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spearfish25 05-29-2010 03:43 PM

TT, SC, or just get an R8 or Porsche GT3?
 
So the day is approaching that I'll be ending residency and making some serious coin. Given that my wife is stopping my fantasy of moving to Florida and having a sweet sportfishing boat, I'm looking at alternatives that will keep me happy here in Chicago. So I need some thoughts from you guys.

I love my 370Z, but I get smoked on track days by GTRs and Porsche GT3s. While I think the 370Z can hang with them in the corners, corner exits and straight aways leave me in their dust. So, how do we fix this problem? I have a few possible options.

1) I can bail on the 370Z and just get an R8 or GT3 for myself. Not cost effective, and I lose the fun of building a car.

2) Supercharge the Z

3) TT the Z

My question is this: Does a TT or SC 370Z stand a chance against those two cars (R8 or GT3)? My thought is that a nice SC kit making ~420whp would put me right in the R8/GT3 ballpark. I haven't found any 1/4 mile times for SC or TT 370s yet, but it looks like TT 350s can run low 11s (tricked out for drag racing).

So what would you do: R8, GT3, or spend comparatively less and make the 370Z a beast with SC/TT and supporting upgrades (cooler, clutch, airfoil, etc etc)?

CBRich 05-29-2010 03:48 PM

I can't comment on your financial situation but if you pick up a car payment on an R8 or GT3 you'll be dishing that money out every month no matter what. If you build the 370 you can spend as needed and if something comes up the mods can wait. I think that would give you more financial freedom.

Just my opinion though and you should weigh the pros and cons for yourself.

m4a1mustang 05-29-2010 03:48 PM

I would SC or TT the Z and see how that works out for you. :)

It's always fun beating up on cars that the world says you shouldn't be beating up on. :D

Q8y_drifter 05-29-2010 03:52 PM

Not worth getting a GT3 or R8 just to hang with them on the track IMO. The R8 4.2 is nothing special, it's relatively slow (a chipped 335i is faster in a straight line, lol!).
I say supercharge the Z, get your cooling, suspension and brake mods done and you'll have a really nice track car that is reliable and good as a DD as well. For the money you'll save on the R8/GT3, you can have a track monster of a Z.

RCZ 05-29-2010 03:54 PM

You'll be in R8 and GT3 Territory with an SC. If that's your goal I'd definitely go SC rather than turbo. However, if it is in fact a possibility to pick up a GT3 or an R8, I would certainly do that before the SC. The GT3 is my choice...

Getting a car made for this from the factory will lead to less headaches...

FuszNissan 05-29-2010 03:59 PM

Go Forced Induction...it's fun!!!

SoCal 370Z 05-29-2010 04:00 PM

Hell, petrol driven automobiles will be disappearing soon. Why not get on the list for a Porsche 918 to ease the transitional pain? Congrats on ending your residency! :tup:

JB-370z 05-29-2010 04:01 PM

Get the F-ing GT3 Porsche why even ask those things are like heven on earth!
Or the new GT2 with over 600hp, which is a cool 250K! :)
Modding the Z sure can be good times though!

theDreamer 05-29-2010 04:56 PM

I think everyone has touched on it:
~Do you want to mod a car or have an "out of the box" track ready beast?

Tough call with what I would do, but I feel the Porsche would be a great choice.

m4a1mustang 05-29-2010 05:00 PM

The Porsche would, but think of the cash you could bank if you held on to the Z for a while and just added a SC. Pad your pockets even more then reevaluate what you want to do a year down the road.

Knives 05-29-2010 05:03 PM

In all honesty, if you have the money, get the Porsche. The GT3 RS is my choice. Plus, you can further mod the GT3 RS and hang with the next class of cars, like the GT2 and ZR1.

But, if your goal is to be able to hang with a GT3, then a SC will be enough to do so. And it will def be enough to beat the R8.

Black370ZTT 05-29-2010 05:09 PM

Forced induction..like Lou said its a lot more fun:tup:

spearfish25 05-29-2010 05:18 PM

My little dream vacation right now is a two week roadtrip to Stillen or GTM, drop the car off, enjoy the area for a while, and then pick it up in its transformed state :). Reality might just be shipping it there though.

