savageskaterkid Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I did play a joke on a kid at last year’s Ztoberfest in Richmond. My Z had the SU on the turbo motor while I was breaking it in. Some kid was looking at my Z and said “where is the turbo?†I said I put it in the trunk to balance out the 50/50 weight and he was like cool. I had him going for like 10 minutes and everyone around was trying not to laugh. Then I told him the truth and he was like...oh ok, he felt pretty dumb. I don't really remember that part, I must have been looking around at some other Z's, but was it one of these really emo looking kids? They kept trying to explain Z's to me like I have no idea. Then they stare at the tattoo and finally relise that I might own a Z, then they all asked which is mine. Wish I brought mine that day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauisnow13 Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 Everytime someone asks what a 240z is I say the same thing. "It's the same car as the 350z, just an older version." They seem to understand after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCchris Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 lol so ill be able to buy a 350z in another 35 years or so Yeah, see the cover of GrassRoots Motorsports a couple of issues ago: "Nissan 300ZX-the 90's Supercar is now Affordable" They did an article on the Z32, it's impact, and what to look for in a used sports car. It wasn't long after that I bought mine. Yes, I agree, explaining the different generations is sometimes difficult. I usually just say "Old Z car". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 The problem I've had with explaining to someone that it's a 350z fore-father is that people immediately associate it with the G35 as well and have to ask where the luxury version or what appointments the 280z came in. my answer is usually "theres always luxury in having a car that looks great 30 years later" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six_Shooter Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 If I have one more moron ask me what year my rx7 is, I am going to strangle them. Mazda dreams that they sold half as many rx7's as Datsun sold S30's. When I correct them they always ask "are you sure?" No, I am a total idiot and don't know my car from another. I actually LOLed. A story of a Z of a different sort, a Z24, that a friend of mine owns that has a built 3400 V6 in it, has been told by more than a few people that the 3400 was never offered in an Impala, the car the engine block and heads originally cam from, and that it's a Beretta. The guy is a GM tech, I would think he knows a thing or two about the car HE built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtmny1999 Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I like when people mistake my 280Z for a Porsche. Lawl, that happen to me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughdogz Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I don't think anyone has mentioned this one yet, but sometimes people see a 280Z or a 280ZX and say "hey, that's a nice Z28" *smacks forehead*. Challenger knows what I'm taking about. The other day, I see this Z32 around my neighborhood...I see him a second time at the 7-Eleven, and the guy is putting another sticker on his 1/4 window. I tell the guy I like his Z (n/a) and he says "I've had lots of these, and used to have a twin turbo with big turbos...it used to eat Vipers all day long!" (Which I don't doubt) But then, he goes on to say "this one only weighs 1600 pounds" I didn't have the heart to correct him and say more like 3600 pounds...maybe he meant 1600 kilograms, hehe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I don't think anyone has mentioned this one yet, but sometimes people see a 280Z or a 280ZX and say "hey, that's a nice Z28" *smacks forehead*. Challenger knows what I'm taking about. The other day, I see this Z32 around my neighborhood...I see him a second time at the 7-Eleven, and the guy is putting another sticker on his 1/4 window. I tell the guy I like his Z (n/a) and he says "I've had lots of these, and used to have a twin turbo with big turbos...it used to eat Vipers all day long!" (Which I don't doubt) But then, he goes on to say "this one only weighs 1600 pounds" I didn't have the heart to correct him and say more like 3600 pounds...maybe he meant 1600 kilograms, hehe... Haha. He did not "accidentaly" mix them up, he is a fraud.... but I still have an address and phone number so I can pay him a visit when Im older... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators BRAAP Posted July 17, 2008 Administrators Share Posted July 17, 2008 What about when some one walks up as you get out of your Z-32 and they ask, "Which model of Saturn is that? Didn't know they made a sports version!" Must be the headlights, sorta similar to the early Saturn cars?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4xwellmurd3r Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I wonder if they think it's a saturn because of this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woldson Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Years back when I was in the navy I was looking through a guys chiltons or haynes and saw a v6. Now if my memerory seves me right (I'm pretty sure it dose not) that v6 was in a early model of a Z. I've never heard it mentioned in all the years being on HybridZ. I know I saw it and think I was told it was very limited. I must have a confusion here just want to correct an old memory of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globerunner513 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 did you know that Lamborghini uses Z32 headlights turned sideways on one of their models? Can't remember which one. I've had my car called a Z28 before...ugh. Yup. Japanese camaro right there. Also had the Porshe treatment. that was fun explaining it was a 30 year old Datsun. guy says "My Dad had one of those...I knew there was something I liked about it!" LOL I've also been told that 1973 was the first year 240z's were imported into the US. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Every time he sees my Z, this old boy tells me the same story about raising Heck in the early 1970's his friend's 240Z.....which was so fast because it had the factory 6-pack carbs!!! chiltons or haynes and saw a v6. Now if my memerory seves me right (I'm pretty sure it dose not) that v6 was in a early model of a Z. I have the 240Z, 280Z, 280ZX, 300ZX Chilton's book that covers all Zs from 1970 to 1989, so it does have photos of the VG 3.0L V6, along with the I6 in the engine chapter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srbigbutt Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 My wife once told me that there was a car just like mine in the neighborhood. So I went and drove by and it was an early 70s Firebird!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauisnow13 Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 WTF!? How can you mix up a Z with a Firebird?!? That would bean insult to me. hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globerunner513 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 a friend of mine thought she saw me driving around town, except it was actually a 350z. Said it was the same color and everything, just looked a little 'newer' for some reason. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauisnow13 Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 IMO, the 350z doesn't look enough like the S30. I am hoping that after they release the 370z, they'll come out with a 400z that will look more like the S30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 did you know that Lamborghini uses Z32 headlights turned sideways on one of their models? Can't remember which one. I've had my car called a Z28 before...ugh. Yup. Japanese camaro right there. Also had the Porshe treatment. that was fun explaining it was a 30 year old Datsun. guy says "My Dad had one of those...I knew there was something I liked about it!" LOL I've also been told that 1973 was the first year 240z's were imported into the US. lol Diablo 6.0 headlights. HAHAHA, go on ebay and list your Z32 headlights as Diablo Headlights! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 My wife once told me that there was a car just like mine in the neighborhood. So I went and drove by and it was an early 70s Firebird!! Mine does that too. She's like, I saw a Z in the neighborhood just like yours. She shows me and it's a ZX. I try explaining the differences and she just says it looks just like yours. The thing I can't get over is she calls it a "Roach" car. I can never get an explanation from her on what she means, She just says it reminds her of a roach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnoutZ Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Mine does that too. She's like, I saw a Z in the neighborhood just like yours. She shows me and it's a ZX. I try explaining the differences and she just says it looks just like yours. The thing I can't get over is she calls it a "Roach" car. I can never get an explanation from her on what she means, She just says it reminds her of a roach. :hs:Never heard the roach thing before. Hahha thats a new one..... Hows it look like a roach anyways? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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