Just traded 650rwhp 5.0 for 10' Z

DIGItonium · 06-17-2013, 03:09 PM

Welcome... but man, my jaw dropped and my heart sank.

fonzo179 · 06-17-2013, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

You bought a car because of chicks?

Both the Z and Mustang are about speed, style, fun. They both do it differently.

lmfao eyes on the prize!

m4a1mustang · 06-17-2013, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fonzo179

lmfao eyes on the prize!

fonzo179 · 06-17-2013, 03:27 PM

I love it!

True Coat FTW!

DEpointfive0 · 06-17-2013, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fonzo179

In the grand scheme of things, the Mustangs seem to stand for power, while the Z stands for more style and control.

But now the Mustang has more control ;-(

critical · 06-17-2013, 07:37 PM

welcome. I also have a brilliant silver Z and am in san diego

you won't void your warranty by modding. there are laws that protect us.

exhaust, intake, brakes, wheels, rear diff., audio... all of these should be fine.

did you not see a Z with a sport package?

DEpointfive0 · 06-17-2013, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by critical

welcome. I also have a brilliant silver Z and am in san diego

you won't void your warranty by modding. there are laws that protect us.

exhaust, intake, brakes, wheels, rear diff., audio... all of these should be fine.

did you not see a Z with a sport package?

I really didn't want to argue with anyone, but tuning can effectively void a large portion of the warranty on the drivetrain

stewarts2008 · 06-17-2013, 10:49 PM

IDK what to tell you guys. How many times do you use 650 rwhp? I used mine on the dyno and when i was datalogging.... that was about it. When i drove it around, i just kept thinking that my block would blow. I didnt have the money or time to be messing with that business. The new 5.0s are famous for the #8 cylinder going, as well as the tranny.... i just didnt want to go down that road. Not to mention that if i did a pull in 2nd gear, that would put me at about 60 mph, 3rd would be 90 mph.... so thats pretty fast for the street.

It was easy to get caught up in the numbers game, but in the end, I hated that mustang for every headache it gave me. If you road course your car, then I would advise you to get the sport packages and do all of the suspension upgrades and whatnot, but for a daily commuter? It was just too much. I would run rich with my id1000s and got about 10 mpg city..... not fun with cali gas prices.

My mustang was a drama queen. I better let it warm up for a full 3 mins before I drive anywhere, or its going to buck me around and clank a lot in the process. I better also keep it out of the heat, or im going to hear tranny whine my whole trip.

With the z, i didnt see the point in the sport package. Bigger brakes? I had them and all it did on the street was give me more brake dust. Bigger tires? Stock Z's dont make enough power to over power the 245's. I had 305s on the stang. Limited slip diff? How many times do you need that? I had it on the stang and would actually prefer whipping the rear end out more easily. Syncro-rev? Not my style either.

I just got out of the military and needed a reliable, fun, sports car for the next 4 years of college.

Im sure between here and there, I will start modding the Z. But not in the near future.

SS_Firehawk · 06-17-2013, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stewarts2008

IDK what to tell you guys. How many times do you use 650 rwhp? I used mine on the dyno and when i was datalogging.... that was about it. When i drove it around, i just kept thinking that my block would blow. I didnt have the money or time to be messing with that business. The new 5.0s are famous for the #8 cylinder going, as well as the tranny.... i just didnt want to go down that road. Not to mention that if i did a pull in 2nd gear, that would put me at about 60 mph, 3rd would be 90 mph.... so thats pretty fast for the street.

It was easy to get caught up in the numbers game, but in the end, I hated that mustang for every headache it gave me. If you road course your car, then I would advise you to get the sport packages and do all of the suspension upgrades and whatnot, but for a daily commuter? It was just too much. I would run rich with my id1000s and got about 10 mpg city..... not fun with cali gas prices.

My mustang was a drama queen. I better let it warm up for a full 3 mins before I drive anywhere, or its going to buck me around and clank a lot in the process. I better also keep it out of the heat, or im going to hear tranny whine my whole trip.

With the z, i didnt see the point in the sport package. Bigger brakes? I had them and all it did on the street was give me more brake dust. Bigger tires? Stock Z's dont make enough power to over power the 245's. I had 305s on the stang. Limited slip diff? How many times do you need that? I had it on the stang and would actually prefer whipping the rear end out more easily. Syncro-rev? Not my style either.

I just got out of the military and needed a reliable, fun, sports car for the next 4 years of college.

Im sure between here and there, I will start modding the Z. But not in the near future.

Sport package gives you .29 cd instead of .30 for the all important Ca gas prices

Tazicon · 06-17-2013, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stewarts2008

IDK what to tell you guys. How many times do you use 650 rwhp? I used mine on the dyno and when i was datalogging.... that was about it. When i drove it around, i just kept thinking that my block would blow. I didnt have the money or time to be messing with that business. The new 5.0s are famous for the #8 cylinder going, as well as the tranny.... i just didnt want to go down that road. Not to mention that if i did a pull in 2nd gear, that would put me at about 60 mph, 3rd would be 90 mph.... so thats pretty fast for the street.

It was easy to get caught up in the numbers game, but in the end, I hated that mustang for every headache it gave me. If you road course your car, then I would advise you to get the sport packages and do all of the suspension upgrades and whatnot, but for a daily commuter? It was just too much. I would run rich with my id1000s and got about 10 mpg city..... not fun with cali gas prices.

