Why is the Z slower than comparable cars?

Zerocool · 08-11-2015, 11:43 AM

The z34 wasn't designed for 0-60 time or straights. It was built for tracks and circuits. I've come to terms with the car not being "fast" a month after I took her home from the dealership. She's quick and can take a corner very aggressively. Are there other cars faster than the z? well yeah but try taking them into a corner with the Z and watch the Z overtake and pull away.

osbornsm · 08-11-2015, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Zerocool

It was built for tracks and circuits.

Unless you count the over-heating oil, boiling brake fluid, and fuel starvation... YES, it is READY for the racetrack.

kenchan · 08-11-2015, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by osbornsm

Unless you count the over-heating oil, boiling brake fluid, and fuel starvation... YES, it is READY for the racetrack.

wat do u have to say about whiteline?

LennyK · 08-11-2015, 01:53 PM

People seem to want to compare the 370Z (Roadster) to the Porsche Boxter

Really??? 370Z vs. Boxster 4 cylinder

What do you think (know) would happen in a real test vs the Porsche??

dotcomee · 08-11-2015, 02:22 PM

When I'm driving on the freeway, I can keep up with all the other cars.

mishuko · 08-11-2015, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

wat do u have to say about whiteline?

original lsd said nope and did a

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Originally Posted by LennyK

People seem to want to compare the 370Z (Roadster) to the Porsche Boxter

Really??? 370Z vs. Boxster 4 cylinder

What do you think (know) would happen in a real test vs the Porsche??

the goal was to be a viable option compared to the entry level porches. i think we can all agree the 911 would blow the z out of the water. do a lap around its mom. then go after its children and throw them for a loop.

then eat the dog.

Driftomodachi · 08-13-2015, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

then eat the dog.

Only if they are Asian lol

ZMan8 · 08-11-2015, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LennyK

People seem to want to compare the 370Z (Roadster) to the Porsche Boxter

Really??? 370Z vs. Boxster 4 cylinder

What do you think (know) would happen in a real test vs the Porsche??

Boxster in all trims is a 6 cylinder engine until at least next year. That's why they compare it. And against a Boxster S/GTS the Z may and probably will lose.
Porsche All Boxster Models - Porsche Cars North America

FairladyZ40th · 08-12-2015, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by LennyK

People seem to want to compare the 370Z (Roadster) to the Porsche Boxter

Really??? 370Z vs. Boxster 4 cylinder

What do you think (know) would happen in a real test vs the Porsche??

Here's what I think man haha although there is vids where the boxster wins ... Must have a lot to do with the driver too though.

http://youtu.be/GGPpU17C5JM

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2009_370z · 08-12-2015, 06:28 PM

Don't forget about the CSC failure

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Originally Posted by osbornsm

Unless you count the over-heating oil, boiling brake fluid, and fuel starvation... YES, it is READY for the racetrack.

Eagle · 08-12-2015, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 2009_370z

Don't forget about the CSC failure

.

...and fuel starvation

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dotcomee Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Austin, TX. Posts: 77 Drives: 370Z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 12	When I'm driving on the freeway, I can keep up with all the other cars. binary0x01, Smashley and MinusK like this.

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