z or vette

UNKNOWN_370 · 10-05-2014, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by VCuomo

Just look at the threads on this forum where the yahoos are afraid to turn off VDC when they drive their Z. Poseur drivers are out there with all makes and models; no different with Corvettes or Zs.

Just sayin'...

You know what my dude? You're absolutely right. Not only that... There are more Z owning Z haters in our forum than any other brand. Most Z owners really don't understand what they bought. Most are wishing they'd cram the 5.0 s into the chassis or they wish the car was a Porsche, or wish is there a car can beat a ZL1 and never really understand that they bought a naturally aspirated v6 that in reality is faster & more powerful than any other naturally aspirated v6 out there. its a v6 that runs like a mid pack V8 and members still are not satisfied.

I want a turbo six not because the VQ is not a great engine. it's only because tuning a naturally aspirated engine is very very expensive. That's not Nissan's fault, that's the fault of the aftermarket and the commercialization of the tuning hobby. A turbo engine will drive the cost of mods n tune down in terms of price per horsepower

Oh well. It's a forum, I guess?

brucelidat · 10-05-2014, 05:22 PM

I don't think it's right to call everyone who owns a sports car who's not a track junkie a poseur unless they talk like it. It's completely fine to buy a sports car and DD it if that's what you want to do as long as you don't act like you know a ton about cars and driving. I ma no car expert and have only been tot he track twice and done a few canyon runs and mostly DD'ed my Z. I don't think I am a poseur though, since I never claimed to know a lot or be an expert driver. I know a great driver in a miata can whip a poor driver in a Z around the track and a likewise with a Z and vette. Sure, I would liek more power, but you always want more and I still love my Z and don't complain about 5.0s being or vettes being faster (numbers-wise). Anyhow, just saying not all guys mainly DD'ing their Zs are poseurs (unless they talk and drive like douches and think they're faster than anything around, then they are)

NS370Z · 10-05-2014, 05:58 PM

Love my new C7.

Zoren 370 · 10-05-2014, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by NS370Z

Love my new C7.

Can you marry me?

Zoren 370 · 10-05-2014, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by NS370Z

Love my new C7.

But first...

Tadpole · 10-05-2014, 08:03 PM

Why are all the new vette owners still here?

NoLaKrewe · 10-05-2014, 08:07 PM

Wondering that too.

falconfixer · 10-05-2014, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

You know what my dude? You're absolutely right. Not only that... There are more Z owning Z haters in our forum than any other brand. Most Z owners really don't understand what they bought. Most are wishing they'd cram the 5.0 s into the chassis or they wish the car was a Porsche, or wish is there a car can beat a ZL1 and never really understand that they bought a naturally aspirated v6 that in reality is faster & more powerful than any other naturally aspirated v6 out there. its a v6 that runs like a mid pack V8 and members still are not satisfied.

I want a turbo six not because the VQ is not a great engine. it's only because tuning a naturally aspirated engine is very very expensive. That's not Nissan's fault, that's the fault of the aftermarket and the commercialization of the tuning hobby. A turbo engine will drive the cost of mods n tune down in terms of price per horsepower

Oh well. It's a forum, I guess?

I think it goes back to "little **** syndrome"

Nargrakhan · 10-07-2014, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

You know what my dude? You're absolutely right. Not only that... There are more Z owning Z haters in our forum than any other brand. Most Z owners really don't understand what they bought. Most are wishing they'd cram the 5.0 s into the chassis or they wish the car was a Porsche, or wish is there a car can beat a ZL1 and never really understand that they bought a naturally aspirated v6 that in reality is faster & more powerful than any other naturally aspirated v6 out there. its a v6 that runs like a mid pack V8 and members still are not satisfied.

Bravo. I couldn't agree more.

I'm also somewhat disappointed at the lack of love for the Z body design. Speed is not the only thing that makes a great sports car, and the Z is absolutely beautiful. She's got curves in all the right places.

