what is the fastest you have had your Z too?

nicknick · 11-09-2009, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Steven

For some reason the Z feels like its going 100 when you're really only going 80.. plus traffic, my life, wife and avoiding the police is a priority too lol.

I just humm along on I-45 to and from work lol.

I just turned in a lease for the new MX-5.. it was a fantastic car btw.

Yeah, I too am looking at uying a 370z coupe, but the fact that the MX5 PRHT is such a great car it is making the decision hard. I had an original 240Z and ever since I sold it many years ago i have had the itch to get another one.

huff442 · 11-09-2009, 04:53 PM

Around 115mph in my 370Z, 185mph on my ZX12R.

SeattleLion · 02-16-2011, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknick

Yeah, I too am looking at uying a 370z coupe, but the fact that the MX5 PRHT is such a great car it is making the decision hard. I had an original 240Z and ever since I sold it many years ago i have had the itch to get another one.

I had a 240 years ago too and bought the 2010 370. Don't even hesitate. It is amazing and still feels the way I remember my old 240Z, just way faster and better controlled. My highest speed so far was 100 mph briefly.

shadoquad · 02-16-2011, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknick

Yeah, I too am looking at uying a 370z coupe, but the fact that the MX5 PRHT is such a great car it is making the decision hard. I had an original 240Z and ever since I sold it many years ago i have had the itch to get another one.

I cross shopped the Z and the MX5. I love the way MX5's drive, but in the end, the Z won me over because of three things:

1. muscle
2. looks
3. interior shoulder room

To each their own. I wouldn't blame you if you chose to save some money and stick with the Mazda.

370Zsteve · 10-16-2009, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dalparadise

Insane. How do you even keep from getting blown off the freeway under 80?

I do 80-85 every day in an MX-5 (reverse commute against prevailing flow) just to keep up. I can vouch for aerodynamics trumping weight and wheelbase in the stability at speed department. The little Miata just hunkers down on the road and asks to go faster.

Top indicated speed in the MX5 (closed course, of course) is 128 -- bumpin' redline cutoff. The little roadster felt light, but stable. No shake or shimmy. No problem. A little more engine and she'd be good for 140-ish. That said, I wouldn't want to wreck at any more than about 40 in this light tin can, however confidence-inspiring she may be.

BTW -- I put my order in on a 2010 370Z Coupe today...if that makes my commentary any more relevant to this conversation.

Post of the Year +1!

shabarivas · 10-16-2009, 06:24 PM

I have hit about 135 with the Z - seemed like it had plenty more to go ... but never topped her off

fncrow · 10-16-2009, 06:28 PM

90. After getting my license suspended years ago for reckless driving (20+ mph) im in no hurry to find out how fast it can go.

JvKintheUSA · 10-16-2009, 06:53 PM

130+ (mph)

Pointman · 10-16-2009, 06:57 PM

Passed a F-18 while getting 21mpg.

Shift810 · 10-16-2009, 08:25 PM

125 racing against my friends jetta. i'd imagine peddled that thing somewhere near 60 lol.

370Zsteve · 10-16-2009, 08:55 PM

137 on a motorcycle. Could have gone much faster, wasn't even in 6th gear yet, but I love life.....................

129 in my old worked Alfa GTV-6 at 4:30am on I-91 in VT

Togo · 10-16-2009, 08:53 PM

I've gotten my ZX to 164MPH indicated which is approximately 155ish MPH..

I-95N, New Smyrna to Port Orange (Florida) 11PM and empty, except for that one state trooper running radar...

370Zsteve · 10-16-2009, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Togo

I've gotten my ZX to 164MPH indicated which is approximately 155ish MPH..

I-95N, New Smyrna to Port Orange (Florida) 11PM and empty, except for that one state trooper running radar...

164! What's in it, a V-12?

Togo · 10-16-2009, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

164! What's in it, a V-12?

636cc I-4, 400lbs and 110RWHP Dynodynamics (125RWHPish Dynojet)

370Zsteve · 10-16-2009, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Togo

636cc I-4, 400lbs and 110RWHP Dynodynamics (125RWHPish Dynojet)

LMAO when you said "ZX" I thought you were talking about a Nissan

My MV Agusta F4-1000 will do 184mph, but not with me on it

10-16-2009, 06:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 915	I have hit about 135 with the Z - seemed like it had plenty more to go ... but never topped her off Smashley likes this.

10-16-2009, 06:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
JvKintheUSA Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 465 Drives: 2013 Shelby GT500 Rep Power: 429	130+ (mph) __________________

10-16-2009, 06:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
Pointman Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 128 Drives: 370Z Sport/Tour Nav Rep Power: 276	Passed a F-18 while getting 21mpg. __________________ JTTF SQ8

10-16-2009, 08:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	137 on a motorcycle. Could have gone much faster, wasn't even in 6th gear yet, but I love life..................... 129 in my old worked Alfa GTV-6 at 4:30am on I-91 in VT __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

10-16-2009, 08:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
Togo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: E. Northport, NY Posts: 7,597 Drives: Stuff Rep Power: 658	I've gotten my ZX to 164MPH indicated which is approximately 155ish MPH.. I-95N, New Smyrna to Port Orange (Florida) 11PM and empty, except for that one state trooper running radar... __________________ This will decimate all after you put about fifteen grand in it or more, and if we have to, overnight parts from Japan. Joe Clem and Koeppel Nissan

11-09-2009, 04:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
huff442 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: NW Arkansas Age: 55 Posts: 309 Drives: 09 370Z 6mt Tour/Spt Rep Power: 17	Around 115mph in my 370Z, 185mph on my ZX12R.

10-16-2009, 06:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
fncrow Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 92 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 17	90. After getting my license suspended years ago for reckless driving (20+ mph) im in no hurry to find out how fast it can go.

10-16-2009, 08:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
Shift810 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Az Posts: 23 Drives: 09 370z 6MT Rep Power: 16	125 racing against my friends jetta. i'd imagine peddled that thing somewhere near 60 lol.

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