Official '11 Mustang GT vs 370z Thread

wilsonp · 10-25-2010, 06:00 PM

First you have to be able to afford what makes you happy

m4a1mustang · 10-25-2010, 06:00 PM

Haha, not in America you don't!!!

I want a Z · 10-25-2010, 06:13 PM

I am still shopping and for a while considered the 5.0 but every time I sit in a Z and take it for a test drive it makes me smile, so now I am just waiting for the 11's to show

shabarivas · 10-25-2010, 06:32 PM

11s are already around....

I will say this: It does not matter how much slower the stang is in the corners - after 2 straights the Z will be behind. With that said - would i trade my Z for a stang? Hell no - would I get a stang along with the Z? Of course I would if I had the spare cash. For what it is the new GT is an amazing bargain. Remember speed without finesse is just speed... and is not driving

Driving happens when you and the car work together to fight the road and what it might throw at you. Worrying about how fast you are compared to the next guy lining up near you at the light is all well and good - but that gets old real fast. Controlling your rear end out of a tight corner - will always feel like a million dollars in a real drivers car.

m4a1mustang · 10-25-2010, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by shabarivas

11s are already around....

I will say this: It does not matter how much slower the stang is in the corners - after 2 straights the Z will be behind. With that said - would i trade my Z for a stang? Hell no - would I get a stang along with the Z? Of course I would if I had the spare cash. For what it is the new GT is an amazing bargain. Remember speed without finesse is just speed... and is not driving

Driving happens when you and the car work together to fight the road and what it might throw at you. Worrying about how fast you are compared to the next guy lining up near you at the light is all well and good - but that gets old real fast. Controlling your rear end out of a tight corner - will always feel like a million dollars in a real drivers car.

It's a good thing the Mustang powers like hell out of a corner.

I tell you what, there's absolutely nothing about the Z's handling that I miss with the Mustang. The only things I really miss are the knee pads (don't take these for granted, Z guys!), gas gauge (yes, I liked the dots!), and the fuel economy.

Trips · 10-25-2010, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

It's a good thing the Mustang powers like hell out of a corner.

I tell you what, there's absolutely nothing about the Z's handling that I miss with the Mustang. The only things I really miss are the knee pads (don't take these for granted, Z guys!), gas gauge (yes, I liked the dots!), and the fuel economy.

Get off your knees!! and wipe the side of your mouth!!

m4a1mustang · 10-25-2010, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

Get off your knees!! and wipe the side of your mouth!!

You bastard.

Trips · 10-25-2010, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

You bastard.

You left yourself open bud!

wishihadnav · 10-25-2010, 06:40 PM

^^haha!

Z eliminator · 10-25-2010, 07:35 PM

I will not need the SC to beat on one at the track 12.8009 with N/A bolt on's.
When i get my stage 2 GTM SC, 11.7's should be close. Why pick on a Mustang when i will be a stock GTR's worst nightmare at the drag strip.

m4a1mustang · 10-25-2010, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Z eliminator

I will not need the SC to beat on one at the track 12.8009 with N/A bolt on's.
When i get my stage 2 GTM SC, 11.7's should be close. Why pick on a Mustang when i will be a stock GTR's worst nightmare at the drag strip.

So what will you do when you meet a N/A Bolt-on 10 second Mustang?

Seriously dude, you always do this. Your car is modded and you try to compare it to STOCK cars.

You're not going to be a GT-R's worst nightmare, either. How many GTRs that go to the track are stock? I was just watching one run 10.07 @ 140 on street tires last Friday.

Not trying to discount what you've done with your Z, but let's be realistic. You can't come in and say, "well, when I'm modded I'll totally beat up on those stock Mustangs/GTRs/etc!"

wolf370z · 10-25-2010, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

So what will you do when you meet a N/A Bolt-on 10 second Mustang?

Seriously dude, you always do this. Your car is modded and you try to compare it to STOCK cars.

You're not going to be a GT-R's worst nightmare, either. How many GTRs that go to the track are stock? I was just watching one run 10.07 @ 140 on street tires last Friday.

Not trying to discount what you've done with your Z, but let's be realistic. You can't come in and say, "well, when I'm modded I'll totally beat up on those stock Mustangs/GTRs/etc!"

Yeah, M4A1 I agree with almost everything you say, you even had a red 370z didn't you? Maybe you're my alternate self with an internet connection that lets you talk into the multiverses...

Anyways, I was very close to going your route, except the $5-6k on top of my 370z for an '11 Mustang GT is NOT worth it. If you guys were really concerned about best performance you should have bought a c5z06 for marginally less than the Z or GT.

But hey, it's whatever you love and sometimes I see a 5.0 and think about what could have been and realize I'm a classic muscle car guy at heart and I already got one of those so a sports car just makes more sense. Alright, sorry for talking your ears off. I would like to note I find it funny that three of our active members got '11 5.0's and are still posting. Glad to see you guys aren't stupidly brand loyal like most mustang guys are.

I'm just waiting for the day I can pick up a c6z06 for $30k. That'll be the day!

m4a1mustang · 10-25-2010, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by wolf370z

Maybe you're my alternate self with an internet connection that lets you talk into the multiverses...

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Originally Posted by wolf370z

I would like to note I find it funny that three of our active members got '11 5.0's and are still posting. Glad to see you guys aren't stupidly brand loyal like most mustang guys are.

I'm a car guy first and foremost. I love Z cars and this forum is the best I've ever been on, so I've got no reason to leave. I've said it a few times before, but, "once a Z owner, always a Z owner."

ImportConvert · 10-25-2010, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Z eliminator

I will not need the SC to beat on one at the track 12.8009 with N/A bolt on's.
When i get my stage 2 GTM SC, 11.7's should be close. Why pick on a Mustang when i will be a stock GTR's worst nightmare at the drag strip.

Because mustangs run better than 12.8's stock. They are already in the 8's with a lot of mods. Any 370's in the 8's yet? You just won't win this one in the speed department, stock/stock, or mod/mod.

m4a1mustang · 10-26-2010, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Because mustangs run better than 12.8's stock. They are already in the 8's with a lot of mods. Any 370's in the 8's yet? You just won't win this one in the speed department, stock/stock, or mod/mod.

Throw in the fact that all a GT-R owner needs to do is get a tune and poof, he's walking away into the sunset.

And aren't there a couple bolt-on 370s running quicker than 12.80 already?

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shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 916	11s are already around.... I will say this: It does not matter how much slower the stang is in the corners - after 2 straights the Z will be behind. With that said - would i trade my Z for a stang? Hell no - would I get a stang along with the Z? Of course I would if I had the spare cash. For what it is the new GT is an amazing bargain. Remember speed without finesse is just speed... and is not driving Driving happens when you and the car work together to fight the road and what it might throw at you. Worrying about how fast you are compared to the next guy lining up near you at the light is all well and good - but that gets old real fast. Controlling your rear end out of a tight corner - will always feel like a million dollars in a real drivers car.

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