Nissan 370Z Forum
Page 2 of 27 1 2 3412 Last »
Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page

Nissan 370Z Forum (http://www.the370z.com/)
-   Other Vehicles (http://www.the370z.com/other-vehicles/)
-   -   Test drove a 5.0 Today (http://www.the370z.com/other-vehicles/23551-test-drove-5-0-today.html)

m4a1mustang 08-14-2010 10:36 PM
Honestly I don't know how much the auto would be able to handle. 600whp would probably be 550+ lb-ft which is a lot of torque being fed through the transmission. At the very least you'd need a cooler.

The one good thing, though, is that you can count on it that someone involved with the Mustang aftermarket is questioning how much power the drivetrain can handle. I'm sure there are already upgrades in the works. That aftermarket is incredibly robust... there's an aftermarket solution to EVERYTHING.

frost 08-14-2010 10:40 PM
2010 boss:

2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Live Unveiling -- Autoblog

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog....eilinglive.jpg

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog....eilinglive.jpg

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog....eilinglive.jpg

SmoothZ 08-14-2010 10:43 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by shadoquad (Post 675669)
Disclaimer: I live in some mythical area where powersliding through a traffic circle is not against laws and regulations. Shado will deny all aggressive wrongdoings in court. Brewed in Milwaukee, Wisconson
:icon18: That should be in the quotes thread.

MMC Racing 08-14-2010 11:53 PM
What a surprise - a bunch of guys on a 370z forum favoring their car of choice over a Mustang. I just can't believe it..

I respect the 5.0

Sibze 08-15-2010 12:34 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by MMC Racing (Post 676024)
What a surprise - a bunch of guys on a 370z forum favoring their car of choice over a Mustang. I just can't believe it..

I respect the 5.0
I don't think anyone is saying the 5.0 sucks.

It is a straight line car. All muscle cars are... The Z is NOT a straight line car however is more of a sports car. I don't see anything wrong with what people are saying.

So far everyone has said they like it, its just a different type of car. I completely respect it as well however its not a sports car. I will race it on a road course not on a drag strip where all muscle cars live

vividracing 08-15-2010 01:27 AM
great review! there's a reason why you see mustangs everywhere, affordable price and fast!

Chriz 08-15-2010 02:13 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by MMC Racing (Post 676024)
What a surprise - a bunch of guys on a 370z forum favoring their car of choice over a Mustang. I just can't believe it..

I respect the 5.0
:confused: have u read any of the replies?
Anyway great review, hopefully one of my friends picks one up soon so I can try it out. I just wonder what mrcardio would say about this

m4a1mustang 08-15-2010 07:54 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chriz (Post 676114)
:confused: have u read any of the replies?
Anyway great review, hopefully one of my friends picks one up soon so I can try it out. I just wonder what mrcardio would say about this
"My Mazdaspeed 3 GT feels faster"

Red370 08-15-2010 08:08 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 676165)
"My Mazdaspeed 3 GT feels faster"
:rofl2::tup:

GingaBreadMan 08-15-2010 08:12 AM
Can't wait to catch one on the rode so I can put it in it's place. Show'em what a real sports car can do lol

m4a1mustang 08-15-2010 08:15 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by GingaBreadMan (Post 676175)
Can't wait to catch one on the rode so I can put it in it's place. Show'em what a real sports car can do lol
Do you run 12s? :icon17:

Vegitto-kun 08-15-2010 08:23 AM
I would kill to own one or just test drive one.

damn ford for not selling it in belgium.

theDreamer 08-15-2010 09:27 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 676177)
Do you run 12s? :icon17:
I can. :stirthepot:

m4a1mustang 08-15-2010 09:28 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 676232)
I can. :stirthepot:
Go do it then. :tup:

theDreamer 08-15-2010 09:29 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 676233)
Go do it then. :tup:
I have not really seen any 5.0 Mustangs yet. :(
I know where to find them if I really really want to have a go at it, and they have invited me out.

m4a1mustang 08-15-2010 09:35 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 676236)
I have not really seen any 5.0 Mustangs yet. :(
I know where to find them if I really really want to have a go at it, and they have invited me out.
I meant go run 12s. :tiphat:

Vegitto-kun 08-15-2010 09:54 AM
Yeah and post evidence.

I wonder what is the normal time for the Z?

m4a1mustang 08-15-2010 09:54 AM
Low 13s with a good driver. I think the best magazine time is a 13.1 with the 7AT.

Vegitto-kun 08-15-2010 09:59 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 676269)
Low 13s with a good driver. I think the best magazine time is a 13.1 with the 7AT.
Well he IS supercharged and all. :ugh2:

m4a1mustang 08-15-2010 10:02 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Vegitto-kun (Post 676274)
Well he IS supercharged and all. :ugh2:
Yeah, he should be able to go solidly into the 12s and trap 110+. He just needs to get a solid launch is all. :tiphat:

And if I know one thing about Matt, it's that he's not really good at getting things started. ;)

Vegitto-kun 08-15-2010 10:17 AM
Haha yeah.

power is awesome unless you cant put it down.

m4a1mustang 08-15-2010 10:18 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Vegitto-kun (Post 676301)
Haha yeah.

power is awesome unless you cant put it down.
That's what I keep telling him. :yum:

shadoquad 08-15-2010 10:33 AM
http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1281886234

m4a1mustang 08-15-2010 10:38 AM
The pink window tint is my favorite part. You know how Mercedes use that blue tint that makes everything outside look bluer and fresher and makes you feel like, "hot damn, I'm driving a Benz -- life is great!"... This is just like that expcept pink.

I bet that would sell like hotcakes in Japan.

