NICOclub Drives the 2010 370Z!!!

[AZhitman]

The base 370Z is significantly lighter than the 350Z with more power, and you can turn off Sport (rev-matching) mode as well as TCS.

Trust me (and I found out the FUN way), it's all driver at that point, with the exception of ABS (which you'd be foolish to do without).

Hell, it's got NO SUNROOF - WOO HOOO!!!!

[PapaSmurf2k3]

yeah, why do you treat sunroofs as if they are Jews, and you are Hitler?

I mean, I know they add weight and somewhat decrease chassis rigidity, but is it because you live in AZ and have grown to hate the sun?

...then again you have a vert.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

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.

How much do the Ultima GTR's go for? They still look a little complex to me.

That thing just looks like it would be a pain in the ***...

And I'm not dogging on the Atom, I think they are awesome, but they are like, 50k aren't they? That seems a little much for something so simple. After all, I think half the reason I want to see something like this is because it would be so cheap.

[AZhitman]

yeah, why do you treat sunroofs as if they are Jews, and you are Hitler?

I mean, I know they add weight and somewhat decrease chassis rigidity, but is it because you live in AZ and have grown to hate the sun?

...then again you have a vert.

Because, unlike Hitler, I'm tall. And I track my car.

Therefore, I need all the headroom I can get, otherwise my helmet is banging into the sunroof edge.

Plus, they're useless... If you're gonna let the sun in, take the whole damn top off... Not some tiny hole.

Yep. I hate sunroofs.

[nismofly]

How much do the Ultima GTR's go for? They still look a little complex to me.

They're fairly cheap starting out for what you get as a result, like $50k ish for them also, but I've heard spares can be kind of expensive.

If you've got the money for it though there's nothing else like it, just watch the video of it on top gear test track.

http://www.ultimasports.co.uk/gtr/prices.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAoT427ft1A

Because, unlike Hitler, I'm tall. And I track my car.

Therefore, I need all the headroom I can get, otherwise my helmet is banging into the sunroof edge.

Plus, they're useless... If you're gonna let the sun in, take the whole damn top off... Not some tiny hole.

Yep. I hate sunroofs.

I like them way better than convertibles, so we're even.

I think they make the inside of the car feel bigger, I feel weird in cars with no sunroof...even if you don't open it, just basically having a window there...but like he said AZ might have something to do with your hate of them because of the sun.

Also I fit in my hatch with a helmet on and I have a sunroof, and I swear I was a few hairs taller than you, is the 350/370/G really smaller inside?

[Jesda]

There's a lot of Hitler hatred going on in this thread. The guy isn't even here to defend himself.

When I lived in Washington I used the sunroof constantly, because the weather was excellent for most of the year. Now, living in the midwest, I gladly put the top down when its snowing outside.

As for the Z, there's too much blank space between the rear wheel and the hatch door.

[nismofly]

is sea-tec the only place in WA that generates the rain reputation then? cause you lived in spokane, im guessing the cascades keep the rain near the coast

[datsun2401972]

yeah Ultima's are the same if not more than an Atom, so no go there...

Hate to say it, but maybe the new Hyundai Tiburon is your best bet for a cheap buy? Although it's not light in weight...

Yah just gimme a new 240sx...and I'll take mine with no sunroof as well

I've learned in the automotive industry less usually costs more.

[AZhitman]

I think they make the inside of the car feel bigger,

Also I fit in my hatch with a helmet on and I have a sunroof, and I swear I was a few hairs taller than you, is the 350/370/G really smaller inside?

That's because your sunroof isn't the kind that takes up 2" of headroom sliding into the space between the headliner and roof.

6'1". The Z/G with a sunroof has minimal headroom unless you drive like a cholo, in which case you're gay and don't need a helmet.

[ADDirishboy]

6'1". The Z/G with a sunroof has minimal headroom unless you drive like a cholo, in which case you're gay and don't need a helmet.

PWND!

[jdshift]

Very nice write up............I want one SOOOOOO BAD

[ADDirishboy]

I just want the 370 to come out so the price of used 350's drops

[Jesda]

is sea-tec the only place in WA that generates the rain reputation then? cause you lived in spokane, im guessing the cascades keep the rain near the coast

East of the mountains its mostly desert. Spokane is a valley on the cusp of desert and pine forests.

[JHof]

Greg--

Excellent write-up--it makes me hunger for my first 370Z test drive. If the car provides as much visceral excitement as the 350 did, that means that Nissan has kept the "good" in the new car, but if it surpasses the 350, well, Nissan has hit yet another homerun. Based on your observations, it sounds to me that they have hit one out of the park.

