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ksfrogman · 02-02-2009, 08:01 PM

I agree that price doesn't compare, but with that having been said, the N54 in the 135i and 335i is so easily modified with JB3 or Vishnu piggyback that it easily would take the 370Z in the straights. As for cornering, the E92 and E90 M3 share the same chassis, but with slightly different control arms, dampers and spring rates. Just search for E90 or E92 M3 vs whatever in Youtube, and see how this car handles. I think where the Z excels is in its wide track, especially in the rear, and its sticky tires. Cost for the boost increase in the BMW is a few hundred bucks. I hope the 370Z sees some factory installed turbochargers in the future reminiscent of the 300ZX and the Supra. In its present normally aspirated configuration, mods on the Nissan would show less bang for the buck.

One last comment: I've own a few Supras and Z-cars. The Supras were 2+2, but the +2 part was just an excuse to say it had 4 seats. The BMW E90, E92, E93 truly seat 4 people. In my eyes, the Z is more of a true sports car with only two seats. So we are comparing apples and oranges here. I would think the Z car would be more fun as a sports car; the 3-series would be super fun commuter with more passenger practicality, luxury and road compliance, but without the "razor sharp control" of a sports car

02-02-2009, 08:01 PM	#36 (permalink)
ksfrogman Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 11 Drives: 2006 BMW 330i 6MT Rep Power: 16	I agree that price doesn't compare, but with that having been said, the N54 in the 135i and 335i is so easily modified with JB3 or Vishnu piggyback that it easily would take the 370Z in the straights. As for cornering, the E92 and E90 M3 share the same chassis, but with slightly different control arms, dampers and spring rates. Just search for E90 or E92 M3 vs whatever in Youtube, and see how this car handles. I think where the Z excels is in its wide track, especially in the rear, and its sticky tires. Cost for the boost increase in the BMW is a few hundred bucks. I hope the 370Z sees some factory installed turbochargers in the future reminiscent of the 300ZX and the Supra. In its present normally aspirated configuration, mods on the Nissan would show less bang for the buck. One last comment: I've own a few Supras and Z-cars. The Supras were 2+2, but the +2 part was just an excuse to say it had 4 seats. The BMW E90, E92, E93 truly seat 4 people. In my eyes, the Z is more of a true sports car with only two seats. So we are comparing apples and oranges here. I would think the Z car would be more fun as a sports car; the 3-series would be super fun commuter with more passenger practicality, luxury and road compliance, but without the "razor sharp control" of a sports car __________________ 2006 BMW E90 330i M-Sport (ZSP, KWV2, Eisenmann Exhaust, GruppeM intake, Vorsteiner hood, Work VS-XX, Studie lip, etc.) / 1978 Datsun 280Z 2+2 / 1974 Datsun 260Z Last edited by ksfrogman; 02-02-2009 at 08:15 PM.