FPenvy · 10-07-2014, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Tadpole

Why are all the new vette owners still here?

if i switch to a vette i'll still be here.

a. i'm not 65 yet to be on vette forums.
b. i'm dont like rich kid douches who got their car from daddy on those forums
c. i love you all too much to ever leave you.

Duc_Z09 · 10-07-2014, 09:50 AM

How is this thread still going?

Nargrakhan · 10-07-2014, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09

How is this thread still going?

Only through a special blend of love, magic, hate, and science!!!

NS370Z · 10-07-2014, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Tadpole

Why are all the new vette owners still here?

I come back because I like this forum and I still think the Z is a great car. No hate here. Fit and finish of the Z I had was top notch, very well put together. Some good folks on here and I like to keep up on what Nissan might be coming out with down the road. Other sub-forums are great too, especially the detailing forum and the Junkman. It irks me on other forums when people make fun of the Z, call it a Datsun ricer car and all that jazz just to downgrade it. They especially hate it for the door handles but really that is just a small point IMHO. I agree, speed is not everything. I'm a true car guy, hell I even like Miata's, S2000's all the way to Challengers, Mustangs, you name it I can appreciate it for what it is and the connection it has to people for various reasons.

Tadpole · 10-07-2014, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by NS370Z

I come back because I like this forum and I still think the Z is a great car. No hate here. Fit and finish of the Z I had was top notch, very well put together. Some good folks on here and I like to keep up on what Nissan might be coming out with down the road. Other sub-forums are great too, especially the detailing forum and the Junkman. It irks me on other forums when people make fun of the Z, call it a Datsun ricer car and all that jazz just to downgrade it. They especially hate it for the door handles but really that is just a small point IMHO. I agree, speed is not everything. I'm a true car guy, hell I even like Miata's, S2000's all the way to Challengers, Mustangs, you name it I can appreciate it for what it is and the connection it has to people for various reasons.

Ok. I will let you stay here. Lol

damian_mb · 10-07-2014, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Nargrakhan

Bravo. I couldn't agree more.

I'm also somewhat disappointed at the lack of love for the Z body design. Speed is not the only thing that makes a great sports car, and the Z is absolutely beautiful. She's got curves in all the right places.

Like dat a$$.....

No car comes stock as wide as the Z

10-05-2014, 05:22 PM	#242 (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: 30	I don't think it's right to call everyone who owns a sports car who's not a track junkie a poseur unless they talk like it. It's completely fine to buy a sports car and DD it if that's what you want to do as long as you don't act like you know a ton about cars and driving. I ma no car expert and have only been tot he track twice and done a few canyon runs and mostly DD'ed my Z. I don't think I am a poseur though, since I never claimed to know a lot or be an expert driver. I know a great driver in a miata can whip a poor driver in a Z around the track and a likewise with a Z and vette. Sure, I would liek more power, but you always want more and I still love my Z and don't complain about 5.0s being or vettes being faster (numbers-wise). Anyhow, just saying not all guys mainly DD'ing their Zs are poseurs (unless they talk and drive like douches and think they're faster than anything around, then they are) __________________ 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

10-05-2014, 05:58 PM	#243 (permalink)
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10-05-2014, 08:03 PM	#246 (permalink)
Tadpole A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lockhart, TX Posts: 1,082 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z A7 Rep Power: 17	Why are all the new vette owners still here? Zoren 370, Shawa, Drakonis GTR and 1 others like this. __________________ Takeda TR3009P Short Ram Intakes, Custom Dual Exhaust, X-Piped with 18" Resonators & TopSpeed Axle Backs. EVO-R Led Third Foglight,

10-05-2014, 08:07 PM	#247 (permalink)
NoLaKrewe Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NoLa Posts: 469 Drives: 2011 FJ//2015 370z Rep Power: 12	Wondering that too. Zoren 370 likes this. __________________ Starting a NoLa Z club https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheBigeZClub/ The struggle will be real!

10-07-2014, 09:50 AM	#251 (permalink)
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