z or vette

Duc_Z09 · 09-26-2014, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MJB

Is the Evora the same chassis used for that Henessey Venom?

My understanding is that the Venom is a stretched Exige. They just had to make it longer to fit a massive engine.

The Evora is totally different than the Exige. It weighs over 3000lbs, has back seats, and is powered by a V6 that makes around the same power as a Z. I personally don't see the point.

MJB · 09-26-2014, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09

My understanding is that the Venom is a stretched Exige. They just had to make it longer to fit a massive engine.

The Evora is totally different than the Exige. It weighs over 3000lbs, has back seats, and is powered by a V6 that makes around the same power as a Z. I personally don't see the point.

Oh ok. We had a guy in our WA Z club go from a 370z to a Exige. It was so tiny. Looked pretty cool and from what he said was really fast.

Mt Tam I am · 09-26-2014, 04:25 PM

At the end of the track day how many Corvette guys will brag about passing a six cylinder 370Z? None. The Z on the other hand is the underdog in the fight. If it wins or does as well then which car was the better purchase?

"There's no need to fear Underdog is here."

Duc_Z09 · 09-26-2014, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MJB

Oh ok. We had a guy in our WA Z club go from a 370z to a Exige. It was so tiny. Looked pretty cool and from what he said was really fast.

They're stupid fast because they don't weigh anything. Here's a vid of an Elise (basically a much less powerful, cheaper, soft top Exige) spanking a 370 Nismo and some other cars in a drag race. Not the best start from the Z driver, but you still get the idea...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGPpU17C5JM

HEK · 09-26-2014, 05:58 PM

I hate to go off topic but I need to mention quality. I work for a worldwide elevator co. Here in the US we made a major change and fumbled the ball, instead of apologizing to the customers and do a recall we had a meeting and basically said that it was not a safety issue so when things broke we would fix them.
Our counter parts in Japan made a mistake Once and we sat thru hours of teleconferencing watching every one from the plant manager, engineer, manufacturing personnel to the secretary who sent out the manuals apologize and bow their heads to us...a day later to receive a retrofit unit to be sent out to repair the flaw in the field which was replacing the metric to standard hardware...my point is that as a country we (look at GM) really are not following the motto "Quality is #1"...but quantity is, sad but true and this applies to all the transportation, manufacturing and any business that has CEO's that love their big bonuses... enough said...carry on Z vs Vett

falconfixer · 09-26-2014, 06:34 PM

Go with the Vette. High school jackoffs are picking up used 09s for dirt cheap and slamming, hellaflushing, woot woot muffler-ing them. Look around the forum for proof. Me? I'll be the bald, middle-aged fvck driving a C7 in a couple years.

dotcomee · 09-26-2014, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by falconfixer

Look around the forum for proof..

MJB · 09-26-2014, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by falconfixer

Go with the Vette. High school jackoffs are picking up used 09s for dirt cheap and slamming, hellaflushing, woot woot muffler-ing them. Look around the forum for proof. Me? I'll be the bald, middle-aged fvck driving a C7 in a couple years.

What? No way... I NEVER see that on the VQ Nation FB page

NoLaKrewe · 09-26-2014, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MJB

What? No way... I NEVER see that on the VQ Nation FB page

Luckily, in New Orleans I don't see a 370z often at all. Infact I may see one every 2 days. I have yet to see Nismo 370 down here, I heard they're a few but I've never seen them.

midlife · 09-26-2014, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Tick64

My vote is for the Z. Vette screams mid life crisis. Not a fan of it's asss end either. Yes I know it's faster.

HaHa, so does the Z.

sunkist350z · 09-26-2014, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by watson853

Actually the Hellcat has really good numbers handling wise. If that's the only reason you don't like it I would do some more research...

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I know its in the wet weather but this thing barely moves..Matt Farah Discovers Pointlessness of Dodge’s New 707HP Challenger Hellcat in the Wet

MJB · 09-26-2014, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sunkist350z

I know its in the wet weather but this thing barely moves..Matt Farah Discovers Pointlessness of Dodge’s New 707HP Challenger Hellcat in the Wet

With 707hp and summer tires, not surprised it wasn't as fast driving in a freakin monsoon.

Its did a 10.8 pass with DR's.

Zoren 370 · 09-26-2014, 07:55 PM

This will be in my garage soon next to my Z!
Don't care what you say.
I'll enjoy my Life. While the rest complain about the silliest things about life!

image.jpg

MJB · 09-26-2014, 07:59 PM

^ Nice! But if I was going to get a C7, I think I would go all out and get the Z06!

NoLaKrewe · 09-26-2014, 08:01 PM

Same. If you get a Vette go zo6

09-26-2014, 04:25 PM	#108 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3842	At the end of the track day how many Corvette guys will brag about passing a six cylinder 370Z? None. The Z on the other hand is the underdog in the fight. If it wins or does as well then which car was the better purchase? "There's no need to fear Underdog is here." FPenvy, Duc_Z09 and Motionmagic like this. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

09-26-2014, 05:58 PM	#110 (permalink)
HEK Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: WESTFIELD, MA Age: 65 Posts: 491 Drives: '13 Z Tour Sports 6m Rep Power: 660	I hate to go off topic but I need to mention quality. I work for a worldwide elevator co. Here in the US we made a major change and fumbled the ball, instead of apologizing to the customers and do a recall we had a meeting and basically said that it was not a safety issue so when things broke we would fix them. Our counter parts in Japan made a mistake Once and we sat thru hours of teleconferencing watching every one from the plant manager, engineer, manufacturing personnel to the secretary who sent out the manuals apologize and bow their heads to us...a day later to receive a retrofit unit to be sent out to repair the flaw in the field which was replacing the metric to standard hardware...my point is that as a country we (look at GM) really are not following the motto "Quality is #1"...but quantity is, sad but true and this applies to all the transportation, manufacturing and any business that has CEO's that love their big bonuses... enough said...carry on Z vs Vett Last edited by HEK; 09-26-2014 at 06:00 PM.

09-26-2014, 06:34 PM	#111 (permalink)
falconfixer Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 10aC Posts: 978 Drives: Taco Rep Power: 76	Go with the Vette. High school jackoffs are picking up used 09s for dirt cheap and slamming, hellaflushing, woot woot muffler-ing them. Look around the forum for proof. Me? I'll be the bald, middle-aged fvck driving a C7 in a couple years. FPenvy, Zoren 370 and jpkirk like this.

09-26-2014, 07:55 PM	#118 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	This will be in my garage soon next to my Z! Don't care what you say. I'll enjoy my Life. While the rest complain about the silliest things about life! image.jpg jpkirk likes this.

09-26-2014, 08:01 PM	#120 (permalink)
NoLaKrewe Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NoLa Posts: 469 Drives: 2011 FJ//2015 370z Rep Power: 12	Same. If you get a Vette go zo6 Zoren 370 likes this. __________________ Starting a NoLa Z club https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheBigeZClub/ The struggle will be real!

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