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Old Jun 21, 2013 | 11:29 AM
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It's a 4 hour driver to Waynesville Mo. But it will be worth every mile when I get behind the wheel of my 08 Nismo. I've never owned a Z before, I have to admit I probably won't sleep tonight.

My only concern is ground clearance. From what I've been told it has the original suspension, so how much do I have worry about busting the lip? My driveway has a 4 or 5 inch bump at the entrance, is this going to be a problem?
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Old Jun 21, 2013 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by rotaryDial
It's a 4 hour driver to Waynesville Mo. But it will be worth every mile when I get behind the wheel of my 08 Nismo. I've never owned a Z before, I have to admit I probably won't sleep tonight.

My only concern is ground clearance. From what I've been told it has the original suspension, so how much do I have worry about busting the lip? My driveway has a 4 or 5 inch bump at the entrance, is this going to be a problem?
What is that a speed-bump in front of your driveway? Picture?
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Old Jun 21, 2013 | 11:38 AM
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What is that a speed-bump in front of your driveway? Picture?
Nah, the side of the street I live on, is down hill, so if not for that bump the street would drain into my garage when it rained.
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Old Jun 21, 2013 | 01:07 PM
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Unless the "bump" is extremely high(most are similar),you should be able to get
over it by driving slowly,at a ANGLE.
Post some pics when you get her home!
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Old Jun 21, 2013 | 01:13 PM
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How many miles are on it?
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Old Jun 22, 2013 | 09:07 AM
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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by oldschool350z
How many miles are on it?
77k
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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Slyguy_38
Sorry, just saw this, pics are here.
Attached Thumbnails Picking her up tomorrow-imag0818.jpg   Picking her up tomorrow-imag0823.jpg  
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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 02:38 PM
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Looks very nice
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 08:21 PM
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Very clean and nice, Congrats. Also digging the Yamaha R6S(?) Anyways clean bike too man. I also ride until I was wrecked by a red light runner. (Alive no damage to me.)

Cheers! :P
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 08:50 PM
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^The new Z looks very nice and clean! Welcome another HR to this site and have fun with the new ride; like you're not going to! Try not to smile too much on the way home and good luck sleeping tomorrow night.

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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 11:40 PM
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Double petrol head. Nice bike too.
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Old Jul 18, 2013 | 01:06 AM
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Congrats! Beautiful Z. Love the bike too
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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 08:07 PM
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Thanks all. 0-60 the bike is much faster(Caption Obvious, I know), but in the twisties of the Ozark mountains, I prefer the Z. Not use to the compliments I get. Last night after watching White House Down, I took a show and tell ride through the crowd, a few people leaned in the passenger window to compliment the car. yeah, I got a goofy grin on my face.

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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by V1RUSx2020
Very clean and nice, Congrats. Also digging the Yamaha R6S(?) Anyways clean bike too man. I also ride until I was wrecked by a red light runner. (Alive no damage to me.)

Cheers! :P
Congrats on surviving the accident. Yes it's an '03 R6.
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Old Aug 13, 2013 | 10:24 AM
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Well, lost one of my toys over the weekend, the R6 was taken right out of the drive way. Thought I lived in a small safe town, guess not.

~Hide your kids, Hide wife, Hide your husband.
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Old Aug 13, 2013 | 10:30 AM
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Damn!
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Old Aug 13, 2013 | 01:24 PM
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Yep, I was about to sell the Bike and spend the cash on the Z.
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Old Aug 13, 2013 | 02:06 PM
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Nice Nismo op!

Sorry to hear about your bike getting stolen and I hope insurance takes care of you.
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