Anyone else not too impressed?

shadoquad · 08-03-2012, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by edub370

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

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

330HP isn't going to beat 400HP.

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Maybe they were in the pits

Driver mod is still the most important part of racing.

ped · 04-15-2015, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by edub370

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

Thread resurrect, oi!

P's_Z · 04-16-2015, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ped

Thread resurrect, oi!

Looks like it was the 911 who couldnt keep up

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.

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-21-2012, 06:06 PM

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.

gy954 · 06-21-2012, 06:13 PM

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!

gy954 · 08-02-2012, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by gy954

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!

Totally.

Bucketlist2012 · 06-21-2012, 06:27 PM

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...

cossie1600 · 08-02-2012, 12:17 PM

330HP isn't going to beat 400HP.

dmhenderson · 08-02-2012, 04:44 PM

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

KaienZ34 · 08-02-2012, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dmhenderson

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

Engrish??

whoady4shoady · 08-03-2012, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by KaienZ34

Engrish??

06-21-2012, 03:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
Pelican170 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 972 Drives: Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 17	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

06-21-2012, 06:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
Bucketlist2012 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,424 Drives: 370Z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 17	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... __________________ 2009 Sport/Touring 370Z 1971 Z/28 with coil overs, rushforth's, willwoods, Hotchkis. 4 speed GMC Sierra1500

08-02-2012, 04:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 27	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 __________________

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06-21-2012, 06:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
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08-02-2012, 12:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 31	330HP isn't going to beat 400HP.