Nissan 370Z Forum - What's the difference

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There is no difference don't mind these people.

Its the same car!!!! 350z = 370z and 370z = 350z

:santasleigh:

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Originally Posted by esfourteen (Post 564521)

The only thing he really mentions is high speed handling, driving at 100+ the 370 feels floaty and this 350 felt stable. I don't own both and I've only driven an 03 350, and no where near 120, BUT I will admit at about 100+ the 370 doesn't exactly feel like its hugging the road.

I have no knowledge on how well the 350 really handles but if it does indeed handle better than a 370 (besides high speed highway) then that's impressive because the 370 handles pretty damn well stock.

The 370Z has a shorter wheelbase and is ~100lbs lighter than a late model 350Z. Those two items would definitely contribute to a comparatively twitchier feel at higher speeds (assuming similar suspension components). If your main concern is cornering at >120MPH, then you should get a big wing, lip, side skirts, etc.

It's not like Nissan just decided to put less Unicorn blood in the 370Z than it did in the 350Z. There are engineering and design trade-offs... And yes, this is coming from someone who had a 2008 350Z and now has a 2009 Nismo 370Z.

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Originally Posted by frost (Post 559310)

There have been around a billion posts on this, but anyway:
I actually own both, unlike most of the people who will respond. The 370 is a little faster, better interior, but as many people have said, the 350 actually handles better. Save the money, buy a 350, invest the rest.

http://www.the370z.com/members/frost...3-img-0154.jpg

:iagree:

If I had bought my 350Z new I would it kept it, especially a 07 or 08 year model. But mine was used and got the fever of a new car after 8 yrs of not buying a brand new one for me.

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Originally Posted by esfourteen (Post 564521)

My 370 feels find at 100+ in the highway and I have not done any suspension upgrades. It is hard to compare cars unless you are a real expert in certain areas. Also once you get used to the car it will feel different it happenned to me coming from a 350Z.

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Originally Posted by shadoquad (Post 560805)

The only 350Z owners I've interacted with since buying my 370Z have been more than kind. I get Z waves from them around town.

^^This, in fact I got a 350 wave about 20 minutes ago.

I have not problem with other Z owners! I get alone with the 350Zs, 300ZXs, 240Zs,
260Zs, 280Zs guys. If they want to be a$$holes or haters with me then that is their problem.

Anyway great percentage of my friends owns a 350 since I had a 06 350Z, so I don't have a problem.

Plus I respect the opinions of other car owners!

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Originally Posted by DarkZide (Post 560792)

People get jealous and will try to justify everything in their life over what anyone else has.

After getting my 370 i've never heard one positive comment from any 350 owner, they only want to talk about what they dislike about the 370.

Jealously is a stinky cologne.

It's called penis envy!!!

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Originally Posted by frost (Post 560685)

Here's a post from another member I considered knowledgeable through our offline conversations, in which he said the 370 handling is "total crap"

http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...0z-v-350z.html

I have an answer to his post in that thread. There is also another thread here about high speed stability and twitchiness in the 370:

http://www.the370z.com/brakes-suspen...-surfaces.html

There is also a second thread on this, but I can't locate it right now.

I have experienced this "twitchiness" at high speed when encountering a bump, and it can be very scarey. My mechanic I use for for mods runs a high end shop and is a retired former accomplished racer, having won a few Porsche 944 series cups, and also raced a Noble, as well as running the cannonball in a Lambo............. interesting dude and very good driver. Before he installed my sway bars we took the car out on a ride, at about 120 MPH on a long, semi-straight entrance ramp (timed with no traffic around to try and be as safe as possible), we hit a bump and the car got all squirrely for a second or two before it "grabbed" traction again. I think this may be what the member is referencing in your thread link. The other thread I can't seem to locate right now suggest overly compliant rear rubber bushings to improve the ride quality at slower speeds.......... aftermarket parts suggestions to correct this (lower arm I believe). Having previously owned a 350, I think both cars handle great IMO, and at slower speeds (below that high speed bump issue) I prefer the 370 (stock to stock). Once you start aftermarket mods anything is possible.