370z sports car?

GingaBreadMan · 07-11-2009, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

So a car isn't a sportscar if it's unstable over rough terrain? I think that makes it 'not a rallycar'.

We aren't talking about sand dunes or the Baja. I'm talking about a few bumps on the road. I just feel it shouldn't be as unsettled as it is over uneven asphalt. Am I the only 370z owner who is having this problem?

wstar · 07-11-2009, 10:53 AM

Trust me, the Altima you're comparing was way more "unsettled" at the same speed on the same patch of pavement. This is a sportscar, and that means grip the wheel tightly and expect to feel (and react to) every little nuance in the pavement surface. Unpredictable surface can lead to the need to react to unpredictable handling. That's why tracks tend to have very good surfaces.

wstar · 07-11-2009, 10:54 AM

Oh, and for the love of dog, please type in english. Are you worried about wearing out the keys on your keyboard spelling out the words to, too, and two, or just concerned you'll always type the wrong one?

kannibul · 07-11-2009, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GingaBreadMan

We aren't talking about sand dunes or the Baja. I'm talking about a few bumps on the road. I just feel it shouldn't be as unsettled as it is over uneven asphalt. Am I the only 370z owner who is having this problem?

It'll loose traction if you're applying power to the ground or braking too much in a turn....just about anything will!

That said, I do feel teh car doesn't quite stick as well as I would have thought - mostly because I think the car is too stiff in the suspension and/or the tires don't grab as well as they could...

ZKindaGuy · 07-11-2009, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

It'll loose traction if you're applying power to the ground or braking too much in a turn....just about anything will!

That said, I do feel teh car doesn't quite stick as well as I would have thought - mostly because I think the car is too stiff in the suspension and/or the tires don't grab as well as they could...

Well did you ever think just maybe YOU think wrong????

kannibul · 07-11-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ZKindaGuy

Well did you ever think just maybe YOU think wrong????

No, because for whatever reason, I can take corners with my 97 ford ranger faster than I can with the Z without the rear end trying to swing out.

My truck USED to do it, then I put new shocks and tires on it...

bluzman · 07-11-2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

No, because for whatever reason, I can take corners with my 97 ford ranger faster than I can with the Z without the rear end trying to swing out.

My truck USED to do it, then I put new shocks and tires on it...

Dude, if your truck corners better than your Z, something is very wrong.

jginnane · 07-11-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bluzman

Dude, if your truck corners better than your Z, something is very wrong.

I think what he's saying is that he's used to driving vehicles with a longer wheelbase. These will always tend to track better in a straight line.

kannibul · 07-11-2009, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jginnane

I think what he's saying is that he's used to driving vehicles with a longer wheelbase. These will always tend to track better in a straight line.

That's something I've not even considered - lol...

It could also be weight distribution too...

My truck obviously rolls more in corners - but I can take a highway interchange near here at 60...and it'll freak me out a bit when I hit the bridge on the exit ramp (and it's bumpiness)

Do the same thing with the Z, and I'll be trading paint for cement.

Smooth-flat surfaces, Z corners WAY better.
Rough surfaces, toss up.

kannibul · 07-11-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bluzman

Dude, if your truck corners better than your Z, something is very wrong.

It could be that I'm just way more used to driving my truck too...

What I'm speaking of specifically is when you hit a bump, the Z loses traction (and the rear swings out) easier than my truck due to the wheel hopping off the bump.

My truck does it too, just it grabs again quicker...

07-11-2009, 10:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3596	Trust me, the Altima you're comparing was way more "unsettled" at the same speed on the same patch of pavement. This is a sportscar, and that means grip the wheel tightly and expect to feel (and react to) every little nuance in the pavement surface. Unpredictable surface can lead to the need to react to unpredictable handling. That's why tracks tend to have very good surfaces. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

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wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3596	Oh, and for the love of dog, please type in english. Are you worried about wearing out the keys on your keyboard spelling out the words to, too, and two, or just concerned you'll always type the wrong one? AlexRaymond19, DEpointfive0 and R0bDC like this. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

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