From Z to A

Jordo! · 12-25-2017, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ramoszx12r

I still like my nismo better. The different on weight to HP ratio is only .93 hp
with out mod. I will like to see how reliable is going to be.

The 4C is definitely not for everybody.

I've had several people refer to the Z as a "small car"; that is all relative. For me, even with 100 more horsepower it just felt a little too heavy for my liking. My preference is light-weight ideally paired with a good power to weight ratio. The 4C met those criteria for me perfectly.

On that note, I wasn't trying to imply the 4C was necessarily superior to the Z; I might have kept both could I have afforded it, but I was really captivated by the 4C, felt I could probably swing the deal for one, and got tired of crossing my fingers hoping for a Z35 or new Supra being available anytime soon.

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Originally Posted by Firebase99

True but that’s just paper. Dude it’s an Alfa 4C. We come on here to share and gloat. He did it with panache. The car punches weigh above its weight class...it ain’t no Nissan. Hell just by butt metrics it’s got be a blast!

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Originally Posted by Firebase99

Oh, question. You drive it yet in city traffic at all? I love my peasant Hyundai, reliable, fast, comfy, tech but 8 gears in city traffic sucks. Always looking around for a gear. I keep it in sport and use the paddles to drive smooth. Pain in the rear (talk about first world problems) but still much better than my 370 six speed (in traffic). Funny my Volvo six speed auto with its 250 tq is PERFECT in normal D mode. 8 speeds just too much.

I've only had it for about a week -- I've hardly driven it at all yet

Gear shifts happen in up to 130 msec, and I've never found insufficient grunt in any given gear (mercifully, only 6 to work with). In traffic I keep it in auto and if the roads are empty/twisty, switch to paddles. My only minor complaint there is that I wish they were on the column rather than the wheel, but it's not a big deal.

I've only driven it a bit in "dynamic" mode, which really ratchets up its responsiveness. Once there you can ramp it up further to "race" mode where all the nannies are canceled. Haven't played with that at all yet.

This review on it pretty much sums up the different modes well

Zoren 370 · 12-25-2017, 03:03 PM

Jordo Congratultions on the new love!

Was also looking for a Lotus Elise for another Toy.

So I may open a thread just like yours from Z to L!

Btw it just befitting to change your Avatar character to this Alf!!!

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Merry Christmas ��

Zoren 370 · 12-25-2017, 03:10 PM

Does only the elite club sees pictures of Jordo’s 4C?

How come I dont see it here? 🙁

Firebase99 · 12-25-2017, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370

Does only the elite club sees pictures of Jordo’s 4C?

How come I dont see it here? 🙁

Naaaaaw man it’s just a really tiny sports car.

Zoren 370 · 12-25-2017, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Firebase99

Naaaaaw man it’s just a really tiny sports car.

Even magnifying glass wont do? Dang Im left out!

Felix 808 · 12-26-2017, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

The 4C is definitely not for everybody.
I've had several people refer to the Z as a "small car"; that is all relative. For me, even with 100 more horsepower it just felt a little too heavy for my liking. My preference is light-weight ideally paired with a good power to weight ratio. The 4C met those criteria for me perfectly.

On that note, I wasn't trying to imply the 4C was necessarily superior to the Z;

Heck Jordo,
it could be a purple & pink Yugo for all I care as long as I liked it would be what matters. Just enjoy it because your paying for it & don't worry about any detractors

. I happen to think it looks pretty sweet though.

zeeder · 12-27-2017, 04:05 PM

I, too, think it looks awesome. Though, it's sad to hear that I would, likely, not fit in it considering I'm 6'1 and north of 300lbs.

Jordo! · 12-28-2017, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by zeeder

I, too, think it looks awesome. Though, it's sad to hear that I would, likely, not fit in it considering I'm 6'1 and north of 300lbs.

Take one for a test drive and see what you think -- I think it's a bit bigger than a MX-5. It's probably in the 86 range or maybe just a hair snugger. Low. but wide as a boat.

Finally took it for a spin in dynamic and race mode -- these allow you to see the psi (1.5 bars max!) oil temp, and in race mode G force in turns.

Oh... it's a fun little car

Every drive, no matter how prosaic, and you are a human-car hybrid. It just commands all of your attention to the act of driving.

This is the most intuitive and engaging vehicle I have ever had the luck to sit in, let alone own.

Zoren 370 · 12-28-2017, 09:48 PM

How much for an oil change for a 4C is it also every 5k miles?

Jordo! · 12-29-2017, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370

How much for an oil change for a 4C is it also every 5k miles?

Not sure yet, and it looks like it recommends 4K.

By the way, despite all the fancy Alfa stuff, keep in mind that Mopar oils and fluids are recommended. Think of the 4C as a really snazzy Dodge Dart

Rusty · 12-29-2017, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

Not sure yet, and it looks like it recommends 4K.

By the way, despite all the fancy Alfa stuff, keep in mind that Mopar oils and fluids are recommended. Think of the 4C as a really snazzy Dodge Dart

It's part of the Mopar family now. Just like Ferrari. Waiting to see a 488 a long side a Ram 2500 in the showroom.

Jordo! · 12-30-2017, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370

How much for an oil change for a 4C is it also every 5k miles?

Just discovered: Apparently the ECU monitors driving habits, and asks for an oil change when it wants it

The OCI is a calculated value based on empirical data recorded by the ECU.

Or whenever I feel like it...

Zoren 370 · 12-30-2017, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

Just discovered: Apparently the ECU monitors driving habits, and asks for an oil change when it wants it

The OCI is a calculated value based on empirical data recorded by the ECU.

Or whenever I feel like it...

Pretty much like the C7 Corvette after driving it to the dragon in NC my oil change meter drastically went down, had to make me change it 3.3k miles for $100 of 10 quarts of oil. Not bad.

For Porsche Cayman asked the dealer how much oil change its $300 one or 2x a year depending on how often and hard you drive. Yayks!!! $300

12-25-2017, 03:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913655	Jordo Congratultions on the new love! Was also looking for a Lotus Elise for another Toy. So I may open a thread just like yours from Z to L! Btw it just befitting to change your Avatar character to this Alf!!! 46888B8A-8400-4118-AAEB-CB6E5C8814DD.jpeg Merry Christmas �� Jordo! likes this.

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zeeder Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 49 Posts: 460 Drives: ‘13 370Z ST 6M Rep Power: 3429	I, too, think it looks awesome. Though, it's sad to hear that I would, likely, not fit in it considering I'm 6'1 and north of 300lbs. Jordo! likes this. __________________ Zack FI catback, HFC, and Start Button - Z1 Intake - Nismo S-Tune Spoiler - PasswordJDM V2 Shift Knob

12-25-2017, 03:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913655	Does only the elite club sees pictures of Jordo’s 4C? How come I dont see it here? 🙁

12-28-2017, 09:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913655	How much for an oil change for a 4C is it also every 5k miles?