What do you like from the 350Z better than the 370Z?

NissanGuy23 · 10-10-2014, 09:23 AM

The visibility was much better in the 350, you felt like you knew where the car was where as in the 370z i feel like i cant see anything and don't know where other cars are or curbs ect.

VinceThe1 · 10-10-2014, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by NissanGuy23

The visibility was much better in the 350, you felt like you knew where the car was where as in the 370z i feel like i cant see anything and don't know where other cars are or curbs ect.

I would agree, the smaller more aggressive looking windows make visability worse obviously, but I have my driver's seat all the way up. That way I can see much better than being down low on the floor like everybody usually drives...I know it may feel strange at first but I got used to it.

Mt Tam I am · 10-10-2014, 10:15 AM

Daytona Sunset.

zeeder · 10-10-2014, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Daytona Sunset.

Pretty sure it was Daytona Blue and Le Mans Sunset. They were great colors for their time!

jcasti07 · 10-10-2014, 11:35 AM

When I was in high school I pined for a Z33. Then our cars came out and I was like :0.... I really miss that stock exhaust not, though.

UNKNOWN_370 · 10-10-2014, 12:18 PM

350z The torque on the first year model, the weight and ride height on first year model as well.
They raised Hp over the years and torque dropped. BOOOOO!!!

VCuomo · 10-10-2014, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by VinceThe1

Sorry for bringing back a really old thread, I never had a 350z...it never appealed to me like the 370 did, but I did notice that you guys missed something else.

Other than the digital speedo, individual tpms, and better looking side view mirrors....I really liked the slope of the dash, it was a lot more sloped, a little like the 300zx or NSX. The 370z dash, although better overall, misses that Lamborghini feel dash-wise. Also, the door handles on the 350 were aluminum...ours are plastic

Hey, you're not VinceThe1, I'm VinceThe1. You must be VinceThe2!

BTW, I'm pretty sure the door handles on the 370Z are aluminum too.

Fishey · 10-10-2014, 08:58 PM

I think it’s just personal preference and the cars are pretty dang similar in terms of overall design. I prefer the 350Z early 2003/2004 would top my list because I think it’s a great bargain and I like the overall feel of the car better but its personal opinion. The major difference I have noticed between the two in terms of doing setup and driving them are the following.

The 370Z was built to be more nimble then the 350Z and the way they went about doing this was they decreased the wheelbase by 4 inches. Then on the front suspension Nissan used a few other tricks to change the feel of the car like decreasing the amount of caster from 7.6 to 8.9 degrees to 4.4 to 5.9 degrees for the 370z. This change in Caster reduces steering effort along with the reduced wheelbase makes for a car that feels far more nimble and is likely is a bit more nimble. However, to do this they had to increase the SAI from 4.3 to 5.8 degrees on the 350z to 6.9 to 8.4 degrees since caster will help promote camber gain during cornering. The 370Zs increase in SAI is a more mechanical change to how fast the suspension increases camber as it really is the measurement between the long arm and short arm in the suspension. In a 350Z the top arm is longer so it has less SAI vs the shorter top arm of the 370Z that allows for faster camber gain during compression.

I think this is the major difference in the car the 370Z feels light and nimble. The 350Z feels a bit more heavy but more stable. I think both setups have their ups and downs depending on what type of corner you are approaching.

The good news is if you have a preference for one feel or the other you will end up with a fantastic car.

TreeSemdyZee · 10-10-2014, 09:16 PM

Tire pressure gauge. Not much else

TreeSemdyZee · 10-10-2014, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by zeeder

Pretty sure it was Daytona Blue and Le Mans Sunset. They were great colors for their time!

Loved the DB. Or should I say, I loved MY DB!

Tadpole · 10-10-2014, 09:23 PM

I miss my touring leather seats that I had in my 350 Roadster. Very comfortable on long road trips.

lgarcia · 10-10-2014, 09:41 PM

I'm with you guys I miss my 2003 Daytona Blue

Redglare · 10-10-2014, 09:53 PM

I really miss the front headlamps, I still think the 07-08 headlamps are the best in the segment in terms of looks/ those 3 amber led's were so bright too.

