Now my Z feels slow!!

Nitex · 11-10-2010, 04:15 PM

^^ while i agree with what papo is saying.. No one is really bitching, but discussing our deceptive power band, and cars that you wanted that are faster. But you settled on the Z, and why? It has been a fun discussion, and i think we can all agree that the Z is undeniably a bargain for what you get.

efuseakay · 11-10-2010, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by sonic370

go drive a nissan rouge and then drive your z you'll feel better....................

Better yet... a Cube.

OP... no matter what car you have, or what you do to said car, there will always be something faster. Just enjoy it...

shadoquad · 11-10-2010, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by efuseakay

Better yet... a Cube.

OP... no matter what car you have, or what you do to said car, there will always be something faster. Just enjoy it...

with Sterling here.

Ghost · 11-10-2010, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by sonic370

go drive a nissan rouge and then drive your z you'll feel better....................

I previous car made around 400+ HP. First thing I said to myself, after driving the Z, "It's kinda slow", but truth be told, this Z is one of the most enjoyable car's I've driven.

antman22 · 11-09-2010, 07:23 PM

yeah im driving a ford focus right now as a rental (out of town for work)...the Z is gonna feel like a veyron once I get back to it on Friday....

optiontrader · 11-10-2010, 06:16 AM

Just drop a TT in...

ImportConvert · 11-10-2010, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by optiontrader

Just drop a TT in...

But then there goes that warranty again...

USMCASA · 11-10-2010, 06:39 AM

drove my mom's 2011 shelby gt500 yesterday for about an hour and the z feels like a versa. maybe i should go borrow someones 4banger so i can make my car feel fast again.

I want a Z · 11-10-2010, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by USMCASA

drove my mom's 2011 shelby gt500 yesterday for about an hour and the z feels like a versa. maybe i should go borrow someones 4banger so i can make my car feel fast again.

It's only about a 1/2 sec faster from 0-60, can you really feel that difference on the street?

I think with some of these cars the sensation of speed is different, the Z is so low to the ground and handles so well that sometimes you don't realize how fast you are going.

ImportConvert · 11-10-2010, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by I want a Z

It's only about a 1/2 sec faster from 0-60, can you really feel that difference on the street?

I think with some of these cars the sensation of speed is different, the Z is so low to the ground and handles so well that sometimes you don't realize how fast you are going.

THe 5-60 is what is usually experienced the most, considering most people are not pro-drivers and don't do tire and clutch-smoking launches nearly as often as they pull away hard from a light/slow roll/non-revved up launch.

The Z takes nearly 6 seconds to do 5-60 (5.8), while the GT500 takes 4.5. It is a very considerable difference.

I want a Z · 11-10-2010, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

THe 5-60 is what is usually experienced the most, considering most people are not pro-drivers and don't do tire and clutch-smoking launches nearly as often as they pull away hard from a light/slow roll/non-revved up launch.

The Z takes nearly 6 seconds to do 5-60 (5.8), while the GT500 takes 4.5. It is a very considerable difference.

A lot of reviews came up with a time much closer to 5 secs for the z

Endgame · 11-10-2010, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by I want a Z

It's only about a 1/2 sec faster from 0-60, can you really feel that difference on the street?

I think with some of these cars the sensation of speed is different, the Z is so low to the ground and handles so well that sometimes you don't realize how fast you are going.

I agree with this statement 100%. The Z does not feel fast, but it is fast. Just on the way into the office this morning I was doing 60 and stepped on the gas just a bit. I could feel the car pull a little, but was very surprised when I looked at the spedo and saw I was now doing 85 (and that was only at 5500 RPM); I had to back off quickly as it was too fast for that stretch of road.

Even in 1st gear when it feels like you are not going fast, I find I am typically moving much quicker than I thought.

shadoquad · 11-10-2010, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Endgame

I agree with this statement 100%. The Z does not feel fast, but it is fast. Just on the way into the office this morning I was doing 60 and stepped on the gas just a bit. I could feel the car pull a little, but was very surprised when I looked at the spedo and saw I was now doing 85 (and that was only at 5500 RPM); I had to back off quickly as it was too fast for that stretch of road.

Even in 1st gear when it feels like you are not going fast, I find I am typically moving much quicker than I thought.

The Z has low torque for its hp. You don't really feel it pull. On my first Z test drive, I floored it, looked down, "holy crap I'm doing 85".

You have to pay attn to the speedo in this car. It is deceptively fast. Very easy to trick the butt dyno.

The Mazdaspeed3, on the other hand, actually has more torque than the Z. It's not quite as fast, but you feel a tug in your lumbar region with every shift.

m4a1mustang · 11-10-2010, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

The Z has low torque for its hp. You don't really feel it pull. On my first Z test drive, I floored it, looked down, "holy crap I'm doing 85".

You have to pay attn to the speedo in this car. It is deceptively fast. Very easy to trick the butt dyno.

The Mazdaspeed3, on the other hand, actually has more torque than the Z. It's not quite as fast, but you feel a tug in your lumbar region with every shift.

This is true. The Z doesn't make much power at all below 4,000 RPM but from 4,000 to redline it's got nice power and the delivery is very linear, so you don't really feel the "thrust" that you would with a car that's got more torque.

USMCASA · 11-10-2010, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by I want a Z

It's only about a 1/2 sec faster from 0-60, can you really feel that difference on the street?

I think with some of these cars the sensation of speed is different, the Z is so low to the ground and handles so well that sometimes you don't realize how fast you are going.

the pull on her car is incredible. it literally made my car feel horribly slow and i am very depressed driving it now. fortunately there aren't that many of the shelby's on the road to embarass Z's

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USMCASA A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,152 Drives: 09 370z CY M6 Rep Power: 18	drove my mom's 2011 shelby gt500 yesterday for about an hour and the z feels like a versa. maybe i should go borrow someones 4banger so i can make my car feel fast again.