What's up! This is technically my first car. Straight out of college into a Z. It's pretty damn fast, I can beat my friends STI. Is that normal for a Z or am I getting lucky or is it the 2007's added hp? I always thought an STI could beat a Z. Also I was wondering if someone could give me tips on how to get a good start. THANKS !

 

NICE Z... i want a white 07... soon i hope hahah, anywho, HOW do you beat your friends STI(i.e. drag, highway ect)... what year is it
-josh

 

I just got my '07 out of college also. So far an exhaust is your best bet - the previous years exhaust fit the '07. An intake is also a good idea, but I'd wait for a few more to be released because Stillen's is the only one out so far and it's probably not the best bang for your buck. Good luck!

BTW, did you buy it at Pinnacle Nissan? I remember seeing an orange base Z there when I bought mine.

 

futureZowner:
my race against my friends sti was just drag. He gets my *** at the start but i catch up pretty quick.

Skorch:
Hell ya I bought my nissan at Pinnacle. Nice to meet another guy in my situation, same city. Sorry I wasn't very clear, I meant how do you get a good launch? i'm terrible at starting in first gear. I either peel or just start so damn slow. I think I'm gonna get wheels first just because I want to make sure to keep my warranty for a while longer. I don't want them trying to blame a factory defect on an exhaust or something.

 

Welcome and congratZ on the SO. Take care of the Z out there.

 

Congrats on the new Z! Loving the orange but you shouldn't be street racing

 

Thanks all

Ya i know but we were just on our way home and did it for fun. It was just the two of us on an empty street.

 

CongratZ man and welcome to the forum.

I love the Solar Orange it's a cool *** color.

It looks realy good on the Z.

 

yoo i love the solar orange, great choice...def go wheels, drop and clear reflectors for first few mods

 

nice color, congrats on a new car and becareful not to wreck your car "on the way home on empty streets" ... and dont for get to break the car in first

 

1st tip, get a haircut. just kidding,

get a LSD as not havin posi sucks. you will end up in a ditch without it.

 

looks like you're gettin ready to break dance on the pic

 

Nice color choice. Congratulations. You must have landed a fine job just out of college. Sweet.

 

Congrats on the new car.... Don't let the mod bug bite too hard

 

Thanks everyone! I'm glad other 350z drivers tend to be hella cool and nice guys. Ya I got a job as an actuary with a math degree. Pays pretty damn good.

So cmon, any tips on how to get a good launch?

 

congrats man, welcome. post some pictures of it

 

im not a pro at the launch but the key is to be able to control the clutch right at the point where the gas and clutch meet. and then feather it/controlled mash on the throttle that prevents tire spin. the first time i raced a 5.0 mustang i didnt even spin the tires. the second time i raced my friends ss camaro and i spun the tires for about a second and a half so it can be tricky. good luck, nice car, and welcome to the community.

 

Welcome and congrats

make sure you break it in right so it'll last.

be careful these cars have power, especially since you don't have LSD or traction control.

 

At the track or NASA.

 

welcome to the small group of solar orange owners, check out bad350z.com... as far as launch..practice...