Replace the Z

jaedub · 02-15-2016, 08:40 PM

Ive been eyeballing the RC as well. Great switch!

squid267 · 03-09-2016, 07:05 PM

ssmoked, how are those tri led headlights? suprised when I noticed those

ssmoked · 03-09-2016, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by squid267

ssmoked, how are those tri led headlights? suprised when I noticed those

Those are gorgeous and exotic looking. The lights compliment all the body curves the RCF has to offer. It takes twice as long to wash than the 370z, but it's a joy.

After 1 month/ 1000 miles ownership, here are my likes and dislikes:

Pros: NA V8 growl (it has secondary intake that opens up after 3500 rpm), racing seats and stitching, Lexus interior, overall aggressive design, well planted during turns, HUGE brembo brakes, quad exhaust staggered styling, headlights and exclusivity. FREE FOOD/SNACKS AT LEXUS DEALER

Cons: attract TOO much attention, especially with molten pearl. Too many gears. Low end torque. A bit heavy but is very planted and corners better than the Z. Need bigger stock rear tires, only managed 12.7 1/4 mile with the pss 275/35/19. Only 1 center arm console power outlet. Insurance went up 16%

Neutral: flooring the gas even at 55 mph would leave a strip of 15ft tire marks. It's cool at first but tires will get expensive. Hopefully upgrading to 305s would solve the issue.

What I miss about the 370: able to throw it around with ease and the 7AT feels more connected to the road especially in manual mode.

njobe89 · 03-10-2016, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ssmoked

Cons: attract TOO much attention, especially with molten pearl. Too many gears. Low end torque. A bit heavy but is very planted and corners better than the Z. Need bigger stock rear tires, only managed 12.7 1/4 mile with the pss 275/35/19. Only 1 center arm console power outlet. Insurance went up 16%

what would you think it would do with that color

lol

what do they claim it can do? 12.4?

squid267 · 03-12-2016, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssmoked

Those are gorgeous and exotic looking. The lights compliment all the body curves the RCF has to offer. It takes twice as long to wash than the 370z, but it's a joy.

After 1 month/ 1000 miles ownership, here are my likes and dislikes:

Pros: NA V8 growl (it has secondary intake that opens up after 3500 rpm), racing seats and stitching, Lexus interior, overall aggressive design, well planted during turns, HUGE brembo brakes, quad exhaust staggered styling, headlights and exclusivity. FREE FOOD/SNACKS AT LEXUS DEALER

Cons: attract TOO much attention, especially with molten pearl. Too many gears. Low end torque. A bit heavy but is very planted and corners better than the Z. Need bigger stock rear tires, only managed 12.7 1/4 mile with the pss 275/35/19. Only 1 center arm console power outlet. Insurance went up 16%

Neutral: flooring the gas even at 55 mph would leave a strip of 15ft tire marks. It's cool at first but tires will get expensive. Hopefully upgrading to 305s would solve the issue.

What I miss about the 370: able to throw it around with ease and the 7AT feels more connected to the road especially in manual mode.

I've read on club lexus, the stock tires are too narrow. any issue with the fuel pump? heard that an issue lexus doesnt fix until its broke. but cool to hear you like it.

ssmoked · 03-12-2016, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by squid267

I've read on club lexus, the stock tires are too narrow. any issue with the fuel pump? heard that an issue lexus doesnt fix until its broke. but cool to hear you like it.

No issue with my fuel pump. Some people claim they have issues around 6-7k miles with "noise", while others say theirs are fine. I'm not worried with full warranty. I'm sure I would encounter more issues with the m4, ctsv, c63 If I went that route

ZKraken22 · 03-09-2016, 08:13 PM

This is what Nissan gets for dragging their feet. No information about the next Z. Don't blame you for moving on to a RC-F. I truly don't get what Nissan gains by hiding the Z35

ramoszx12r · 03-10-2016, 12:09 AM

Nice ride, love the color.

02-15-2016, 08:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 305	Ive been eyeballing the RC as well. Great switch! ssmoked likes this.

03-09-2016, 08:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
ZKraken22 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 1,115 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z 7AT Rep Power: 17	This is what Nissan gets for dragging their feet. No information about the next Z. Don't blame you for moving on to a RC-F. I truly don't get what Nissan gains by hiding the Z35 MagmaRed370z likes this. __________________ Litespeed Racing Titanium Cold Air intake// GT Haus Axle// GarageLine combo// Nismo sway bars// Nismo Spoiler // Berk TP's

03-10-2016, 12:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
ramoszx12r Track Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Carneys point NJ Posts: 665 Drives: 16 370Z Nismo White. Rep Power: 1428	Nice ride, love the color. __________________ Tony Ramos

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