Why is our car so heavy?

theDreamer · 11-21-2011, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Well the Nismo RC is a full on race car, so comfort and convenience don't play a role at all.

Who needs all those fancy gadgets anyways...AC, gone, Airbags, gone, Comfortable seats, gone.

elmz · 11-21-2011, 10:28 AM

The reason the Cayman is lighter is because of the rear engine design. The engine sits right above the rear axle so less drive train. The Z has to send the power to the back wheels which means additional parts and additional weight. But if you think the Z is heavy compare the GTR with Porches in its class, yet it manages surprisingly well.

kenchan · 11-21-2011, 12:07 PM

not to forget some folks install heavy subs and amps and such... and heavy cheezy crap wheels and junk tires.

m4a1mustang · 11-21-2011, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

not to forget some folks install heavy subs and amps and such... and heavy cheezy crap wheels and junk tires.

Meanwhile some people add excessive weight in the form of charburgers and cheese fries. They keep gobs of them stashed away in the hatch, glove box, and even the storage cubby.

theDreamer · 11-21-2011, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Meanwhile some people add excessive weight in the form of charburgers and cheese fries. They keep gobs of them stashed away in the hatch, glove box, and even the storage cubby.

Cheeseburger eddie?

DJ-of-E · 11-21-2011, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Meanwhile some people add excessive weight in the form of charburgers and cheese fries. They keep gobs of them stashed away in the hatch, glove box, and even the storage cubby.

Really helps in K1 racing as well.

m4a1mustang · 11-21-2011, 12:23 PM

Kenchan.

The chan stands for Charburgers 'N Cheesefries

kenchan · 11-21-2011, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Kenchan.

The chan stands for Charburgers 'N Cheesefries

dang... you see right through me

bigsix · 11-21-2011, 09:49 PM

It was claimed the 350z was heavy because it shared a Platform with other Nissan cars.

The 370z does not share its platform with another car, does it ?

Skeeterbop · 11-21-2011, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bigsix

It was claimed the 350z was heavy because it shared a Platform with other Nissan cars.

The 370z does not share its platform with another car, does it ?

I believe it shares parts with the G37, not sure about the chassis though.

USMCASA · 11-22-2011, 06:49 AM

its def not from overweight gf's, we'll leave those for the mustang guys lol

Alchemy · 11-22-2011, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by USMCASA

its def not from overweight gf's, we'll leave those for the mustang guys lol

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elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 19	The reason the Cayman is lighter is because of the rear engine design. The engine sits right above the rear axle so less drive train. The Z has to send the power to the back wheels which means additional parts and additional weight. But if you think the Z is heavy compare the GTR with Porches in its class, yet it manages surprisingly well.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	not to forget some folks install heavy subs and amps and such... and heavy cheezy crap wheels and junk tires.

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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: 19	its def not from overweight gf's, we'll leave those for the mustang guys lol