Why does the 370z get so much disrespect...

Linkonbob · 11-01-2014, 06:08 PM

Mmmm!!! I may be a bit of a fat bird in comparison but when you tickle my right peddle and get that raw power/torque from a big NA V6 with damn stiff legs you know it's built for the game, not a high revving skinny tyre burner!!

Stand side by side in the flesh and get a public vote!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love Z

xxx

brucelidat · 11-01-2014, 06:30 PM

There are only 3 or maybe 4 areas the FRS/BRZ beats the Z.

1. Price
2. MPG
3. backseat (if you need that, though it seems pretty unuseable)
4. This one is a matter of opinion but from reviews I've seen, it's suppose dot be more "fun" This is partially because you have skinny sport prius tires that always break loose.

There is no way i comes anywhere close to beating the Z in any quantifiable performance category, though. So if you want to be faster, look better and have better track or drag times, the Z is superior. If you want to slide everywhere even at 35mph...the Toyobaru is for you.

Benibiker · 11-01-2014, 06:52 PM

I was at a traffic light with a blue BRZ next to me one day.. He was checking out my car and I was checking out his. The Z seemed more massive in every way; bigger tires/wheels, bigger curves, bigger hood, bigger exhaust and even seemed taller. I figured he would try something once the light turned green but as I accelerated normally he just whimpered along making sure not to pass me, guess the Z intimidated him.

brucelidat · 11-01-2014, 07:02 PM

I get odd ricer respect occasionally as well. There was a speeding weavy I don't remember what once. I saw him coming in my rearview, weaving and passing people. When he go to me, though, he wouldn't pass. It was almost like he thought if he tried I was going to hit the gas and blow him away. He eventually passed only when I came up behind a slow car. It's rare, but it happens once in a while.

Mbreese · 11-01-2014, 07:05 PM

Jealously !!!!!

scorp38 · 11-01-2014, 08:00 PM

Yes another brz / fr-s bashing thread I love it. One of my favorite things to do. First off I'll start by saying they are well balanced when you put proper tires on them. They are good looking as far as design. Now that that's out of the way. It has no ******* power at any rpm. The motors don't hold up to boost for **** they aren't reliable over long periods. The interior is cheap as hell. Then there is the identity crisis that I don't like. A mostly Toyota designed car with a Subaru boxer 4 and Toyota direct injection wtf. It is retarded and makes no sense.

mab864 · 11-01-2014, 10:38 PM

I drove almost every sport and muscle car before I bought my Z including a BRZ limited. I could have lived with the interior and it handled really well. I didn't care for all the sliding around however. It badly needed a set of sticky tires. But I could never live with the power plant. Sure it was pretty fun to drive, but it was so slow... it would have gotten boring quick. I mean a Honda Civic makes 205 hp. It would be a whole different game if they made an STi version. That thing desperately needs a turbo... desperately.

victort · 11-01-2014, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Digital neOn

Surprisingly one BRZ owner told me that 370z's have ugly interiors.

needless to say i didn't bother arguing.

he's right. the Z interior is pretty ugly, but so is the BRZ interior.

scorp38 · 11-01-2014, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by victort

he's right. the Z interior is pretty ugly, but so is the BRZ interior.

I have to disagree I love the z interior the only thing I don't like is the gauge cluster, it is overly complex looking too Much **** going on. Also the arm rests suck awkward location .

Digital neOn · 11-01-2014, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by scorp38

I have to disagree I love the z interior the only thing I don't like is the gauge cluster, it is overly complex looking too Much **** going on. Also the arm rests suck awkward location .

Agreed, i'm not a big fan of the 370z's gauge cluster either. I do not like the cover that encloses it. I would prefer a simple more traditional gauge setup something like in a 911 or BMW.

As for the rest of the interior, it is actually quite good, none of those big oversized knobs that you see in some older American cars/brz/frs.

But i admite that as awful as the BRZ/FRS interior is, they still have nicer gauge clusters as compared to the 370z. Just my opinion, your mileage may very.

scorp38 · 11-01-2014, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Digital neOn

Agreed, i'm not a big fan of the 370z's gauge cluster either. I do not like the cover that encloses it. I would prefer a simple more traditional gauge setup something like in a 911 or BMW.

As for the rest of the interior, it is actually quite good, none of those big oversized knobs that you see in some older American cars/brz/frs.

But i admite that as awful as the BRZ/FRS interior is, they still have nicer gauge clusters as compared to the 370z. Just my opinion, your mileage may very.

Lol well I guess all I can say is at least it doesn't look like a pagani gauge cluster can't even comprehend wtf is going on.

Digital neOn · 11-01-2014, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by scorp38

Lol well I guess all I can say is at least it doesn't look like a pagani gauge cluster can't even comprehend wtf is going on.

Very strange indeed, too much going on for sure but i also like elements of the setup. I wonder what the engineers of the next Z are cooking up in the interior department

scorp38 · 11-01-2014, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Digital neOn

Very strange indeed, too much going on for sure but i also like elements of the setup. I wonder what the engineers of the next Z are cooking up in the interior department

Something wonderful. I'm sure its going to be raw carbon fiber and full grain sacred cow leather hand stitched with silk of the finest quality everywhere. Also it's going to have Kevlar recaro buckets and billet aluminum knobs and buttons oh my.

