M1KEYB Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Hi Guys, I've just picked myself up a 2003 Reg Nissan 350Z, it has 33000 on the clock and 1 previous owner. it runs beautifully and handles like a dream! i have a question for all u guys tho. I've never had a rear wheel drive before and would like some basic driving tips! im too scared to take it out in the wet as im petrifyed ill ditch it! lol! but in the dry.... whooaaa... so andy advice or tips would be awesome ppl! thank u all! Mike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Hi and welcome to the forum. You have appreciated the difference so just take it easy until you get the hang of it. There are driver training days available all over the country and these are very worthwhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cragus Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Biggest tip would be just go easy on the right foot until you become more familiar with the cars capabillities! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Russ Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 just make sure you keep the traction control on untill your comfortable with it, its alright in the wet but just give it some respect and it'll be fine. i was in the same boat as you when i got mine and just took my time with it and now i feel quite confortable with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Hi & to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350zStephen Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Hi and welcome to the forum. I was in the same position as you last November. I have limited driving experience and I jumped up from a 110bhp 1.6 to my 276hp zed. I can only echo what has been said above, take it easy on the car, especially in the wet, and you'll be fine. Your lucky you do not have to learn how to drive your new car in snow or ice - now thats what you call a handfull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Welcome to the forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ATTAK Z Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Hi Guys, I've just picked myself up a 2003 Reg Nissan 350Z, it has 33000 on the clock and 1 previous owner. it runs beautifully and handles like a dream! i have a question for all u guys tho. I've never had a rear wheel drive before and would like some basic driving tips! im too scared to take it out in the wet as im petrifyed ill ditch it! lol! but in the dry.... whooaaa... so andy advice or tips would be awesome ppl! thank u all! Mike! Leave the TC on and give it some B@ST@RD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harman350z Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Agree with ATTAK Z.. Above ^^^^^^^ Traction control must stay on for some time, do no over do it. But Welcome anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT4 Zed Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 take it easy and enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narcotix Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magic84 Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 just take it easy and dont be draged into raceing off the lights as it will be easily done, get used to it and enjoy the car for what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Traction control ON and just don't be tempted to show off or do anything daft and you will be fine - even in the wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1KEYB Posted April 18, 2010 Author Share Posted April 18, 2010 Thanks everyone! and i will do my best! lol, Took it out tonight in the wet to a car park! and man is it tail happy, the drifts are awesome. lol! i've been used to 4 wheel drives and front wheel before now! and so far i love it! Will post pics soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alessandro Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 welcome Treat her with respect and you'll be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cragus Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 the drifts are awesome. Advice fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 Welcome to the forum. Good tyres make all the difference to confidence sticking to the road, dry or wet conditons. Happy Zedding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruddles Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1KEYB Posted April 19, 2010 Author Share Posted April 19, 2010 thanks everyone for the advice and the welcome messages. had it out in the wet tonight, went to overtake and Boom.. sideways action! proper @*!# myself! it just REALLY doesnt like the wet. Even with TC on. Anyone got any tips for Good tyres to buy that are gr8 in dry and good in wet? thanks ppl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 thanks everyone for the advice and the welcome messages. had it out in the wet tonight, went to overtake and Boom.. sideways action! proper @*!# myself! it just REALLY doesnt like the wet. Even with TC on. Anyone got any tips for Good tyres to buy that are gr8 in dry and good in wet? thanks ppl! rtbiscuit will be along shortly to sing the praises of the Vredstein Sesantas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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