370Z to G37？

UNKNOWN_370 · 03-13-2012, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by speedfreek

You didn't mention intake+exhaust, I did. Calm down. You are saying you have to add stuff to the IPL to get it to outperform the Z in certain areas. I am not a stat junkie so I dont have the HP numbers off the top of my head. Yes, I know the IPL has more HP than the Z and the Nismo for that matter. All I am saying is keeping things the same where is the tradeoff? How much did you pay for the IPL??? $50k +/-? I would take the money and boost the Z to gain back and surpass the deficit. Yes for the price tag you get nicer luxury features, some new fascia, plus upgraded performance to 348hp and 276 lb-ft torque. But you are right I have not driven an IPL. So what am I talking about.

Look,once you buy a Z. You took yourself out of being able to compare your car to any other car with 4 seats or 4 doors. People BUYING a 4 seater do so for performace (2)+(2) practicality. The 50k ipl can be had for about 45k OTD. So its like you pay 3k more for a tour sport. But an IPL HAS FEATURES... you can only dream about in a Z because it is luxury as well. Things like 12way power true sport seats and intell cruise control, sunshade for the rear moonroof, DS mode and just of other things.
You are goiing from one type of car to another. You choose an IPL for NOT JUST sport. That's what makes your comparo's moot.
My reason for mentioning the coilover is because let's say he's buying the G because he has little ones and needs to take them in his car. In order for him not to sacrifice performance in handling I'm making the SUGGESTION to try JIC coilovers that really work well in a G? How do I know this??? I traded my 09 G37 for my previous 09 Z. Now I have an 11 Z. So I know what I'm talking about.
Why did I trade for a Z??? WEIGHT. My G performed equal if not better in handling with the coilover. But I still wanted a lighter car. The G was not my DD so I traded for a Z which also is not my DD.