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paperboy42190 09-11-2013 03:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Zensation (Post 2481276)
....Anything with V-Tec......
my car has vtec :driving:

Shamu 09-11-2013 07:02 AM
Tesla model S

madwi 09-11-2013 08:32 AM
:wtf2: wtf2 is right.

UNKNOWN_370 09-11-2013 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by 280z/300zx (Post 2480425)
Camaro SS
Challenger SRT8
Mercedes AMG series
Lexus ISF
Porsche Cayman and Boxster

:iagree:
I'm sure there is more. The Camaro and SRT8 will only beat us on paper by 0.1-0.2. In real life it's more of a drivers race but stats are stats.
I torn up a few v8 camaros, challengers, chargers etc... Don't believe the hype. We can hang with those and beat em with the right driver.

6MT 09-11-2013 10:34 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Zensation (Post 2481276)
....Anything with V-Tec......
Hey... I resemble that remark!

dirTy_shoeZ 09-11-2013 12:13 PM
currently im stock with an e85 tune, and this Z doesn't get beat by srt8 challengers anymore :tup:

synolimit 09-11-2013 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by dirTy_shoeZ (Post 2482576)
currently im stock with an e85 tune, and this Z doesn't get beat by srt8 challengers anymore :tup:
Solely E85, what'd that do for you with no turbo to increase boost? I can't see a few degrees of timing being worth the extra effort. Have you pulled the fuel pump lately?

my2004Z 09-11-2013 02:11 PM
OP, you are going to have a hard time getting an apples to apples comparison from this crowd. You should narrow it down very specifically.

For example:
CRITERIA:
Engine =V6, Inline 6 or Flat 6
Engine Technology = Internal Combustion Engine
Fuel = High Quality North American Gasoline
Forced Induction = No
Drive Train = RWD
Engine Location = Front
Transmission = Manual, Automatic, or Manumatic
Trim = Base, Sport, or Specialty Model
Year in Production = First, Second, or Third Year
Price Range = $25K - $55K
Weight of Car = <3500 lbs, >3500 lbs

These are all key factors when comparing cars and performance / value. I really like the fact that it took several years for any cars in the $30K range to catch up to the performance value that the Z brought to the table back in late 2008.

DavidInIndy 09-11-2013 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by my2004Z (Post 2482759)
OP, you are going to have a hard time getting an apples to apples comparison from this crowd. You should narrow it down very specifically.

For example:
CRITERIA:
Engine =V6, Inline 6 or Flat 6
Engine Technology = Internal Combustion Engine
Fuel = High Quality North American Gasoline
Forced Induction = No
Drive Train = RWD
Engine Location = Front
Transmission = Manual, Automatic, or Manumatic
Trim = Base, Sport, or Specialty Model
Year in Production = First, Second, or Third Year
Price Range = $25K - $55K
Weight of Car = <3500 lbs, >3500 lbs

These are all key factors when comparing cars and performance / value. I really like the fact that it took several years for any cars in the $30K range to catch up to the performance value that the Z brought to the table back in late 2008.
Yep. Agreed on your extra categories.

binary0x01 09-11-2013 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by DavidInIndy (Post 2480416)
I've seen comments in various threads about certain cars that can outrun a Z in the 1/4 mile. So here are my conditions before I make a list:
  • excludes "super cars," such as Lexus LFA, Lambos, etc.
  • must have stock/base manufacturer equipment
  • naturally aspirated (- i.e. no turbos)
  • same year, like 2011 vs 2011 for instance

Maybe I'm leaving out some things (feel free to add more exclusions) but here's a list based on things I've seen posted:
  • BMW M series (not SUV's obviously)
  • Mustang GT and above (that was for my neighbor who has a Cobra)
  • Porsche 911
  • can't think of any non-turbo Audi's but I'm sure there are some

If we account for similarity in price (let's put the Z at 40K), I would think it would be only the Mustang GT that would take us, right? Again, I'm only talking about a 1/4 mi sprint.

I know I'm missing some cars and I'm not trying to put myself out there as a car expert...not at all. I just drive and come across certain cars and wonder "I bet I could take him." Thx.

Note: And yes, please feel free to switch in Nismo Z to represent the Z if you'd like...just to make things interesting.
All except 911 don't matter to me, I wouldn't pay to ride in any of them :) so it doesn't matter if they're faster.

Jordo! 09-11-2013 03:46 PM
I'm more interested in what the next Z will offer out of the box...

Our car model is about ready to retire. 3 years or so and counting... I love it, but I'm already looking towards the next iteration.

jpkirk 09-12-2013 02:39 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by DavidInIndy (Post 2480458)
Aaahhh...good to know.

Kinda funny...with how beefy the Camaros are, I thought for sure we could take them. Whenever I chat cars with my neighbor (Mr. Cobra), he voluntarily says that he thinks my car (roadster = the "slow" Z) could take his if it was a track where handling/cornering was involved.

Curious what everybody thought of that comment by him.
I think a 2013 Camaro SS with the 1LE package would beat it up. R&T pulled 1.09 g's on a skid pad with one. It's heavier with 90+ more hp.

jk

Lug 09-13-2013 05:40 PM
The JUKE-R

L33T Z34 09-15-2013 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Chuck33079 (Post 2480430)
Anything that traps higher than 110 is going to beat a stock 370 in the 1/4.
LOL! Correction...Anything that traps higher than 104 mph is gonna BEE+ U stock 4 stock...that's how it is @ my local quarter track anywayz...:tiphat:

luigi90210 09-15-2013 02:40 AM
a viper SRT10 will smoke our cars, corvettes will smoke our cars, porsche 911 N/A will smoke our cars

and those are not really exotic cars, imo

DLSTR 09-15-2013 05:20 AM
These threads/comparo's are useless. Drive what you like and enjoy the ride. Why just a 1/4mi. How about 1 mile etc. Speed is much more than some short distance to begin with. The Z is not a 1/4 machine to begin with and nor are most cars. Its an arbitrary measure with no basis in reality.

Its amazing how quickly this car gets to 190kph+ on the Autobahn(120mph). Thats way more fun :) If a guy in his 360 Ferrari or 911 Carrera S is faster whatever. He paid way more to do that marginally faster. Its amazing what this car can do at that price point without the amazingly COSTLY maintenance some other marque's need.!!

Nailzs 09-15-2013 06:47 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by luigi90210 (Post 2488469)
a viper SRT10 will smoke our cars, corvettes will smoke our cars, porsche 911 N/A will smoke our cars

and those are not really exotic cars, imo
Unless you're buying insurance for them. :icon17:

critical 09-15-2013 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by dirTy_shoeZ (Post 2482576)
currently im stock with an e85 tune, and this Z doesn't get beat by srt8 challengers anymore :tup:
did you just get bigger injectors? curious what you did and what you dynod at because running e85 should just allow you to advance timing.

nmjaxx9 09-15-2013 01:25 PM
A GTR. Oh to soon? :bowrofl:


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