Roo Posted March 24, 2012 Posted March 24, 2012 With my zed After brake/hub fiasco and now back in the bodyshop i must admit im starting to wonder what im doing. So far this year once all the bits turn up im going to be 2k down and i have hardly had her off the drive. Im working out year on year spend is in the 2k area so - maybe i should ditch for a classic? Really doubting myself.. so Ive ordered some carbon to see if that cheers me up. Anyone else question their sanity sometimes!! Quote
Chris`I Posted March 24, 2012 Posted March 24, 2012 I had this with my 350z towards the end. You wont like the fix - its a bit expensive - the 370z Over the moon with it and feeling is definately back Quote
Roo Posted March 24, 2012 Author Posted March 24, 2012 I had this with my 350z towards the end. You wont like the fix - its a bit expensive - the 370z Over the moon with it and feeling is definately back Ill suggest it to the missus and send you her response Quote
Chris`I Posted March 24, 2012 Posted March 24, 2012 I had this with my 350z towards the end. You wont like the fix - its a bit expensive - the 370z Over the moon with it and feeling is definately back Ill suggest it to the missus and send you her response It was my missus that said to go for it with the '70. You might get a nice supprise I think to get the feeling back you need to go for a really good drive on your fav roads on a nice day. That usually does the trick. Or a Wales run Quote
spursmaddave Posted March 24, 2012 Posted March 24, 2012 It will pass, I had exactly the same feeling about 6 months into owning mine, the gears started to crunch, the clutch got heavy and started to hurt my left knee in traffic.... again it wasn't cheap as I needed a new clutch & flywheel but once I got those I was over the moon again If spending 2k on the car is making you fall out of love how is spending considerably more on a 370z going to help Once you get back behind the wheel properly you will fall back in love with the car I am sure, I know I did For me my Zed isn't about what wheels I have, what body kit or how blingy my engine bay looks it's about how I feel when I am driving it, that's why I have spent so much time and money on my I.C.E. and my interior because I spend far more time driving it than I do detailing it and taking pictures Quote
Roo Posted March 24, 2012 Author Posted March 24, 2012 Mines a 53 but only on 46k. So plenty of life in the old girl still. Quote
spursmaddave Posted March 24, 2012 Posted March 24, 2012 Mines a 53 but only on 46k. So plenty of life in the old girl still. Mines a 54 with 102k and still plenty of life in the old girl Quote
Wasso Posted March 24, 2012 Posted March 24, 2012 Easy fix. Clean, Clay, Polish, Wax, Hoover etc..... Admire Now this is the important part.... Find a nice hill with great views and park up looking at your Zed poised and looking graceful as you look at the view and sun shining and reflecting off the bodywork. Now that you're nearly back to loving her again..... Take her out for a nice drive through country roads. Find a tunnel drop both windows and floor it! I see a smile coming on...... Now drive through town at 5mph with your shades on and watch all the small kids point and shout WOW at your pride and joy, because she is really If that doesn't work sell her as there's seriosuly a loss in bond and time to move on. But I doubt you'll do that because you're back madly in love with her and so glad you never made that dreadful decision. Quote
KyleR Posted March 24, 2012 Posted March 24, 2012 Easy fix. Clean, Clay, Polish, Wax, Hoover etc..... Admire Now this is the important part.... Find a nice hill with great views and park up looking at your Zed poised and looking graceful as you look at the view and sun shining and reflecting off the bodywork. Now that you're nearly back to loving her again..... Take her out for a nice drive through country roads. Find a tunnel drop both windows and floor it! I see a smile coming on...... Now drive through town at 5mph with your shades on and watch all the small kids point and shout WOW at your pride and joy, because she is really If that doesn't work sell her as there's seriosuly a loss in bond and time to move on. But I doubt you'll do that because you're back madly in love with her and so glad you never made that dreadful decision. I hear this also the correct path to take with females of the species... Quote
Zugara Posted March 24, 2012 Posted March 24, 2012 If you sell it, you will regret it. If you keep it, you may regret it. If you stay out of it for a while, you will fall back in love with it. Sound like marmite...... Quote
