Considering 370z

Swift · 08-06-2012, 03:44 PM

Sounds good, thanks for the input. Doesn't seem like the throttle delay issue is widespread.

I'm looking at a 2011 w/5k miles on it from Carmax. They've got a 5-day return policy, so I might be able to take it for an "extended" test-drive.

kenchan · 08-06-2012, 03:46 PM

yah, carmax is on the expensive side but at least you do get to return it if it doesn't work out for you. i suppose take it to your mechanic too while you have that grace period to ensure your car is sound. GL!

USMCASA · 08-06-2012, 03:53 PM

saw an frs and brz in person at cars and coffee this past saturday, while fairly similar there are some things about the brz that i liked more. i think the frs is on the cheaper end of the build when it comes down to interior and subtle exterior differences...

CC_370z · 08-06-2012, 03:57 PM

Get a C6 Corvette

shadoquad · 08-06-2012, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CC_370z

Get a C6 Corvette

Are you psychic? I'm browsing carmax vettes in another tab

kenchan · 08-06-2012, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by USMCASA

saw an frs and brz in person at cars and coffee this past saturday, while fairly similar there are some things about the brz that i liked more. i think the frs is on the cheaper end of the build when it comes down to interior and subtle exterior differences...

ive seen a lot of review knocking the fr-s's headunit that it looks dated and cheap. i happen to like that HU design. it looks like professional audio equipment from the late 80's/early 90's which is cool.

kinda reminds me of Emu Systems stuff.

rich conover · 08-06-2012, 04:26 PM

Purchased an 06 C6 convertible off the showroom floor. Bolt-ons got it to 440 hp.
Loved the car but wanted more car/driver involvement. Unfortunately the vette was an automatic.
My 12 370 6mt with FI CBE is perfect for what I wanted. However, a Z06 might be another story.....http://www.the370z.com/images/smilies/tiphat.gif

Leuz · 03-08-2013, 02:29 AM

If you are considering an FR-S and a 370z ...

I drove a friend's BR-Z, pretty fun cornering (easy, maybe too easy, to break loose), no power.

Sway · 03-08-2013, 08:04 PM

From what I've read the throttle response delay is only with certain Auto's .... idk =P

UNKNOWN_370 · 03-09-2013, 03:23 PM

Intake modification enhances throttle response.

A-Train · 03-19-2013, 05:17 AM

Evo=BEAST and highly mod-able, but lacking in quality and refinement.
FRS=slalom track car, no power, engaging to drive, lacking in refinement, but not quality.
370=BEAST, but not mod-friendly, high quality, but no refinement.

08-06-2012, 03:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
CC_370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 250 Drives: Corvette, CBR1000RR Rep Power: 15	Get a C6 Corvette __________________ Mods: Redline Synthetic Motor oil (5W30) - K&N Oil Filter HP - K&N Drop-Ins - Lumar CTX Tints - F.I. HFC - F.I. TDX CBE SS /w 18" Resonated.

03-08-2013, 02:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
Leuz Track Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 555 Drives: Bunny Rep Power: 15	If you are considering an FR-S and a 370z ... I drove a friend's BR-Z, pretty fun cornering (easy, maybe too easy, to break loose), no power. Last edited by Leuz; 03-08-2013 at 02:36 AM.

03-08-2013, 08:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
Sway Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: TX Posts: 697 Drives: 2018 GTR Rep Power: 37872	From what I've read the throttle response delay is only with certain Auto's .... idk =P __________________ - White 2018 GTR FBO+E85 - Check out my old build thread: Sway’s Journal-Hitomi ~Live and let live!~

03-09-2013, 03:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14859	Intake modification enhances throttle response. Streetlife likes this.

08-06-2012, 03:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
Swift Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: DC Posts: 5 Drives: 11 GTI Rep Power: 18	Sounds good, thanks for the input. Doesn't seem like the throttle delay issue is widespread. I'm looking at a 2011 w/5k miles on it from Carmax. They've got a 5-day return policy, so I might be able to take it for an "extended" test-drive.

08-06-2012, 03:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	yah, carmax is on the expensive side but at least you do get to return it if it doesn't work out for you. i suppose take it to your mechanic too while you have that grace period to ensure your car is sound. GL!

08-06-2012, 03:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
USMCASA A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,152 Drives: 09 370z CY M6 Rep Power: 19	saw an frs and brz in person at cars and coffee this past saturday, while fairly similar there are some things about the brz that i liked more. i think the frs is on the cheaper end of the build when it comes down to interior and subtle exterior differences...

08-06-2012, 04:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
rich conover Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: pa Posts: 32 Drives: 012 370z Rep Power: 15	Purchased an 06 C6 convertible off the showroom floor. Bolt-ons got it to 440 hp. Loved the car but wanted more car/driver involvement. Unfortunately the vette was an automatic. My 12 370 6mt with FI CBE is perfect for what I wanted. However, a Z06 might be another story.....http://www.the370z.com/images/smilies/tiphat.gif

03-19-2013, 05:17 AM	#11 (permalink)
A-Train Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Seattle Posts: 41 Drives: 2011 370Zed Rep Power: 15	Evo=BEAST and highly mod-able, but lacking in quality and refinement. FRS=slalom track car, no power, engaging to drive, lacking in refinement, but not quality. 370=BEAST, but not mod-friendly, high quality, but no refinement.