370z VS E46 M3 :)

ianthegreat · 11-12-2009, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Sardis

I hate to contribute to this thread, but the weights on a C6 and M3 are close?? You have almost 500 pounds of difference. There is a reason why the vette has the quarter time it does

Also YouTube - Nissan GT-R by autocar.co.uk

Note the reviewer owns an M3. I point this out only to show you the braking system on these cars while fine on the street is a bit of a joke on the track.

I love the M3, but I pine for the days of the E36 at 2700 pounds.. Remember the Euro versions didn't have the detuned engines, those were impressive cars.

E46 is also beautiful, but with every generation you can see them becoming more luxurious and less track oriented, this true of all M cars evolving.

Couldn't agree with you more.

Sardis · 11-12-2009, 07:04 PM

Did you ever run a 370 stock up to higher speeds? My buddy has a 335, but I have no 370 to run with him. I always thought they would be great competition for each other.

I had the opportunity to take a 335 up to 130ish and it felt like it wasn't losing much on the top end.

I hate mag racing but the Z always seems to pull a few more mph's at the strip..

GingaBreadMan · 11-12-2009, 09:24 PM

Ran a 335 that had 3 car lengths and at 110mph began to pass it. 335 doesn't have enough hp for the Z imo. What is considered higher speeds?

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Originally Posted by Sardis

Did you ever run a 370 stock up to higher speeds? My buddy has a 335, but I have no 370 to run with him. I always thought they would be great competition for each other.

I had the opportunity to take a 335 up to 130ish and it felt like it wasn't losing much on the top end.

I hate mag racing but the Z always seems to pull a few more mph's at the strip..

baboola · 11-12-2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GingaBreadMan

Ran a 335 that had 3 car lengths and at 110mph began to pass it. 335 doesn't have enough hp for the Z imo. What is considered higher speeds?

Most cars with higher displacement will win at high speeds like that won't they? that's what started the whole displacement war a few years ago when S4 switched from 2.7T to 4.2.

I agree 335 is a better comparo to 370z. Comparing e92 to 370z is just as pointless as comparing cayman to 370z. Yeah sure 370z is the bang for the buck, but it's still not a porsche or an m3. the extra premium of the german cars doesn't just go down the drain. and comparing 370z stock to e46? my prius 10 years from now will prob feel faster than 370z stock. just my 2c.

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Sardis Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 72 Drives: EX Z Owner Rep Power: 17	Did you ever run a 370 stock up to higher speeds? My buddy has a 335, but I have no 370 to run with him. I always thought they would be great competition for each other. I had the opportunity to take a 335 up to 130ish and it felt like it wasn't losing much on the top end. I hate mag racing but the Z always seems to pull a few more mph's at the strip.. __________________ "Because in a split second, it's gone." - Ayrton Senna