Z owners=too cool to look?
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Originally Posted by vo7848
Unfortunately my friend, it's true. The Z has become a pretty common car. Enthusiast such as ourselves, that take time and care, to make our Z's look the best are too far inbetween. Individuals that are not on the level of enthusiasm as we are just don't get that "awe" that we get from seeing a well taken care of vehicle, so therefore they see no point in looking.
Posted this in another thread, but this is the main reason why I don't see much of an on-road community with the 350z:
I think the problem with Z-to-Z acknowledgement is that we cover a large demograph. The spectrum of owners for this car is pretty wide.
From soccermoms to track junky weekend warriors, business executives, converted muscle car guys, kids from the import scene, you name it.
It's one of the few cars where you go to a meet or run into a Z owner and people will say,
"Oh, I use to be an American muscle type of guy, this is my first Jap."
"My last car was a modified Integra."
"I bought it because it looked good!"
or
"I usually buy Germans but decided to go to the dark side."
It really attracts alot of folks from all over, so not everyone can relate to each other.
I think the problem with Z-to-Z acknowledgement is that we cover a large demograph. The spectrum of owners for this car is pretty wide.
From soccermoms to track junky weekend warriors, business executives, converted muscle car guys, kids from the import scene, you name it.
It's one of the few cars where you go to a meet or run into a Z owner and people will say,
"Oh, I use to be an American muscle type of guy, this is my first Jap."
"My last car was a modified Integra."
"I bought it because it looked good!"
or
"I usually buy Germans but decided to go to the dark side."
It really attracts alot of folks from all over, so not everyone can relate to each other.
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another great point Zephyr!! and that absolutely explains why not everyone cares about a stand out Z, especially the damn soccer moms driving the car 
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Originally Posted by Demon Z
Most days, I anonymously hate everyone and am just focused on where I am going. Once in a great while, and I'm feeling saucy, I'll look around at traffic. Only problem is, is that there's only 3, maybe 4 Z's in a 20-mile radius... no-one to wave at on said saucy day. 
I do the exact same thing, but usually I only do it when I'm feeling sort of "meatbally".
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In populated areas where Zs are prevelent, I can see why people don't feel some comradery. Where not so common, people are more likely to notice a car like their own. I give the palm up and if they don't return it, at least they thought about it and maybe next time it will be catching. I think it's interesting we have similar tastes.
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Heh. The timing of this thread is interesting considering that the LA Times and some other major newspapers just ran articles supported by recent studies that seemingly indicate that the Y generation is by and large, sadly narcissistic.
Research confirms that the Y Generation is (predominantly) the "me, me, me" generation. You can blame it on several factors but the ultimate result is that we've got a demographic of people who actually believe that it's their world and the rest of us are privelleged to exist in it. Unfortunately, much of this stems from poor/irresponsible parenting. When one instills from day one that their kid is super special, unique and that they can accomplish or obtain anything that their hearts' desire, it can be a recipe for disaster as the recent university studies have proven.
Additionally, with modern day elements like You Tube, American Idol and pseudo-celebrities like Paris Hilton (How is she a celebrity?) doing and getting away with practically anything under the sun (people like her have likely never heard the word "no"), it's not completely surprising that we have multitudes of Genration Y-ers doing things like parking in handicapped spots, tagging public and private property, littering at will, vandalizing sportscars, urinating anywhere that's convenient, snubbing nearly anyone and everyone (except themselves), etc, etc.
It's their world and we're just exisiting in it. Sad but seemingly true. I weep for the future.
Research confirms that the Y Generation is (predominantly) the "me, me, me" generation. You can blame it on several factors but the ultimate result is that we've got a demographic of people who actually believe that it's their world and the rest of us are privelleged to exist in it. Unfortunately, much of this stems from poor/irresponsible parenting. When one instills from day one that their kid is super special, unique and that they can accomplish or obtain anything that their hearts' desire, it can be a recipe for disaster as the recent university studies have proven.
Additionally, with modern day elements like You Tube, American Idol and pseudo-celebrities like Paris Hilton (How is she a celebrity?) doing and getting away with practically anything under the sun (people like her have likely never heard the word "no"), it's not completely surprising that we have multitudes of Genration Y-ers doing things like parking in handicapped spots, tagging public and private property, littering at will, vandalizing sportscars, urinating anywhere that's convenient, snubbing nearly anyone and everyone (except themselves), etc, etc.
It's their world and we're just exisiting in it. Sad but seemingly true. I weep for the future.
