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Old 05-22-2007, 09:37 PM
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What are some of the "little things" that make the Z so enjoyable? Meaning, things that aren't advertised or discussed, you just notice them after you've had the car awhile.

With all the negativity going around, some people seemed to have lost focus. Maybe you can remind some people what makes the Z so special.

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Old 05-22-2007, 09:40 PM
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A perfect example:

Originally Posted by Bumpinjeep
It handles so well. Its so smooth. Its picks up speed FAST. I just cracked 500 miles and i took it to about 91 on an open freeway, all bellow 3500 rpm. (set the rev light for 3600). I love the car. I love the way it looks, the slick 6 speed, the perfect pedal placement. The compliments i get daily. Its a sweet car.
Old 05-22-2007, 10:33 PM
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the z is special to me because i just tend to get roadhead in it. and as we know... roadhead relieves roadrage : D
Old 05-23-2007, 05:00 AM
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The design is awesome. Nothing like it. Simple, elegant, visual embodiment of power. I'm convinced it will be a classic. Sitting in the driver's seat is like being in a cockpit of a plane. Firm, confident ride. Engine sound that is smooth but strong and noticed. Those door handles. Clever idea and perfect for the car. I could say more but I've gotten an irresistable urge to take the car out for a drive.
Old 05-23-2007, 05:52 AM
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The car itself if beautiful the flow of the body and the curves is the reason why people cant help but to look at it.That sound of the engine is one of a kind and just makes you smile all the time when hit that gas pedal.The handling which not only gives a sense of confidence when taking a tight turn or a turn at a decent speed and knowing you dont have to brake and slow down to take that turn.And the history of the car alone it took american muscle cars and american cars period by storm.All and all i love my Z and could never see myself being as happy in any other car i think once you experience it theres no looking back.
Old 05-23-2007, 05:59 AM
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The crowd of screaming 12 year old girls as you ride past a fundraiser carwash... Nothing perverted, but it's funny.
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I like the fact that sometimes I dont even turn on the radio or ipod becuase I'd rather listen to the sweet rumble of the exhaust.
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One word: Perfection
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The perfect driving position: height, angle, placement of the shifter; fits like a glove.
Old 05-23-2007, 06:49 AM
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The perfect blend of: power, style, handling, sound, smoothness, and feel.
Old 05-23-2007, 06:51 AM
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The way people stare when you drive into the city and how people constantly comment on the car.
Old 05-23-2007, 07:31 AM
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This is great guys lets keep it up! Maybe we can get this turned into a sticky!
Old 05-23-2007, 07:31 AM
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If you hold down the hazard flasher for 10 seconds, the ECU kicks in an extra 10 horsepower. I wish I knew that when I first got the car.
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Originally Posted by phreaktor
The crowd of screaming 12 year old girls as you ride past a fundraiser carwash... Nothing perverted, but it's funny.
Actually experienced this on Saturday, except it was a little league baseball carwash. Pretty funny how the three young guys holding signs basically ran down the main road after me waving their signs and screaming. Haha. Too bad for them I don't trust little kids car-wash techniques...

"Oh, this towel was lying on the ground for a bit, ah well I'll just shake it off the best I can and still dry the car with it..." Definitely didn't bite on the offer.

Anyway, on a related note, my personal favorite is the neckbreaker type who will do anything to get a look at the car; usually these are teens who have this on their "dream car" list, but you see many adult, middle-aged women checking out the car, and even an old dude every now and then. Probably more people do this around my area where I only see 1-3 Zs a week other than mine (as opposed to cities where you see 1 per block), but it is still entertaining...

I especially like the extremists like the 15 year old who contorted his body out the window of his mom's SUV while driving to take a camera phone pic. Hahahaha.

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this threads makes me want a z sooo bad, but ill have to wait patiently for 8 months
Old 05-23-2007, 08:03 AM
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Instead of listing the little things i'll just say this. I went driving last night for almost 2 hours (it was my day off) with no destination in mind. I just drove the Z like it was meant to be driven and the longer I drove the more fun I had. Didn't want to come home. Gas prices mean nothing to me when i'm in the Z. What a freakin' blast.
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Originally Posted by phreaktor
The crowd of screaming 12 year old girls as you ride past a fundraiser carwash... Nothing perverted, but it's funny.

Not exactly perverted but borderline obscene.

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Old 05-23-2007, 08:46 AM
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Never knew you owned a van davidv...
Old 05-23-2007, 09:01 AM
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Even though I'm called lump boy by a lot of people, I can't help the fact that the Z pulls in more *** than a toilet seat. Someone was mentioning this in a thread before and it's completely true. It pulls in way too much ***.

If I got the roadster I would have had to deal with panties being thrown into the car at stoplights.
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Don't know if its a little thing but the Z has turned out to be much more comfortable then I expected.


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