Z owners=too cool to look?
So-cal attitude - you don't wave, why should I???
First - you don't have to have a 'modded' Z to prove that you're an enthusiast!!! I just recently got my 350Z and it's still bone stock and I'm MORE than an enthusiast (have the last gen Z too)!
Second - Just common courtesy would require response when responded too (when safe when driving). Most folks in SoCal either a)don't care b)don't see you c)maybe are mod snobs and think they can't acknowledge a stock Z. I say whatever. Only time I was waved to (actually was high beamed friendly like) was on Angles Crest Hwy. I barely was able to wave back due to the curvy road. Most Z folks don't even look over.........
Second - Just common courtesy would require response when responded too (when safe when driving). Most folks in SoCal either a)don't care b)don't see you c)maybe are mod snobs and think they can't acknowledge a stock Z. I say whatever. Only time I was waved to (actually was high beamed friendly like) was on Angles Crest Hwy. I barely was able to wave back due to the curvy road. Most Z folks don't even look over.........
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 bet some old timers think the same thing about your kids, no?
I personally wave, flash, or nod to any Z i see on the road...unfortunately i usually end up looking like an idiot..but its worth it when i get a salute back.
I didn't read the whole thread, but I for the mnost part do get a wave. I also wave to older generation Zs. I'm used to wave all type of roatries so I wave at anything that has a Z from Nissan/Datsun.
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+1 billion to those who said "It's because you're in SoCal". Too many around here for anyone to care (it's like saying "Hey, how come Civic/Accord drivers don't wave to me when I'm in my Civic/Accord?").
And modded Z's? A lot of them as well. In fact, I'm always shocked when I see a stock Z with absolutely NOTHING done to it.
And modded Z's? A lot of them as well. In fact, I'm always shocked when I see a stock Z with absolutely NOTHING done to it.
Originally Posted by zpak
+1 billion to those who said "It's because you're in SoCal". Too many around here for anyone to care (it's like saying "Hey, how come Civic/Accord drivers don't wave to me when I'm in my Civic/Accord?").
And modded Z's? A lot of them as well. In fact, I'm always shocked when I see a stock Z with absolutely NOTHING done to it.
And modded Z's? A lot of them as well. In fact, I'm always shocked when I see a stock Z with absolutely NOTHING done to it.
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Originally Posted by zpak
+1 billion to those who said "It's because you're in SoCal". Too many around here for anyone to care (it's like saying "Hey, how come Civic/Accord drivers don't wave to me when I'm in my Civic/Accord?").
And modded Z's? A lot of them as well. In fact, I'm always shocked when I see a stock Z with absolutely NOTHING done to it.
And modded Z's? A lot of them as well. In fact, I'm always shocked when I see a stock Z with absolutely NOTHING done to it.
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I live in the middle of 3 cotton fields. I have only seen 2 Z's in town over the past year and they don't really care if my Z is modded. Nissan people don't really have the comradery of Camaro, BMW or Jeep people (yup own(ed) all 3). Z people are a bit closer knit than others but although the 350Z has nice styling, it's really a popular car with an above average price.
You can never tell internal mods. My car is bone stock on the outside, hell anything could be.
But if wings and rims are the real mods, I don't see that as a reason to be snobby. I'd much rather have a good TT setup than a body kit and 19's yo.
But if wings and rims are the real mods, I don't see that as a reason to be snobby. I'd much rather have a good TT setup than a body kit and 19's yo.
really, who cares. a wave or glance wutever is cool, but if its a hardcore stare, id pull out the WTF card. and if ur sweatin it, then u defiantely need MORE spare time. hehe
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Originally Posted by brandonanix
I drive 100 miles per day, take the 210, 57, 5, 55, 405, 91, and 73 freeways all in a days work, and see about 15 Z's per day. out of the hundreds I have seen, maybe 3 of them total were modded. no joke.
But maybe that's just me.
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You can never tell internal mods. My car is bone stock on the outside, hell anything could be.
But if wings and rims are the real mods, I don't see that as a reason to be snobby. I'd much rather have a good TT setup than a body kit and 19's yo.
But if wings and rims are the real mods, I don't see that as a reason to be snobby. I'd much rather have a good TT setup than a body kit and 19's yo.
I can just hear or smell it.
Originally Posted by Theatrix
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.
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I'll hitch my skirt up high for the next Z I see... Oh wait, they won't be able to see (like the truckers) cause I'll be in my Z too... Okay, nevermind. I'll just be a stuck up snob like everyone else.
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Originally Posted by gothchick
I'll hitch my skirt up high for the next Z I see... Oh wait, they won't be able to see (like the truckers) cause I'll be in my Z too... Okay, nevermind. I'll just be a stuck up snob like everyone else.
, oohhh look at that, this was the 69th post, we are meant to be
Originally Posted by Smoked
Nissan people don't really have the comradery of Camaro, BMW or Jeep people
i beg to differ. 350 people perhaps, not nissan people.
Last edited by drivenCSZ; Mar 1, 2007 at 05:59 PM.