sebby Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Evening chaps, just thought register and say hello . I am the proud owner of a white '09 370Z as of this morning. I've come across from a BMW M6 as the fuel costs were ruinous and there's not much of a chance to fully exploit 500+bhp on the road. Initial feelings - well, the power is definitely more accessible than before, and it's lovely sitting low down and feeling closer to the action (the first thing I noticed was the vibration and feeling you get through the gear lever). The ride's fine, everything is easy to use, and it actually seems quite frugal on fuel (well, I suppose being accustomed to ~15mpg, anything would seem frugal afterwards). The only criticism I have is that visibility can be a little poor, the mirrors are quite large when you're trying to see past them and, again, maybe it's just what I'm used to but not being able to see in my rear blind spots is a bit unnatural. I'm sure I'll get used to it though. I'm actually quite surprised as to the engine noise you get in the car, I was expecting it to sound fairly tame - it isn't. My car has standard pipes on it but the sound is a lot more intrusive (in a good way) than the M6. Insurance is also pleasantly cheap, I'm 23 and I seem to be paying just over £500 a year fully comp. With that said, I plan on tweaking a few little things on the car. Prior to purchase I've already had the wheels painted black (think it really suits a white car!) and I'm toying with the idea of black mirror surrounds and a black spoiler. I'll fire up the ol' Photochop at some point to tinker with that. I'm planning on putting some aftermarket pipes on it although i've still got to do a bit more research into what exactly I want before I make a decision (I used to have a 997 C2S with the PSE, I really liked that noise level). Finally I also have a set of pure white sidelights knocking about somewhere, although I'm not quite sure how to attack the sidelights on a 370Z. Anybody got some advice to save me a few minutes tomorrow morning? Also attached a photo for your viewing pleasure. Would put more up but I've hit my size limit, will just add them to subsequent replies. Looking forward to mingling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie-B Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 (edited) Welcome along bud, I looked at m6's before I bought the 370 but chickened out at the potential repair bills. I came from an e46 m3 and noticed the same thing about the visibility Don't worry though you soon get used to it. I find myself doing prober life savers like I was on my bike and sitting up a bit more at roundabouts. Center reservations you just need to sit a bit more straight but still a pain in a$$ I managed to fit a rear view camera for less than £70 which helps a lot with parking I can find you a link if your interested. Edited December 18, 2013 by Richie-B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen@Clark Motorsport Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Welcome along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Welcome along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 (edited) I agree - black wheels do look good on a white car for photo's - use a photbucket account and use the image link Edited December 18, 2013 by ioneabee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebby Posted December 18, 2013 Author Share Posted December 18, 2013 Thanks for the warm welcome I'd be interested in a rear view camera. My 370Z doesn't have the nav screen thing so I could always stick the camera display in that rather depressing pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Hi and to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Welcome to the forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R35LEE Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 to the forum and congrats on the new car Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sipar69 Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Thanks for the warm welcome I'd be interested in a rear view camera. My 370Z doesn't have the nav screen thing so I could always stick the camera display in that rather depressing pocket. Welcome to the forum. You may struggle to sort an integrated camera on an 09 as it doesn't have the necessary software in the sat nav but you could consider a decent set of sensors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ZEUS Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Welcome along, nice looking zed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Welcome to the Land of Zed.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brayster Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Hi welcome lovely looking car.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebby Posted December 19, 2013 Author Share Posted December 19, 2013 Further thanks for the kind words. Truth be told, I'm not really concerned about the lack of 'nav in my car - I've hated it on all the cars I've owned before and I'd much rather just use my Tomtom. Not bothered about resale either as it's my bloody car and I'm happy If anybody knows how to get to the sidelights (from my research the 350Z has access panels in the wheelarches, does this carry over to the 370Z?) I'd appreciate the input. Otherwise, I'll get back to playing with exhaust clips on YouTube to figure out what I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie-B Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Yeah you need to dropl the wheel arch liner mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Welcome from another Storm White 09 370 owner If anybody knows how to get to the sidelights (from my research the 350Z has access panels in the wheelarches, does this carry over to the 370Z?) I'd appreciate the input. Otherwise, I'll get back to playing with exhaust clips on YouTube to figure out what I want. Yes, as we found when fitting mine - you need to remove 2 or 3 of the liner holders (those nearest the front of the car) to get enough room to access the light units. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizurd Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Welcome aboard. Do like the black wheels on the white car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PS13Silvia Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Hiya Got to agree with the black wheels, works very well indeed. Mine didn't come with reversing camera either, looked into getting one like yourself. Never bothered in the end and can't say I'm missing it tbh. p.s. How did you get insurance £300 cheaper than me!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebby Posted December 20, 2013 Author Share Posted December 20, 2013 Further thanks! I feel like I have friends. Welcome from another Storm White 09 370 owner Yes, as we found when fitting mine - you need to remove 2 or 3 of the liner holders (those nearest the front of the car) to get enough room to access the light units. Hooray, car twins! Thanks for the advice chap - will get the car up on stands this arvo and undoubtedly wind up getting my hands trapped in some unimaginable cranny of the car. Hiya Got to agree with the black wheels, works very well indeed. Mine didn't come with reversing camera either, looked into getting one like yourself. Never bothered in the end and can't say I'm missing it tbh. p.s. How did you get insurance £300 cheaper than me!? I can sort of guess where the back is now, after having driven it a bit more. Don't think I'll be needing a camera once I'm fully up to speed with it, seems quite easy to gauge where the back is, even for shortarses like me! My insurance always surprises me, even my 911 was about £600 fully comp. I also have a daily drive, a 1.2 Corsa, and that costs me £800 to insure! Took my car on a bit of a shakedown yesterday and aside from the exhaust volume, I don't think there's another problem with the car. The traction control is a bit nannying but I don't think I'll be turning it off before the winter subsides anyway. The tyres (Kumho Ecstas) aren't brilliant in the wet so once they expire I'll probably be investigating some form of PilotSport instead. Plenty of time to go anyway! A friend of mine picked up a TRD GT-86 and was kind enough to take a few shots of the cars together (they looked really good as a pair!). A few of you have probably heard of him - George Williams (www.gfwilliams.net) took this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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