Turbo 370z Supercar?

GingaBreadMan · 07-04-2011, 09:16 AM

I always stay on top of all the new sports cars that are scheduled to be released and soon I will turbo my Z. This question is for everyone that has already installed turbo and supercharger kits. Do you now consider your Z a supercar (Lambo, Ferrari, Porsche, Corvette ZR1, R35 Gtr) or just below (Mustang GT500, Corvette Z06, BMW M3, Audi RS6). If you where at the track and anyone of these vehicles were behind or next to you, would you be concerned about being embarrassed or do you feel you would hold your own?

Flushnismo · 07-04-2011, 10:00 AM

I think when you go forced induction on a Z it sits a little above the Gt500/m3 group and even on par with some super cars (like the Gtr) depending on what kit you buy. I definitely don't think Anyone would be embarrassed about driving a FI Z or even a stock Z.. It's a beautiful and respectable car.

Nismo370 · 07-04-2011, 10:22 AM

From a track standpoint if your Z makes 500whp and hs the right suspension combo you should be able to hang with a Z06 around a track or possibly beat it. A GTR will destroy us around a track you can't beat the AWD.

christian370z · 07-04-2011, 01:04 PM

^Agreed, but a turbo'd Z will only perform at those levels if the suspension, brakes and cooling systems have an equal amount of work invested. A supercar is not just about power, but also how efficiently and effectively it can use that power in all conditions.

JACKPAC · 07-04-2011, 01:06 PM

When I think of "supercar" I think of rare, exotic cars which are lightweight, powerful, and with $100,000 (+) interiors. The last part more for todays supercars than that of yesteryear. Anyway, even with all that power you'd have to gut the suspension to handle all that, and at the end of the day you won't have a supercar... you'll have a race car.

370Z JT · 07-04-2011, 01:13 PM

To me, to be a super car, you have to start out as a super car.

Nitrouz · 07-04-2011, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JACKPAC

When I think of "supercar" I think of rare, exotic cars which are lightweight, powerful, and with $100,000 (+) interiors. The last part more for todays supercars than that of yesteryear. Anyway, even with all that power you'd have to gut the suspension to handle all that, and at the end of the day you won't have a supercar... you'll have a race car.

+1

No way a Z will ever be a super car. It's like considering a 1000whp civic a super car. Doesn't happen.

Cmike2780 · 07-04-2011, 01:56 PM

racecar > supercar IMO

GingaBreadMan · 07-04-2011, 05:18 PM

Question, if your car is faster and out handles a so called "super car" shouldn't it be considered the same?

Red__Zed · 07-04-2011, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GingaBreadMan

Question, if your car is faster and out handles a so called "super car" shouldn't it be considered the same?

it won't.

Push370zzz · 07-04-2011, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Z JT

To me, to be a super car, you have to start out as a super car.

Agreed...you just can't turn a sports car into a super car. For a race car a Z is a pretty decent starting point though. Plus, I would much rather have a Z racecar for the track than a $200k+ supercar that would make you want to kill yourself if you get bumped.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GingaBreadMan

Question, if your car is faster and out handles a so called "super car" shouldn't it be considered the same?

What supercar do you think you're going to outhandle? lol...

Econ · 07-04-2011, 05:59 PM

you can put $200k into your Z and at the end of the day...its still a Z

b1adesofcha0s · 07-04-2011, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

it won't.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Econ

you can put $200k into your Z and at the end of the day...its still a Z

Vinny · 07-05-2011, 01:37 PM

Say what you will, but classification as "supercar" or "race car" at the end of the day is just classification. With enough money invested, you CAN outperform and outhandle a so-called supercar. I would rather spend 100k on my Z and make it unique and mint, and still be able to outperform a good bunch of "supercars".
But this is all my opinion. It all depends on preference. If you want a Ferrari, don't buy a Z and build it to try and be on par with one, just save up and buy a Ferrari.

If you love your z, you can build it (if you're willing and able financially) to beat what you want it to beat.

In the end, when you talk about tuning cars, the Z or any other car for that matter is just a platform. What you do to it, what it ends up being capable of is entirely up to you.

Red__Zed · 07-05-2011, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vinny

Say what you will, but classification as "supercar" or "race car" at the end of the day is just classification. With enough money invested, you CAN outperform and outhandle a so-called supercar. I would rather spend 100k on my Z and make it unique and mint, and still be able to outperform a good bunch of "supercars".
But this is all my opinion. It all depends on preference. If you want a Ferrari, don't buy a Z and build it to try and be on par with one, just save up and buy a Ferrari.

If you love your z, you can build it (if you're willing and able financially) to beat what you want it to beat.

In the end, when you talk about tuning cars, the Z or any other car for that matter is just a platform. What you do to it, what it ends up being capable of is entirely up to you.

What supercar are you going to outperform with 100k in your z?

