Costs per HP gain unworthy for our Z's

Lug · 07-29-2010, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

I disagreed until I read you were in El Paso. Then you made perfect sense.

A Vette is substantially larger than a 370Z.

A vette is only 7 inches longer than a 370Z (the NISMO is only an inch shorter), the exact same width, actually 2 inches less in height, and weighs less. I wouldn't call that "substantially larger". I used to think this too....until I saw the two parked next to each other.

WarmAndSCSI · 07-27-2010, 09:20 PM

Honestly, the 370Z is quick enough out the door for most people. The only mods we do will be ones that are fun to do. When I'm used to making or losing 30-50 WHP depending on a tune, 20-30 WHP just isn't worth the thousands of dollars it costs to achieve. This is definitely not a car you buy to go fast in a straight line. ****, if that's all you want, buy an SRT-4 and throw some slicks on it.

TongMan · 07-28-2010, 09:53 AM

Once you got the Vette...you'll be wanting the GTR more...or maybe the ZR1...its a cycle of torture.

TongMan · 07-28-2010, 10:05 AM

It's going to be funny to see Mustang owners buying those 5.0 emblems and sticking it onto their base Mustang...haha...

theDreamer · 07-28-2010, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by TongMan

It's going to be funny to see Mustang owners buying those 5.0 emblems and sticking it onto their base Mustang...haha...

Huh? Base Mustangs, are you referring to V6 Mustangs?

Vegitto-kun · 07-28-2010, 10:42 AM

I want a mustang now after checking out the GT500

Lug · 07-28-2010, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegitto-kun

I want a mustang now after checking out the GT500

I imagine a GT500 sticker price would make you go

in Belgium!

jnaut · 07-28-2010, 10:54 AM

well, it is deff more expensive to modify these cars, but the increase is still there. Yes i am full of bolt-ons, and just had it tuned yesterday, i am 74 hp over stock. i put down 319 and on the same dyno stockers do 245. So the moral is u gotta pay to play, lol. not used to this have since i had a mustang and civic before , which we all know it dont get any cheaper than those cars for mods!!

LateralG'z · 07-29-2010, 05:43 AM

I see a fight about to start

Lemers · 07-29-2010, 11:56 PM

Wow! What resession? Everyone is talking about $10k turbos or just going out and buying a second car. I love my Z and may make some mods after my next deployment (plan to keep the Z until 2020 if gas is still availible). Do I wish that simple bolt-ons had more hp gains yes, but I'm not disappointed in what I get from the Z off the lot either.

wolf370z · 07-30-2010, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Lemers

Wow! What resession? Everyone is talking about $10k turbos or just going out and buying a second car. I love my Z and may make some mods after my next deployment (plan to keep the Z until 2020 if gas is still availible). Do I wish that simple bolt-ons had more hp gains yes, but I'm not disappointed in what I get from the Z off the lot either.

I say the exact same thing every time I walk into a restaurant, "Wow look at all these people waiting in line, some recession!"

Or when I walk into an IMAX, "Wow look at all these people in here who $10+ for movie tickets, some recession!"

Just because we're in a recession doesn't mean you can't spend outside of your means, it's the American way!

toner123 · 07-30-2010, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by wolf370z

I say the exact same thing every time I walk into a restaurant, "Wow look at all these people waiting in line, some recession!"

Or when I walk into an IMAX, "Wow look at all these people in here who $10+ for movie tickets, some recession!"

Just because we're in a recession doesn't mean you can't spend outside of your means, it's the American way!

greatest country in the world and I am proud to serve it
Frank

Zsteve · 07-30-2010, 08:02 AM

those with jobs can still spend but there are more without jobs right now than ever before, and of course they are not in these forums.

Lug · 07-30-2010, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

those with jobs can still spend but there are more without jobs right now than ever before,

Not even close my friend. We had higher unemployment under Carter/Reagan than this and certainly MUCH more during the Great Deppression.

Zsteve · 07-30-2010, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Lug

Not even close my friend. We had higher unemployment under Carter/Reagan than this and certainly MUCH more during the Great Deppression.

well a depression is different than a recession as it is longer and bigger. We are still in a recession as we are importing more than exporting and our trade and of prosperity is not up to par as a whole. Now weather it was worse with reagan and all Im not sure but believe me, we are still ****** right now as a country. And thse with jobs are holding back too. In here you will see alot of younger people buying things as they may not have the overall bills that some older people do, ie families to support, kids in college etc. Sure there are always exceptions but for the most part its the younger generation buying things right now. The older generation is trying to secure their retirement and not spending.

07-27-2010, 09:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
WarmAndSCSI A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 1,671 Drives: '08 Evo X \| '10 370Z Rep Power: 19	Honestly, the 370Z is quick enough out the door for most people. The only mods we do will be ones that are fun to do. When I'm used to making or losing 30-50 WHP depending on a tune, 20-30 WHP just isn't worth the thousands of dollars it costs to achieve. This is definitely not a car you buy to go fast in a straight line. **, if that's all you want, buy an SRT-4 and throw some slicks on it. __________________ '10 PW 370Z 7AT - wife's car - Project Raspberry Cheesecake '08 Evo X - built motor+trans \| BB-X @ 32 psi \| CH3OH \| self-built+tuned - ??? WHP '01 Galant V6** - built motor \| GT35R \| self-built+tuned - 550+ WHP (retired)

07-28-2010, 10:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
jnaut A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: wpb, fl Posts: 1,146 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 18	well, it is deff more expensive to modify these cars, but the increase is still there. Yes i am full of bolt-ons, and just had it tuned yesterday, i am 74 hp over stock. i put down 319 and on the same dyno stockers do 245. So the moral is u gotta pay to play, lol. not used to this have since i had a mustang and civic before , which we all know it dont get any cheaper than those cars for mods!! __________________ Best 1/4 mile 12.24 Best mph 114.5_______

07-29-2010, 05:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
LateralG'z Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 876 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 17	I see a fight about to start __________________ 2010 Mag Black, 6MT,

07-29-2010, 11:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 53	Wow! What resession? Everyone is talking about $10k turbos or just going out and buying a second car. I love my Z and may make some mods after my next deployment (plan to keep the Z until 2020 if gas is still availible). Do I wish that simple bolt-ons had more hp gains yes, but I'm not disappointed in what I get from the Z off the lot either. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

07-30-2010, 08:02 AM	#13 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 22	those with jobs can still spend but there are more without jobs right now than ever before, and of course they are not in these forums. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

07-28-2010, 09:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 716	Once you got the Vette...you'll be wanting the GTR more...or maybe the ZR1...its a cycle of torture.

07-28-2010, 10:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 716	It's going to be funny to see Mustang owners buying those 5.0 emblems and sticking it onto their base Mustang...haha...

07-28-2010, 10:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 263	I want a mustang now after checking out the GT500

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