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Old 08-28-2007, 06:36 AM
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I haven't been to this forum in a while. It’s been over a year since I have done anything to my Z. I've had the car for 2 years now and it’s no longer exciting but there’s no other car I like under $40,000. Anyone else fall into this rut?
Old 08-28-2007, 06:45 AM
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Turbo time? lol
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Turbo time? lol
I have no motivation for FI. I don't even drive fast anymore, maybe I'm getting too old for this...
Old 08-28-2007, 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by thrill350z
I haven't been to this forum in a while. It’s been over a year since I have done anything to my Z. I've had the car for 2 years now and it’s no longer exciting but there’s no other car I like under $40,000. Anyone else fall into this rut?

I just bought a 2007 Z. You just got me depressed lol
Old 08-28-2007, 07:00 AM
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Me too.
Old 08-28-2007, 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by thrill350z
I haven't been to this forum in a while. It’s been over a year since I have done anything to my Z. I've had the car for 2 years now and it’s no longer exciting but there’s no other car I like under $40,000. Anyone else fall into this rut?
So just enjoy it. Nobody said you have to constantly mod it. Maybe sign up for some performance driving classes, or join your local SCCA chapter and see if that gives you any new interest in it.
Old 08-28-2007, 07:17 AM
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I never get bored and this is my second Z
Old 08-28-2007, 07:26 AM
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Drive a beater car around for a week and then go back to the Z... its like that girl that you just can't seem to break up with because the sex is so good.
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you dont drive fast/agressive ...no wonder u are bored. throw her into some hairpins man, test her handling. jeez....

ohh and change your handle to bored350z
Old 08-28-2007, 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by cwest350
ohh and change your handle to bored350z
Haah, that would be sweet.
Old 08-28-2007, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Wheelman
So just enjoy it. Nobody said you have to constantly mod it. Maybe sign up for some performance driving classes, or join your local SCCA chapter and see if that gives you any new interest in it.
I love the driving schools in the Z...it brings a whole new level of Love. I race in NASA and have a blast...but my favorite driving school has been "the drivers edge" give a school a shot...it's worth it...i promise
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I've had my Z for coming up on 3 years now. When you have a Z, and it is your DD, you tend to forget what you actually have. I get bored with my Z somewhat untill i get in another manual car. I have regular access to a saturn Ion and a turbo Jetta in which both cars feel like a toy. (both stick) The jetta is quick -minus the front wheel spin, but the clutch's and gear box in the cars really shine the light on how good we really have it. Other cars under 40k feel like Daytona USA at the local arcade

So to your question, yes i do get bored with the Z slightly, but hop in and out of another manual car for under 40k and your Z will feel sexy and attractive again lol
Old 08-28-2007, 08:13 AM
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Gasp! No way!! my Z is about to be a daily driver and screw that bored stuff!! its so fast lol
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My Z has been at the body shop for about 5 weeks or so now, and I'm not really the type to miss an object, but I did start to miss my car at about week 3 or 4. Hopefully it'll be fixed next week!
Old 08-28-2007, 08:26 AM
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Im pretty bored with mine every now and then. Thats def why I want the new LS3 Vette. Dont have time or money to go FI bc of the problems u run into bc my Z is my 500 mile a week DD.
Old 08-28-2007, 08:42 AM
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I rekindled my love with a nismo r tune lsd.

Not a bad price considering how much more fun the car is now.
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Originally Posted by HondaKiller
I've had my Z for coming up on 3 years now. When you have a Z, and it is your DD, you tend to forget what you actually have. I get bored with my Z somewhat untill i get in another manual car. I have regular access to a saturn Ion and a turbo Jetta in which both cars feel like a toy. (both stick) The jetta is quick -minus the front wheel spin, but the clutch's and gear box in the cars really shine the light on how good we really have it. Other cars under 40k feel like Daytona USA at the local arcade

So to your question, yes i do get bored with the Z slightly, but hop in and out of another manual car for under 40k and your Z will feel sexy and attractive again lol
Thank you for the QFT
Old 08-28-2007, 09:10 AM
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Normal driving is quite bored... Laying in bed with Jessica Alba would be boring to me also. You need to ride it hard to really enjoy it. Oh yeah, I meant ride the car, not Jessica.
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Carpool and drive the Z on weekends?
Old 08-28-2007, 09:38 AM
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If you're bored with your Z. Add more mods.
You don't have many mods at all(neigher do I)
I find it pretty hard to get bored with the Z..too many stuff to do on
my car but financial burden is only thing that's stopping me.


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