Please convince me to buy a Z!

brucelidat · 11-01-2013, 02:01 PM

There's no way he stays stock if he gets the Z. I agree he will most likely dot he CAI/HFC/CBE combo with a tune or at the very least a CBE. 325 whp isn't that easy to get though. If he goes TPs or LTHs he might get there on a cool day.

BeemaaZ · 11-01-2013, 02:51 PM

Ummmm.... Let's do a "visual" comparison. Your b@d@@s Si and a stock 370Z.

kenchan · 11-01-2013, 02:53 PM

tires would be wat, 225 vs 285 ?

ABQautoxer · 11-01-2013, 04:22 PM

FWIW I've owned a lot of cars and recently test drove several 370z and I get what you mean that it doesnt feel as fast as you would expect. It is because it has the most linear power delivery possible so you never get a surge and that lack of surge makes it feel slow. To prove the point, try to out accelerate something to give you relative speed such as passing on the highway. It is then you really can tell it has the power, its just a bit too smooth to feel powerful. This is part of why people usually love turbo's even if the ultimate power delivery is low, when they surge on boost, it feels much faster than it is.

One big thing you should notice between your Si and the Z is highway cruising.

EDIT: I should add it is also a very tall geared car, especially in 2nd which is as tall as a C5 Z06 with 130 less torque.

nhbpcivicsi · 11-01-2013, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BeemaaZ

Ummmm.... Let's do a "visual" comparison. Your b@d@@s Si and a stock 370Z.

what's your point? for all you know my car might look 100 times better than yours! not just cuz I have a civic and you have a Z you can assume that yours automatically look better.. people have different tastes you know..

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Originally Posted by ABQautoxer

FWIW I've owned a lot of cars and recently test drove several 370z and I get what you mean that it doesnt feel as fast as you would expect. It is because it has the most linear power delivery possible so you never get a surge and that lack of surge makes it feel slow. To prove the point, try to out accelerate something to give you relative speed such as passing on the highway. It is then you really can tell it has the power, its just a bit too smooth to feel powerful. This is part of why people usually love turbo's even if the ultimate power delivery is low, when they surge on boost, it feels much faster than it is.

One big thing you should notice between your Si and the Z is highway cruising.

EDIT: I should add it is also a very tall geared car, especially in 2nd which is as tall as a C5 Z06 with 130 less torque.

couldn't have said it better! im not sure how I felt when I drove it that's why I wanna drive it again tomorrow to confirm

BeemaaZ · 11-01-2013, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by nhbpcivicsi

what's your point? for all you know my car might look 100 times better than yours! not just cuz I have a civic and you have a Z you can assume that yours automatically look better.. people have different tastes you know..

You mad??? I never said my car looks better than yours! But now that you mention it, you obviously think civic IS better than Z.

So like other people have mentioned before... Don't Buy a Z!!!!!!

Driftomodachi · 11-01-2013, 06:13 PM

LOLOL I came from zilvia

Driftomodachi · 11-01-2013, 06:51 PM

I drove a Mugen Si and it was a lot of fun. The car is quick and I LOVE hitting VTEC yo! But in the end the z is way more fun because of the power, handling and speed. Which leads back to the point: Drive both and decide on your own if you have a brain and emotions you should be able to figure it out

nhbpcivicsi · 11-01-2013, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Driftomodachi

I drove a Mugen Si and it was a lot of fun. The car is quick and I LOVE hitting VTEC yo! But in the end the z is way more fun because of the power, handling and speed. Which leads back to the point: Drive both and decide on your own if you have a brain and emotions you should be able to figure it out

I expected the decision to be much easier to make, but first impression wasn't all that great, although sitting in the Z it felt like a true sports car, unlike the Si which feels just a bit above an average car..

andre12031948 · 11-01-2013, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by nhbpcivicsi

I expected the decision to be much easier to make, but first impression wasn't all that great, although sitting in the Z it felt like a true sports car, unlike the Si which feels just a bit above an average car..