Roo Posted March 24, 2012 Author Posted March 24, 2012 So.. i need to clean and wash the car. Then cover the missus in marmite and take her out in to the countryside for a good ride. Cool now i just need the car back Quote
Wasso Posted March 24, 2012 Posted March 24, 2012 Leave the Mrs at home, this is you and Zed time Quote
Ekona Posted March 24, 2012 Posted March 24, 2012 If you're bored, move on. It's only a car and life's too short Quote
dragon Posted March 24, 2012 Posted March 24, 2012 Just think of most guys driving boring cars, look at the z after you've given it a good wash/polish and a good drive, if you can no longer smile get rid!! Quote
RXS Posted March 24, 2012 Posted March 24, 2012 I must say, i bought my Z in October last year and was undecided about it. The weather between October to now had been pants and i had only done relatively short runs in it. I was in love with its looks but on the fence regarding its performance. During this week i had a full service and when i got it back i gave it the clean and detailing session of its life. Me and my better half then took it out today and did 230 miles from Warwickshire along the M1, dropped onto the A50 and A6 into Derbyshire, through to Matlock, Bakewell, Buxton, along the Cat and Fiddle to Macclesfield, back along the A523 to Leek, back into Derbyshire and then headed down the A50 into Leicestershire and back down the M1 to Warwickshire. The sun was shining and the roof was down for the majority of the drive. We took in all manner of roads and i can only say, the Z now makes perfect sense to me and the more i drove it, the better it felt. I was even so happy i let the Mrs drive it. She loved it too. Keep it, Treat it to something new, Drive it and fall in love again Quote
robin c Posted March 25, 2012 Posted March 25, 2012 At least once a month I make a point of doing this. Good way of keeping the love I found! Get up at 5-6am ish on a Sunday morning (trust me its worth it!!) and go for a drive round a planned route. Don the thin soled trainers and let rip for a hour or two. Quote
rtbiscuit Posted March 25, 2012 Posted March 25, 2012 If you're bored, move on. It's only a car and life's too short +1 seems you need a new toy Quote
Chris`I Posted March 25, 2012 Posted March 25, 2012 If you're bored, move on. It's only a car and life's too short +1 seems you need a new toy You two are so fickle Going for a proper drive usually sorts you out Quote
spursmaddave Posted March 25, 2012 Posted March 25, 2012 If you're bored, move on. It's only a car and life's too short +1 seems you need a new toy Hmmm now what could they both have in common.... oh yes they both drive other cars now Quote
rtbiscuit Posted March 25, 2012 Posted March 25, 2012 only kidding, its a good car but at some point everyone will out grow what they have and want something different. nothing wrong with that. its not like its marriage where you have to be manogamous to one car. Quote
spursmaddave Posted March 25, 2012 Posted March 25, 2012 Yeah only teasing... I didn't say you were right or wrong Quote
Luke0549 Posted March 25, 2012 Posted March 25, 2012 I've had my zed only 4 weeks, it's a great car, but I know exactly how you feel. Im just glad I don't have to drive it daily! Quote
Roo Posted March 25, 2012 Author Posted March 25, 2012 I hope i just need a good drive out. irrespective i want to do the great alpine road before i go for a shed. Quote
Builder49 Posted March 25, 2012 Posted March 25, 2012 Easy fix. Clean, Clay, Polish, Wax, Hoover etc..... Admire Now this is the important part.... Find a nice hill with great views and park up looking at your Zed poised and looking graceful as you look at the view and sun shining and reflecting off the bodywork. Now that you're nearly back to loving her again..... Take her out for a nice drive through country roads. Find a tunnel drop both windows and floor it! I see a smile coming on...... Now drive through town at 5mph with your shades on and watch all the small kids point and shout WOW at your pride and joy, because she is really If that doesn't work sell her as there's seriosuly a loss in bond and time to move on. But I doubt you'll do that because you're back madly in love with her and so glad you never made that dreadful decision. I hear this also the correct path to take with females of the species... Word of advice......... Don't try hooveringing or waxing a female....Had my fair share of wives, they tend not to like it!!!! Quote
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