370z Driving Feel

RoshDawg · 10-04-2011, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

? I stand by my statement. I don't mind being a z fanboy, since I am on z forum after all. Whereas being a mustang fanboy on z site..
Lol just playin

Alchemy · 10-04-2011, 03:56 PM

Well I can see Red has tagged this thread.

Red__Zed · 10-04-2011, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by RoshDawg

? I stand by my statement. I don't mind being a z fanboy, since I am on z forum after all. Whereas being a mustang fanboy on z site..
Lol just playin

My fanboyism is so diversified I almost look like a car guy

I love the z, and the s2000, and the mustang, and the 5series...and the subaru...and the 3 series...and even the tj jeep I owned

Did you really hit limp mode on the street?

shadoquad · 10-04-2011, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

My fanboyism is so diversified I almost look like a car guy

I love the z, and the s2000, and the mustang, and the 5series...and the subaru...and the 3 series...and even the tj jeep I owned

Did you really hit limp mode on the street?

This post just made me hit limp mode

RoshDawg · 10-04-2011, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

My fanboyism is so diversified I almost look like a car guy

I love the z, and the s2000, and the mustang, and the 5series...and the subaru...and the 3 series...and even the tj jeep I owned

Did you really hit limp mode on the street?

Well I gotta say, I like all those cars too.
N yup, my friend n I were taking turns driving my z, didn't have a good view of the oil temp during his turn. Stupid I know. Didn't take long at all tho..

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

The Z is an excellent sports car. It has some issues, such as oil temps, but the driving experience is terrific.

I agree, getting a Z1 oil cooler in a few weeks to just make the experiences last longer!

m4a1mustang · 10-04-2011, 02:06 PM

Ken I <3 your car

kenchan · 10-04-2011, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Ken I <3 your car

liar. you <3's your mustang.

m4a1mustang · 10-04-2011, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

liar. you <3's your mustang.

Only because it can carry more charburgers and fries

Really though, yours looks great.

kenchan · 10-04-2011, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Only because it can carry more charburgers and fries

Really though, yours looks great.

thanks.

onzedge · 10-04-2011, 02:33 PM

Maybe this has already been posted, but...

I agree to an extent that the 370z is a bit of a "disconnected" experience. I have the benefit of having owned and driven several Z's of all models over the years. The best ones (in the cornering and road feel department) are the S30's -- specifically the 70 - 72's.

Of course, stock, they are not all that great. However, with the correct setup (dropped, progressive springs, good dampers (Koni/Tokico), poly bushings, bump steer spacing, short knuckles, strut tower bracing and bigger sway bars) -- the 240 handles far better than my 370z. When I say better, I mean it is more precise -- point the wheel and the car goes there, it is quicker responding and i feel like I am directly connected to the car.

The 370 is a great handling car too, but I feel like the creature comforts get in the way a bit. I have made only one suspension mod to mine -- sway bars -- so far and am going to drop it as soon as I decide how. I am either going to go Swifts and wait for Koni to start making struts/dampers -- or I am going to go straight to coil-overs (Bilstein). I know though that it will never be like driving the 240.

This is all opinion only, but an opinion from a guy who has clocked about a million miles in Z cars.

Red__Zed · 10-04-2011, 02:44 PM

Onzedge-had an iPhone-related premature misfire go off in your userCp. Promise I was saying something nice

shadoquad · 10-04-2011, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Onzedge-had an iPhone-related premature misfire go off in your userCp. Promise I was saying something nice

Not sure if I should report this post for profanity

I can't determine the sexual act the poster is describing.

Red__Zed · 10-04-2011, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadoquad

Not sure if I should report this post for profanity

I can't determine the sexual act the poster is describing.

Check your usercp and I'll tell you about it.

onzedge · 10-04-2011, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Onzedge-had an iPhone-related premature misfire go off in your userCp. Promise I was saying something nice

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadoquad

Not sure if I should report this post for profanity

I can't determine the sexual act the poster is describing.

jaedub · 10-04-2011, 02:54 PM

I think I know how you feel. I came from driving a s2000 and the 370z doesnt have that raw feeling like s2k. Our Z handles very well and overall a great great sports car. However.......it does kind of feel like playing a digital football rather than going out in the rain and playing real football.

But do I regret buying the Z? Hell no, not even close. Its just that sense of feeling the Z lacks. Not a major issue

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10-04-2011, 02:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 65 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684738	Maybe this has already been posted, but... I agree to an extent that the 370z is a bit of a "disconnected" experience. I have the benefit of having owned and driven several Z's of all models over the years. The best ones (in the cornering and road feel department) are the S30's -- specifically the 70 - 72's. Of course, stock, they are not all that great. However, with the correct setup (dropped, progressive springs, good dampers (Koni/Tokico), poly bushings, bump steer spacing, short knuckles, strut tower bracing and bigger sway bars) -- the 240 handles far better than my 370z. When I say better, I mean it is more precise -- point the wheel and the car goes there, it is quicker responding and i feel like I am directly connected to the car. The 370 is a great handling car too, but I feel like the creature comforts get in the way a bit. I have made only one suspension mod to mine -- sway bars -- so far and am going to drop it as soon as I decide how. I am either going to go Swifts and wait for Koni to start making struts/dampers -- or I am going to go straight to coil-overs (Bilstein). I know though that it will never be like driving the 240. This is all opinion only, but an opinion from a guy who has clocked about a million miles in Z cars. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

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jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 306	I think I know how you feel. I came from driving a s2000 and the 370z doesnt have that raw feeling like s2k. Our Z handles very well and overall a great great sports car. However.......it does kind of feel like playing a digital football rather than going out in the rain and playing real football. But do I regret buying the Z? Hell no, not even close. Its just that sense of feeling the Z lacks. Not a major issue