Just have to rev it. The Z would feel like a torque-monster compared to my S2000. :icon17:

And no, even at high RPM it does not feel fast. Not even when VTEC kicks in (yo).

I've learned how to drive my Z to give more throwback in the seat. But for a cleaner acceleration experience you need better throttle response. You can get that by modifying the intake. I chose the silicone/filter mod so I don't lose low end torque. It works like a charm. Throttle response is much improved and I get into the 80's extremly quickly. I can run with the big boys up to around 100mph. Sadly not enough torque after that to keep up with the V8's. But at least in earlier stages it can at least hang with SOME of those bad boys.

Big boys you mean like this?

He said he wants to hang with the Bad Boys, not big boys.
http://www.inflexwetrust.com/wp-cont...ad_boys_ii.jpg

I would also like to hang with some bad boys...
http://www.carpages.co.uk/ferrari/fe...h_04_10_03.jpg

My gf said the same thing this past weekend. I was travelling about 70mph, put it in fourth and went all the way up to redline. (around 120?) It wasn't that fast to me as I've owned much faster cars prior, but when I told her we just did 120, all she can say is "wow, that didn't feel like it at all."

How about LadyBoys? Just don't have the pictures! haha
Just playing around with you! Peace!

You wanna really feel how the Z kicks?
Try turning off the Traction Control.
Rev at 5K-6k rpm at 4th gear then shift to 5th gear you will see your spirit fly in the air!:icon18:

Isn't that amazing it just means how well the Z is balanced!

nope. car will get you in trouble in 5 sec. that's plenty fast.

...Hmmm stock 240 SX does zero to 60 in about 8 seconds and 370z does it in about 5 seconds.

I owned a 240 sx too and that truck engine powered car accelerated like a tractor. My Sentra SER was faster. Perhaps youre driving the Z like 240 SX and shifting before you get to 5000 RPM. Z actually makes power to it's 7500 rpm redline. Shift down and use some of those RPMs!

As mentioned by many previously, you need to wring out the Z to get the fun out of it. Torque is not really noticeable until 4K and I agree with those who stated that ~4500-5k and above the car really wakes up. The Z is by no means a straight line speedster so if you are traveling on long roads that are straight for the most part it should not tickle your balls. If you are going up a mountain road and are able to keep it in the powerband you'll be smiling ear to ear.

It is funny, at the track with a 2012 911S directly in front of me, he can not get away nor can I pass. I wonder if he thinks 240sx accelleration as well.

I do have CBE & CAI.

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I can get into the. 140's pretty quick. Not v8 quick but not lagging horribly either. The 150ms are another story.

I say just go FI. These cars shoula had an FI option from the factory. :(

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Perhaps you should have bought a Juke. :tup:

Nothing more to say really since it seems everyone is spot on with their comments (except for the 335i being faster than the Z lol, which from reading, seems they are about the same stock, and I havent had a problem with them on the road...).

I had the same thoughts at first after break in. For some strange reason, I felt like the car got faster and faster with more time... then I added mods and have no complaints.... It definitely runs on a powerband from peak torque at 5,000 rpm to peak HP at 7,500 (or 7,000) rpms....

Which is why I rev my engine so hard. I've never been past 120 MPH so can't address issue of getting to 140.

This car is smooth and cat subtle. 100mph is a non event. Its deceptive and amazing.

The Z is fkin fast, Feeling torque takes some slick shifting. Mods help as well. The Z is definately a car that takes time to really appreciate. It has a different character than most other sports cars. But if you can't vibe with it on a test drive. I don't know why its bought. Right from the test drive you can feel the uniqueness of this cars ability. I wish it had turbo option but also feel this car is so great, its worth spending money on a turbo upgrade.

Depends what you mean by "fast". I figure a sub-six-second time to 60 mph is good acceleration. A stock 370Z is well below that. Try an after-market cold air intake (e.g., Stillen) and a cat-back exhaust. Then plant your right foot. Oh yeah! :happydance:

If my Wife is driving, I am not Impressed. It makes noise and doesn't really go fast because she lets the Automatic shift at 5000RPM maximum...

If I am driving, it feels quick because I am revving it to 7000RPM plus...

there is no way. no way at all that our 370's could keep up with a 911S with a halfway capable driver on the track

330HP isn't going to beat 400HP.

:iagree: Totally.

Unless you are driving 5th gen SE-r, it SHOULD be faster because it weights considerably less than the 240sx.

Maybe they were in the pits

I mean I was driving down the side of a volcano in my LFA around the other day and then I got in a Z and was all like, "Psssh this thing is a turd" so I flushed it down the toilet.

later nerds

:wtf: Engrish??

Someone's teen hack your account dmh?

Wow, cool story bro!

For this car to actually "feel fast" you have to drive consistently in the high rpm's. that means your driving around @ normal speeds @ 3300-4000rpm's in 3rd waiting to make it happen. if your driving this car in the standard method of driving. it will feel like any other car. This Z is quickness driver skill dependent. I will leave it there...

Driver mod is still the most important part of racing.

Not on the straights.

I've never been accused of hanging with straights.


Or accelerating with Porsches :|

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whats going on on the forum today???? everyone is coming out. Must be the anger over chick filet guy???

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i kid i kid... :tup:

not to change the topic and in response to op
i can't begin to guess what you were expecting when you got the 370....
as for as how fast the car feels when you are driving it. either in a strait line
or a track. i think most on here imho believe the 370 is plenty fast enough for
most occasions. either on or off the street.

but it seems it always comes back around to comparing it with bigger v8's or cars that cost 20 to 30 grand more. sorta like comparing two chicks one with a boob job one without, that just ain't fair.........................

apples to apples 370 wins 7 out of 10 times imho.

sorry to ramble on

Should've gone turbo if you wanted that thrust, push you into your seat, feeling.