Diamond in the rough.

Jordo! · 05-18-2013, 02:36 AM

I'd say the diamond could use a little cleaning, but it aint all that rough.

Only real issues for me are the need for better brakes (even the sport brakes are lacking), and better throttle mapping (one of the most basic aspects of the tune that needs work).

Different LSD would cost more; Nismo tune is part of what you pay for in getting the Nismo; oil cooler was finally addressed in '12+.

The other things (e.g., hatch poppers) are pretty minor issues to me. For about the same money it's either a suped-up pony car or a much slower FR-S/BRZ. For me the Z wins every time in terms of the overall package.

DLSTR · 05-27-2013, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

I'd say the diamond could use a little cleaning, but it aint all that rough.

Only real issues for me are the need for better brakes (even the sport brakes are lacking), and better throttle mapping (one of the most basic aspects of the tune that needs work).

Different LSD would cost more; Nismo tune is part of what you pay for in getting the Nismo; oil cooler was finally addressed in '12+.

The other things (e.g., hatch poppers) are pretty minor issues to me. For about the same money it's either a suped-up pony car or a much slower FR-S/BRZ. For me the Z wins every time in terms of the overall package.

Well said. If you want more you pay more. The Z has always been a capable car at a REASONABLE price. If you want Porsche capability and engineering, then the local Porsche dealer will be happy to see you and bill you accordingly.

critical · 05-29-2013, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

Only real issues for me are the need for better brakes (even the sport brakes are lacking)

say what?

Mandingo · 05-29-2013, 12:46 AM

Oh, he said:

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

Only real issues for me are the need for better brakes (even the sport brakes are lacking)

05-18-2013, 02:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 420	I'd say the diamond could use a little cleaning, but it aint all that rough. Only real issues for me are the need for better brakes (even the sport brakes are lacking), and better throttle mapping (one of the most basic aspects of the tune that needs work). Different LSD would cost more; Nismo tune is part of what you pay for in getting the Nismo; oil cooler was finally addressed in '12+. The other things (e.g., hatch poppers) are pretty minor issues to me. For about the same money it's either a suped-up pony car or a much slower FR-S/BRZ. For me the Z wins every time in terms of the overall package. UNKNOWN_370, Shawa and nomodsjk like this. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

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