Jetpilot Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 If you've passed your test, you should be able to drive a 350z If you've passed your text, you can drive a car. That is a very debatable topic 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 In the 4 and a half years I've owned my zed it's always felt planted and safe on the road, better than other rwd cars I've had . It's heavy so I guess that's why it's hard to get it out of shape . Driving in the snow has never been a problem as I can't even reverse it off my drive with the slightest sign of it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry06 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I am relatively new to the zed having owned it a few months and came from a small FWD car with less than half the power. I have had no issues with driving and never felt close to loosing control. The only time I have seen the traction control light flash was pulling out of a T junction in the wet with a bit too much right foot not long after I got it. So as others have said you'll be fine driving it as you would any other car, just be a bit mindful in the wet. Even then the traction control keeps things in order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 350z is very easy rwd car to drive. My first rwd was a BMW e36 when I was 20. Nearly killed myself a few times, but It tought me how to drive. No TC on them back then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 (edited) aye, trying to guide an old E36 328i round a sopping wet Bedford Autodrome on budget, mismatched tyres and no traction control takes some doing! compared to that a zed with its decent tyres and TCS is a walk in the park Edited January 12, 2015 by brillomaster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I also do not think you will have any problems with the questions you have asked. However, I would add, I think the car better handles in a slightly higher gear than I would otherwise have initially thought. Re - Additional Driving Courses - No harm in doing these anyway, all add to your ability, confidence and enjoyment of driving. Personally I would have everyone do 'The Advanced Drivers Course' - IAM - In the main - you will be taught to look much much much further ahead and according to conditions. - which actually allow you to drive much faster but in a safer and more controlled manner. So many brilliant tips in this course. You can tell on the road pretty much who has and has not done this course. Skid Pan - Well why wouldn't you - Loads of Fun - whether you will ever remember any of it - the day you need it on the road though - is another thing. More than anything you will gain the knowledge - you really have to push a car hard to loose it - again tyre dependent. Winter tyres are a big consideration for the colder months, especially good in the wet and essential in the snow - or for the latter - just get a lift or a taxi !!! Perhaps for now - go find yourself an empty car park when wet and from standstill gently accelerate off. Continue to do this until you get some wheel spin or not. Will give you a good indication of how much wellie you can give the car before it wants to let go. Most of all drive it lots, best thing for giving you the confidence. Enjoy !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeezeebaba Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Smooth throttle inputs and a higher gear when it's wet or icy in the twisties. Job done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopedmark Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Well it was pi##ing it down when we went out and I did take it steady but just drive to the conditions and you will be fine mate, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comrade Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Don't drive it like you stole it and you will be fine. Until you get used to the car, leave traction control on and only floor it on straights. My previous car was a 95 bhp fwd hatch and I had exactly zero trouble with the zed. Not once it tried to kill be. Traction control on the zed is good and will catch you even if you do misjudge the throttle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 (edited) You will be fine. It's a sensible question to ask though. Some people have loads of money and no sense or driving skill at all. TC is your friend. Love the way he drives off like nothing has happened, but facing oncoming traffic Edited January 12, 2015 by Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euphio Posted January 12, 2015 Author Share Posted January 12, 2015 Thanks for all the replies, good to hear that they get an unjust rep. Very much looking forward to Thursday night now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPhoboS Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I remember a friend had a 350z several years ago and his one was used to slide around unprovoked most of the time, looking back I'm sure it was due to a couple of things. Decent tyres (imho Michelin Pilot Super Sport suit the car, anything but Bridgestone in my experience), & correct pressure. Suspension bushing condition. Have fun and enjoy ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran O'Quick Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I'd say be a touch careful on overtakes. It's the only situation where you tend to boot it and turn at the same time (across white lines or the grit in the middle of the road too). Traction control saves the day in that case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy_Baton Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 My previous car was a fiat 500 diesel eco I haven't died yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawker1986 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 As others have said the Zed is really a very stable and planted car. I find it easy to drive and rewarding to drive quickly. The Mrs went from S reg 1L micra to the Zed and never killed herself. TBH when we first got it it was cold wet and the tyres were terrible, had a couple of traction control moments back then at roundabouts etc but now on MPSS with the 4 wheel alignment and winter tyres in the cold I cant remember the last time TCS came on even pushing the car. Drive sensible and the Zed will look after you. Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowhereboy Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I'd say be a touch careful on overtakes. It's the only situation where you tend to boot it and turn at the same time (across white lines or the grit in the middle of the road too). Traction control saves the day in that case. Good point. I did have one hairy moment when I first bought the car due to over taking in the rain on the motorway. Booted it in third and the back end stepped out and snapped out the other way when counter steering it. Completely my own fault and my lesson was learnt quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxrob Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 there name as the most deadly car in the USA but thats down to illegal street racing and people getting them as first cars at 16 Or watching repeats of fast and furious Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouthwash Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 there name as the most deadly car in the USA but thats down to illegal street racing and people getting them as first cars at 16 Or watching repeats of fast and furious Rob You better not be yawning at fast and furious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxrob Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 there name as the most deadly car in the USA but thats down to illegal street racing and people getting them as first cars at 16 Or watching repeats of fast and furious Rob You better not be yawning at fast and furious. Yep Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 What thats the first thing i did this year at 1am NYD a mini fnf marathon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollyranchers Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 in the wet you need to drive it like a country vicar with the TC on , in my experience it will bite you back without much provocation regardless of how good the tyres you have on In the dry however i have never had any issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveyboy11 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I like the Zeds predictability, makes it brilliant to drive. I have the TC off at all times because I find it a little intrusive but like others have said just drive it normally and you'll be fine. I came from a Fiesta ST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newkid Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Its a very good rwd car to start off in imo. Ive had less and more powerful rwd cars and this is by far the easiest to get to grips with. A few months an you will be trying to get little slips from the back end. Eventually you will be comfortably driving it quickly around bends in the wet. Aslong as you dont floor it everywhere straight from the off you will be just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 I like the Zeds predictability, makes it brilliant to drive. I have the TC off at all times because I find it a little intrusive but like others have said just drive it normally and you'll be fine. I came from a Fiesta ST Im with this - its more planted at the back than many a RWD car (Ive got a 200SX, E36 and E82 BMW's atm and they all break away much more easily) and when it does go youve got time to roll a ciggy and have a read of the paper before you have to do anything about it. Not sure about country vicar TBH, decent tyres and alignment might be worth looking into if its that bad. Show it a bit of respect in the wet, dont turn TC off until you are totally comfortable with it and youll be fine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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