Base Porsche Boxster vs 370Z

RoshDawg · 01-05-2013, 07:53 PM

Oh I forgot to talk about the transmission. One of the best features of any PDK equipped Porsche. The system is just insanely amazing. Low speeds, high speeds, it's all amazing. Except it does have the occasional low speed shift clanky noises (yet you can't feel them) that my 911 doesn't have.

When upshifting, there is a cool sound that sounds similar to a large pressure change (think BOV without the whistles..). Whatever it is it sounds cool, and the shifts are lightening fast. A good transmission is a big deal in my opinion, which I'm afraid to admit the Z does not have. I hope the next gen Z implements a GOOD dual clutch system as an option. But in a roadster, I'd rather get a MT.

Z_ealot · 01-05-2013, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RoshDawg

Oh I forgot to talk about the transmission. One of the best features of any PDK equipped Porsche. The system is just insanely amazing. Low speeds, high speeds, it's all amazing. Except it does have the occasional low speed shift clanky noises (yet you can't feel them) that my 911 doesn't have.

When upshifting, there is a cool sound that sounds similar to a large pressure change (think BOV without the whistles..). Whatever it is it sounds cool, and the shifts are lightening fast. A good transmission is a big deal in my opinion, which I'm afraid to admit the Z does not have. I hope the next gen Z implements a GOOD dual clutch system as an option. But in a roadster, I'd rather get a MT.

personally having test driven a 2013 Z i can tell you for sure both the suspension and the transmission have been redone completely, the midnight blue one i test drove went through the gears like butter and going over the same bumps in the freeway that i used to do with my 2011 was worlds different, the new european spec suspension definitely soaks up the bumps alot better than the previous model years suspension setup and also on top of that the 13 interior has become nitceably quieter compared with previous years.

RoshDawg · 01-06-2013, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by forza370z

Thanks man! Nice write up.

Now I sort of having an idea how the Boxster drives like. I do like the new look of the Boxster.

On another note, 14K to fix the front bumper! That's a GTM turbo kit for me!

I am glad you have a high end insurance company coves it.

Haha seriously I know! Reading the long repair list and I'm like, uh what? Why?? But it makes me happy knowing that the body shop is really putting the full 100% job in to make the car as good as new. I'm going to get a walk around the car to show exactly what they're replacing just because I'm curious, so we'll see what I learn from that.

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Originally Posted by gsxr750

Does it still come with the Butt Hole single center exhaust tip ?

YES! Ugh I hate it. Anyone who leaves their exhaust like that has to have some sort of fetishes..

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Originally Posted by Z_ealot

personally having test driven a 2013 Z i can tell you for sure both the suspension and the transmission have been redone completely, the midnight blue one i test drove went through the gears like butter and going over the same bumps in the freeway that i used to do with my 2011 was worlds different, the new european spec suspension definitely soaks up the bumps alot better than the previous model years suspension setup and also on top of that the 13 interior has become nitceably quieter compared with previous years.

That's good to hear! Honestly if they spruced up the '13 Nismo interior a bit, I would have a hard time choosing between that and a cayman if they were the same price.

Oh I am with Chartis. I love them. They REALLY make sure the body shop you go to takes good care of you and your car. But I'm a private client with them so its a bit different than the regular policies.

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RoshDawg Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: NM / CA Posts: 981 Drives: '13 911 C2S Rep Power: 16	Oh I forgot to talk about the transmission. One of the best features of any PDK equipped Porsche. The system is just insanely amazing. Low speeds, high speeds, it's all amazing. Except it does have the occasional low speed shift clanky noises (yet you can't feel them) that my 911 doesn't have. When upshifting, there is a cool sound that sounds similar to a large pressure change (think BOV without the whistles..). Whatever it is it sounds cool, and the shifts are lightening fast. A good transmission is a big deal in my opinion, which I'm afraid to admit the Z does not have. I hope the next gen Z implements a GOOD dual clutch system as an option. But in a roadster, I'd rather get a MT. UNKNOWN_370 likes this. __________________ \| EVO X MR \| '11 WRX STI \| 370Z SPRT \| 911 (991) C2S \|

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