I normally try to wave back when a Z or exotic waves but I usually dont notice a Z coming unless its like 50 feet away (im near sighted). I also usually let the ricers take the lead probably a car length away before I down shift and put the tip in.... no lube of course. Other than that, I usually don't like to wave at a car unless I get waved at.
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Originally Posted by efx
I normally try to wave back when a Z or exotic waves but I usually dont notice a Z coming unless its like 50 feet away (im near sighted). I also usually let the ricers take the lead probably a car length away before I down shift and put the tip in.... no lube of course. Other than that, I usually don't like to wave at a car unless I get waved at.
HAHAH no lube!! that was great!!!
Originally Posted by philude
LOL @ saucy days. please find a more masculine way of describing your day plzz...
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Originally Posted by time4aspliff
Heh. The timing of this thread is interesting considering that the LA Times and some other major newspapers just ran articles supported by recent studies that seemingly indicate that the Y generation is by and large, sadly narcissistic.
Research confirms that the Y Generation is (predominantly) the "me, me, me" generation. You can blame it on several factors but the ultimate result is that we've got a demographic of people who actually believe that it's their world and the rest of us are privelleged to exist in it. Unfortunately, much of this stems from poor/irresponsible parenting. When one instills from day one that their kid is super special, unique and that they can accomplish or obtain anything that their hearts' desire, it can be a recipe for disaster as the recent university studies have proven.
Additionally, with modern day elements like You Tube, American Idol and pseudo-celebrities like Paris Hilton (How is she a celebrity?) doing and getting away with practically anything under the sun (people like her have likely never heard the word "no"), it's not completely surprising that we have multitudes of Genration Y-ers doing things like parking in handicapped spots, tagging public and private property, littering at will, vandalizing sportscars, urinating anywhere that's convenient, snubbing nearly anyone and everyone (except themselves), etc, etc.
It's their world and we're just exisiting in it. Sad but seemingly true. I weep for the future.
Research confirms that the Y Generation is (predominantly) the "me, me, me" generation. You can blame it on several factors but the ultimate result is that we've got a demographic of people who actually believe that it's their world and the rest of us are privelleged to exist in it. Unfortunately, much of this stems from poor/irresponsible parenting. When one instills from day one that their kid is super special, unique and that they can accomplish or obtain anything that their hearts' desire, it can be a recipe for disaster as the recent university studies have proven.
Additionally, with modern day elements like You Tube, American Idol and pseudo-celebrities like Paris Hilton (How is she a celebrity?) doing and getting away with practically anything under the sun (people like her have likely never heard the word "no"), it's not completely surprising that we have multitudes of Genration Y-ers doing things like parking in handicapped spots, tagging public and private property, littering at will, vandalizing sportscars, urinating anywhere that's convenient, snubbing nearly anyone and everyone (except themselves), etc, etc.
It's their world and we're just exisiting in it. Sad but seemingly true. I weep for the future.
Ok i'm bored now. Time for some more ritalin.
Originally Posted by Theatrix
It's not the money, it's the metality, dude. Here on the East coast, Z owners are more ethusiasts and older. I speak to many guys who owned Z's when they were in HS in the 70's. They own for the sport of it. We do acknowledge each other. But that's different than some young punk riding around with all sorts of mods on the car in order to look cool. I probably would not wave to that guy either, but would prefer to pull him out of his car and beat the **** out of him. But that's just me.
And I'm a snob for education and I loose respect for a kid who seems to have his priorities up his ****. (Unless his parents bought his car, because he is in school). That kid is oK in my book.
And I'm a snob for education and I loose respect for a kid who seems to have his priorities up his ****. (Unless his parents bought his car, because he is in school). That kid is oK in my book.
I'm a kid with my priorities up my ***, I wasn't around in the 70's and might be considered a "young punk" to you. also I have all sorts of mods on my car for it to look cool. What it all boils down to is we all love the same car, and the same passion, so there is no need to speak down on my kind. Although now im 21, when I got Z I was 19 when I got my Z and just like the guys who grew up with Z's in the 70's, I am growing up with the Z now, and am sure to love the Z for many more models and generations.
That said, I will usually be the first one to thumbs up/wave/look at other Z's and check out their mods. And can talk to anyone about performance cars in general.
I'll glance and if they are eyeballing me I'll throw a head nod at them. But, half the time I can't even see inside of their car so if you are waving at me and I am not waving back, it's cause I can't see you!