For all around ease, the R8 V10 would be my #1 choice. It would be a fun daily driver as well, looks incredible (just saw one today and OMG), and is still a track beast. My concern is that I'd be devastated wrecking an R8 or GT3 on a track. The Z would be a bummer but not as life ending. I agree with you guys that spanking some big name cars with the Z would be very gratifying. Also, I love the idea of knowing my car the way it is now, and then experiencing it in the SC/TT version.

CGMobile370Z 05-29-2010 05:25 PM

I would buy a used Porsche GT-3 or R8 V10. What's up no thought about a used GT-R, the tuning on the GT-R's is insane already. My friend just bought a E92 M3 and I like the 370Z, but the refinement on the M3 is incredible and the V8 is awesome.

spearfish25 05-29-2010 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CGMobile370Z (Post 555550)
What's up no thought about a used GT-R, the tuning on the GT-R's is insane already.

I'm only going for a manual transmission. There is a connection with the car that no flappy-paddle gearbox can match. Even driving a supercar SLOWLY is fun with a 6MT.

LateralG'z 05-29-2010 06:05 PM

Porsche or TT370Z, Four wheel drive is boring.

Tius 05-29-2010 06:11 PM

Congrats on finishing residency! I feel where you're at. I'm excited just to finish intern year. Anyways, if you feel having a nice car is gonna make you happy, then get one of those. Otherwise, from a financial standpoint, holding onto the z and modding as allowed by finances while paying off loans, or whatsoever is probably the better way to go.

P.S.
If i were you and I was gonna go into more debt for a car, screw it, go all out and go ferrari f430 or porsche gt2. Go big or go home right

jetguy 05-29-2010 06:42 PM

come on man..if there was a bowl of keys with a gt3 fob on one of them, you know thats the one you would grab. every day of the week over a z car. i dont care if you had rocket assisted accel on the 370z. it will never be gt3 level

kgreen 05-29-2010 06:46 PM

R8 is pretty awesome! My dad just bought one couple months ago in February and has been in love!! Driven it myself and it is pretty beastly but yet luxurious at the sametime. Tough choice but i saw R8

Nismo370 05-29-2010 07:55 PM

I say get a C6 Z06 do sum minor mods and youll be smokin them..

1slow370 05-29-2010 09:17 PM

used gallardo with a manual

Hell get a diablo at least it would still have nissan headlights

spearfish25 05-29-2010 10:49 PM

So many choices! :)

nuTinmuch 05-30-2010 12:30 AM

If you enjoy the Z, stick with it and mod the hell out of it if you can afford it.

If you don't... well then. I personally could never see daily driving an R8 though, lol.

Valentino 05-30-2010 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nuTinmuch (Post 555835)
If you enjoy the Z, stick with it and mod the hell out of it if you can afford it.

:iagree:

If you don't... Get the GT3.

Jamaica 05-30-2010 01:55 AM

get a 4.5 stroker kit with a twin turbo and have it tuned pushing alot of hp

CGMobile370Z 05-30-2010 10:43 AM

Used Porsche 911 Turbo 6MT.

antennahead 05-30-2010 11:46 AM

Since you mentioned daily driver as well, I would get the R8 V10, but you know what opinions are like :rolleyes: :p

bullitt5897 05-30-2010 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamaica951 (Post 555875)
get a 4.5 stroker kit with a twin turbo and have it tuned pushing alot of hp

Hey Jamaica Dont give away my secret sauce!!!:stirthepot:

lol for the money you will spend think about it this way. In a fully built Z you will have more of an attachment because like a child you have watched it grow from 260~hp to 500-600-800~hp. Not to mention you will be like me in a very exclusive group of modified cars. It will also give you the chance to make car magazine covers. Win Prize money and have a 1 of 1 car!

