this morning drove the 370z for the first time ever

hector20 · 12-03-2011, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by andre12031948

The interior is nice. The handling is tighter/better than my 08 350z. The look is also fine. I like the old 350 but I also think the 370 is very nice. I also know(seen Ray & Jason drag race) that the 370z is faster/quicker BUT when I tested one today, the car just didn't feel fast at all. The rpm just went fast to redline without much feel of power. I know the car is faster, just didn't have that feeling. The gas pedal has a very short travel point. I had to pull over because I thought there was something in the way, preventing me from flooring the car. There was, but it was part of the pedal. I also didn't care for the match rpm thing. When I down shifted, the rpm flew up quickly but the driving feeling was not there. So even if I can buy one at a very, very, good price, I won't. I was ready today, but I just can't. I will be either re-wiring my 08 that was flooded, or contue with the LS swap. I tried but I just can't.......

I know how you felt, when I test drove the Z for first time I didn't like it, Question , Did you redline it? How long was the test drive?. Since this car doesn't have a lot of torque you have to rev it up over 4500rpm to feel the power. When I test drove for first time it was raining so I didn't drove hard. But decided give it a second chance like a week later and fell in love with it.

andre12031948 · 12-03-2011, 05:02 PM

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I know how you felt, when I test drove the Z for first time I didn't like it, Question , Did you redline it? How long was the test drive?. Since this car doesn't have a lot of torque you have to rev it up over 4500rpm to feel the power. When I test drove for first time it was raining so I didn't drove hard. But decided give it a second chance like a week later and fell in love with it.

I can see that, & perhaps try again. I would love to own one & try to get it into the low 12's with just bolt ons. I don't mean to brag, but I'm very good & have lots of car experience. Yes, the rpm did fly by fast (without 4:08 gears

& I did redline it in the begining. It didn't have that solid engine feel like my 08. I'll try again

hector20 · 12-03-2011, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by andre12031948

I can see that, & perhaps try again. I would love to own one & try to get it into the low 12's with just bolt ons. I don't mean to brag, but I'm very good & have lots of car experience. Yes, the rpm did fly by fast (without 4:08 gears

& I did redline it in the begining. It didn't have that solid engine feel like my 08. I'll try again

Yeah I know, this car you don't feel the speed neither the acceleration, is like you know you are going fast because when you look at the rpm and speed but you don't really feel it, I think it is built that way. Two Sundays ago I was on my way to work, it was around 5:00am , and when entering to the highway I redlined my car on 5th , when I looked at the speed 135mph, I said I do not want to get arrested, and nobody believe me when I say that did not feel that fast.Well good luck on whatever car you decide to buy

Red__Zed · 12-03-2011, 05:23 PM

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Yeah I know, this car you don't feel the speed neither the acceleration, is like you know you are going fast because when you look at the rpm and speed but you don't really feel it, I think it is built that way. Two Sundays ago I was on my way to work, it was around 5:00am , and when entering to the highway I redlined my car on 5th , when I looked at the speed 135mph, I said I do not want to get arrested, and nobody believe me when I say that did not feel that fast.Well good luck on whatever car you decide to buy

so true. It is really a catch 22-- the engine feels flat when you're on it, but the power delivery is super smooth and the torque curve is so flat it is almost impossible to believe it is from a production car...but you loose the "thrown in your seat feel" many are used to with high peak power cars that have a sudden power engagement.

I'd rather have the smooth power delivery of the VQ37 any day, but it is not for everyone.

Thechidz · 12-03-2011, 07:07 PM

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Yeah I know, this car you don't feel the speed neither the acceleration, is like you know you are going fast because when you look at the rpm and speed but you don't really feel it, I think it is built that way. Two Sundays ago I was on my way to work, it was around 5:00am , and when entering to the highway I redlined my car on 5th , when I looked at the speed 135mph, I said I do not want to get arrested, and nobody believe me when I say that did not feel that fast.Well good luck on whatever car you decide to buy

This has been my experience as well. I sometimes miss the wild abandon of my slk, but the 370z is such a well built and impressive machine it makes me

Andre, where do you get your car worked on near monticello?

andre12031948 · 12-03-2011, 07:14 PM

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This has been my experience as well. I sometimes miss the wild abandon of my slk, but the 370z is such a well built and impressive machine it makes me

Andre, where do you get your car worked on near monticello?

It's a Nissan, doesn't need any work

What part of N.Y. are you from?

Niss of Midlletown, Smithtown nissan L.I. Performance the experience L.I.

LakeShow · 12-03-2011, 05:15 PM

This disease is called "350z Denial".

andre12031948 · 12-03-2011, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

This disease is called "350z Denial".

NO!!!! but my 04 & 08 Z's were some of the most perfect/best/fun cars I've owned.

I had the money (all of it in my pocket) yet I may want my flooded Z intead. Tells you something?

onzedge · 12-03-2011, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

This disease is called "350z Denial".

My_third_Z · 12-03-2011, 05:57 PM

I had two 350zs, and there is a noticeable increase in power with my 370z. I could tell that almost immediately.
On a side note: I like being able to spell words properly.

andre12031948 · 12-03-2011, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by My_third_Z

I had two 350zs, and there is a noticeable increase in power with my 370z. I could tell that almost immediately.
On a side note: I like being able to spell words properly.

My 08 is an HR. It has more power than my 04 did. HR are 07's & 08.

I'm aware of my poor spelling, especialy when I'm in a hurry. My answer to that is, I was born in Eastern Europe, then lived in mid-east. So I speak 3 languages fluently plus Spanish

I do however have better grammar than many natives. I also think content is much more important. I'll try to be more carefull. By the way, how many languages do you speak fluently?

My_third_Z · 12-03-2011, 08:11 PM

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I'm aware of my poor spelling, especialy when I'm in a hurry. My answer to that is, I was born in Eastern Europe, then lived in mid-east. So I speak 3 languages fluently plus Spanish

I do however have better grammar than many natives. I also think content is much more important. I'll try to be more carefull. By the way, how many languages do you speak fluently?

You are forgiven then, since English is not your native language. And I only speak English. Lousy American school system. I can write computer programs in multiples languages, though. Does that count?

andre12031948 · 12-03-2011, 08:29 PM

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You are forgiven then, since English is not your native language. And I only speak English. Lousy American school system. I can write computer programs in multiples languages, though. Does that count?

You got me there. Because of my age(I think) the only part of computer use that I'm good at is Nissan forums search & Hot teen porn. I am working on others.

Thechidz · 12-03-2011, 09:34 PM

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You got me there. Because of my age(I think) the only part of computer use that I'm good at is Nissan forums search & Hot teen porn. I am working on others.

hector20 · 12-03-2011, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by My_third_Z

You are forgiven then, since English is not your native language. And I only speak English. Lousy American school system. I can write computer programs in multiples languages, though. Does that count?

No it does not count lol, I code in VB6 and now learning java what about you?
As you can read guys, english is not my native language.

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My_third_Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Charleston,SC Posts: 312 Drives: Blue 09 370z Rep Power: 16	I had two 350zs, and there is a noticeable increase in power with my 370z. I could tell that almost immediately. On a side note: I like being able to spell words properly.