I don't remember what color it was but it was a horrible car.

 

hey, I'm glad everyone had so much fun laughing. Only a couple of you figured out that I'm a novice w/ the car and not a guy. Actually, my mother started the bio. and all that because I just got the car., and I work alot, no time. The dealer did'nt even have the manual. And although I Love Sportscars and consider myself an excellent driver, and have driven many fast cars this is my first truly great car. So I wanted to make sure this does'nt happen all the time. Thank You for the smart, serious replies, They helped alot!

 

We need pics of both the car and you. THANKS!

 

This incident is common: Torque to the rear wheels exceeds traction. The first rule of driving is know your car. Find a large parking lot with a wet surface. Drive the 350Z in figure 8s. As you gain confidence, increase speed. You will find yourself experiencing under and oversteering. No need to give a technical explanation. Practice is better than theories. Learn how the car, and you, react. Have fun: its safe and parking lot is empty.

Spend a day at HPDE (High Performance Drivers Education).

Attend autocross.

 

I don't know what other "many fast cars" you have driven but the Z has rear wheel drive and good torque and poor stock tires. Also, a lot of people come here from front wheel drive and cars with a lot more weight over the front tires. The Z is rear wheel drive and balanced nearly 50/50 so it will drive differently than most other cars out there.

Tires have a limited amount of grip, if you are using grip for a turn, you have less grip for acceleration or braking. Pretend the wheel is attached to the gas pedal with a string, the straiter you put the wheel the more you can push the gas.

In rainy or wet conditions, traction goes down for all of the above, so you need to do everything even more smoothly.

Drive safe and get used to the car, don't end up a guy with a post about going into a guard rail.

Chris

 

some people can come off harsh but mainly all Z people here have great advice and are all nice people. Try to get better tires because the stock tires are . Also i know you might not have a lot of time but from time to time when you are bored , try searching on random questions you might have for your Z. theres many stickies and threads that'll answer your questions. have fun with your Z

 

Man, this is a tough place to be a rookie. Unless, of course, the rookie is a girl! LOL!

 

I remember one thread on how to change a tire or disable VDC it went on for PAGES!!! It was titled "Help me, I'm a girl" or something like that...

 

WOW, once everyone figured out she was,.. a she. The tone changed. Come on here, this is America, land of equality, it is unfair to her and discriminate not to help her on this very serious topic but bash her like every other noob that comes along. I think, no I know that would be how she wants it.

 

Unless noodz are posted all is lost...

 

Did you know that 7 in 10 breast are gay

 

Did you know that Bees and Dogs can smell fear?

 

Yep, if it was a guy it would be a different story.

 

So andee is a chick??

*Has ADD so does not pay attention*

 

Thank You for the good advice and knowledge. Probably one of the quickest cars I've experienced was a '72 vette that my sister owned. It was superfast but didn't seem tricky to handle. Maybe because it was alot lower to the ground or dare I say handled better?? You are right, I did just have a FWD Celica so maybe I do just have to get use to the RWD. What's the deal w/ the TCS button? Is it traction control? And should I keep it on all the time or what??

 

TCS is kinda like a bra really just for show. Every once in a while it keeps you from slippin out though

 

And a few of us just like to brave the bra-less.

 

I was thinking the same thing! I love the way the thread turned around.

 

Great thread, the first page replies had me lawling