07-04-2011, 09:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
GingaBreadMan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York Posts: 313 Drives: 09 370z Sport 6spd Rep Power: 15	Turbo 370z Supercar? I always stay on top of all the new sports cars that are scheduled to be released and soon I will turbo my Z. This question is for everyone that has already installed turbo and supercharger kits. Do you now consider your Z a supercar (Lambo, Ferrari, Porsche, Corvette ZR1, R35 Gtr) or just below (Mustang GT500, Corvette Z06, BMW M3, Audi RS6). If you where at the track and anyone of these vehicles were behind or next to you, would you be concerned about being embarrassed or do you feel you would hold your own? __________________ ClearBra/Debadging/Tinted Head & Taillights Coming Soon:180° Customs Headlights/ISS Forged Spyder 19" 265*305/Swift Springs/STS Rear Mount Turbo

07-04-2011, 10:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
Flushnismo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 1,041 Drives: 2010 Boosted 40th Rep Power: 16	I think when you go forced induction on a Z it sits a little above the Gt500/m3 group and even on par with some super cars (like the Gtr) depending on what kit you buy. I definitely don't think Anyone would be embarrassed about driving a FI Z or even a stock Z.. It's a beautiful and respectable car. GeauxTigers1 likes this. __________________ AeroJacket l BC Racing l B&M l K&N l EVO-R l TWM Performance l Tanabe l AAM l Drop Engineering l Zenclosure Last edited by Flushnismo; 07-04-2011 at 10:02 AM.

07-04-2011, 10:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
Nismo370 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dont Worry Bout It... Posts: 333 Drives: 09 370Z NismoTT Rep Power: 15	From a track standpoint if your Z makes 500whp and hs the right suspension combo you should be able to hang with a Z06 around a track or possibly beat it. A GTR will destroy us around a track you can't beat the AWD. __________________ GTM Twin Turbo 583whp 468trq Uncorrected @ 12psi.

07-04-2011, 01:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	^Agreed, but a turbo'd Z will only perform at those levels if the suspension, brakes and cooling systems have an equal amount of work invested. A supercar is not just about power, but also how efficiently and effectively it can use that power in all conditions. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

07-04-2011, 01:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
370Z JT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 2,905 Drives: 370Z PW 7AT Rep Power: 378	To me, to be a super car, you have to start out as a super car. __________________ Click for My Journal Top Secret \| EVO-R \| Fujimura Auto \| Shine Auto \| Seibon \| MRWorks \| Swift \| SPC \| SSR \| UpRev \| Project Kics \| NST \| Titek \| Eibach \| Nismo \| Whiteline \| Quaife \| Invidia \| Fly1 \| CF Element \| Carbon Signal

07-04-2011, 01:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
JACKPAC Track Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 516 Drives: MB 370z Rep Power: 16	When I think of "supercar" I think of rare, exotic cars which are lightweight, powerful, and with $100,000 (+) interiors. The last part more for todays supercars than that of yesteryear. Anyway, even with all that power you'd have to gut the suspension to handle all that, and at the end of the day you won't have a supercar... you'll have a race car.

07-04-2011, 01:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 28	racecar > supercar IMO __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

07-04-2011, 05:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
GingaBreadMan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York Posts: 313 Drives: 09 370z Sport 6spd Rep Power: 15	Question, if your car is faster and out handles a so called "super car" shouldn't it be considered the same? __________________ ClearBra/Debadging/Tinted Head & Taillights Coming Soon:180° Customs Headlights/ISS Forged Spyder 19" 265*305/Swift Springs/STS Rear Mount Turbo

07-04-2011, 05:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 19	you can put $200k into your Z and at the end of the day...its still a Z __________________ 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 2009 Nissan 370z

07-05-2011, 01:37 PM	#14 (permalink)
Vinny Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Montreal, Qc Posts: 246 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z tt Rep Power: 14	Say what you will, but classification as "supercar" or "race car" at the end of the day is just classification. With enough money invested, you CAN outperform and outhandle a so-called supercar. I would rather spend 100k on my Z and make it unique and mint, and still be able to outperform a good bunch of "supercars". But this is all my opinion. It all depends on preference. If you want a Ferrari, don't buy a Z and build it to try and be on par with one, just save up and buy a Ferrari. If you love your z, you can build it (if you're willing and able financially) to beat what you want it to beat. In the end, when you talk about tuning cars, the Z or any other car for that matter is just a platform. What you do to it, what it ends up being capable of is entirely up to you. __________________ 540whp @ 10.5 psi

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Z versus the SuperCar Club	BrianMSmith	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	18	07-27-2010 05:00 PM
Supercar Sunday	KillerBee370	Southern California Region	13	07-06-2010 04:37 PM
V8 Supercar rides available	BGTV8	Australia/New Zealand	0	04-30-2010 03:56 AM
Supercar Sunday 6/28/09!	KillerBee370	Southern California Region	11	07-21-2009 11:17 PM
PICS-Supercar Sunday 7/12/09	scsz	Other Vehicles	5	07-13-2009 05:03 PM