Waiting to Inhale VQ37VHR tuning /modablity

Methodical4u · 08-30-2011, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

It's not about et's, I agree. Just posted in response to your challenge.

Most of us don't even need 12 second cars. For pure driving pleasure, it's about balance rather than power...

I have no beef with the z power levels, i am frustrated by the fact that it doesnt know what it is. A smoother engine in a car with better balance would be perfect, or an engine with more potential in the current layout would be cool too. As it is, balance is off for track, and you can't crank enough power out to make it a burner. It does look effing sexy tho

Ok, well i'll agree there. I feel like the car is pretty balanced myself... granted I haven't had it on a track so I can't say completely. Another engine option would have always been a nice choice... but I think it just all came down to cost, you have to cut some here and there so you can add in other areas.

I think of my Evo's... I loved them! They were so much fun, they would take a beating and just kept on going... but for a 30k+ car to have an interior SOOO incredibly cheap was just amazing to me... when you buy an Evo you are paying for the drivetrain suspension and brakes... you sure aren't paying for comfort. Then I look at the GTI that has a top notch interior... though I don't get the plaid seats? Maybe some really like it. Either way though it's an excellent all around car.

The Z is a step above that... stock for stock it will hang with a new Evo or STI. No, it doesn't have the modding ability, but here again... I got the Z purposely because the only way to get huge power was to go F.I. in which you're talking at least 5k... which I knew I wouldn't spend because i'm getting married and I need the money. I can afford smaller mods here and there and once all of the NA bolt on's are on... that will be enough for me and they are all easy to take off, put back to stock and sell, though I don't plan on getting rid of this car for a lonnnng time.

Deadman · 08-30-2011, 12:15 PM

I owned a 12 sec speed6 and owned a 04 kaw 636 ( 10 sec bike ) so for me no car really feels fast unless your like red and have owned cars that go 9s Haha

As methodical said though , overall drivability I have a blast with this car ! To kno it can go 12s bolted is enough for me .. for now ! Muhah

Methodical4u · 08-30-2011, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Deadman

I owned a 12 sec speed6 and owned a 04 kaw 636 ( 10 sec bike ) so for me no car really feels fast unless your like red and have owned cars that go 9s Haha

We're talking cars... not bikes, and I guess this issue is getting off topic. Yes, I am happy with the engine... I think for an NA V6 and being the fastest stock Z in it's history, it's a nice set-up... if others aren't happy with theirs... they should sell it... pretty simple IMHO.

red6spd · 08-30-2011, 02:40 PM

What is "c stock"

Methodical4u · 08-30-2011, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by red6spd

What is "c stock"

yeah... i'm not picking up on that one either

theDreamer · 08-30-2011, 03:10 PM

C stock is the level the 370z competes in out of the box.
It is a lower class compared to some other cars it 'should' compete against, basically it is an insult sort of.

Red__Zed · 08-30-2011, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

C stock is the level the 370z competes in out of the box.
It is a lower class compared to some other cars it 'should' compete against, basically it is an insult sort of.

It was b stock, but it wasn't competitive. It barely competes in c stock. Nismo is still bs, but has some favorable things allowed (tirewise), still can't catch Evo's.

theDreamer · 08-30-2011, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

It was b stock, but it wasn't competitive. It barely competes in c stock. Nismo is still bs, but has some favorable things allowed (tirewise), still can't catch Evo's.

Oh I know why it was downgraded, but it is a slap in the face that it had to be moved down because it could not compete out of the box.

Red__Zed · 08-30-2011, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Oh I know why it was downgraded, but it is a slap in the face that it had to be moved down because it could not compete out of the box.

Roger. Clarification less intended at you and more to the guys who don't know what the classing means.

fuct · 08-30-2011, 03:21 PM

Id still rather have a badass looking C class car, than a hideous 4 door grocery getting B class.

:P

Cmike2780 · 08-30-2011, 03:37 PM

Just putting it out there and I'm a total noob when it comes to SCCA classification, but doesn't the driver play a big role. I would think the AWD cars are a bit easier to drive than the Z. I've seen RX-8's run in B-stock for example, which I know personally "feels" far easier to drive in the twisties that the 370z.

Red__Zed · 08-30-2011, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Just putting it out there and I'm a total noob when it comes to SCCA classification, but doesn't the driver play a big role. I would think the AWD cars are a bit easier to drive than the Z. I've seen RX-8's run in B-stock for example, which I know personally "feels" far easier to drive in the twisties that the 370z.

At the level they are classing them it is not really an issue. The class is usually done based on the performance with the competitive drivers behind the wheels. Guys like grant (shamu) helped keep the nismo classed in B due to a good showing. If it was about noob driving, the s wouldn't run b stock.

Methodical4u · 08-30-2011, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

At the level they are classing them it is not really an issue. The class is usually done based on the performance with the competitive drivers behind the wheels. Guys like grant (shamu) helped keep the nismo classed in B due to a good showing. If it was about noob driving, the s wouldn't run b stock.

why did you even buy one? lol

Red__Zed · 08-30-2011, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Methodical4u

why did you even buy one? lol

Cuz this info wasn't around when I was shopping.

Besides, I didn't buy the car to compete. My Subaru does a far better job on most courses...the z is just for fun.

Methodical4u · 08-30-2011, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Cuz this info wasn't around when I was shopping.

Besides, I didn't buy the car to compete. My Subaru does a far better job on most courses...the z is just for fun.

so you are selling it now and going to buy....? Something else?

08-30-2011, 12:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Deadman Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 177 Drives: 2011 370z Base+S 6MT Rep Power: 16	I owned a 12 sec speed6 and owned a 04 kaw 636 ( 10 sec bike ) so for me no car really feels fast unless your like red and have owned cars that go 9s Haha As methodical said though , overall drivability I have a blast with this car ! To kno it can go 12s bolted is enough for me .. for now ! Muhah Last edited by Deadman; 08-30-2011 at 12:18 PM.

08-30-2011, 02:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 23	What is "c stock" __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

08-30-2011, 03:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4212	C stock is the level the 370z competes in out of the box. It is a lower class compared to some other cars it 'should' compete against, basically it is an insult sort of. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

08-30-2011, 03:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 30	Just putting it out there and I'm a total noob when it comes to SCCA classification, but doesn't the driver play a big role. I would think the AWD cars are a bit easier to drive than the Z. I've seen RX-8's run in B-stock for example, which I know personally "feels" far easier to drive in the twisties that the 370z. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

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