I finally had enough

SeattleLion · 09-17-2012, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JungleZ

whats the price difference on a gt and a 5.0, also how much faster is the 5.0

The stand is about the same as my touring sport with nav ...bout 45k. The stand is the same in the turns and a little faster 0 to 60. I amp still adjusting to owning a Ford (shudder). As soon as I get my stripe I will post a pic. FYI, it wasn't the ride and noise as much as increasing trouble getting in and out. I hate getting old. Next summer I will track the stanf and see how it compares at speed.

UNKNOWN_370 · 09-17-2012, 10:17 PM

I personally didn't feel the stock suspension as hard. Sports car stiff but not harsh. But what's important in the end is your happiness. Tanabe makes GT coilovers that would have softened the ride. Sound deadening would at least reduce some noise. Also, switching to continental DWS tires would have cut road noise.
The 5.0 is a serious performer and should be fun. I wish you the best and maybe the Z35 will sway you back in a couple of years??? Be safe.

GSXR1K · 09-17-2012, 11:01 PM

You traded a Nissan for a Ford? Really? Well, when that piece of crap falls apart and leaves you stranded on the highway don't say we didn't tell you to keep you reliable Z.

m4a1mustang · 09-17-2012, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by GSXR1K

You traded a Nissan for a Ford? Really? Well, when that piece of crap falls apart and leaves you stranded on the highway don't say we didn't tell you to keep you reliable Z.

LakeShow · 09-17-2012, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by GSXR1K

You traded a Nissan for a Ford? Really? Well, when that piece of crap falls apart and leaves you stranded on the highway don't say we didn't tell you to keep you reliable Z.

It's about to get real ugly once the Mustang boys read this.

m4a1mustang · 09-17-2012, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

It's about to get real ugly once the Mustang boys read this.

Ugly? No, we're used to the 370z fanboys. In fact, many of us stick around and provide more support to this community than many current Z owners could ever dream of doing themselves!

SeattleLion · 09-17-2012, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Ugly? No, we're used to the 370z fanboys. In fact, many of us stick around and provide more support to this community than many current Z owners could ever dream of doing themselves!

No one here has Ben mean. Z owners are rightfully passionate. Admittedly I have only had the Mustang a day, but iammore sad than happy. I did take I90 to dinner and it does go like a bat out of hell like my Z. I have to admit Sync and the nav are way better.

You guys have been great. I look forward to finding a mustang forum.

m4a1mustang · 09-17-2012, 11:36 PM

I'm surprised you find the CS/base suspension and tire package to feel close to the Z in handling. The Brembo/Track pack cars have a far superior suspension and tire package compared to the CS and base GTs.

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dmhenderson · 09-17-2012, 11:54 PM

Onward and upward. Sick burnouts yo.

brucelidat · 09-18-2012, 12:55 AM

from all i have read, the 5.0 gt is a good car, just different. Now if you went to a non 5.0 then i'd be like WTF?!

Waiz · 09-18-2012, 01:35 AM

Let's see some pics of the new pony!

Probably not the most financially responsible decision but no use questioning that now..

09-17-2012, 11:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	I'm surprised you find the CS/base suspension and tire package to feel close to the Z in handling. The Brembo/Track pack cars have a far superior suspension and tire package compared to the CS and base GTs. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

09-17-2012, 11:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 27	Onward and upward. Sick burnouts yo. __________________

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brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 32	from all i have read, the 5.0 gt is a good car, just different. Now if you went to a non 5.0 then i'd be like WTF?! __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

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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	I personally didn't feel the stock suspension as hard. Sports car stiff but not harsh. But what's important in the end is your happiness. Tanabe makes GT coilovers that would have softened the ride. Sound deadening would at least reduce some noise. Also, switching to continental DWS tires would have cut road noise. The 5.0 is a serious performer and should be fun. I wish you the best and maybe the Z35 will sway you back in a couple of years??? Be safe.

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