Robchriscross Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 Hi all only my second post so go easy, today I went to view a 370z all was going well until I opened the boot as I imagined it would be a little larger, we have a dog ( only a jack Russell so not a huge problem) the 1st thought would be suitcases is it possible to somehow squeeze 2 in of reasonable size, my heart really did sink as they are stunning cars and with the aftermarket exhaust it sounded phenomenal really really want one so if any of you guys have managed plenty in the boot I'd love to hear it really wanting a quartz black edition too Quote
Will370z Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 You should see how much space you get in the roadster..... Even so these cars are not made for practicality but you should be fine for most things. I've managed to pack for 2 weeks in euro with the little space i have. I love dogs, got 2 black labs but i dont allow them anywhere near the zed lol 1 Quote
ioneabee Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 I love dogs, got 2 black labs but i dont allow them anywhere near the zed lol I can just imagine the scratches as they attempt to climb in the boot Quote
Wayne370Z Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 We only seem to manage one suitcase with several bags packed around it. Think you`d only get two in if they were small ones. Dogs are not allowed in Zed`s (or any other nice car for that matter) .... 1 Quote
370Ad Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 Soft bags are a must in the Z. Hard cases do not work at all. 2 Quote
tatooandy67 Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 (edited) I found that although not really a large boot I could with a little effort manage to get enough of my fishing tackle in and the same for the shopping- think Tetris lol as others have said though soft bags are far better suited than hard cases for the zeds boot and with a little planning you can get a surprising amount in there Edited August 24, 2015 by tatooandy67 Quote
flyboy Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 See my post here http://www.350z-uk.c...immed-now-huge/ Quote
Robchriscross Posted August 24, 2015 Author Posted August 24, 2015 See my post herehttp://www.350z-uk.c...immed-now-huge/ You star I didn't realise it went that deep I'm sure I could come up with something it would probably be once/twice a year I'd need that sort of space would it be possible to make it a quicker process so you could retain the wheel & sub and only rip it out when necessary Quote
flyboy Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 That's what I used to do in my 350Z. Just unplug and take everything out then throw a blanket in the boot floor. It will take about half an hour each way. 1 Quote
Ebized Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 Soft bags all the time and you can get two decent size holdall type bags behind the seats 1 Quote
Robchriscross Posted August 24, 2015 Author Posted August 24, 2015 Thanks for responses guys very very helpful watch this space Quote
ukstang Posted August 25, 2015 Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) My Vizsla (Hungarian Pointer) is well trained and will lie right down and has plenty of space for short trips up to 2 hours or so. He belongs to a breed which lose hardly any hair and very well mannered. Yes he pokes his nose on the rear window and smears it somewhat but thats all cleanable… he gets lifted in so no fear of scratching the paint. I wouldn't try this if you haven't got a well trained dog, which settles on command as the last thing you need is a dog chewing on things or being unsettled in the back of any car. I'll try and make a photo soon, next time we go out with him in the back and post it here. Edited August 25, 2015 by ukstang 1 Quote
Robchriscross Posted August 25, 2015 Author Posted August 25, 2015 My Vizsla (Hungarian Pointer) is well rained and will lie right down and has plenty of space for short trips up to 2 hours or so. He belongs to a breed which lose hardly any hair and very well mannered. Yes he pokes his nose on the rear window and smears it somewhat but thats all cleanable… he gets lifted in so no fear of scratching the paint. I wouldn't try this if you haven't got a well trained dog, which settles on command as the last thing you need is a dog chewing on things or being unsettled in the back of any car. I'll try and make a photo soon, next time we go out with him in the back and post it here. That would be great thanks as said only a jack Russell so won't be a problem does as he's told in the civic anyway Quote
ukstang Posted August 25, 2015 Posted August 25, 2015 My Vizsla (Hungarian Pointer) is well rained and will lie right down and has plenty of space for short trips up to 2 hours or so. He belongs to a breed which lose hardly any hair and very well mannered. Yes he pokes his nose on the rear window and smears it somewhat but thats all cleanable… he gets lifted in so no fear of scratching the paint. I wouldn't try this if you haven't got a well trained dog, which settles on command as the last thing you need is a dog chewing on things or being unsettled in the back of any car. I'll try and make a photo soon, next time we go out with him in the back and post it here. That would be great thanks as said only a jack Russell so won't be a problem does as he's told in the civic anyway I don't see any problem being as he's well behaved too and is half the size of mine. I'm gonna take a look at the great mod "Flyboy" kindly explained later tonight and see if it will be deep enough for my dog transporter, would be better in case of an accident especially with a smaller dog like yours. 1 Quote
Ebized Posted August 26, 2015 Posted August 26, 2015 See my post herehttp://www.350z-uk.c...immed-now-huge/ You star I didn't realise it went that deep I'm sure I could come up with something it would probably be once/twice a year I'd need that sort of space would it be possible to make it a quicker process so you could retain the wheel & sub and only rip it out when necessary Unlike the 350's only the base model 370 comes with a spare wheel as standard. Other 370 owners have to make do with a pump and tyre gel.....unless the previous owner has fitted a spare (+ jack & brace) as I did and used a 350 spare that will fit, but you have to use a spacer on the front to clear the caliper, or run with spacers by choice. The mod the previous owner has done above ^^^^ is a neat idea for more storage though 1 Quote
flyboy Posted August 26, 2015 Posted August 26, 2015 I have got so used to the big boot I Had forgotten what it was like when it was small and dark. I'M so glad I spent £30 and an afternoon doing it. Im going to pick up my refurbed wheels on Sat. 3 in the back one on the front seat Job Done! 1 Quote
GreenLandy Posted August 28, 2015 Posted August 28, 2015 I got 4 wheels in the 350 without any need for extended boots - and with the awful strut bar in the way. Looks like a good idea though, hadn't though about redesigning the boot Quote
HiddenWomble Posted August 28, 2015 Posted August 28, 2015 I got 4 wheels in the 350 without any need for extended boots - and with the awful strut bar in the way. Looks like a good idea though, hadn't though about redesigning the boot how the beep did you manage that? did you fit a tardis mod? i tried to fit a large computer box in and came to the conclusion that i'd have to take the computer out of the box to drive it to a customers site! Quote
GreenLandy Posted August 28, 2015 Posted August 28, 2015 One at the back of the boot, one at the front - half wedged under the strut bar and half sat on the centre bulkhead bit. Then moved the passenger seat forward, put another wheel behind that, and then the last on in the front footwell. Quote
HiddenWomble Posted August 28, 2015 Posted August 28, 2015 most impressive the bog box i tried was half an inch too big for every place i tried to cram it, and i didn't want to put stress on the trim to make it work. still, the bits inside would have slotted here and there, and i could have flat packed the box to put it all back in the other side Quote
Robchriscross Posted August 28, 2015 Author Posted August 28, 2015 There'll be none of this when I get a Z lol Quote
jimboy2 Posted September 4, 2015 Posted September 4, 2015 These exist. From America though http://www.roadtripluggage.com/nissan-350z-370z/ Quote
Robchriscross Posted September 5, 2015 Author Posted September 5, 2015 These exist. From America though http://www.roadtripluggage.com/nissan-350z-370z/ Yeah seen em mate I honestly think with the sub & trim missing the boot will be fine Quote
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