2013 Car and Driver Lightning Lap

m4a1mustang · 05-08-2013, 03:24 PM

I do understand why it is easy to get frustrated with the Z after owning an S2000. In terms of the driving experience it's hard to match an S2000. It's a lightweight compared to the Z and its driving dynamics are extremely good. Clutch and transmission are perfection. Short of its EPS it's almost "perfect" as far as the overall feel goes.

But it's a royal PITA to live with day to day. And it's slow.

m4a1mustang · 05-08-2013, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I do understand why it is easy to get frustrated with the Z after owning an S2000. In terms of the driving experience it's hard to match an S2000. It's a lightweight compared to the Z and its driving dynamics are extremely good. Clutch and transmission are perfection. Short of its EPS it's almost "perfect" as far as the overall feel goes.

But it's a royal PITA to live with day to day. And it's slow.

Now what's funny is I have a friend with an Exige who always ***** on the S2K for being a fat pig.

Perspective, my friends.

Drive what you like. DO YOUR RESEARCH and make sure it's a good fit before you sign on the dotted line.

m4a1mustang · 05-08-2013, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

it's too bad C&D doesn't have competitions over which cars look the best parked at a Starbucks.

Agreed

ZMan8 · 05-08-2013, 04:39 PM

Summary of everything: people need to stop looking too deep into numbers because of the variables related in them. Additionally, stop reading too much into car magazine reviews/hype. 99% of sports (sporty) car owners spend little time driving their cars at the limits so we need to stop worrying about it.

Enjoy the car you have. You don't have to love it, but enjoy it for what it is. Every car comes with compromises. If people understood that, then silly comparisons would end.

ChrisSlicks · 05-08-2013, 04:45 PM

A pro driver got the ZR1 around the track 6 seconds faster than they did so you have to take all of their times with a grain of salt. 6 seconds is a lot of time on a race track.

Red__Zed · 05-08-2013, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

A pro driver got the ZR1 around the track 6 seconds faster than they did so you have to take all of their times with a grain of salt. 6 seconds is a lot of time on a race track.

Mag times are pretty good at telling you what a particular group of amateurs were able to accomplish on a particular day.

That may or may not be an interesting piece of information to a given person, I guess.

m4a1mustang · 05-08-2013, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

Summary of everything: people need to stop looking too deep into numbers because of the variables related in them. Additionally, stop reading too much into car magazine reviews/hype. 99% of sports (sporty) car owners spend little time driving their cars at the limits so we need to stop worrying about it.

Enjoy the car you have. You don't have to love it, but enjoy it for what it is. Every car comes with compromises. If people understood that, then silly comparisons would end.

But then we wouldn't have anything to do at work

ZMan8 · 05-08-2013, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

But then we wouldn't have anything to do at work

Truth

JungleZ · 05-08-2013, 05:02 PM

Hey guys i just took the z out and it was fun, wonder how tonight will treat me

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-09-2013, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JungleZ

Hey guys i just took the z out and it was fun, wonder how tonight will treat me

Wow...

ANYWAY...

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I would love to jump up to a C7 in the future. Just not in the cards right now. Optioned the way I want, you're looking at $70k. Used ones will be a steal in 3-4 years or so.

I think the C7 is going to hold it's value way more than any other vette in history. Expect the config you want to hold it's value while base models will be thousands cheaper in the used market. You're just gonna have to save and bite the bullet and buy bruh... It'll be worth it.

m4a1mustang · 05-09-2013, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

I think the C7 is going to hold it's value way more than any other vette in history. Expect the config you want to hold it's value while base models will be thousands cheaper in the used market. You're just gonna have to save and bite the bullet and buy bruh... It'll be worth it.

I think they'll make so many like always I'll be able to pick one up at a good price.

daisuke149 · 05-08-2013, 06:07 PM

these times mean nothing. There is nothing consistant at all in this. Just lap times they picked up from here and there people driving.

cossie1600 · 05-08-2013, 08:57 PM

Do they use the magazine writers to drive them or do they hire a pro?

MC · 05-08-2013, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

Do they use the magazine writers to drive them or do they hire a pro?

they drive them

cossie1600 · 05-08-2013, 10:03 PM

no wonder

05-08-2013, 03:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
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ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 660	Summary of everything: people need to stop looking too deep into numbers because of the variables related in them. Additionally, stop reading too much into car magazine reviews/hype. 99% of sports (sporty) car owners spend little time driving their cars at the limits so we need to stop worrying about it. Enjoy the car you have. You don't have to love it, but enjoy it for what it is. Every car comes with compromises. If people understood that, then silly comparisons would end. UNKNOWN_370 and Davey like this. __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

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