PapoZalsa 08-15-2010 11:36 AM
Once again, here we go again comparing Muscle Cars to Sport Cars... :shakes head:

Pushing_Tin 08-15-2010 11:11 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by frost (Post 675142)
lol @ the antenna sticking up. How 80s.
This is actually one of the reasons I won't own one.

Matt 08-16-2010 05:41 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin (Post 677296)
This is actually one of the reasons I won't own one.
The old style gauges are what deter me from looking at it seriously.

AK370Z 08-16-2010 07:06 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 675165)
I love the Mustang but it is very civil compared to the Z. Even if the Z is slower it still feels more exciting in certain respects because you feel more involved.

I'm sure the new BOSS 302 will be a COMPLETELY different animal and probably put the Z to shame, but even though we lack almost 100hp to the GT the Z is still awesome in it's own right.

The GT doesn't match the feel of the Z in any respect... it's not a sports car, plain and simple. If you want the sports car feel... Z all the way. If you want muscle with lots of room to improve... GT for sure.

My problem is I want them both and at this time I can't have them both... and as diehard a Ford guy I am I don't know if I'm willing to part with the Z so I can get into the GT.

But damn I hate the VQ... I want more power. :mad:
I guess it's up to you to make the final decision but I think you'll have (if not already) more fun in the Z. I don't know how often your track or do performance driving, but more power isn't always more fun. Of course, you will make the final decision.

However, I will NOT mind driving this car, though I will never trade the Z for it. Once the Z is paid off ;). I have been craving for a low end tq monster! (540 HP/510 ft/lbs tq)

http://www.stangnet.com/images/stori...0_gt500_07.jpg

http://www.stangnet.com/images/stori...0_gt500_06.jpg

or black.

m4a1mustang 08-16-2010 08:08 AM
I don't really view it that way at all, because the Mustang aftermarket is so huge you can really take the car wherever you want... street, strip, or track... it's endless. A little suspension work and you will turn the GT into an uncompromised corner carver.

Sibze 08-16-2010 08:09 AM
I would take that Shelby over the Z though...

Red370 08-16-2010 10:05 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 677490)
I don't really view it that way at all, because the Mustang aftermarket is so huge you can really take the car wherever you want... street, strip, or track... it's endless. A little suspension work and you will turn the GT into an uncompromised corner carver.
:iagree:

I'm curious, wonder if theres any penis envy amongst the 4.6L owners about the 5.0, kinda like the 350Z owners about the 370, you hear anything like that M4A1?

Sibze 08-16-2010 10:06 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Red370 (Post 677638)
:iagree:

I'm curious, wonder if theres any penis envy amongst the 4.6L owners about the 5.0, kinda like the 350Z owners about the 370, you hear anything like that M4A1?
I would be pissed if I bought a 4.7...

m4a1mustang 08-16-2010 10:09 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Red370 (Post 677638)
:iagree:

I'm curious, wonder if theres any penis envy amongst the 4.6L owners about the 5.0, kinda like the 350Z owners about the 370, you hear anything like that M4A1?
There always is a little bit, but I can tell you it's absolutely NOTHING like the 350/370 hate. There's a much tighter sense of community across the different Mustang models. :tup:

370Zsteve 08-16-2010 10:18 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Matt (Post 677436)
The old style gauges are what deter me from looking at it seriously.
Hideous, absolutely HIDEOUS interior.

370Zsteve 08-16-2010 10:21 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 677646)
There always is a little bit, but I can tell you it's absolutely NOTHING like the 350/370 hate. There's a much tighter sense of community across the different Mustang models. :tup:
I always flash my lights at 350's, I've never gotten a response. I think they are all in a state of shock that a 370 owner even notice them. That or jealous rage, of course. :tup:

m4a1mustang 08-16-2010 10:26 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by 370Zsteve (Post 677657)
I always flash my lights at 350's, I've never gotten a response. I think they are all in a state of shock that a 370 owner even notice them. That or jealous rage, of course. :tup:
Probably more jealous rage.

I was at a gas station the other day with a 350 Nismo (he was at the pump ahead of me) and said "nice car" to him. He said in the most rude, pretentious way, "Yeah."

What a douchefaggot that guy ways.

xiven 08-16-2010 10:33 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 677669)
Probably more jealous rage.

I was at a gas station the other day with a 350 Nismo (he was at the pump ahead of me) and said "nice car" to him. He said in the most rude, pretentious way, "Yeah."

What a douchefaggot that guy ways.
I shockingly got the opposite reaction the other day heading up to the mountain. A 350 was getting on the highway and noticed me. He did the "cool" wave I guess out of appreciation and so I had no prob waving back. :tup:

chewonyou 08-16-2010 10:37 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 677490)
I don't really view it that way at all, because the Mustang aftermarket is so huge you can really take the car wherever you want... street, strip, or track... it's endless. A little suspension work and you will turn the GT into an uncompromised corner carver.
There's already tune+CAI packages out for the '11 Mustang GT. Heck, KW even has the V3 for the '11 Mustang GT already.

m4a1mustang 08-16-2010 10:44 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by xiven (Post 677678)
I shockingly got the opposite reaction the other day heading up to the mountain. A 350 was getting on the highway and noticed me. He did the "cool" wave I guess out of appreciation and so I had no prob waving back. :tup:
I have met a lot of nice 350 owners for sure, but that doesn't change the fact that there is still a lot of hate from the 350 camp.

MMC Racing 08-16-2010 11:00 AM
When driving the GT-R around, I give 370z owners a big thumbs down.. I work for Merck, makers of Hyzaar high blood pressure medicine, and giving the thumbs down is good for business.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:31 AM.
Page 2 of 27 1 2 3412 Last »
Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2