Winding Road Magazine Review of 370Z

hey32g · 02-20-2009, 07:48 PM

I hope this hasn't been posted, but I didn't see it when I searched.

In the lower left hand corner there's an icon that opens a table of contents, then find the Z and click on it. It will take you right to the article.

Winding Road Magazine | Issue 42

BanningZ · 02-21-2009, 12:57 AM

nice find! Good article!

So basically to sum it up:

By the 6SPD
the transmission and handling is impressive
road noise is pronounced
and the interior needs more improvements.

This article was good because, while critical, they gave good reasoning for complaints and reminded us that for all the complaints, it is a sports car.

I also love some of the quotes, “This Nissan coupe, an unmitigated and rich aural experience.…auditory splendor”

WUKILLABEEZ78 · 02-21-2009, 01:01 AM

Yeah, good article. Never heard of that magazine but I actually enjoyed it and read more than just the article about the Z.

AK370Z · 02-21-2009, 01:08 AM

Thanks for posting. Good article.

Added to ALL Nissan 370z 1/4 miles, test drives, reviews, vs battles, comparison articles

SoCal 370Z · 02-21-2009, 01:09 AM

Thanks!!!

zsport1 · 02-21-2009, 09:21 AM

Good article

msl82 · 02-21-2009, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BanningZ

nice find! Good article!

So basically to sum it up:

By the 6SPD
the transmission and handling is impressive
road noise is pronounced
and the interior needs more improvements.

This article was good because, while critical, they gave good reasoning for complaints and reminded us that for all the complaints, it is a sports car.

I also love some of the quotes, “This Nissan coupe, an unmitigated and rich aural experience.…auditory splendor”

yea, another car review saying that Manual, SyncroRev feature is simply amazing....

MikeGTO · 02-21-2009, 02:52 PM

This review says the Mustang has a better interior? What are they smoking? Every 2005+ Mustang I've seen has the lowest-grade, klunky plastic dash imaginable.

semtex · 02-21-2009, 03:16 PM

Interesting tidbit about the Nissan engineers considering the 54/46 weight distribution to be perfect because it becomes a perfect 50/50 under the load of a hard corner. I've never thought of it that way. Not sure if I really buy the argument, but it's definitely food for thought.

chubbs · 02-21-2009, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semtex

Interesting tidbit about the Nissan engineers considering the 54/46 weight distribution to be perfect because it becomes a perfect 50/50 under the load of a hard corner.

They said this about the 350z in '03 too.

Going back to the excellent review by Winding Road, as far as sound is concerned, the guy I throttled it past this afternoon would testify that sound is indeed an important element in a sports car - he nearly jumped out of his seat, poor thaing

par4bmw · 02-21-2009, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WUKILLABEEZ78

Yeah, good article. Never heard of that magazine but I actually enjoyed it and read more than just the article about the Z.

They became nextautos.com I have loved their online magazine prior to them doing the website. If you use my.yahoo you can have them as a news source and get headlines delivered. Pretty cool way to stay on top of auto news.

m4a1mustang · 02-21-2009, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeGTO

This review says the Mustang has a better interior? What are they smoking? Every 2005+ Mustang I've seen has the lowest-grade, klunky plastic dash imaginable.

I was surprised at first, but then I realized they were talking about the 2010 Mustang, which is supposed to be way better than the 05-09s in all aspects.

Anyways, good article.

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hey32g Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 278 Drives: ‘14 370Z, Black, 7AT Rep Power: 6726	Winding Road Magazine Review of 370Z I hope this hasn't been posted, but I didn't see it when I searched. In the lower left hand corner there's an icon that opens a table of contents, then find the Z and click on it. It will take you right to the article. Winding Road Magazine \| Issue 42

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BanningZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: nowhere Posts: 5,478 Drives: 06' Nismo Frontier Rep Power: 28	nice find! Good article! So basically to sum it up: By the 6SPD the transmission and handling is impressive road noise is pronounced and the interior needs more improvements. This article was good because, while critical, they gave good reasoning for complaints and reminded us that for all the complaints, it is a sports car. I also love some of the quotes, “This Nissan coupe, an unmitigated and rich aural experience.…auditory splendor” __________________ Become a Premium Member: Click HERE MB 06' Nismo VQ40DE Last edited by BanningZ; 02-21-2009 at 01:11 AM.

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semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 53 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	Interesting tidbit about the Nissan engineers considering the 54/46 weight distribution to be perfect because it becomes a perfect 50/50 under the load of a hard corner. I've never thought of it that way. Not sure if I really buy the argument, but it's definitely food for thought. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

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SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	Thanks!!!

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zsport1 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: TEXAS Posts: 224 Drives: 300 Rep Power: 16	Good article

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MikeGTO Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 18 Drives: '04 Pontiac GTO Rep Power: 16	This review says the Mustang has a better interior? What are they smoking? Every 2005+ Mustang I've seen has the lowest-grade, klunky plastic dash imaginable.

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