Former Z Owner's Rant about the 370z

Bucketlist2012 · 04-18-2012, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

That I can agree with 100%. If it was a known issue off the bat in 09? It should have been resolved on the 10 model year. And they had to have known after all this time that the 12 cooler would only be good to keep the car cool in traffic jams. It is Nissan's second biggest failure. The biggest was the brake cooling issue. But there have been brake cooling issues since the original 240z. I guess they are making safety flaws a tradition???

Anyway, pardon the non-aspirated. Its naturally-aspirated. I'm actually just have flu, allergies and running a mild temp. As far as Ken feeling ignored... lol it doesn't really bother me what you said. You caught my flaw. Cool. There's just a couple of guys on here that will remain nameless that always seem to swing on mine hard on any little post. So my hostility showed. From a couple of guys on here its just reached corny status how they always appear to mock any comment I make which may be flawed. Then you get the one or two extra jock riders coming and joining in. I know who jokes and who's trying to be an azz.

Anyway back to topic. The z isnt without flaws and mods are expensive. But I honestly feel this car is worth taking my time and getting it right. If a turbo Z comes out? I will get one, but I won't trade the Z34. It may be only be a potential collectible to most. But for me its an instant classic. Talk about perfect evolution when you see a 240z and 370z next to each other.

Hopefully I am not one of the extra Jock riders... And Corny is my middle name..We may have beaten a dead horse, and that is animal abuse..

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-18-2012, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Bucketlist2012

Hopefully I am not one of the extra Jock riders... And Corny is my middle name..We may have beaten a dead horse, and that is animal abuse..

Naw u good. Lol

Mt Tam I am · 04-17-2012, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

................ Now that doesn't mean that the car isn't fast, the balance considerable lightweight design help a lot. However, with that said, the Z will not catch an M3, a tuned Cayman S, a tune 135i/1M etc. etc. etc. Those wanting to be Street King, go forced induction but be ready to pony up $$$$.

............

The Z has a lot of power, but gets passed by M3's, is all true. What will you replace it with? A Porsche GT3 may be up your alley.

NYBladeZ · 04-18-2012, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

The Z has a lot of power, but gets passed by M3's, is all true. What will you replace it with? A Porsche GT3 may be up your alley.

Porsche GT3! Perhaps but not in my immediate future plus I'm not sure how I feel about Porsche's electronic steering, I'm thinking maybe a Lotus before a Porsche.

///PureSwank · 04-18-2012, 03:06 AM

I own a blacked out naturally aspirated v8 7.0l ls7 427 small block c6 z06 dishing out 620rwhp all motor. Power is ridiculously......violent. I just purchased a 370z.

Truth is, you can't expect to much from a 3.7l V6 as you would from a V8 period. The motor is limited in size and bolt ons won't help out to much due to the displacement. I bought the 370z because its got an interior that's light years better then that of my vette. I paid almost twice the price for the Z06 but thats because of the Block which is a monster. I am actually amazed on how smooth and pull its got for having such a small block. Exterior is really sexy might I add. It wouldn't be fair for the Z to compete against bigger blocks. Forced Induction is its only hope if big power is what is desired. If you wanna compete with bigger faster cars the GTR (Nissans Fans) is where its at. AMS GTR? Game over.

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-18-2012, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ///PureSwank

I own a blacked out naturally aspirated v8 7.0l ls7 427 small block c6 z06 dishing out 620rwhp all motor. Power is ridiculously......violent. I just purchased a 370z.

Truth is, you can't expect to much from a 3.7l V6 as you would from a V8 period. The motor is limited in size and bolt ons won't help out to much due to the displacement. I bought the 370z because its got an interior that's light years better then that of my vette. I paid almost twice the price for the Z06 but thats because of the Block which is a monster. I am actually amazed on how smooth and pull its got for having such a small block. Exterior is really sexy might I add. It wouldn't be fair for the Z to compete against bigger blocks. Forced Induction is its only hope if big power is what is desired. If you wanna compete with bigger faster cars the GTR (Nissans Fans) is where its at. AMS GTR? Game over.