NoLaKrewe · 11-02-2014, 12:54 AM

I can say this. I'd never own the FR-S but I did see a yellow 2015 TRD edition and I fell in love with it. I kept staring at it while my Fj was being worked on. Wouldn't walk to see price tag because I'd never pay 30k++ for a 4 cylinder.

scorp38 · 11-02-2014, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by NoLaKrewe

I can say this. I'd never own the FR-S but I did see a yellow 2015 TRD edition and I fell in love with it. I kept staring at it while my Fj was being worked on. Wouldn't walk to see price tag because I'd never pay 30k++ for a 4 cylinder.

34k and no more power than a base one aside from exhaust perhaps. haha Toyota knows how to give people what they want.

11-01-2014, 06:08 PM	#46 (permalink)
Linkonbob Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Nottingham UK Posts: 5 Drives: Nissan 370z GT-MT6 Rep Power: 12	Mmmm!!! I may be a bit of a fat bird in comparison but when you tickle my right peddle and get that raw power/torque from a big NA V6 with damn stiff legs you know it's built for the game, not a high revving skinny tyre burner!! Stand side by side in the flesh and get a public vote!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love Z xxx __________________ “If the rate of change around you exceeds your rate of change, the end is near.”

11-01-2014, 06:30 PM	#47 (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	There are only 3 or maybe 4 areas the FRS/BRZ beats the Z. 1. Price 2. MPG 3. backseat (if you need that, though it seems pretty unuseable) 4. This one is a matter of opinion but from reviews I've seen, it's suppose dot be more "fun" This is partially because you have skinny sport prius tires that always break loose. There is no way i comes anywhere close to beating the Z in any quantifiable performance category, though. So if you want to be faster, look better and have better track or drag times, the Z is superior. If you want to slide everywhere even at 35mph...the Toyobaru is for you. DEpointfive0 and ubs234 like this. __________________ 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

11-01-2014, 06:52 PM	#48 (permalink)
Benibiker Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Honolulu Hawaii Posts: 235 Drives: Red 17 370Z Touring Rep Power: 15	I was at a traffic light with a blue BRZ next to me one day.. He was checking out my car and I was checking out his. The Z seemed more massive in every way; bigger tires/wheels, bigger curves, bigger hood, bigger exhaust and even seemed taller. I figured he would try something once the light turned green but as I accelerated normally he just whimpered along making sure not to pass me, guess the Z intimidated him. ajm216 likes this. __________________ 2017 Pure Red 6MT 370Z Touring

11-01-2014, 07:02 PM	#49 (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 get odd ricer respect occasionally as well. There was a speeding weavy I don't remember what once. I saw him coming in my rearview, weaving and passing people. When he go to me, though, he wouldn't pass. It was almost like he thought if he tried I was going to hit the gas and blow him away. He eventually passed only when I came up behind a slow car. It's rare, but it happens once in a while. __________________ 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

11-01-2014, 08:00 PM	#51 (permalink)
scorp38 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Washington Posts: 360 Drives: 09 370z 6mt Rep Power: 12	Yes another brz / fr-s bashing thread I love it. One of my favorite things to do. First off I'll start by saying they are well balanced when you put proper tires on them. They are good looking as far as design. Now that that's out of the way. It has no ***** power at any rpm. The motors don't hold up to boost for ** they aren't reliable over long periods. The interior is cheap as hell. Then there is the identity crisis that I don't like. A mostly Toyota designed car with a Subaru boxer 4 and Toyota direct injection wtf. It is retarded and makes no sense. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ 1989 300zx Turbo 5mt Moonglow pearl white 2009 370z sport/touring 6mt Magnetic blk

11-01-2014, 07:05 PM	#50 (permalink)
Mbreese Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Cartersville,Ga Posts: 331 Drives: Metalic-Gray,09 370Z Rep Power: 31	Jealously !!!!!

11-01-2014, 10:38 PM	#52 (permalink)
mab864 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 482 Drives: 13 Sport 6MT Rep Power: 11	I drove almost every sport and muscle car before I bought my Z including a BRZ limited. I could have lived with the interior and it handled really well. I didn't care for all the sliding around however. It badly needed a set of sticky tires. But I could never live with the power plant. Sure it was pretty fun to drive, but it was so slow... it would have gotten boring quick. I mean a Honda Civic makes 205 hp. It would be a whole different game if they made an STi version. That thing desperately needs a turbo... desperately. Dcocci likes this. __________________ Berk HFC & CBE, Stillen G3, UpRev & tune by PSI, GTMat, 3M, Swift, StopTech, H&R 20/25, GT-R, 324 whp & 262 torque

11-02-2014, 12:54 AM	#59 (permalink)
NoLaKrewe Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NoLa Posts: 469 Drives: 2011 FJ//2015 370z Rep Power: 12	I can say this. I'd never own the FR-S but I did see a yellow 2015 TRD edition and I fell in love with it. I kept staring at it while my Fj was being worked on. Wouldn't walk to see price tag because I'd never pay 30k++ for a 4 cylinder. __________________ Starting a NoLa Z club https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheBigeZClub/ The struggle will be real!