My mustang was a drama queen. I better let it warm up for a full 3 mins before I drive anywhere, or its going to buck me around and clank a lot in the process. I better also keep it out of the heat, or im going to hear tranny whine my whole trip.

With the z, i didnt see the point in the sport package. Bigger brakes? I had them and all it did on the street was give me more brake dust. Bigger tires? Stock Z's dont make enough power to over power the 245's. I had 305s on the stang. Limited slip diff? How many times do you need that? I had it on the stang and would actually prefer whipping the rear end out more easily. Syncro-rev? Not my style either.

I just got out of the military and needed a reliable, fun, sports car for the next 4 years of college.

Im sure between here and there, I will start modding the Z. But not in the near future.

I like to see someone that actual knows what they want. Too many people buy a Z and then start complaining about it's lack of power, it's lack of handling. You seem to have a handle on what you are doing which is a nice change of pace. Congratulations on your pruchase and here's to good grades in school!

NS370Z · 06-18-2013, 05:27 PM

Welcome aboard.

I test drove a stock 2012 5.0 for a weekend before I bought the Z and I thought the power and torque were fantastic. Can't imagine 650 whp.

But as you said, it has to be streetable and reliable power. Enjoy the Z, it's definitely a head turner and you don't see them all over the place. Non auto enthusiasts I find are often curious and inquisitive due to its somewhat rarity and unique aggressive body lines. Again, welcome to the site and enjoy your new 370Z.

Kingbaby · 06-18-2013, 05:31 PM

smart man...650hp mustang isn't new and shouldn't give noone a boner

olddudesrule · 06-18-2013, 11:07 PM

I can understand the op's position. I sold a 600 HP Z06, and then bought the Z. It looks awesome, handles great, is fun to drive every day in all types of traffic. I absolutely loved the power of the Corvette, but when did I ever really use it's potential? I get much more out of the Z, every day.

Welcome to the fold!

06-17-2013, 03:09 PM	#31 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Welcome... but man, my jaw dropped and my heart sank. __________________

06-17-2013, 03:27 PM	#34 (permalink)
fonzo179 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: A Fantasy World Posts: 1,707 Drives: 2014 Audi Q5 3.0T Rep Power: 19	I love it! True Coat FTW! m4a1mustang likes this.

06-17-2013, 10:49 PM	#38 (permalink)
stewarts2008 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 24 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 12	IDK what to tell you guys. How many times do you use 650 rwhp? I used mine on the dyno and when i was datalogging.... that was about it. When i drove it around, i just kept thinking that my block would blow. I didnt have the money or time to be messing with that business. The new 5.0s are famous for the #8 cylinder going, as well as the tranny.... i just didnt want to go down that road. Not to mention that if i did a pull in 2nd gear, that would put me at about 60 mph, 3rd would be 90 mph.... so thats pretty fast for the street. It was easy to get caught up in the numbers game, but in the end, I hated that mustang for every headache it gave me. If you road course your car, then I would advise you to get the sport packages and do all of the suspension upgrades and whatnot, but for a daily commuter? It was just too much. I would run rich with my id1000s and got about 10 mpg city..... not fun with cali gas prices. My mustang was a drama queen. I better let it warm up for a full 3 mins before I drive anywhere, or its going to buck me around and clank a lot in the process. I better also keep it out of the heat, or im going to hear tranny whine my whole trip. With the z, i didnt see the point in the sport package. Bigger brakes? I had them and all it did on the street was give me more brake dust. Bigger tires? Stock Z's dont make enough power to over power the 245's. I had 305s on the stang. Limited slip diff? How many times do you need that? I had it on the stang and would actually prefer whipping the rear end out more easily. Syncro-rev? Not my style either. I just got out of the military and needed a reliable, fun, sports car for the next 4 years of college. Im sure between here and there, I will start modding the Z. But not in the near future. boarderbob likes this.

06-18-2013, 11:07 PM	#43 (permalink)
olddudesrule Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 252 Drives: 2012 Nismo Rep Power: 12	I can understand the op's position. I sold a 600 HP Z06, and then bought the Z. It looks awesome, handles great, is fun to drive every day in all types of traffic. I absolutely loved the power of the Corvette, but when did I ever really use it's potential? I get much more out of the Z, every day. Welcome to the fold! Kingbaby likes this.

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06-17-2013, 07:37 PM	#36 (permalink)
critical A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 1,252 Drives: 09' 370z 7AT Rep Power: 15	welcome. I also have a brilliant silver Z and am in san diego you won't void your warranty by modding. there are laws that protect us. exhaust, intake, brakes, wheels, rear diff., audio... all of these should be fine. did you not see a Z with a sport package?

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NS370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Milky Way Posts: 249 Drives: Red Corvette C7 Rep Power: 13	Welcome aboard. I test drove a stock 2012 5.0 for a weekend before I bought the Z and I thought the power and torque were fantastic. Can't imagine 650 whp. But as you said, it has to be streetable and reliable power. Enjoy the Z, it's definitely a head turner and you don't see them all over the place. Non auto enthusiasts I find are often curious and inquisitive due to its somewhat rarity and unique aggressive body lines. Again, welcome to the site and enjoy your new 370Z.