370z Driving Feel

shadoquad · 10-04-2011, 02:56 PM

Granted, this car isn't as responsive as a Miata or S2k. It's quite a bit bulkier.

But I think it's pretty nimble for the power and comfort.

Davey · 10-04-2011, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Granted, this car isn't as responsive as a Miata or S2k. It's quite a bit bulkier.

But I think it's pretty nimble for the power and comfort.

The S2K really does have great, sharp steering, but you don't get much feedback from the wheel due to the electronic power steering and I tended to wander all over the road because I couldn't tell I was steering the car. I had the same issue with my EP3.

I don't get that with the 350Z or the 370Z, though the car is quite a bit heavier (and understeers more, etc.)

11Thumper · 10-05-2011, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Davey

The S2K really does have great, sharp steering, but you don't get much feedback from the wheel due to the electronic power steering and I tended to wander all over the road because I couldn't tell I was steering the car. I had the same issue with my EP3.

Never had an issue with the steering on my S2k.

anthonyy · 10-04-2011, 03:39 PM

I just picked up my Z this past weekend. Before the Z I had an '06 C280 which I hated with a passion. That thing was slow and the mods were expensive.
Before the benz I had a 350Z which I loved.
Sure, it only seats two.. but I figured 'oh well' I'm young now, later on I'm prob gonna have to have the sedans and god forbid the minivans...

my2004Z · 10-04-2011, 04:19 PM

My previous ride was a 2004 DB 350Z MT. It was a pleasure to drive but had a rollercoaster element to it when pushed to the limits. You know, a good roller coaster convinces you that you are about to die and then reels you back in and sets you down with mild bruises and whiplash. My 370Z doesn't make me feel like I'm about to lose it all. Instead it does what I tell it to do and it doesn't argue or penalize me as much as the 350Z would. A lot of people like the excitement of almost losing it all and is why I think they experience disappointment in the 370Z. Now that I have kids I would rather be damn sure that I am going to make it through the turn and get home safe.

Red__Zed · 10-04-2011, 04:52 PM

Ap2 isnt a real s2000 you wimp!

Oh...sorry...wrong forum

11Thumper · 10-04-2011, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Ap2 isnt a real s2000 you wimp!

Oh...sorry...wrong forum

Oh lord...the old 9 is larger than 8 debate?

Red__Zed · 10-04-2011, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

Oh lord...the old 9 is larger than 8 debate?

Luckily, I was able to transcend that whole debate with the old 10.5>9>8 line

onzedge · 10-04-2011, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Luckily, I was able to transcend that whole debate with the old 10.5>9>8 line

11Thumper · 10-04-2011, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Luckily, I was able to transcend that whole debate with the old 10.5>9>8 line

Well the AP2 has bigger...uh hem...wheels.

Oh yeah, and a longer stroke.

Dwight Frye · 10-04-2011, 06:22 PM

My 09 w/ Touring & Sports package is a daily driver. It's a true sports car when I want it to be and I really don't have complaints about the performance. I don't track it but have seen the oil temp hit 230 on the freeway doing about 85 MPH in 95 degree weather so I may add an oil cooler next year anyway.
This is all Nissan needs to do in my IMNSHO:

- All leather interior instead of the leather & alacantara or whatever that fake suede crap is called. It would look 100% better. I'll probably have mine reupholstered at a custom shop when it starts to show wear.
- Make the clock an analog clock with hands & face to match the other gauges
- Redesign the fuel & temp gauge pod for analog needles and a more pleasing cosmetic layout to better match the speedo & tach
- Add an interior hatch release button
- Tune the exhaust for a more pleasing note
- add some damn soundproofing to lower the noise level at freeway speeds

None of these would be expensive to implement. And I think the car would be as close to perfect as you could make it considering the overall value of a 370Z for the cost.

Red__Zed · 10-04-2011, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

Well the AP2 has bigger...uh hem...wheels.

Oh yeah, and a longer stroke.

Not compared to my s

themann1984 · 10-04-2011, 06:23 PM

The 370Z is pure sex! It is hot, loud, and rough!

Alchemy · 10-04-2011, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by themann1984

The 370Z is pure sex! It is hot, loud, and rough!

Now thats what Im talkin about!!!

RoshDawg · 10-04-2011, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by themann1984

The 370Z is pure sex! It is hot, loud, and rough!

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10-04-2011, 02:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3887	Granted, this car isn't as responsive as a Miata or S2k. It's quite a bit bulkier. But I think it's pretty nimble for the power and comfort.

10-04-2011, 03:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
anthonyy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 1,027 Drives: Lexus CT Rep Power: 17	I just picked up my Z this past weekend. Before the Z I had an '06 C280 which I hated with a passion. That thing was slow and the mods were expensive. Before the benz I had a 350Z which I loved. Sure, it only seats two.. but I figured 'oh well' I'm young now, later on I'm prob gonna have to have the sedans and god forbid the minivans...

10-04-2011, 04:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
my2004Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 285 Drives: 09' 370Z w/Sport 7AT Rep Power: 38	My previous ride was a 2004 DB 350Z MT. It was a pleasure to drive but had a rollercoaster element to it when pushed to the limits. You know, a good roller coaster convinces you that you are about to die and then reels you back in and sets you down with mild bruises and whiplash. My 370Z doesn't make me feel like I'm about to lose it all. Instead it does what I tell it to do and it doesn't argue or penalize me as much as the 350Z would. A lot of people like the excitement of almost losing it all and is why I think they experience disappointment in the 370Z. Now that I have kids I would rather be damn sure that I am going to make it through the turn and get home safe.

10-04-2011, 04:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 121	Ap2 isnt a real s2000 you wimp! Oh...sorry...wrong forum

10-04-2011, 06:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
Dwight Frye Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Occupied California Posts: 423 Drives: '09 Tour/Sport/6MT Rep Power: 17	My 09 w/ Touring & Sports package is a daily driver. It's a true sports car when I want it to be and I really don't have complaints about the performance. I don't track it but have seen the oil temp hit 230 on the freeway doing about 85 MPH in 95 degree weather so I may add an oil cooler next year anyway. This is all Nissan needs to do in my IMNSHO: - All leather interior instead of the leather & alacantara or whatever that fake suede crap is called. It would look 100% better. I'll probably have mine reupholstered at a custom shop when it starts to show wear. - Make the clock an analog clock with hands & face to match the other gauges - Redesign the fuel & temp gauge pod for analog needles and a more pleasing cosmetic layout to better match the speedo & tach - Add an interior hatch release button - Tune the exhaust for a more pleasing note - add some damn soundproofing to lower the noise level at freeway speeds None of these would be expensive to implement. And I think the car would be as close to perfect as you could make it considering the overall value of a 370Z for the cost.

10-04-2011, 06:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
themann1984 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 100 Drives: 09 370Z Yellow M6 Rep Power: 17	The 370Z is pure sex! It is hot, loud, and rough!