the new 370z - really that fast?

SiXK · 02-25-2009, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by snmalone

that sounds good. i was a bit worried cause many people here complained about the lack of power of the 350z, that they are not as powerful as numbers say and dynos proved that many had very low results. but it seems that the new engine is healthier and stronger...

In comparison to my old 350Z the one thing I really like is the power delivery of the 370Z. Seems to have alot more pull in the upper RPMs than my 350Z did. You can get on the 370Z and it pulls hard all the way to redline.

!xoible · 02-25-2009, 10:39 AM

Honestly, not to piss on anyone's parade, but the car isnt at all that fast especially when you start hitting over 5000 RPM. that's when the engine starts choking and it really doesnt deliver much power after that. remember this is based on a 3.0 engine that's been bored out quite a few times. they need a new engine to get the right power with the right rev. even though i am guilty of street racing often (especially when you're in an asian car, u get harrassed all the time) but i really dont give a rats *** about that or 1/4 mile.

Another thing which i am not sure about but i _think_ the steering gets too light when you get over a 100. on my test drive i only went 100 per dealer's request, and i felt steering going that route. but judging from my previous G, and Z experience i doubt it'll be too pleasant or safe going over 120 anyway

the car still puts me ahead of traffic, by far which is good enough for me. but to me the Z isnt about that, it's about 1. looks (which is very subjective), 2. the fact it's small and nimble, 3. could be awesome on the track (gotta figure out what to do with VDC tho), 4. cheap, 5. exhaust notes, 6. takes crazy wheel offset. yes i want the car to mod it, drop it, put wheels, etc.

CrownR426 · 02-25-2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by !xoible

Honestly, not to piss on anyone's parade, but the car isnt at all that fast especially when you start hitting over 5000 RPM. that's when the engine starts choking and it really doesnt deliver much power after that. remember this is based on a 3.0 engine that's been bored out quite a few times. they need a new engine to get the right power with the right rev. even though i am guilty of street racing often (especially when you're in an asian car, u get harrassed all the time) but i really dont give a rats *** about that or 1/4 mile.

Another thing which i am not sure about but i _think_ the steering gets too light when you get over a 100. on my test drive i only went 100 per dealer's request, and i felt steering going that route. but judging from my previous G, and Z experience i doubt it'll be too pleasant or safe going over 120 anyway

the car still puts me ahead of traffic, by far which is good enough for me. but to me the Z isnt about that, it's about 1. looks (which is very subjective), 2. the fact it's small and nimble, 3. could be awesome on the track (gotta figure out what to do with VDC tho), 4. cheap, 5. exhaust notes, 6. takes crazy wheel offset. yes i want the car to mod it, drop it, put wheels, etc.

Coming from an M3 remember!
I agree with almost everything you say.
It's definetly not slow though and it's the bang for the buck!

!xoible · 02-25-2009, 12:03 PM

yah but how often do i really "need" to go over 120? im not saying i do not. i almost hit 145 on daily basis on my way to work, but do i "need" to do that? probably not. i also have to admit the m3 doesnt "feel" fast either. my 335 felt faster especially on low range. the m3 is not a GTR, but when i made my decision on it the 1/4 mile was definitely not in the equation otherwise i'd be in a C63!

the car makes perfect sense! i am also considering the old 350z since there's probably hella deals on them right now.

ctzn · 02-25-2009, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by !xoible

yah but how often do i really "need" to go over 120? im not saying i do not. i almost hit 145 on daily basis on my way to work, but do i "need" to do that? probably not. i also have to admit the m3 doesnt "feel" fast either. my 335 felt faster especially on low range. the m3 is not a GTR, but when i made my decision on it the 1/4 mile was definitely not in the equation otherwise i'd be in a C63!

the car makes perfect sense! i am also considering the old 350z since there's probably hella deals on them right now.

That's a bit scary to hear, I seldom have need to go much north of 80, going over 120 on any public road with other traffic around is nuts.

CrownR426 · 02-25-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ctzn

That's a bit scary to hear, I seldom have need to go much north of 80, going over 120 on any public road with other traffic around is nuts.

Well you get a fast car to drive fast in it.
I hope you don't just look at it...

ctzn · 02-25-2009, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CrownR426

Well you get a fast car to drive fast in it.
I hope you don't just look at it...

That has nothing to do with driving 145 on public roads. Buying a powerful sports car is not an excuse to go that fast on public roads, and it certainly isn't an excuse to put the lives of others at risk.

I certainly hope you aren't implying that if you buy the sports car and do not drive that fast on public roads, you are simply buying it to look at.

