on the internet?

Not sure, but I'd love to see her again.

[Jesda]

Nice review...

So what are the odds she knows she is going to be on the internet?http://www.nicoclub.com/articl...2.jpg

How does she see over the steering wheel? Is she using the position of the sun and mountains to navigate?

[AZhitman]

How does she see over the steering wheel? Is she using the position of the sun and mountains to navigate?

Pretty sure it was her ninja Jedi hotness guiding the way.

Something about a beautiful girl in a sweet ride doing double the posted speed limit that just makes my heart go pitter-patter.

[bmike818]

Good stuff, I can't wait to try the auto rev match. LOL on getting the 1st ticket.

Something about a beautiful girl in a sweet ride doing double the posted speed limit that just makes my heart go pitter-patter.

+1 ...I like girls that like to go fast, or is it? I like fast girls.



not a thread jack(I wouldn't think of it)....but I believe I had the first Corona in a 370Z

[ADDirishboy]

Kudos on getting the first ever speeding ticket in a 370!

Wish I could drive one. I think I'm gonna start a "Help Tyler buy a 370z" fundraiser. Who knows, it just may work

[layedoutb2k]

cool story. i was able to sit in it but sadly no keys in the ignition. it was cool meeting you there for the few minutes i was able to be there.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Great write up... It is definitely growing on me.

[themadscientist]

LOL!

I was reading the article, and thinking to myself "gee, I hadn't heard of this new feature, that sure is cool".

And then my second thought was "I bet TMS is already griping about this in the thread".

And sure enough, griping.

Anyway, I think it's neat, so long as it works properly.

TMS, what do you think about the no-lift shifting in, say, a Cobalt SS? Granted, that isn't so much something the car is taking over from the driver as it is something that just couldn't be done at all before, but it's still a "new car innovation". It's totally loss-less though, robs nothing from the driver, but seriously improves acceleration times.

Anyway, you're a curmudgeon.

I can no lift shift the 180, no gizmos involved. I have also been driving this car for 10 years and have an intimate knowledge of exactly where to to make the shift. I don't do it except to freak people out. I can shift faster than an auto on 1-2 and 3-4 shift and as fast or a tick slower on the 2-3 and 4-5. I get off the gas and fully clutch during these shifts and my RPMs drop never more than 100 RPMs when I am "working".

I have no doubt that I would never go faster than a purpose-built automatic system but that is not the point. I enjoy actually driving my car. Every layer of technology that seperates me from the car is a detriment. Imagine sex with six condoms on, that is what all this geeky **** is to me.

We all know that machines break. Every level of complexity adds another cohort of crap to break. Seriously, a sensor on the gas pedal talks to a computer that decides how much throttle movement to give based on g sensors and ABS sensors and the exchange rate between yen and hong kong dollars devided by pam andersons current bra size and sends that to a $700 throttle with an an electric motor to open the plate? Yeah screw that BS. I have a pedal, a cable and a hinged plate. Stomp it and go, don't want to blow the tires off then learn to drive.

I tear the power steering out of my cars. This is what you are dealing with.

A sports car IMO should suffer nothing, but rather demand that you rise to the challenge of driving it. Were this technology in an M45, I would still dislike it from a "geez I hope this never breaks" standpoint but would not feel the need to urinate on it in disdain like when I see a GT-R with no clutch and a Z that revs for you.

I am not a curmudeon, I am just a man who does not comprimise my principles. I don't live my life on the beginner setting and cannot tolerate anything that strives to remove control of a situation from me. If I want all this laziness I will by a luxury car.

If you like it, fine, spend your money on it and I wish you happiness. I refuse to drink the koolaid and will suffer for all you people who stick your mouth right under the spigot but I will not suffer IN SILENCE!

[nismofly]

tell us how you really feel

im sure we can handle it

[themadscientist]

You can't handle the truth

[datsun2401972]

Am I the only one who thinks they took the latest 350z design and added some 280zx 2+2 automatic DNA with a side of new maxima head and tail lights?

I'm sure it's still kick *** to drive though...maybe it will grow on me when I see it in person.

[themadscientist]

The Z33 shape is not bad, I almost like it.

[datsun2401972]

Well, yah I like the 350z shape, but the hatch on the 370z looks too flat, and the *** too narrow between the fender bulges...

[PapaSmurf2k3]

I see both sides of the argument. I'm a firm believer in OPTIONS. I think there should be a car available that is nothing but an engine, frame, seat, pedals, and shifter from at least one major auto maker. Sure, you have the Aerial Atom, but that is kinda pricey for what you are REALLY getting. Toyota should be able to slap one of those (or something like it) together for under 10 grand.

Let it be known that the car has a negative 3 star crash test rating, and that punching the throttle with the wheel cut will send you into a smoke filled spin, then let it be known that you have to be the type of person that eats the bread crusts to be able to drive it.

The sad part is, everyone is so damn petrified these days of getting sued, nobody will EVER make a car like that again. I can't think of 1 company that might do something like that.

[themadscientist]

At first glace I didn't like the head lights. In profile however and seeing the effect mirrored in the taillight it brings it all together very well. I like it. The goof behind the wheel throws it off though

At this point the 370Z is the only car Nissan produces I would entertain the idea of buying. It takes an agressive body to make yellow work.

I would like to see an "enthusiast" model though that dispensed with some of the gadgetry. they could call it a spec-C, "C" for curmudgeon

[ADDirishboy]

I see both sides of the argument. I'm a firm believer in OPTIONS. I think there should be a car available that is nothing but an engine, frame, seat, pedals, and shifter from at least one major auto maker. Sure, you have the Aerial Atom, but that is kinda pricey for what you are REALLY getting. Toyota should be able to slap one of those (or something like it) together for under 10 grand..

Ummmm....the base model Miata doesn't even come with A/C....

[NSR_s30]

Man I can't wait to see one in person.

[Jesda]

I see both sides of the argument. I'm a firm believer in OPTIONS. I think there should be a car available that is nothing but an engine, frame, seat, pedals, and shifter from at least one major auto maker.

I agree. It would be nice to get a cheap little two-seater with a nice suspension setup that isn't stuffed with gadgets.

Versa and Accent don't count.

[datsun2401972]

I see both sides of the argument. I'm a firm believer in OPTIONS. I think there should be a car available that is nothing but an engine, frame, seat, pedals, and shifter from at least one major auto maker. Sure, you have the Aerial Atom, but that is kinda pricey for what you are REALLY getting. Toyota should be able to slap one of those (or something like it) together for under 10 grand.

Ultima GTR? May not be exactly what you want but close?

If you haven't riden in an Ariel Atom, don't dog on it. I was fortunate enough to be at the first Atom Fest in America at Hallet Motor Racing Circuit. A guy from Ireland had a UK spec atom there with a rotrex supercharger attached....and I got a ride in it. All I can say is it's a good thing I had a helmet on, cuz my smile was wide enough to catch a jar full of bugs!@#@!

We just need a lighter weight 350z...like a new 240sx...without gadgets for the purists.