370Z replacement...suggestions?

Red__Zed · 01-17-2013, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Davey

Yes, I'm serious. You could google it, there have been several threads at S2Ki if you want to see some intelligent conversation by people who have also owned S2000's (as well as E30 M3's and Boxsters and a variety of other sports cars they compared it to) who complain that the S2000 has a lack of feedback from the wheel, and potential solutions.

I'm sure you've never noticed the issue, though. Some people just don't have much sensitivity to it or care about it. Enjoy your car.

In the context of comparing far upmarket, sure. I actually remember people bitching about the electric steering. A lot of those complaints are outdated at this point.

Far more feedback than the 370z, though, which is what he has as a reference...

m4a1mustang · 01-17-2013, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

In the context of comparing far upmarket, sure. I actually remember people bitching about the electric steering. A lot of those complaints are outdated at this point.

Far more feedback than the 370z, though, which is what he has as a reference...

My thoughts exactly. It might not have as much steering feel as other cars, but it's still good. Better than the heavy but muted feel from the 370Z, IMO.

And of course you get far more butt, foot, transmission, and aural feedback in the S2000 than you do in most other cars.

I'm very sensitive.

Davey · 01-17-2013, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

In the context of comparing far upmarket, sure. I actually remember people bitching about the electric steering. A lot of those complaints are outdated at this point.

Far more feedback than the 370z, though, which is what he has as a reference...

First, a Miata isn't upmarket, nor is an RX8.

Second, I owned an S2000, and own a 370Z, and IMO he Z has far more feedback than the S2000. Your opinion is the opposite. Isn't that fun? I guess we should start calling each other fanboys now.

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

My thoughts exactly. It might not have as much steering feel as other cars, but it's still good. Better than the heavy but muted feel from the 370Z, IMO.

Disagree.

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And of course you get far more butt, foot, transmission, and aural feedback in the S2000 than you do in most other cars.

Agree.

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I'm very sensitive.

No comment.

Red__Zed · 01-17-2013, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Davey

First, a Miata isn't upmarket, nor is an RX8.

Second, I owned an S2000, and own a 370Z, and IMO he Z has far more feedback than the S2000. Your opinion is the opposite. Isn't that fun? I guess we should start calling each other fanboys now.

No comment.

No fanboyism here, just objective commentary that is largely considered accurate by folks that have driven both.

There's of course a major variable- what year s2000 did you have?

lemon-fresh · 01-17-2013, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

No fanboyism here, just subjective commentary that is largely considered accurate by folks that have driven both.

There's of course a major variable- what year s2000 did you have?

Fixed. People get those words mixed up all the time.

Red__Zed · 01-17-2013, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by lemon-fresh

Fixed. People get those words mixed up all the time.

I'm sorry to hear that.

Steering wheel feedback can be, has been, and will continue to be objectively quantified utilizing statistical methods. There's no way EPS systems would be as good as they are without effective methods for analysis.

lemon-fresh · 01-17-2013, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I'm sorry to hear that.

Steering wheel feedback can be, has been, and will continue to be objectively quantified utilizing statistical methods. There's no way EPS systems would be as good as they are without effective methods for analysis.

Crazy, what were they quantifying? Opinions? Is there a formula for measuring steering feel?

UNKNOWN_370 · 02-14-2013, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

In the context of comparing far upmarket, sure. I actually remember people bitching about the electric steering. A lot of those complaints are outdated at this point.

Far more feedback than the 370z, though, which is what he has as a reference...

I saw an episode of Motorweek and they tested the 2014 Boxster. They came away extremely impressed with how much the Boxster improved. The only complaint they had... "Numb Feel From Electric Steering." Even high end, there are complaints.

Red__Zed · 02-14-2013, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

I saw an episode of Motorweek and they tested the 2014 Boxster. They came away extremely impressed with how much the Boxster improved. The only complaint they had... "Numb Feel From Electric Steering." Even high end, there are complaints.

Some people just like to complain.

bigsix · 02-15-2013, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

I saw an episode of Motorweek and they tested the 2014 Boxster. They came away extremely impressed with how much the Boxster improved. The only complaint they had... "Numb Feel From Electric Steering." Even high end, there are complaints.

I like the new Boxster a lot (!) . . . I think it's Porsche's new Flagship Sports Car. . .

UNKNOWN_370 · 02-15-2013, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bigsix

I like the new Boxster a lot (!) . . . I think it's Porsche's new Flagship Sports Car. . .

Meh... never been a fan of drop tops. I'd much rather have a Cayman S or R.

Targa tops are more my taste.

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