However, buy an exotic car like an v10 R8 or a porsche GT3 and you will have a warranty and everyone and their brother will ask you for money lol. You will get a prime time spot with the valet every where you go. But hey I get that with the Z already in ATL ;)

Honestly, I would go the built route as to me it symbolizes your artistic nature and the ability you have to create something that is your own! Anyone with enough money can buy an R8 or GT3. However, only you will build your Z the way you build it!:tup:

didymus 05-30-2010 12:31 PM

R8 is pretty freaking sweet..

m4a1mustang 05-30-2010 12:32 PM

I still like the idea of hoarding cash for a year. :D

Red370 05-30-2010 12:33 PM

I say build your Z to be a daily driven beast, build the block and boost it to 14-16 psi, you'll smoke any and all, and nobody will know what hit them, imagine.. sitting at a stoplight... yellow Gallardo pulls up, windows are down, he gives you a wink, light changes, and poor fella is shat upon by a $30,000 "best bang for the buck" sports hatch, c'mon, you know how amazing that would feel? Oh, and more importantly, do you know how much more amazing it would feel to see the look on his trophy wifes face after her husband was completely embarrassed by a Nissan? oh man, i wish i had money to blow...

Red370 05-30-2010 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bullitt5897 (Post 556154)
Hey Jamaica Dont give away my secret sauce!!!:stirthepot:

lol for the money you will spend think about it this way. In a fully built Z you will have more of an attachment because like a child you have watched it grow from 260~hp to 500-600-800~hp. Not to mention you will be like me in a very exclusive group of modified cars. It will also give you the chance to make car magazine covers. Win Prize money and have a 1 of 1 car!

However, buy an exotic car like an v10 R8 or a porsche GT3 and you will have a warranty and everyone and their brother will ask you for money lol. You will get a prime time spot with the valet every where you go. But hey I get that with the Z already in ATL ;)

Honestly, I would go the built route as to me it symbolizes your artistic nature and the ability you have to create something that is your own! Anyone with enough money can buy an R8 or GT3. However, only you will build your Z the way you build it!:tup:

:iagree:

m4a1mustang 05-30-2010 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red370 (Post 556166)
I say build your Z to be a daily driven beast, build the block and boost it to 14-16 psi, you'll smoke any and all, and nobody will know what hit them, imagine.. sitting at a stoplight... yellow Gallardo pulls up, windows are down, he gives you a wink, light changes, and poor fella is shat upon by a $30,000 "best bang for the buck" sports hatch, c'mon, you know how amazing that would feel?

There's a great video somewhere of a C5 Z06 doing just that to cars that are 5x more expensive. :D

Red370 05-30-2010 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 556169)
There's a great video somewhere of a C5 Z06 doing just that to cars that are 5x more expensive. :D

oooh, do post!

Q8y_drifter 05-30-2010 12:48 PM

Maybe this will convince you?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9mdtyQ1x8U

Red370 05-30-2010 12:51 PM

wow, that guy is having a hell of a time keeping that thing on the street, hell, 750whp is overkill, 500-550 would be ideal for a daily driven dream crusher.

Trips 05-30-2010 01:10 PM

Bail on the 370Z and just get an R8 or GT3

spearfish25 05-30-2010 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Q8y_drifter (Post 556186)

Jesus.... :)

My ideal whp range is probably 450-550. Above that, you have a car that is unweildy on takeoffs and slower speed 'hammer drops'. Sure an 800whp Z could crush your face with acceleration from 60-120mph, but I'm not interested in smoking my tires off through 4th gear. As someone earlier said, a 500whp 370Z would stomp most exotics and be daily-driveable.

As Leno would say, I have 'an emotional attachment' to my 370Z. Would I have that with an R8? Probably. But for now, I love my girl and would really enjoy seeing her become a real sleeper.

BTW, why don't we have more vids from Bullitt's monster Z build???

Kastley85891 05-30-2010 01:45 PM

500 WHP just to make it to that threashold ;-)
400 WHP is fun but you always want more
300 WHP is so yesterday lol

Build the Z and piss some people off

daleks 05-30-2010 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red370 (Post 556188)
wow, that guy is having a hell of a time keeping that thing on the street, hell, 750whp is overkill, 500-550 would be ideal for a daily driven dream crusher.

Haha at first I thought he had an 8 gear transmission. Then I realized he was just bouncing it off the limiter.


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