Also I miss the stock exhaust note, I remember driving through tunnels was always an adventure.

7419sundat · 10-10-2014, 10:50 PM

Everything!!!

VinceThe1 · 10-11-2014, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by VCuomo

Hey, you're not VinceThe1, I'm VinceThe1. You must be VinceThe2!

BTW, I'm pretty sure the door handles on the 370Z are aluminum too.

Huh? I've always been VT1 hahah

I was talking about the interior door handles, those are plastic vs. aluminum in the 350z.

10-10-2014, 09:23 AM	#31 (permalink)
NissanGuy23 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: West Chester, PA Age: 35 Posts: 752 Drives: 09 370Z NISMO PG 6MT Rep Power: 14	The visibility was much better in the 350, you felt like you knew where the car was where as in the 370z i feel like i cant see anything and don't know where other cars are or curbs ect. TreeSemdyZee, Limeybastard, sizziano and 1 others like this.

10-10-2014, 10:15 AM	#33 (permalink)
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UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14857	350z The torque on the first year model, the weight and ride height on first year model as well. They raised Hp over the years and torque dropped. BOOOOO!!! __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

10-10-2014, 08:58 PM	#38 (permalink)
Fishey Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lebanon Posts: 159 Drives: Volvo T5-R Rep Power: 12	I think it’s just personal preference and the cars are pretty dang similar in terms of overall design. I prefer the 350Z early 2003/2004 would top my list because I think it’s a great bargain and I like the overall feel of the car better but its personal opinion. The major difference I have noticed between the two in terms of doing setup and driving them are the following. The 370Z was built to be more nimble then the 350Z and the way they went about doing this was they decreased the wheelbase by 4 inches. Then on the front suspension Nissan used a few other tricks to change the feel of the car like decreasing the amount of caster from 7.6 to 8.9 degrees to 4.4 to 5.9 degrees for the 370z. This change in Caster reduces steering effort along with the reduced wheelbase makes for a car that feels far more nimble and is likely is a bit more nimble. However, to do this they had to increase the SAI from 4.3 to 5.8 degrees on the 350z to 6.9 to 8.4 degrees since caster will help promote camber gain during cornering. The 370Zs increase in SAI is a more mechanical change to how fast the suspension increases camber as it really is the measurement between the long arm and short arm in the suspension. In a 350Z the top arm is longer so it has less SAI vs the shorter top arm of the 370Z that allows for faster camber gain during compression. I think this is the major difference in the car the 370Z feels light and nimble. The 350Z feels a bit more heavy but more stable. I think both setups have their ups and downs depending on what type of corner you are approaching. The good news is if you have a preference for one feel or the other you will end up with a fantastic car. NoHyperbole likes this.

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jcasti07 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: El Paso Posts: 171 Drives: red '15 Mustang GT Rep Power: 13	When I was in high school I pined for a Z33. Then our cars came out and I was like :0.... I really miss that stock exhaust not, though.

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Tadpole A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lockhart, TX Posts: 1,082 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z A7 Rep Power: 17	I miss my touring leather seats that I had in my 350 Roadster. Very comfortable on long road trips. TreeSemdyZee likes this. __________________ Takeda TR3009P Short Ram Intakes, Custom Dual Exhaust, X-Piped with 18" Resonators & TopSpeed Axle Backs. EVO-R Led Third Foglight,

10-10-2014, 09:41 PM	#42 (permalink)
lgarcia Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Weston, FL Posts: 154 Drives: 2014, 370Z PW Rep Power: 11	I'm with you guys I miss my 2003 Daytona Blue

10-10-2014, 09:53 PM	#43 (permalink)
Redglare Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: FL Posts: 387 Drives: C172 Skyhawk GIII Rep Power: 174	I really miss the front headlamps, I still think the 07-08 headlamps are the best in the segment in terms of looks/ those 3 amber led's were so bright too. Also I miss the stock exhaust note, I remember driving through tunnels was always an adventure.

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