Let's not forget... we buy the Z for another reason. FEEDBACK, FEEDBACK FEEDBACK. The muscle cars just don't give the same feedback on both street and track the way the Z does. Nor do they give that same level of maneuverability. They don't offer that lightweight feel the Z provides in the small package. And though you can get more feeback from the cancelled S2k and miata. You don't lose a lot but the power gain is tremendous.
I know that BOSS 302 is probably the only car in the Z price range that can match or beat the Z feel. But its just another version of yet another mustang. Though I would buy one. It would one in a stable, not my one and only. The Z still resonates originality that other cars in the price range can't reproduce.

Of course this is just my opinion and purely subjective.

Streetlife · 04-18-2012, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ///PureSwank

I own a blacked out naturally aspirated v8 7.0l ls7 427 small block c6 z06 dishing out 620rwhp all motor. Power is ridiculously......violent. I just purchased a 370z.

Truth is, you can't expect to much from a 3.7l V6 as you would from a V8 period. The motor is limited in size and bolt ons won't help out to much due to the displacement. I bought the 370z because its got an interior that's light years better then that of my vette. I paid almost twice the price for the Z06 but thats because of the Block which is a monster. I am actually amazed on how smooth and pull its got for having such a small block. Exterior is really sexy might I add. It wouldn't be fair for the Z to compete against bigger blocks. Forced Induction is its only hope if big power is what is desired. If you wanna compete with bigger faster cars the GTR (Nissans Fans) is where its at. AMS GTR? Game over.

NYBladeZ · 04-18-2012, 08:26 AM

My neighbor just came by the office and we made a dunkin donuts run. He let me drive his Lotus Exige S. Omg....putting practicality aside, I have never driven such an amazing car. It left my heart racing and my soul yearning for me...I should not have driven it.

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-18-2012, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

My neighbor just came by the office and we made a dunkin donuts run. He let me drive his Lotus Exige S. Omg....putting practicality aside, I have never driven such an amazing car. It left my heart racing and my soul yearning for me...I should not have driven it.

I guess you found your next car?

m4a1mustang · 04-18-2012, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

My neighbor just came by the office and we made a dunkin donuts run. He let me drive his Lotus Exige S. Omg....putting practicality aside, I have never driven such an amazing car. It left my heart racing and my soul yearning for me...I should not have driven it.

Exige is the ****. I would totally get one but I needed a practical car, so I bought the S2000.

Red__Zed · 04-18-2012, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Exige is the ****. I would totally get one but I needed a practical car, so I bought the S2000.

Doesn't get more practical than a Honda.

I bet you get great gas mileage. Too bad it is fwd.

mic_crispy · 04-18-2012, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Doesn't get more practical than a Honda.

I bet you get great gas mileage. Too bad it is fwd.

Not sure if youre serious..... s2000 is RWD.

m4a1mustang · 04-18-2012, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by mic_crispy

Not sure if youre serious..... s2000 is RWD.

Just ignore Dan, he has no experience with the S2000.

Red__Zed · 04-18-2012, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mic_crispy

Not sure if youre serious..... s2000 is RWD.

Are you sure?

NYBladeZ · 04-18-2012, 08:45 AM

We'll see, I sold the Z to set aside more $ for a home and a quick internet search shows that the Exige is a little hard to find at a price I could manage right now.

04-18-2012, 08:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 22	My neighbor just came by the office and we made a dunkin donuts run. He let me drive his Lotus Exige S. Omg....putting practicality aside, I have never driven such an amazing car. It left my heart racing and my soul yearning for me...I should not have driven it. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

04-18-2012, 08:45 AM	#15 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 22	We'll see, I sold the Z to set aside more $ for a home and a quick internet search shows that the Exige is a little hard to find at a price I could manage right now. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

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///PureSwank Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 954 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 16	I own a blacked out naturally aspirated v8 7.0l ls7 427 small block c6 z06 dishing out 620rwhp all motor. Power is ridiculously......violent. I just purchased a 370z. Truth is, you can't expect to much from a 3.7l V6 as you would from a V8 period. The motor is limited in size and bolt ons won't help out to much due to the displacement. I bought the 370z because its got an interior that's light years better then that of my vette. I paid almost twice the price for the Z06 but thats because of the Block which is a monster. I am actually amazed on how smooth and pull its got for having such a small block. Exterior is really sexy might I add. It wouldn't be fair for the Z to compete against bigger blocks. Forced Induction is its only hope if big power is what is desired. If you wanna compete with bigger faster cars the GTR (Nissans Fans) is where its at. AMS GTR? Game over.