370Z Rigidity (Hz or Torsional/bending Nm-Deg) anyone?

rj45 · 12-30-2010, 08:18 AM

I don't have the numbers you requested, but I had an '06 Z06 and have a 370. The 370 feels significantly more rigid. Actually, my pop's '10 Camaro felt more rigid to me than my Z06. The Z06 isn't a wet noodle by any stretch, but it doesn't have that billet-solid feel.

The Z06's aluminum chassis seems to have a tiny bit of initial flex, then tightens up. For example, when going up a driveway incline on an angle, you feel a small degree of torsional flex, but then it stops. It's tiny, but noticeable. Regardless, the car is certainly capable of handling its power (and more). Mine was fairly rattle-free, too.

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12-30-2010, 08:18 AM	#11 (permalink)
rj45 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA Posts: 60 Drives: 40th Anniversary Z Rep Power: 16	I don't have the numbers you requested, but I had an '06 Z06 and have a 370. The 370 feels significantly more rigid. Actually, my pop's '10 Camaro felt more rigid to me than my Z06. The Z06 isn't a wet noodle by any stretch, but it doesn't have that billet-solid feel. The Z06's aluminum chassis seems to have a tiny bit of initial flex, then tightens up. For example, when going up a driveway incline on an angle, you feel a small degree of torsional flex, but then it stops. It's tiny, but noticeable. Regardless, the car is certainly capable of handling its power (and more). Mine was fairly rattle-free, too.