Toyota GT86 / Scion FR-S v Nissan 370Z v Used Porsche Cayman S

elmz · 08-20-2012, 09:41 AM

my350z all over again...

MightyBobo · 08-20-2012, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by elmz

my350z all over again...

Fanboi's all over again, is more like it

UNKNOWN_370 · 08-20-2012, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Ubetit

Man, you guys get bent out of shape over an opinion. I own a Z and I completely agree with his review. The Z doesn't have the greatest driving position for me. My Z doesn't inspire confidence when I push it hard in the twisties like my S2000 did either(both roadsters btw). Things get even weirder above 8/10ths in the Z roadster.

I can't go back to the lack of horsepower and torque though. I love the look, the comfort, and the gadgets. The weight is really the only thing that bothers me.

Dude you gave up like 20% rigidity and added 300 lbs with a vert. I COMPLETELY BELIEVE YOU! But you can't compare to rigid coupes to your bloated less rigid vert.

Zaggeron · 08-20-2012, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Dude you gave up like 20% rigidity and added 300 lbs with a vert. I COMPLETELY BELIEVE YOU! But you can't compare to rigid coupes to your bloated less rigid vert.

Actually you have less than 200 lbs added weight with the roadster. Not sure about the exact amount of rigidity loss, but the 370 is not like the 350 where the 'vert was an afterthought. It was designed from the get-go with a convertible version in mind and the actual performance loss is rather minimal and more than made up for by the topless experience.

UNKNOWN_370 · 08-20-2012, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by my2004Z

2008 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 6.2 C6 - 3216 lbs
2010 Ford Mustang GT - 3564 lbs
2007 BMW M3 (E92) - 3562 lbs
2005 Porsche Cayman S - 3093 lbs
2006 Porsche 911 Turbo - 3487 lbs
2012 Nissan Z34 370Z - 3353 lbs
2012 Nissan GT-R (Mk 3) - 3819 lbs

(Data from FastestLaps.com - Road legal sportscar lap times, stats, pictures and more!)

The 370Z's weight is right where it needs to be for cars that make noteworthy power and actually deliver the power to the ground. Why is it that we see stunt drivers absolutely ringing out the Z yet these car reviewers can't seem to tame the beast? I call shenanigans on this whole comparo and any other that has the Z against any lightweight econobox trying to be a sports car.

Imho the Z can lose a few. 3100lbs would have been more appropriate. But it should be easy to obtain if you mod. As far as the FRS being an econobox trying to be a sports car??? That's really harsh. I look at the FRS as a prime entry level sports car that can get the novice driver in some really good sport driving habits and make the expert entertained if this were the experts daily driver.
Its not a hardcore sports car. But neither is the Z to a point. We need $2k in mods to make it that. Sure its cheap to do but we don't buy it out the box this way.
I do agree that suspension and drive feel wise, the lighter cars feel more track ready, but come underpowered for any serious sport driving. The Z comes with a serrious sport engine but needs some weight reduction. Its a trade off.
It depends what you want out a car.

I feel the Reviews are one sided and harsh on the Z. But I do believe the positive on the FRS. I just think these guuys are seriously overstating in order to belittle the Z for corporate sponsors.

UNKNOWN_370 · 08-20-2012, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Zaggeron

Actually you have less than 200 lbs added weight with the roadster. Not sure about the exact amount of rigidity loss, but the 370 is not like the 350 where the 'vert was an afterthought. It was designed from the get-go with a convertible version in mind and the actual performance loss is rather minimal and more than made up for by the topless experience.

3330+200 is 3530. Its already tipping the scales. I have a base sport weighing in at 3280. The vert is 200+lbs heavier than the heaviest coupe. Its still going to affect performance by a huge margin. I would never buy a 3500lb v6 roadster for performance. That's a chiillin car. Seriously
CORRECTION
The base Z was 3232 and base vert was 3426 which is a difference of 194lbs @ base.

b1adesofcha0s · 08-20-2012, 11:39 AM

So what $2k in mods will make the Z a hardcore sports car?

