2013 Arrivals

LakeShow · 09-15-2012, 05:50 PM

Let me re-elaborate and clarify, by softer suspension with the euro tuned shocks it takes bumps and pot holes less intensively than my 11' as it felt like I cracked my rim each time I hit something. As far as steering goes, the car is still fully connected and planted to the road. As far as lighter I meant a little more responsive, I guess I wasn't clear with that sorry.

UNKNOWN_370 · 09-15-2012, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

Let me re-elaborate and clarify, by softer suspension with the euro tuned shocks it takes bumps and pot holes less intensively than my 11' as it felt like I cracked my rim each time I hit something. As far as steering goes, the car is still fully connected and planted to the road. As far as lighter I meant a little more responsive, I guess I wasn't clear with that sorry.

I can take bumps pretty good compared to my 09. I hit a really bumpy road behind my house @ 50mph with no issue. In my 09 @ 40mph i was braking my back. I can feel every bump but its not jarring.
So are you saying you float over bumps now?

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Originally Posted by Magic Bus

Unknown, LakeShow said steering was lighter, not looser.

If its light or loose? wouldn't that equal not as tight as an 09-12 model??? Good to hear it's still planted though. I guess i just have to make that test drive myself.

rhood · 09-15-2012, 11:22 PM

my 2009 was Brilliant Silver with the roof painted black and I also had the LED lights, the only one in Tulsa. Great car but dont miss it. lol

Magic Bus · 09-16-2012, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

If its light or loose? wouldn't that equal not as tight as an 09-12 model??? Good to hear it's still planted though. I guess i just have to make that test drive myself.

The answer to your question is no. My G35 has heavier steering than my Z, but the Z has definitely tighter steering than my G. Light or heavy steering does not mean loose, just the effort that it takes to turn the steering wheel.

Yes I agree with you on the 2nd part, you definitely need to take a test drive in the 13.

peleincubus · 09-16-2012, 10:19 AM

so are parts going to be the same for the 13'?

for example the FI exhaust and swift springs?

UNKNOWN_370 · 09-16-2012, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by peleincubus

so are parts going to be the same for the 13'?

for example the FI exhaust and swift springs?

Yeah you'r good to go, with the exception of shocks, front end, wheel & possibly lighter steering??? You're driving the same Z as a 9-12 mechanically. Nissan didn't do anything revolutionary with the refresh. Even the body kits should fit fine.

UNKNOWN_370 · 09-16-2012, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Magic Bus

The answer to your question is no. My G35 has heavier steering than my Z, but the Z has definitely tighter steering than my G. Light or heavy steering does not mean loose, just the effort that it takes to turn the steering wheel.

Yes I agree with you on the 2nd part, you definitely need to take a test drive in the 13.

Which goes back to what im saying... I got rid of the G37 because steering was light. I too came fron the G35 and noticed less feeback from the 37 in terms of heft which gave the 37 a shyttier responsiveness. Feedback and heft go together imho. Maybe its due to just being used to putting effort into the steering wheel to maneuver the car. But if turning is effortless with little to no resistance in the steering wheel. That means imho. A car went from sport to sporty. Sporty remains due to the point and shoot, directness of the sporty cars characteristic. Hence being called Sporty and not sport. sounds to me the Z is now 100% GT and it's lost the last of its sport. But I will test it just for shyts, giggles and knowledge.

Looser-lighter, imho is the same shyt. Lower resistance can be described by either word. Less resistance= reduction in sport characteristics. Too much resistance makes a car feel like a truck. The Z was weighted on the light side of heavy as it was but gave enormous feedback. Iho. A lil (maybe 5-7%) more heft was the only way to go.
An example of max heft for sporty driving would be a camaro SS, 5% more heft than it already has and it would feel like a truck. Mustang steering is my least favorite though its point and shootability is high. Corvettes have extremely well balanced steering feel. Again just my opinion.

CorbinDallas · 09-16-2012, 10:53 AM

I didn't know they changed the tails...I'm def not feeling those.

LakeShow · 09-16-2012, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by CorbinDallas

I didn't know they changed the tails...I'm def not feeling those.

Haha no those are JDM tailights(aftermarket).

Magic Bus · 09-16-2012, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Which goes back to what im saying... I got rid of the G37 because steering was light. I too came fron the G35 and noticed less feeback from the 37 in terms of heft which gave the 37 a shyttier responsiveness. Feedback and heft go together imho. Maybe its due to just being used to putting effort into the steering wheel to maneuver the car. But if turning is effortless with little to no resistance in the steering wheel. That means imho. A car went from sport to sporty. Sporty remains due to the point and shoot, directness of the sporty cars characteristic. Hence being called Sporty and not sport. sounds to me the Z is now 100% GT and it's lost the last of its sport. But I will test it just for shyts, giggles and knowledge.

Looser-lighter, imho is the same shyt. Lower resistance can be described by either word. Less resistance= reduction in sport characteristics. Too much resistance makes a car feel like a truck. The Z was weighted on the light side of heavy as it was but gave enormous feedback. Iho. A lil (maybe 5-7%) more heft was the only way to go.
An example of max heft for sporty driving would be a camaro SS, 5% more heft than it already has and it would feel like a truck. Mustang steering is my least favorite though its point and shootability is high. Corvettes have extremely well balanced steering feel. Again just my opinion.

Unknown, Our opinions differ on light vs tight steering but it's all good. That's exactly what these forums are for. To share our knowledge and opinions in hopes of making the Z community better. Now lets go out and enjoy our Z's!

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LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 27	Let me re-elaborate and clarify, by softer suspension with the euro tuned shocks it takes bumps and pot holes less intensively than my 11' as it felt like I cracked my rim each time I hit something. As far as steering goes, the car is still fully connected and planted to the road. As far as lighter I meant a little more responsive, I guess I wasn't clear with that sorry. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

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