Anyone else not too impressed?

BigT · 06-18-2012, 06:02 PM

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."

Zoren 370 · 06-18-2012, 06:12 PM

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

Zoren 370 · 06-18-2012, 06:16 PM

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!

Zoren 370 · 06-18-2012, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BigT

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."

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

kenchan · 06-18-2012, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by nismosis

I've had my Z for about two months now and am just getting around to pushing it a bit after break in. My wife and I took a nice back roads ~200mi trip yesterday. I have to admit that I'm just not impressed at this car's acceleration. Honestly, getting up to 80mph or so under hard acceleration feels like my 240sx. I know these are not a straight line speed kind of car, but I am still expecting some put you in the back of the seat feeling. Anyone else feel this way?

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

Shamu · 06-18-2012, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by nismosis

I've had my Z for about two months now and am just getting around to pushing it a bit after break in. My wife and I took a nice back roads ~200mi trip yesterday. I have to admit that I'm just not impressed at this car's acceleration. Honestly, getting up to 80mph or so under hard acceleration feels like my 240sx. I know these are not a straight line speed kind of car, but I am still expecting some put you in the back of the seat feeling. Anyone else feel this way?

...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!

NYBladeZ · 06-21-2012, 11:19 AM

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.

Mt Tam I am · 06-21-2012, 02:09 PM

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.

shadoquad · 06-21-2012, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

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.

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-21-2012, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by KaienZ34

It's fast from 0-120 after that it's like pushing a brick. Since the power delivery is linear it doesn't throw you back in the seat, like many have said just check out the speedo it's fast.

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.

onzedge · 06-21-2012, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

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.

onzedge · 06-21-2012, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by nismosis

I've had my Z for about two months now and am just getting around to pushing it a bit after break in. My wife and I took a nice back roads ~200mi trip yesterday. I have to admit that I'm just not impressed at this car's acceleration. Honestly, getting up to 80mph or so under hard acceleration feels like my 240sx. I know these are not a straight line speed kind of car, but I am still expecting some put you in the back of the seat feeling. Anyone else feel this way?

Perhaps you should have bought a Juke.

Pelican170 · 06-21-2012, 03:41 PM

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....

Mt Tam I am · 06-21-2012, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

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.

DLSTR · 06-21-2012, 04:09 PM

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

06-18-2012, 06:16 PM	#48 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	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! bendchef likes this.

06-21-2012, 11:19 AM	#52 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	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. __________________ 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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Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3842	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. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

06-21-2012, 03:41 PM	#58 (permalink)
Pelican170 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 972 Drives: Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 15	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.... __________________ Fast Intentions CF Exhaust - Fast Intentions HFC's - HPS Tubes w/ AFE Dry Flow Filter's

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BigT Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 469 Drives: 98 2g DSM Rep Power: 13	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."

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Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	How about LadyBoys? Just don't have the pictures! haha Just playing around with you! Peace!

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DLSTR A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Süd Germany Posts: 2,462 Drives: 21Supra 2.0/22 M240i Rep Power: 21267	This car is smooth and cat subtle. 100mph is a non event. Its deceptive and amazing.