A couple of questions--what is the glovebox like??? Does it just hold the owner's manual, or is there actually some storage room up front, finally?And how much space is lost (or gained) in the rear hatch--by relocating the strut brace, is there actually some room to carry more than a gym bag or two??Is the redesigned dashboard a good thing vs. the 350's dash, or should they have retained the original design??? Some of the writeups in the car mags say that the new design, particularlythe left-hand dial is clumsy and cheap-looking.

And while I'm sure that I have probably missed it already,what is the route through Central Florida going to be??? Are they going to bring the car down I-75, or anywhere near Ocala?If I can, the G Coupe and I will join the parade through Florida to Orlando.

I will make a complete whore out of myself trying to solicit a few miles behind the wheel of the 370, I promise.Then I'll write something about it.

I was just at my local dealer yesterday asking them when they will have a 370 available to drive.They told me that they have already sold out their first allotment of 5 cars,due, they think, just before Christmas.

[snwbrdr435]

Good write up

[hsckris]

And while I'm sure that I have probably missed it already,what is the route through Central Florida going to be???

Wait, are they touring this thing?

If so, do they come near NC?

[AZhitman]

Greg--

Excellent write-up--it makes me hunger for my first 370Z test drive. If the car provides as much visceral excitement as the 350 did, that means that Nissan has kept the "good" in the new car, but if it surpasses the 350, well, Nissan has hit yet another homerun. Based on your observations, it sounds to me that they have hit one out of the park.

A couple of questions--what is the glovebox like??? Does it just hold the owner's manual, or is there actually some storage room up front, finally?And how much space is lost (or gained) in the rear hatch--by relocating the strut brace, is there actually some room to carry more than a gym bag or two??Is the redesigned dashboard a good thing vs. the 350's dash, or should they have retained the original design??? Some of the writeups in the car mags say that the new design, particularlythe left-hand dial is clumsy and cheap-looking.

And while I'm sure that I have probably missed it already,what is the route through Central Florida going to be??? Are they going to bring the car down I-75, or anywhere near Ocala?If I can, the G Coupe and I will join the parade through Florida to Orlando.

I will make a complete whore out of myself trying to solicit a few miles behind the wheel of the 370, I promise.Then I'll write something about it.

I was just at my local dealer yesterday asking them when they will have a 370 available to drive.They told me that they have already sold out their first allotment of 5 cars,due, they think, just before Christmas.

Thanks Hoff!

OK, first, glove box is a REAL one. It'll hold a coulpe pair of sunglasses in their cases, owners manual, some other documents... Typical glove box.

The dash is TONS better than the 350Z dash. Look at my pics in the article gallery, it's gorgeous and functional, and not cheapy-plastic looking.

Route info is on http://www.followthenissanz.com.

Your local dealer is mistaken. According to Nissan, the earliest you'll see these is April. Hell, there's only a few even built at this point. We drove #2 and #3.

[AZhitman]

Wait, are they touring this thing?

If so, do they come near NC?

Yep.

Should be coming through Winston-Salem with a stop at Modern Nissan IIRC.

[912.0turbo]

Everyone but you, Dave.

The restaurant was in San Antonio on Vance Johnson Blvd. Awesome eats!

Awesome write up! Wish I would have known yall were coming through. Oh, I think you meant Vance Jackson, LOL!

[AZhitman]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/t...24558/

Pics from our Tucson stop....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/t...44333/

And more pics from the Phoenix event....

[NSR_s30]

Sweet pics!

[wingFeather]

Damn you Greg!!! The Nissans were close to me yesterday, but I didn't know about it

[AZhitman]

Damn you Greg!!! The Nissans were close to me yesterday, but I didn't know about it

[Rallymaster]

Hey guys check out the whole event coverage. Here is the link to the gallery.

http://www.followthez.com

[Fancy_Footwork]

Great read. That picture you snapped for nostalgia in the position of the datsuns was timeless. I'm dripping with jealousy.

I actually got a chance to get up close to one of those at a car show held here in VA. The Hampton Roads Automotive Dealers Association carshow always has some pre-release cars at the show. This year there was a Challenger and Camaro, but more importantly a 370Z that WAS NOT roped off. People were climbing all around, popping hoods and dry shifting the **** out of this thing. I must say personally the new styling is a little jarring, but that's what makes it so agressive and intimidating. Of course there was also a GTR but sitting behind ropes with nissan reps guarding it. They couldn't even pop the hood/doors so people could peer in. The 370Z was swarmed with people and not a whole of folks honestly paid much attention to the GTR, probably because they couldn't push all its buttons.

Also saw a roped off G37 vert. Kinda funny lookin (IMHO).

[AZhitman]

Great read. That picture you snapped for nostalgia in the position of the datsuns was timeless. I'm dripping with jealousy.

Thanks, FF!

I really thought that photoshoot would have garnered a little more appreciation and recognition. Unfortunately, neither Nissan nor the event coordinators gave it a second look.

Oh well - it's cool to have that little piece of history, and we had an absolute blast.