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

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.

UNKNOWN_370

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.

DIGItonium

Nissan needs to allow the Z to actually fully open the throttle at will at any RPM and load(i.e., the classic 1:1 feeling). It would end up being "touchy" for some at first, but it is neck snapping fun!

I'm surprised it doesn't come with a switch for Sport or ECO mode to change throttle response, and R-mode that completely disables all this nanny stuff as others have described their experience with ETC disabled in the ECU.

With the 350Z, it's easy to whip the tail when tapping the throttle in 2nd at low speeds.

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b1adesofcha0s

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

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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.

b1adesofcha0s

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.

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ZMan8

Get rid of cats (biggest bottle neck) upgrade suspension

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UNKNOWN_370

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.

Zaggeron

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 ...

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cossie1600

Try real tires

b1adesofcha0s

That too

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Trips

Alright we're done beating this dead horse