Now U Can Hate Me - 370z v 350z

SnakeBitten

You have to have some good suspension mods on your 350z to make this statement. And that would be apples to oranges comparison as the 370z is totally stock.

Full coils and aftermarket sways and lighter rims on your 350z should make it feel much more stable and controled than a bonestock 370z suspension. I cant see anyone driving both the 350z and 370z, both being stock, and coming away saying the 350z is better so yours has to be modded. If that is the case you should logically figure that into your experience before you decide the 370z isnt worth it based on your perception of its handling.

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SMJane_Again

To be fair, Chubbs' findings during his test drive, particularly the less than optimal ride at speed, would not be the first unfavorable review from across the pond. In EVO magazine's 'Battle of the Sixes' feature in Issue 131, the 370z's high speed ride is written up as "...the suspension felt jittery at the rear, slightly aloof at the front. It never crashed, but the damping couldn't quite keep up. It would deal with one bump but would still be settling itself when the next one hit... the 370z can't keep up with the work-rate this road demands, the steering losing feel, the whole chassis becoming a touch vague and woolly." (Issue 131, 1st column, p.65). They dug the Synchro Rev Control, and then sum the 370z up with "...the Nissan is emphatically not Japanese, though, more... Australian... a great car to spend time with, real fun and a step on from the 350z- a bit more focus, a little less gearlever shake. It's more practical than the Cayman, too, and far more imaginative inside and out." (3rd column, p.65). So maybe it IS something with UK-spec 370z's, but if that's the case, then Chubbs' opinion can be no more discounted than anyone else who has had experience with the Z. So, to the dude who completely wrote off Chubb's experience and so cleverly told him to 'gtfo' with that adorable little emoticon, please realize that your experience isn't the be-all and end-all. Chubbs has been a member on this forum for a long time and isn't the type of poster to start s**t for the heck of it. Relax and remember that everyone's entitled to their opinion even if (and perhaps ESPECIALLY) it doesn't completely jive with yours.

S.

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antennahead

Chubbs is a good dude, and would never incite a riot...... well, maybe a small one Seriously, I took his post as a request for "what gives guys? I really wasn't expecting this impression", not an open bashing of our beloved Z. I still stand by my earlier post, that driving the 370, if you own a 350, can be a very different experience, as the two cars, IMO, are a different "feel" on the road.

John

NIZMOZ

Mine's not modded in the suspension area.

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corbin09

yours is a nismo though.. i think he is talking about a base or touring.