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Old 09-17-2011 | 08:27 AM
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Pray that it won't blow this time
Old 09-17-2011 | 10:30 AM
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Well..

1) I refuse to park next to someone. The only way would be if there's an island (place with a tree and bushes) next to me. If there is no island spot available, idgaf I'll park a mile away.

2) maybe I have OCD, but I lock my doors at least 4 times lol

3) occasionally walk around the car.

4) will sometimes wrote down the plate numbers of cats surrounding me just in case
Old 09-17-2011 | 11:15 AM
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-shake shifter like a salt shaker

-clutch in, leg out, turn to start

-eyes rolling back and forth, checking gauges, checking hair

-stall
Old 09-17-2011 | 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Rossoneri22
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4) will sometimes wrote down the plate numbers of cats surrounding me just in case
Woah, I have written down plates too...but writing down local cats, man thats taking some names and getting ready to kick some kitty-assess
Old 09-17-2011 | 02:38 PM
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I let her warm up...pressing all the button in the car like I'm some kind of fighter pilot...
Old 09-17-2011 | 03:10 PM
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Unlock car 5 times, walk around check for dings, dust her off to make sure she shines, get in, check all guages, find a good song, rev it up jus to hear the injen exhaust, drive
Old 09-17-2011 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by winchman
Weird, but probably not as weird as driving 7000+ miles without going over 3000 rpms.
That isn't weird, that's more along the lines of just dumb, and a waste of a Z
Old 09-17-2011 | 04:09 PM
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1. Walk out to car.
2. Smile that I have a Z.
3. Start her up and feel bad that I'm driving her cold (even though I never exceed 3k RPM when she's cold)

Getting out I always hit the lock button twice or three times to make sure she's locked up tight.
Old 09-17-2011 | 04:15 PM
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Just a quick walk around, even when garaged, that's about it.
Old 09-17-2011 | 04:38 PM
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open door, insert key into ignition, turn key CW while holding clutch pedal down, select proper gear, drive.
Old 09-17-2011 | 07:02 PM
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1) Fart as loud and hard as i can without sharting
2) Make my passenger aware that he/she should fart, pi$$, poop, or anything else before we leave
3) walk around the car to be sure there are no new door dings/ vandalism of any kind
4) sit in seat, start car, drive away
5) smile big
Old 09-17-2011 | 07:07 PM
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Open garage door, hit the unlock button on the car (yes I lock my doors even in a garage) Get in, make sure nothing out of the ordinary is missing or moved in the Z, put key in ignition, press in clutch turn key, once fired up do the whole look, listen, and feel diagnosis, than take off.
Old 09-17-2011 | 07:21 PM
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Used to clack my shoes all the time, just to get any loose debris or dirt off. When walking up to my car, I'd unlock the doors three times. After getting in and starting it, I'd turn the VDC off.
Old 09-17-2011 | 10:24 PM
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I get it and roll it out of the garage. Parking brake up. Catch an extra 5 mins of sleep then go to work.
Old 09-17-2011 | 11:16 PM
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-Always a luv tap after a car wash or when I havent taken her out in a while
- i see its normal .. Locking the car about 3-4 times with the remote after I know I already locked it
- checking for scratches , dents , etc
And last , look at her for about 5 seconds , think like " dang , thats my car " then i get in
Old 09-17-2011 | 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
open door, insert key into ignition, turn key CW while holding clutch pedal down, select proper gear, drive.
This. We're not driving a Ferrari.
Old 09-18-2011 | 12:04 PM
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I always start it with the door open so I can hear the VQ goodness fire up
Old 09-18-2011 | 10:16 PM
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[QUOTE=bmccann101;9375032]ask yourself how many time you unlock the damn thing as youre walking up to it hahah. I swear i press it like 3 times.

same here, I unlock it at least 3 times and when I'm leaving the car I lock it about 4 times
Old 09-19-2011 | 01:07 AM
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I guess I'm not alone with locking my car like 3-4 times. But I would...
1. Get in with the door still open 2. Pull out the phone and find a good song and play it
3. Strap up the harnesses
4. Start car
5. Close door

-miLes.
Old 09-19-2011 | 03:10 AM
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Originally Posted by PrimeX
This. We're not driving a Ferrari.
Don't need a Ferrari to have clean practices with your vehicle. My 2003 was commonly mistaken for a brand new car. If you like to have sh*t laying around, a carpet full of dirt, and boogers under your seat, so be it. We're not driving a rusty 1980 Ford.



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