KS2006 Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Hiya all, Not sure if this is the right bit but today I finally picked up my 4000 miles ex-demo 313 GT roadster in shiny (and very much picking up the dirt) black. Its been sunny all day - the top was down before I drove it away from the stealers. A nice trip to BP (nice is probably a bit subjective) and 70 odd quid lighter I drove the 50 odd miles back home. My car history isn't large (even though I've been driving for over 15 years). Most powerful car I had was a MK2 Golf 16v GTI. The Z is so far above that it just amazes me. Even pootling through 30 zone villages the engine note was enough to make me smile - let alone gunning it round some nice A/B roads. Definately gonna have to be careful in it. Certainly a tickle of the throttle is all it takes to be in serious deep doo doo. All my cleaning stuff is now ordered so hopefully a rain free weekend will help - pictures to follow weather permitting. I know for sure that it's been worth the hard work & overtime to get it now I can get on with the driving & enjoyment. I would like to thank everyone thats put up with my foolish questions over the last few months. Cheers PS Does anyone know what the lowest part of the vehicle is underneath? I'm for sure paranoid about scraping it down my drive (its a bit steep with a hump) and I'm worried that I might scrap something expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Great news indeed, I know that feeling very well having lowered the roof and tiptoed out of the dealers. Black too, it will keep you busy and frustrated at times but I still love it. As a BP shareholder I sincerely thank you Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 congrats on the new motor the lowest part of the car is the exhaust, mine catches if i dont get the angle just right going on to my driveway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Well done mate! You must be like this I thought the lowest part of the car is the chassis brace, at least thats where mine caught most, from memory the exhaust hung above the brace?. Now get yourself along to the Wales run for sunday lunch if your anywhere near by, or even the christmas bash. oh and........... always wanted to do that. Ive filled a life ambition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC350z Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Had to give up my parking space at work ‘cos she bottomed out entering the underground on a steel gate stop. Nothing could be done. Company responsible wouldn’t move it, shave it or sink it by placing concrete on the driving line. Now I have to park on the street in the middle of Dublin. My life is now constantly filled with paranoia. Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Nice, and congratZ on the GT KS2006. Does your Z have the front black skirt below the nose?? If so, usually a pretty good guide if it's not too worn away. If that scapes, back up and try a different angle. Take it easy over judder bars/speed bumps, easy does it, and you're fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 congrats mate cant wait to see pics, after all the hard work you done Im glad its paid of catch up at a meet Dont worry about asking stupid questions, every one of my posts falls in that section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 congratulations! Hurry up with pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl114 Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Lowest part of the car are the wheels, they touch the ground Nice dude, get those pics up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KS2006 Posted October 5, 2007 Author Share Posted October 5, 2007 Cheers peeps After inspecting the tarmac it has a couple of nice scrap marks. Only happens when I'm reversing. It's something near the front drivers side I think. Gonna see if I can 'persuade' the drive to be more Z friendly. Only thing I'm finding difficult is reversing and its more to do with the amount of lock to put on to achieve well bugger all Guess its fear about dinging it Won't take long to learn. Why is it that you buy a Z then automatically see 2 or 3 straight off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Cheers peeps After inspecting the tarmac it has a couple of nice scrap marks. Only happens when I'm reversing. It's something near the front drivers side I think. Gonna see if I can 'persuade' the drive to be more Z friendly. Only thing I'm finding difficult is reversing and its more to do with the amount of lock to put on to achieve well bugger all Guess its fear about dinging it Won't take long to learn. Why is it that you buy a Z then automatically see 2 or 3 straight off Because you are the look out for them But can honestly say there are not that many at all on the roads, probably why the residuals are so good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Congrats, and get those pictures up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmmackfc Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 congrats I found the exhaust to be at its lowest on the left hand side, as I used to have to tip toe mine up the farm roads to the mother in laws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magrillz Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Congrats mate. I was thinking of you yesterday and today with this nice weather. Someone is obviously looking down on you. Can't wait to see the pics. Black will look amazing and it will keep you busy cleaning PS - Just to re-inforce, can't wait to see the pics!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Welcome to the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc.usy Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 i can imagine how your feeling! pics...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavey Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 good to hear of another roadster owner were thin on the ground only seen a couple since i got mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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