Don't buy a Z....

zeeder · 11-01-2013, 07:40 PM

I think the important thing to remember is you shouldn't buy it because you think you should want it or others think you should. You should only buy it if you want it. If you're wanting a sports car and not sold 100% on the Z you should test drive other options.

nhbpcivicsi · 11-01-2013, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by zeeder

I think the important thing to remember is you shouldn't buy it because you think you should want it or others think you should. You should only buy it if you want it. If you're wanting a sports car and not sold 100% on the Z you should test drive other options.

rebe945 · 11-02-2013, 08:09 AM

Jordo! · 11-02-2013, 01:15 AM

Buy a Z.

luigi90210 · 11-02-2013, 01:35 AM

if you need to be convinced to buy a Z than stay away

you have to want to buy one, you shouldnt have to be sold on one

11-01-2013, 02:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
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	There's no way he stays stock if he gets the Z. I agree he will most likely dot he CAI/HFC/CBE combo with a tune or at the very least a CBE. 325 whp isn't that easy to get though. If he goes TPs or LTHs he might get there on a cool day. __________________ 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

11-01-2013, 02:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
BeemaaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 2,594 Drives: 40thAE#472 Rep Power: 509	Ummmm.... Let's do a "visual" comparison. Your b@d@@s Si and a stock 370Z. __________________ SoCal 40th Meet Old & New Mods Steering Lock RECALL**** Own 40th 370Z? Get the build # and the Manuf. date here

11-01-2013, 04:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
ABQautoxer Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 11 Drives: 2013 WRX Rep Power: 13	FWIW I've owned a lot of cars and recently test drove several 370z and I get what you mean that it doesnt feel as fast as you would expect. It is because it has the most linear power delivery possible so you never get a surge and that lack of surge makes it feel slow. To prove the point, try to out accelerate something to give you relative speed such as passing on the highway. It is then you really can tell it has the power, its just a bit too smooth to feel powerful. This is part of why people usually love turbo's even if the ultimate power delivery is low, when they surge on boost, it feels much faster than it is. One big thing you should notice between your Si and the Z is highway cruising. EDIT: I should add it is also a very tall geared car, especially in 2nd which is as tall as a C5 Z06 with 130 less torque. waaaasabi and edub370 like this. Last edited by ABQautoxer; 11-01-2013 at 04:31 PM.

11-01-2013, 06:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
Driftomodachi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Cerritos, CA Posts: 482 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 14	I drove a Mugen Si and it was a lot of fun. The car is quick and I LOVE hitting VTEC yo! But in the end the z is way more fun because of the power, handling and speed. Which leads back to the point: Drive both and decide on your own if you have a brain and emotions you should be able to figure it out Last edited by Driftomodachi; 11-01-2013 at 06:53 PM.

11-01-2013, 07:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
zeeder Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 48 Posts: 460 Drives: ‘13 370Z ST 6M Rep Power: 3429	I think the important thing to remember is you shouldn't buy it because you think you should want it or others think you should. You should only buy it if you want it. If you're wanting a sports car and not sold 100% on the Z you should test drive other options. __________________ Zack FI catback, HFC, and Start Button - Z1 Intake - Nismo S-Tune Spoiler - PasswordJDM V2 Shift Knob

11-01-2013, 02:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	tires would be wat, 225 vs 285 ?

11-01-2013, 06:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Driftomodachi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Cerritos, CA Posts: 482 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 14	LOLOL I came from zilvia

11-02-2013, 01:15 AM	#14 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 419	Buy a Z. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

11-02-2013, 01:35 AM	#15 (permalink)
luigi90210 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,103 Drives: Classified Rep Power: 16	if you need to be convinced to buy a Z than stay away you have to want to buy one, you shouldnt have to be sold on one Leadfoot likes this. __________________ SOLD 370z New Car:classified DD:2011 Mini Cooper S stock

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