this morning drove the 370z for the first time ever

Trips

Really was that Necessary?

I'd suggest moving on if you're not going to reply on topic!



Sorry you felt that way Andre its understandable since the torque isn't that great at the bottom end but it does make up for it with a higher redline.

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andre12031948

This would have been my 5th Z. I'm on my 3rd. Maxima, 81, 97 se, 99 se, had the first one made, 81 rear wheel drive & talked to me, 91 Stenza, 95 Altima, 93 & 95 Quests, a Villiger(nissan Quest) lease(dog show vans) a number of Sentras, including a 2.0 liter Se/Se-r, a 90's 200sx, a demo 4by2 pickup & more. Because I had access to trades at wholesale prices(friends) I've owned 2 & 3 Nissan at the same time. Most likely I've owned more Nissans than anyone, except for a Nissan dealer I brought my check book with me today. I'm not dumping on the 370! You guys should be able to take someones negative, (only in part) experience/opinions. The suspension felt sporty, the engine felt weak & empty, with just a flat feeling up to 6,000 rpm. didn't feel the engine helping me control car when down shifting. I've had some of the best Nissans. 1.6 1.8 2.0 liter 4 cyl. 3 liter iron with tim. belts 3 lit alum. w chain a few 3.5 alum. V 8's. I have some experience under my belt

waaaasabi

As a self-proclaimed Nissan car connoisseur, do you think that we all made a mistake by purchasing a 370Z (as opposed to another Nissan or another car)?

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andre12031948

NO!!!! I've owned a tri power 66 gto, 64 nova, raced my friend's(Brooklyn speed shop) 11 second 64 nova, had a 64 chevelle SS ALL manuel trans. Many cars after that. Braging a little but want to show vast amount of experience. I power shifted cars without using the clutch. I think I'm quilified to express my experience.

It's not a mistake for you! It might or may not be the best choice for me.

andre12031948

thanks

andre12031948

I was given the car to drive it myself, no salesman. It's a friend's dealership, so I had free reign to drive it as I wished & for how long.

UNKNOWN_370

Me personally, I had the same type of test drive as you. Not because I know people, but because like you I have purchased many nissan/infinitis, in a short time. I took my test car over 100mph, I performed engine brakings and drove with both vdc on and off. To me, you just didn't drive it well. I've owned a G35 and I know where you are coming from as far as initial torque. Take off isn't vigorous until you pass higher rpm ranges. Once the Z34 picks up on torque it bumrushes through the gears and feels as strong as a v8. The vq 35 feels like it runs out of steam earlier. In manual, it takes some time to get used to to figure out how to harness power out of it.
One sure way to get some extra torque is to Shut VDC off. It is more intrusive in these cars than the past ones. Having bought so many cars I would have thought you would have test driven this car better given the opportunity of a solo flight.

Handling kicks the Z33 azz by a mile. Better stability, perfect suspension tuning and better steering feel make this Z a winner in my book. Torque can be increased with new cams and breathing mods. Or you can just go FI. But honestly, the difference in initial torque from the last model is overexaggerated. Shift the Z34 properly though and you won't tell the difference.

andre12031948

Oh boy, you've got the wrong guy to give driving instruction to. The people that know me, I'm sure will be tired of hearing this again. Since you don't; with stock intake & stock exhausts after test pipes, & with only 280+ HP my 08 holds the bolt on 1/4 mile record at 12.504 at 110mph. Broke it like 5 times. I've done a dozen 12.5's 12.6's. In the past I power shifted without the use of a clutch. Road racing/drag racing, I'm really, really good. As far as cams & breathing mods, they are mostly for top end power. When you understand what cam lob lift, or duration, or rocker arm ratio means & how all affect performance. Why you loose low end turq/power but gain top H.P. with more cam duration, different lifters, bla, bla, bla. It's not as simple as a BIG cam & Breathing mods. Sorry, not want to sound snotty but we read all the time big, bigger, bigest..... Doesn't work that way.

andre12031948

I'm going to drive the 370 again. I know it's faster, but just doesn't have that feeling. It's like sex, never mind For the former 350z guys, there is a big difference(much more than the advertised 6hp) in power & strenght of the engine build. Much thicker rods, bottom end much stronger. It's a different engine from the 03 to 06. Just look at the 1/4 mile pure STOCK times of a 07/08 & the 370. I believe they are the same, & both higher than older 350's. AGAIN, I'll try for another road test. I got to like it, no?

andre12031948

If you want some proof of what I said in my other post, just click official 1/4 drag times. Start from last & read back. Go ahead, do it now. "Moded cars that can't beat their stock times".