I have a 2003 350z, I try to go easy on it but every now and then on weekends I like to find an empty parking lot or Moroso and run the **** outa it Drifting, redline, ect. I was wondering if it would cause any long term damage or if I'm just waisting tires and gass, are the Z's really meant to take the abuse?

 

I think it should take it like a champ. Just don't go on a parking lot full of little rocks and pieces of glass..mad chips that way!

 

Do you plan on having this car for 100K miles.....well very hard driving will have an impact on the vehicles longevity. The VQ was built to last you at least 200K miles. It has won numerous awards and has been on Wards 10 best engines 10 years in a row. If you turn cars over every couple of years like me, then drive it like you stole it!!!

 

Where exactly is "hard" ?

 

"Hard" would be like redline, drifting, also sometimes i do bs when the ground is wet/raining 180's and stuff. Also im no professional so could i be doing something wrong, got any tips?

 

(I think my point escapes the op)

 

“hard driving” and “abuse,” and I done know where your line is.

I paid for 287 horsepower, and I’m going to use everyone of them.

 

I never shift higher then 5500, on purpose atleast...

 

LOL

I think I get it. It always bothers me when people think that TO is the same as TOO

 

Ah good one, keep fighting the good fight buddy!

 

tip......If in doubt.....hit the gas

 

You should be ok as long as you don't do this all the time.

 

if something breaks, would you kindly let us know? Thanks!

 

I'll be sure to do that, luckely I have an 80k warranty on top of the 24k i bought it with...

 

Im in wpb also did you get your Z in town? Im thinkin about getting mine at napleton off of blue heron. Sorry didnt mean to over run your post

 

Carmax in boynton beach

 

i drive mine pretty rough sometimes when the occasion warrants or that certain "ricer" needs showing who's boss.

the only tips i can think of that would help with more aggressive driving would be make sure you shift quick so you are not bouncing off of the revlimiter in every gear, and try to learn how to properly shift. its one of the most important things i think.

 

What's the relimiter set at, I dont think i ever hit it...

 

revlimiter**

 

stock is 6600rpm. i have my shift light set to 6700. with that setting, it starts flashing at 6200rpm, it gets my attention, and i watch the tach and shift at around 6500. or atleast try to.