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Old 10-16-2011, 08:09 PM
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^^
Maybe the homedepot guy meant kg?? it's around 1500~1600kg...
Old 10-16-2011, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by mewantkouki
Home depot guy: 300hp is a lot for a 1500lb car isn't it?
Me: I drive a 350Z...
Home depot guy: Yeah I know, my cousin has one. Those things are super light.
Me: (Walks away)
A co-worker of mine also thought they were 1500lbs.
Old 10-16-2011, 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by TheWan
^^
Maybe the homedepot guy meant kg?? it's around 1500~1600kg...
That would make sense

3188 lb (1446 kg)
Old 10-16-2011, 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by dikspiel
Nice porsche etc... is pretty common, the scariest thing I've ever been asked was by a cop here in California who asked me if it was single or twin turbo....if you know california smog laws...i almost pissed my pants.

I don't know CA smog laws, know they exist but mot what they are.
I am curious, Could you elaborate?
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Whoops double post...
Old 10-17-2011, 08:34 AM
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Definitely said pounds twice. lmao I don't think this guy knew what a kilogram was...
Old 10-17-2011, 09:40 AM
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I'm sure he just heard the kg weight for a 350z before and automatically assumed that it was pounds. He probably doesnt realize that 1,500lbs is the approximate weight of a mini cooper. Knock some sense into him if you ever see him again
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Originally Posted by Earmuffs
I don't know CA smog laws, know they exist but mot what they are.
I am curious, Could you elaborate?
they are some of the tightest (worse) smog laws in the country. the traffic/moving/ etc violations are horrible too...

got a ticket for going 85 in a 75 and it was 357$ +10$ for traffic school.

i got a ticket in kansas for going 91 in a 70 and it was a 150$ ticket +15$ for traffic school...
Old 10-24-2011, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by brandon7219
they are some of the tightest (worse) smog laws in the country. the traffic/moving/ etc violations are horrible too...

got a ticket for going 85 in a 75 and it was 357$ +10$ for traffic school.

i got a ticket in kansas for going 91 in a 70 and it was a 150$ ticket +15$ for traffic school...
whhaattt noo waayy thats an extra 5 bucks daannngg!!!! hahaha jk i havent gotten a ticket in my z....yeet
Old 10-24-2011, 08:52 PM
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my 85 in a 55 was only 130 here in PA.. i took the 4 points as i didnt wanna drive to downtown philly to fight it.

crazy how high tickets are in cali
Old 10-27-2011, 05:59 AM
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I never really had any stupid question, but I have been asked twice if it was a Porsche. I actually just get compliments and gawkers. I like that considering it is a stock 03!
Old 10-27-2011, 08:04 AM
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A girl at my school came up to my car and said, " OMG is that a 360Z??!" i was like "yeah!"
Old 10-27-2011, 08:14 AM
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"how do i reset my oil light?"

was prob the best asked ? i had thus far from an avg person.


second best is when people see my "demon eye's" on and ask me... "how do you see the road at night?"

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Old 10-27-2011, 08:33 AM
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Double post

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Old 10-27-2011, 08:36 AM
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Haha reading some of these just reminds me of the few I've gotten in the short amount of time owning it.
1) is that a corvette?
2) is it a Porsche?
3) I thought they stopped making the datsun Z?
Old 10-27-2011, 08:46 AM
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It only sits two people? Look inside u idiot lmao
Old 10-27-2011, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by martin-
It only sits two people? Look inside u idiot lmao
The best bit is when they argue the point that it only seats two people when you're standing right beside the car.
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guy in 89 honda asks, "is that a 350z or a 370z"?
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Originally Posted by Earmuffs
I don't know CA smog laws, know they exist but mot what they are.
I am curious, Could you elaborate?
the cops can confiscate and impound your car just for having an aftermarket turbo. then they start drilling you with questions like "how did you get it to pass smog" etc etc that screw you over.
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just keep telling them you bought it like that....


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