2013 Car and Driver Lightning Lap

asdfsammich · 05-15-2013, 07:41 PM

Interesting read.

The only thing that separates the guy with all the charts and the leaser's remorse guy is how they go about trolling.

One has way too much time on his hands and the leaser's remorse guy, well that guy just might have a learning disability I'm afraid.

At the end of the day they both can't move beyond trying to mash the square peg into the round hole.

The z is a moderately priced sports coupe with a moderately compromised design and flaws that come with that approach. Not that hard a concept to get.

Tapatalk2 ...

Red__Zed · 05-15-2013, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by asdfsammich

Interesting read.

The only thing that separates the guy with all the charts and the leaser's remorse guy is how they go about trolling.

One has way too much time on his hands and the leaser's remorse guy, well that guy just might have a learning disability I'm afraid.

At the end of the day they both can't move beyond trying to mash the square peg into the round hole.

The z is a moderately priced sports coupe with a moderately compromised design and flaws that come with that approach. Not that hard a concept to get.

Tapatalk2 ...

Too much time on my hands? I guess so. Airports are a boring place.

If pointing out that home-made facts don't hold up to scrutiny is trolling, then I guess I'll take my trolling trophy and trollololololol my way home

I don't have any problem with the Z, I just find it ridiculous when people say things like:

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Originally Posted by red6spd

A 370 is as faster or faster then a Caymen S. Y spend more on a car thats not faster and is very expensive to maintain.

I've never been very good at shutting my mouth when people are making stuff up. Maybe it's a flaw that I should work on, but I like to consider it a feature. And, much like many features....it's kind of a love/hate thing.

It's probably closer to early stage BMW i-Drive and in need of serious refinement, but that sounds hard.

Jungle on the other hand...I'm convinced he loves the Z and just likes hearing other people say nice things about it. His dislikes are too inconsistent to be real. It's really a genius strategy when you think about it

b1adesofcha0s · 05-15-2013, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Too much time on my hands? I guess so. Airports are a boring place.

If pointing out that home-made facts don't hold up to scrutiny is trolling, then I guess I'll take my trolling trophy and trollololololol my way home

I don't have any problem with the Z, I just find it ridiculous when people say things like:

I've never been very good at shutting my mouth when people are making stuff up. Maybe it's a flaw that I should work on, but I like to consider it a feature. And, much like many features....it's kind of a love/hate thing.

It's probably closer to early stage BMW i-Drive and in need of serious refinement, but that sounds hard.

Jungle on the other hand...I'm convinced he loves the Z and just likes hearing other people say nice things about it. His dislikes are too inconsistent to be real. It's really a genius strategy when you think about it

It's just the reputation of RZTS that makes everyone think you're trollolololing all the time.

red6spd · 05-15-2013, 08:42 PM

@Red_Zed. I didn't call you out so don't get mad at me. And that quote you posted, when and where is that from? Seems old and from another thread.

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-16-2013, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by red6spd

@Red_Zed. I didn't call you out so don't get mad at me. And that quote you posted, when and where is that from? Seems old and from another thread.

What you said is true to a point anyway. But its only flawed in the sense that you didnt explain the Porsche is much better at the limit. and is a faster, more responsive car in the triple digits, that also possesses a higher top speed.

But this is a Z forum. We don't have to explain porsche's prowess if we dont want to...

I love Porsche's. I own a Z based on Nissan's quest to rival out a poor mans porsche...

But in this case... You know what? Fvck Porsche.

There, I said it. Lets move on.

asdfsammich · 05-15-2013, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

... I've never been very good at shutting my mouth when people are making stuff up. Maybe it's a flaw that I should work on, but I like to consider it a feature. And, much like many features....it's kind of a love/hate thing. ...

Jungle on the other hand...I'm convinced he loves the Z and just likes hearing other people say nice things about it. His dislikes are too inconsistent to be real. It's really a genius strategy when you think about it

Lols! Elaborate spin is pretty funny, so fair enough.

Tapatalk2 ...

370zrider · 05-18-2013, 08:32 PM

Does anyone knows what time does the 370z records in the Top Gear test track?

theDreamer · 05-20-2013, 07:41 AM

01:27.5: 370z
List of Top Gear test track Power Lap Times - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

red6spd · 05-20-2013, 10:45 AM

Take a look at some of the cars the Z was faster then. I will stand by while some people try and explain this.

