From Solstice to Z

PapoZalsa · 06-05-2011, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by OldGuy

I have a Miata in addition to my 370Z. Entirely different cars---and I enjoy them both. My little Miata zips around while the far more powerful Z can be intimidating and is far more luxurious. Both these types of sports cars serve their respective purposes and markets.

Are you calling the Miata or Soltice a Sport Car?

onzedge · 06-05-2011, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

Are you calling the Miata or Soltice a Sport Car?

They are, by definition, sports cars.

PapoZalsa · 06-05-2011, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

They are, by definition, sports cars.

sports car: a car with a high-powered engine; designed for speed, high acceleration, usually seats two persons.

onzedge · 06-05-2011, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

sports car: a car with a high-powered engine; designed for speed, high acceleration, usually seats two persons.

Definition of a Sports Cars

9Zs_Ed · 06-06-2011, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

sports car: a car with a high-powered engine; designed for speed, high acceleration, usually seats two persons.

It's similar to what Justice Potter Stewart of the Supreme Court said in 1964 when trying to define pornography: "I can't define it, but I know it when I see it".

PapoZalsa · 06-06-2011, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 9Zs_Ed

It's similar to what Justice Potter Stewart of the Supreme Court said in 1964 when trying to define pornography: "I can't define it, but I know it when I see it".

It has rained since 1964 and it sounds soooo poetic....

cruzmisl · 06-05-2011, 10:07 PM

Those little go-karts will always be fun in their own way. They're more basic and raw, and you can flog the hell out of them without ******** your pants.

There was a track video on youtube of these expensive cars taking this turn all steady and calm, and then this miata flies by and it looks like he's pushing the thing to the limit, squirrelly out of the turn and at WOT.

I'll post it if I can find it. Those ~10 seconds shows you everything about why these little go-kart cars are legit sports cars.

Roadster4Us · 06-05-2011, 10:23 PM

Besides a couple Miatas I also had a solstice GXP. Four cylinder with factory turbo putting out 260hp. Nice car but the top was a pain to put down and there was really no trunk.

The Z Roadster was built as a Roadster from the ground up unlike the earlier version, designed and engineered along side the coupe version. I find the handling to be excellent and wouldnt dream of giving up my drop top for a solid roof.

While I really enjoyed my previous cars the Z is on another level.

Greg

Torrentara · 06-05-2011, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Roadster4Us

Besides a couple Miatas I also had a solstice GXP. Four cylinder with factory turbo putting out 260hp. Nice car but the top was a pain to put down and there was really no trunk.

The Z Roadster was built as a Roadster from the ground up unlike the earlier version, designed and engineered along side the coupe version. I find the handling to be excellent and wouldnt dream of giving up my drop top for a solid roof.

While I really enjoyed my previous cars the Z is on another level.

Greg

Yeah.....I just had a regular solstice....no gxp. I think the car was too heavy for the engine. It took a lot to get it to 45mph. The trunk was the gas tank. It was a cool looking car though.

cruzmisl · 06-05-2011, 11:39 PM

Found it.

http://youtu.be/JAZ9u9oxJTI

steveg78 · 06-05-2011, 11:53 PM

Lol that's funny as hell. It looks more like the miata is busting azz just to keep up.

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Originally Posted by cruzmisl

Found it.

YouTube - ‪VMAX Armageddon MX5 Slide‬‏

fuzzywuzzy · 06-06-2011, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by cruzmisl

Found it.

YouTube - ‪VMAX Armageddon MX5 Slide‬‏

Looks like the miata is a yippy little dog chasing after a nice sports car

cruzmisl · 06-06-2011, 02:02 AM

I guess that's a way to interpret it.

But who's really having more fun?

370zproject · 06-06-2011, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by cruzmisl

I guess that's a way to interpret it.

But who's really having more fun?

the guy almost not wipeing out

MB_Z · 06-06-2011, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by cruzmisl

Found it.

YouTube - ‪VMAX Armageddon MX5 Slide‬‏

Hahaha reminds me of this video YouTube - ‪370Z drifting @ Nürburgring‬‏

06-05-2011, 10:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
Roadster4Us A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 1,328 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Rep Power: 18	Besides a couple Miatas I also had a solstice GXP. Four cylinder with factory turbo putting out 260hp. Nice car but the top was a pain to put down and there was really no trunk. The Z Roadster was built as a Roadster from the ground up unlike the earlier version, designed and engineered along side the coupe version. I find the handling to be excellent and wouldnt dream of giving up my drop top for a solid roof. While I really enjoyed my previous cars the Z is on another level. Greg __________________ Greg 2013 Camaro ZL1

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cruzmisl Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 122 Drives: 08 G37S 6MT Rep Power: 17	Found it. http://youtu.be/JAZ9u9oxJTI Last edited by cruzmisl; 06-05-2011 at 11:42 PM.

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06-05-2011, 10:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
cruzmisl Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 122 Drives: 08 G37S 6MT Rep Power: 17	Those little go-karts will always be fun in their own way. They're more basic and raw, and you can flog the hell out of them without ******** your pants. There was a track video on youtube of these expensive cars taking this turn all steady and calm, and then this miata flies by and it looks like he's pushing the thing to the limit, squirrelly out of the turn and at WOT. I'll post it if I can find it. Those ~10 seconds shows you everything about why these little go-kart cars are legit sports cars.

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cruzmisl Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 122 Drives: 08 G37S 6MT Rep Power: 17	I guess that's a way to interpret it. But who's really having more fun?