!xoible · 02-25-2009, 01:13 PM

it's wrong to go over speed limit and it's definitely unsafe and im endangering my life (since there's usually no other people on that road). but the temptation man!!! going thru the gears redlining in each one of them, i find myself at 145 by 4th gear and that's when i go "oh ****"!!!

when i first bought my G35 my criteria was to be just ahead of traffic in case i need the power. then i got greedy

ctzn · 02-25-2009, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by !xoible

it's wrong to go over speed limit and it's definitely unsafe and im endangering my life (since there's usually no other people on that road). but the temptation man!!! going thru the gears redlining in each one of them, i find myself at 145 by 4th gear and that's when i go "oh ****"!!!

when i first bought my G35 my criteria was to be just ahead of traffic in case i need the power. then i got greedy

I understand, it happens. I have found myself going a bit faster than expected my fair share of time, but 145 is pushing it.

To stay on topic, the car is plenty fast for me, I never drag race so massive amounts of straight line acceleration is not my priority. That said, the car is certainly plenty quick to get around traffic or up to speed. The car really shines in the twisties though for me.

CrownR426 · 02-25-2009, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ctzn

That has nothing to do with driving 145 on public roads. Buying a powerful sports car is not an excuse to go that fast on public roads, and it certainly isn't an excuse to put the lives of others at risk.

I certainly hope you aren't implying that if you buy the sports car and do not drive that fast on public roads, you are simply buying it to look at.

Of course not!
Who speeds on public roads?!

BanningZ · 02-25-2009, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ctzn

That has nothing to do with driving 145 on public roads. Buying a powerful sports car is not an excuse to go that fast on public roads, and it certainly isn't an excuse to put the lives of others at risk.

Rep points for safety. If I'm doing 100+mph its going to be on a track or closed environment.

ctzn · 02-25-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CrownR426

Of course not!
Who speeds on public roads?!

Seriously?

It is incomprehensible that you are defending driving 145 on public roads, there is a massive difference between speeding and going over 100 let alone 145. I would love to hear a cohesive response from you justifying that excessive speed...

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Originally Posted by BanningZ

Rep points for safety. If I'm doing 100+mph its going to be on a track or closed environment.

!xoible · 02-25-2009, 05:58 PM

k guys we all know it's wrong and dangerous. save this thread before it goes into bashing

shumby · 02-25-2009, 06:04 PM

maxed it out to 250km/hr in my G smart no fun yes. do I do it all the time no should I ever do it no but sometimes with a wide open road in the summer the tunes blasting you got to.

BanningZ · 02-25-2009, 06:08 PM

^^ we need some of those Canadian roads here. I can't think of a single place in Oregon that I could get away with that, without endangering someone else or having my license revoked.

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02-25-2009, 10:39 AM	#17 (permalink)
!xoible Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: west Posts: 245 Drives: some car Rep Power: 185	Honestly, not to piss on anyone's parade, but the car isnt at all that fast especially when you start hitting over 5000 RPM. that's when the engine starts choking and it really doesnt deliver much power after that. remember this is based on a 3.0 engine that's been bored out quite a few times. they need a new engine to get the right power with the right rev. even though i am guilty of street racing often (especially when you're in an asian car, u get harrassed all the time) but i really dont give a rats *** about that or 1/4 mile. Another thing which i am not sure about but i _think_ the steering gets too light when you get over a 100. on my test drive i only went 100 per dealer's request, and i felt steering going that route. but judging from my previous G, and Z experience i doubt it'll be too pleasant or safe going over 120 anyway the car still puts me ahead of traffic, by far which is good enough for me. but to me the Z isnt about that, it's about 1. looks (which is very subjective), 2. the fact it's small and nimble, 3. could be awesome on the track (gotta figure out what to do with VDC tho), 4. cheap, 5. exhaust notes, 6. takes crazy wheel offset. yes i want the car to mod it, drop it, put wheels, etc.

02-25-2009, 12:03 PM	#19 (permalink)
!xoible Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: west Posts: 245 Drives: some car Rep Power: 185	yah but how often do i really "need" to go over 120? im not saying i do not. i almost hit 145 on daily basis on my way to work, but do i "need" to do that? probably not. i also have to admit the m3 doesnt "feel" fast either. my 335 felt faster especially on low range. the m3 is not a GTR, but when i made my decision on it the 1/4 mile was definitely not in the equation otherwise i'd be in a C63! the car makes perfect sense! i am also considering the old 350z since there's probably hella deals on them right now.

02-25-2009, 01:13 PM	#23 (permalink)
!xoible Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: west Posts: 245 Drives: some car Rep Power: 185	it's wrong to go over speed limit and it's definitely unsafe and im endangering my life (since there's usually no other people on that road). but the temptation man!!! going thru the gears redlining in each one of them, i find myself at 145 by 4th gear and that's when i go "oh ****"!!! when i first bought my G35 my criteria was to be just ahead of traffic in case i need the power. then i got greedy

02-25-2009, 05:58 PM	#28 (permalink)
!xoible Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: west Posts: 245 Drives: some car Rep Power: 185	k guys we all know it's wrong and dangerous. save this thread before it goes into bashing