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-20-2013, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by red6spd

Take a look at some of the cars the Z was faster then. I will stand by while some people try and explain this.

Porsche Cayman S hit 1:26.7, the Z hit 1:27.5. The boxster S hit 1:28.7. The Z slots right in between the coupe and. Roadster in track times. I think the boxster has the potential of getting an equal time as the Cayman. But in this situation, it didn't happen. So basically, the Cayman isn't infallible against the Z. Regardless of fanboy stats.

370zrider · 05-21-2013, 02:17 PM

01:27.5: 370z Vs.

01:31.8 Nissan 350Z
Must have been done with the VQ35DE engines.
4 sec. diff it's an enormous difference and compared with C&D lighting lap times, this just says completely the opposite: Nissan did an excellent job improving the z.

01:30.0 Ford Shelby GT500
really? quicker than a Shelby?

m4a1mustang · 05-21-2013, 02:20 PM

All of these times are worthless IMO.

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-22-2013, 11:33 AM

This whole thread is one of the most worthless threads on the forum, with lots of nissan and non-nissan fanboyism and one-sidedness.

m4a1mustang · 05-22-2013, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

This whole thread is one of the most worthless threads on the forum, with lots of nissan and non-nissan fanboyism and one-sidedness.

Needs more cowbell.

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-22-2013, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Needs more cowbell.

The only track time worth anything is the one you can personally achieve. Not R&T, not C&D, top gear or anyone. What counts is what you can do in your own car. AND YES, The car mags ARE NOT always the fastest time for any car, nor the slowest. SHYT changes often in the sport.

05-15-2013, 07:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
asdfsammich Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 456 Drives: 09 370Z SR MT Rep Power: 14	Interesting read. The only thing that separates the guy with all the charts and the leaser's remorse guy is how they go about trolling. One has way too much time on his hands and the leaser's remorse guy, well that guy just might have a learning disability I'm afraid. At the end of the day they both can't move beyond trying to mash the square peg into the round hole. The z is a moderately priced sports coupe with a moderately compromised design and flaws that come with that approach. Not that hard a concept to get. Tapatalk2 ... UNKNOWN_370, 370Zsteve, red6spd and 1 others like this.

05-15-2013, 08:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 22	@Red_Zed. I didn't call you out so don't get mad at me. And that quote you posted, when and where is that from? Seems old and from another thread. UNKNOWN_370 likes this. __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

05-18-2013, 08:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
370zrider Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Mexico Posts: 106 Drives: 370zM6tour12nosport Rep Power: 13	Does anyone knows what time does the 370z records in the Top Gear test track? __________________ Stillen [gen3 CAI + headers + HFC + Exhaust + UD Pulley + lightweight flywheel] + Uprev e-tune+ PC680 Odyssey battery + oil cooler + MishimotoThermostat = 312whp + 252wtq @1,500mts or 5,000ft elevation

05-20-2013, 07:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	01:27.5: 370z List of Top Gear test track Power Lap Times - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 370zrider likes this. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

05-20-2013, 10:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 22	Take a look at some of the cars the Z was faster then. I will stand by while some people try and explain this. UNKNOWN_370 likes this. __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

05-21-2013, 02:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
370zrider Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Mexico Posts: 106 Drives: 370zM6tour12nosport Rep Power: 13	01:27.5: 370z Vs. 01:31.8 Nissan 350Z Must have been done with the VQ35DE engines. 4 sec. diff it's an enormous difference and compared with C&D lighting lap times, this just says completely the opposite: Nissan did an excellent job improving the z. 01:30.0 Ford Shelby GT500 really? quicker than a Shelby? __________________ Stillen [gen3 CAI + headers + HFC + Exhaust + UD Pulley + lightweight flywheel] + Uprev e-tune+ PC680 Odyssey battery + oil cooler + MishimotoThermostat = 312whp + 252wtq @1,500mts or 5,000ft elevation

05-21-2013, 02:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	All of these times are worthless IMO. ZMan8 likes this. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

05-22-2013, 11:33 AM	#13 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14859	This whole thread is one of the most worthless threads on the forum, with lots of nissan and non-nissan fanboyism and one-sidedness. Chuck33079 likes this. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

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