Hello, I am Lindsay. My husband and I decided a couple months ago, we were going to live our childhood while we still have it and get a convertible. We both have always loved Z's. But I am a hardass when it comes to money. I work as an auto claims adjustor so I have problems with paying much for cars. However on a whim we decided to go car shopping. Went to a local dealer, and found my dream Z. 2007 Roadster grand touring 6 speed (of course) w/ navi, of course leather and all the bells and whistles. It was custom ordered in 2/07 and the guy lost his job and never took delivery. After a couple hours, a rearrangement of the showroom floor, some price bickering and a test drive off we went with my new Z. It's fast as hell and has me worried with the damn snow we get here in Kansas.
Well heres a little history on me... I got interesting cars at 9 (this is the early 90s), I helped my brother install a bass box, an aftermarket bumper, stereo, blackouts for the lights, all kinds of stuff. When I turned 15, I got my first car a 1988 Acura Integra silver hatchback. Learned to street race, double clutch and lots of other things that almost got me in trouble. Then I got a 1997 Honda del Sol Si at 18, cypress green pearl, targa top. I tinted the windows, changed the taillights, put on a spoiler. Then I graduated, decided that even though I was 21 in the workplace I was tired of being looked at as a kid, so I bought a 2005 Nissan Altima SE-R, plan and simple its a sporty family car. Got married in October and then decided its time. We didnt plan to buy until summer but when you find what you want at a good deal, you gotta pounce.

Now my husband doesn't understand the fast cars and thrill of driving a manual. However he has an even more expensive hobby. He's an off-roader. Our next project is a early 90s 4runner, swap an ls300 engine in it and build it from scratch. Getting my Z was part of the deal, he gets a 4runner I get a Z. Obviously I got the better end of the deal.

However, I can't afford to do many mods at this point due to the increase in insurance and payments, however I am looking to see what kinda of ipod hookup you can hard wire into the Z? What is the best exhaust and anyone found a good spoiler for the roadster?
Thanks!
Lindsay

I will get pics up once I have some time

 

Great story! Was that the San Marino Blue Roadster at McCarthy? Great choice!

 

Welcome

You can learn alot here.

What color did you get?

 

Pics!

 

It sure is. Got a HELL of a deal too! If I had built it myself I wouldn't have changed anything!
Its been a couple years since I've done the forum thing, I can't remember which website is good host photos....help me out and I'll get a couple up. (My work computer doesnt allow me to edit photos and they are too big to upload on here.)

 

 

I was there the day it was prepped for delivery and the first time I ever saw San Marino Blue. The new owner was to pick it up that night.
I went back a few weeks later and the car was still there. When I asked why I was told "Well the buyer works for Sprint......" That told me all I needed to know. Sprint was going through one of it's many layoffs.
Congrats again. You may have the only SMB Roadster in Kansas City!!
BTW, I PM'd you.

 

WELCOME TO THE CLUB!!!!

Great choice in color. This sight is full of info, and full of very helpfull people (and a few not so helpfull) anyway. Drive the wheels off her and have fun!

Cheers

Kevin

 

Buying your Z or do you work there? I just scheduled an appt for tues to have it polished and detailed. Its got a few hairline scuffs and a lot of showroom dust. I'm a picky little you know what about my cars and required them to do that before I even considered buying it. I'm not sure if its only SMB but its definately the ONLY MANUAL SMB one. I've seen the color before which I can't remember if it was at Oniell or online.


Yep I've been on these, back before I met my husband and when I was still a new Honda del Sol owner I used to spend hours on Hondavision...don't know if it even still exists...lol I have plenty of Z questions that I need to do a little research on first.

 

McCarthy is a sponsor of our Z Club so I pop in periodically so say "Hi, thanks for your sponsorship."

 

Good Choice of time. You take care of your sponsers. I have to say I was quite impressed with McCarthy. I have dealt with their body shop as I am an insurance claims adjuster and have had issues. But the sales just rolled out the red carpet for me. I bought my Altima SE-R from Jay Wolfe and let me say, they will NEVER get any business from me again. I would pay sticker before I'd go back to them, (which I would never do).

 

congrats on your new ZR!

as for the ipod integration, crutchfield has an adaptor called the PA11-NIS. $120?? it hardwires to your audio.
i've been using a tape adapter...and so far it sounds way better than those FM transmitters. not bad for $5

as for exhaust, i'm partial to the nismo (whenever i get some more money). otherwise the stock one suffices for me.

 

Welcome to the ZR Family. PPW, DB, and SMB are my favs

 

Congrats on your new Z Lindsay, hope you have as much fun with it as I am with mine! Great to see more females popping up around here!

 

Welcome fellow noob! Very nice ride. Congrats.

 

Thank you, I'm LOVING it. Despite the fact that is 10 degrees and snowed twice this week (or the Z didn't leave my garage). I still can't get enough. By the way what is noob? There should be more females who like cars....I don't get why they don't. I have to admit when I was 18-19 it was a great way to meet men....ie my husband.

 

noob=newbie.

I know its one of the reasons why my boyfriend and myself get along so well. We both have z's and love cars!

 

sweet too bad your not closer..... Talking about my del Sol is what lead me to dating my husband....he doesn't quite get the fast car thing, but he gets the car obcession, so I just smile and nod...hehe.

 

Welcome. Great looking Z you got there. BTW, you're a cutie

But I'll lay off, seeing as you're married. If you weren't, you'd get constant from me.