ZMan8 · 08-20-2012, 12:11 PM

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So what $2k in mods will make the Z a hardcore sports car?

Get rid of cats (biggest bottle neck) upgrade suspension

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UNKNOWN_370 · 08-20-2012, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

So what $2k in mods will make the Z a hardcore sports car?

Handling-wise yeah. The Z flaws are really easily fixed with springs and sways which makes it a much more neutral handler. Given that power is already there I would say that next would be oil cooler, new pads and brake fluid. That right there makes the Z capable of being tracked a fairly long period of time. So yeah, I think 2k will satisfy the hardcore sporting driving enthusiast on the most basic and pure level of the sport driving experience.

UNKNOWN_370 · 08-20-2012, 12:18 PM

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Get rid of cats (biggest bottle neck) upgrade suspension

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For smoother power from the stock engine. I would agree with removing the cats. But to keep torque up, you need to go from the intake all the way back. The whole breathing section.

Ubetit · 08-20-2012, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Dude you gave up like 20% rigidity and added 300 lbs with a vert. I COMPLETELY BELIEVE YOU! But you can't compare to rigid coupes to your bloated less rigid vert.

I didn't.... I'm comparing my current Z roadster to my last roadster, the S2000. The cars are both presented as sports cars by their respective companies so i don't have a problem making a comparison. I'm not disappointed in my Z roadster. I'm 42 and looking more for a cruiser anyway, my track days are over and didn't want a convertible sedan.

b1adesofcha0s · 08-20-2012, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Handling-wise yeah. The Z flaws are really easily fixed with springs and sways which makes it a much more neutral handler. Given that power is already there I would say that next would be oil cooler, new pads and brake fluid. That right there makes the Z capable of being tracked a fairly long period of time. So yeah, I think 2k will satisfy the hardcore sporting driving enthusiast on the most basic and pure level of the sport driving experience.

I'd say it's more $1k for brake pads/fluid and oil cooler to make it track ready. Not sure if I'd call it a hardcore sports car at that point. Sports car it definitely is, but I guess our definitions of hardcore are a little different. I'd say if you were one of the guys that stripped out their Z's for the track, then you have a hardcore sports car.

UNKNOWN_370 · 08-20-2012, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ubetit

I didn't.... I'm comparing my current Z roadster to my last roadster, the S2000. The cars are both presented as sports cars by their respective companies so i don't have a problem making a comparison. I'm not disappointed in my Z roadster. I'm 42 and looking more for a cruiser anyway, my track days are over and didn't want a convertible sedan.

The S2k is a true sport roadster that weighed 2800lbs. The 370 is a powerful GT that weighs nearly 3500lbs. Even 90 extra hp will make it hard to cover 600lbs of extra weight.makes it hard to compare.

But like you said and I said. The Z roadster is a chillin car for cruising. We agree there.

Zaggeron · 08-20-2012, 12:53 PM

This is funny. I love my Z, but a lot of you guys seem to be insecure with respect to your choice of sports car. This thread has reached 13 pages about a video review that no one really takes seriously -- the reviewer makes no attempt to hide his bias for the Toyota twins. To contrast, the same video only got 3 pages on the FT-86 club forums. Now we're not only criticizing the twins, we've stooped to criticism of each other's choices in Z model/trim level

Divide and conquer I guess ...

cossie1600 · 08-20-2012, 01:02 PM

Try real tires

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Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 18	This is funny. I love my Z, but a lot of you guys seem to be insecure with respect to your choice of sports car. This thread has reached 13 pages about a video review that no one really takes seriously -- the reviewer makes no attempt to hide his bias for the Toyota twins. To contrast, the same video only got 3 pages on the FT-86 club forums. Now we're not only criticizing the twins, we've stooped to criticism of each other's choices in Z model/trim level Divide and conquer I guess ... __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370z Roadster:Touring/Sport 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited

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