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hey guys, just an issue that I have bought up with friends..

Old 08-30-2008, 03:58 PM
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Default hey guys, just an issue that I have bought up with friends..

Hey guys, cruise this forum from time to time, and my friends and I got to talking (as well as some other forums) about the 350z and the 'negative' aura that surrounds it. It seems that no matter what car forum or owner you are speaking to, everyone hates on the Z and it is usually in a kill story saying something along the lines of "stupid Z drivers.. those Z's are jokes.. blah blah blah." However, my gripe is that this is NEVER said about the G35 coupe/z33 what have you. I understand the "stereotypical" Z driver tends to be viewed as a cocky sore loser, but whatever that's no different or no larger than any other car demographic. So, since I've never ridden or raced a Z (I drive a GTP), I am wondering how this whole 'negative' outlook has gone on for so long and if anyone has observed the same thing. Personally, I'm not sure why this is the way it is, because the Z has a great stock motor, great exhaust note, and killer looks.
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Oh yes, and it's not like the z is heavy... puzzled...
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"I understand the "stereotypical" Z driver tends to be viewed as a cocky sore loser"
that can be said about any person in any car, I understand that the stereotypical GTP driver tends to be viewed as a cocky sore loser.

btw, this thread: major fail

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As the car gets cheaper, younger asshats begin to buy them.
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"I understand the "stereotypical" Z driver tends to be viewed as a cocky sore loser" MY feelings are hurt right now
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Originally Posted by kham25
"I understand the "stereotypical" Z driver tends to be viewed as a cocky sore loser" MY feelings are hurt right now
haha I understand, but I'm saying AS AN OBSERVATION, that's what I've gathered and it's bothersome.

And as far as what I'm asking, really not much of anything. I just wanted to get this out there because I run into this viewpoint on an almost daily basis. I am just trying to find some opinions and this was the best place I could think of. Just think of it as me being on your guys' side, defending you, whatever.
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Originally Posted by turbotooslow
haha I understand, but I'm saying AS AN OBSERVATION, that's what I've gathered and it's bothersome.

And as far as what I'm asking, really not much of anything. I just wanted to get this out there because I run into this viewpoint on an almost daily basis. I am just trying to find some opinions and this was the best place I could think of. Just think of it as me being on your guys' side, defending you, whatever.
just for ***** and giggles, what kind of cars do your friends drive? and also, where are the "kill" stories coming from?
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I could care less. People are going to hate what they cant have or cant understand!
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Originally Posted by turbotooslow
haha I understand, but I'm saying AS AN OBSERVATION, that's what I've gathered and it's bothersome.

And as far as what I'm asking, really not much of anything. I just wanted to get this out there because I run into this viewpoint on an almost daily basis. I am just trying to find some opinions and this was the best place I could think of. Just think of it as me being on your guys' side, defending you, whatever.

ok ok you got me !!! Im a dick but not because i drive a Z though
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Originally Posted by 350z_racer05
just for ***** and giggles, what kind of cars do your friends drive? and also, where are the "kill" stories coming from?
'01 camaro ss, full bolt-ons, mild cams, electric cutout
stage 2 srt-4, larger ic/piping, etc.
ls2 gto, spintech mufflers, catted x-pipe
'03 gtp, 3.4 pulley, intense PCM, intake/exhaust/headers/full suspension

just to name a few. and the kill stories come from a variety of other boards, doesn't really matter.
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I think you guys are misinterpreting this. I am a Z fan, nothing against it, all for it. Just get a vibe from EVERY other driver that Z's are toys, whatever, you get the picture. Wasn't intended to start an argument, it was intended to do the opposite.
Old 08-30-2008, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Silverstone-Z
As the car gets cheaper, younger asshats begin to buy them.
Agreed ^^

It happens all the time and with any car, just gotta deal with it.
You hear stories about asshat srt drivers. Asshat beamer drivers etc..
asshat gto/mustang drivers.

Haters are everywhere deal with it.

and yes fail thread for not already knowing this.
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Originally Posted by sikvic01
I could care less. People are going to hate what they cant have or cant understand!
words of wisdom, thats the best way to describe it
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Originally Posted by turbotooslow
'01 camaro ss, full bolt-ons, mild cams, electric cutout
stage 2 srt-4, larger ic/piping, etc.
ls2 gto, spintech mufflers, catted x-pipe
'03 gtp, 3.4 pulley, intense PCM, intake/exhaust/headers/full suspension

just to name a few. and the kill stories come from a variety of other boards, doesn't really matter.
lets put it this way, see how well all those cars keep up with a z on a road course, seeing how thats what z's are made for, their not dragsters.
Old 08-30-2008, 05:06 PM
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I 100% agree with the "as the car becomes cheaper" comment.

as a Z and an STi owner, i've seen way too much of that over the past year.

to be honest, the guys i see on the STi forums(obviously nasioc, and now IWSTi) and more importantly at meets and around the city-
the STi crowd is something i want to be less and less a part of. don;t get me wrong, i know all cars have their bad apples....but it just seems the STi kids hae become ridiculous.....don't get me wrong....i'm more than comfortable with myself to won any car i want....however, i have to admit....i'm becoming less and less of a fan of meeting other owners of both cars....just to be honest....
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throw in a corner or two and things may change.
bench racing is retarded (oh i think i was just bench racing doh!)
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Already another thread on this:

https://my350z.com/forum/350z/380279...bout-350z.html
Old 08-30-2008, 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Silverstone-Z
As the car gets cheaper, younger asshats begin to buy them.
Yup the inevitable Domino Effect.
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I LOVE HATERZ! I COULD CARELESS ON WHAT OTHER PEOPLE, THINK ABOUT ME DRIVING A Z.ITS MY CAR AND WHO GIVES A ****.LOL ATLEAST THEY MAKE US FAMOUS.

And I think everyone has got something to hate about other cars and drivers.Like look at that ricey civic,look at that camaro and mustang they dont belong in import cars and there so cocky with their engine.look at that Sti and Evo with he's Turbo And now check that 350z and look at the guy that drives it he's either old or a young kid who looks like a cocky *** f@G.

Who Cares?
Thats why i bought a license plate from mynismo.com that say I LOVE HATERZ. So when they see me rolling and started talking ****.They can kiss my Z A$$.

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