Nissan Z

[db2]

Just ordered some http://store4.yimg.com/I/classic-motoring_1673_914387 (`http://store4.yimg.com/I/classic-motoring_1673_914387`) I am happy with Meguiars Gold class wash but think this soap is better and I could not help myself had to order some new goodies.

[Lemonxxs]

how does it smell?

[37buckeye]

I have to say that the P21S Body Conditioning Shampoo smells great! Even my girlfriend admits that the apple scent is pleasing.



The P21S shampoo is my favorite wash so far, though I am planning to try Autoint`s ABC system this summer.



-ema

[db2]

Smells like my my girlfriend`s Lancome face wash

[imported_Intel486]

But how well does it clean?

[db2]

Always used Meguiars gold class a very good product but use very little or you will have too many suds cannot stand the extreme perfume smell of Gold Class. I think most will say P21S is not worth the money but at 7.95$ for 500 ml I dont mind. This is my favorite car soap I had already used it before but finally got around to ordering some more espicially since the people at AJUSA hooked me up at 7.95$ a bottle.

[TurboCat]

I use the P21S bodywork shampoo, paintwork cleanser and wax on my Passat, and it looks fantastic!:xyxthumbs

C240, where are you! :confused: :(

[VetteHead]

The P21S body shampoo is great stuff. Very mild and doesn`t strip wax. It really feels different when you put your hands in the wash water. I use about half the recommended strength without any problems whatsoever.

[Pats300zx]

I really love the P21S. I haven`t had a chance to try the Meg`s Gold Class yet. Thanks to C240 for the chance to try the P21S. :up

[softoa]

Hello,

I`m going to buy a new car next year.. I`ve had Mustangs and Camaro`s and a good Ford Escort. But next summer I`m thinking of buying a new one of these..maybe a Nissan-- I`ve always driven a stick shift---but I don`t know much about cars. Can someone tell me what this sentence means? For their 6 speed manual---blipping the throttle on downshifts prevents the lower gear from grabbing to harshly and upsetting the car balance? I don`t drive fast---what does it mean---blipping the throttle? and the car balance will be o.k? Maybe some of you guys know what this is and can explain it to me? Of course, I`ll test drive the cars and maybe the sales guy knows. Thanks, softoa..

[mcarp22]

When driving a manual and selecting a lower gear, it is best to open the throttle while the clutch is in, so the engine speed increases to match the new gear. An example would be downshifting to pass on the highway.

The 370Z`s computer does this for you.

[imported_Stokdgs]

Hi Opal !

Hope all is going well for you !

So a new car ? How fun is that ??

Are you looking at the Nissan 370Z ? Those are nice looking, and very stylish looking - you always notice one when you see it.

Blipping the throttle when downshifting is part of what you do when racing, and use your heel on the gas to "blip" the throttle just enough to get the transmission gears up to the same speed as the engine speed so that they engage smoothly, and the balance of the car is not upset, when you push in the clutch and engage the lower gear, and at the same time, use the toe of that same foot to engage the brake pedal, to slow down before the turn, hairpin curve, etc., of the course you are driving on.

If you are really good at hearing the speeds of both tranny and engine, you can actually shift the transmission without using the clutch - truckers do this all the time. I had a friend with a Volkswagen who drove it all the time without using the clutch, and it was never jerky or anything.

Anyway, you will probably never need to downshiift this way anyway, and the other poster said that the car does it for you somehow, so you will be ok.

I believe this vehicle you are looking at is still a 2-Seater or if it has a backseat, it must be small?

I rented one once a few years ago in California, and it was a hoot to drive.

Good luck with your car search !
Dan F

[imported_Flash Gordon]

I love those cars. Congrats there Opal. You`ll be bleepin the throttle in no tome I`m sure :)

[softoa]

hi, um---I`ve just looked on the computer, I don`t know if its a 370 Z. I just recall Nissan Z---but I don`t know if I`ll buy one for sure, just considering it. Thank-you for the explanation---now I understand-- and -I`ve never ridden with anyone with a stick shift who doesn`t have to clutch---ha.!! Must be something else.. I`ve never even heard of it.. Quite the excellent drivers the truck drivers , racers, etc---all those people who know how to do that.. Appreciate this---I`m not going to buy until next summer season once I look around and try different cars.. Yes, it`s a 2 seater it says---not much room--lots of think about when buying cars, anyway---thanks for the information.. Opal..