Why is Ford doing more than Nissan?

bdavis89 · 02-28-2013, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Beats doing this:

Lmao. Does it though?

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DCNISMO · 02-28-2013, 07:41 PM

Nissan should have something like Ford Racing products, that offers all kinds of factory engine and chassis performance goodies that come with a full factory warranty when dealer installed. You can get a stripper 5.0 and then add the Ford Racing blower for huge HP gains and then add the brakes, springs, shocks....all kinds of things. All Nissan does is keychains and car covers.

b1adesofcha0s · 02-28-2013, 08:35 PM

I hope Nissan does turn things around with the next gen Z, but I'm not expecting much. Very much looking forward to the 2015 5.0. It's most likely going to be my next car.

JungleZ · 02-28-2013, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

I hope Nissan does turn things around with the next gen Z, but I'm not expecting much. Very much looking forward to the 2015 5.0. It's most likely going to be my next car.

It will take alot for me to commit to a Mustang, but if the new one owns the Z like the current GT does as far as straight up straight line speed than that will be it for me. Its just a better bang for your buck value regardless if the Z is sexier. I hate the fact that the manual for the Z you have to have a perfect launch off the line or else you're getting dusted by a Toyota Camry V6 or Honda Accord V6.

b1adesofcha0s · 02-28-2013, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JungleZ

It will take alot for me to commit to a Mustang, but if the new one owns the Z like the current GT does as far as straight up straight line speed than that will be it for me. Its just a better bang for your buck value regardless if the Z is sexier. I hate the fact that the manual for the Z you have to have a perfect launch off the line or else you're getting dusted by a Toyota Camry V6 or Honda Accord V6.

Yeah I wasn't a big fan of the Mustang either until I got a ride in Steve's 2011 5.0. I was quite shocked. I would have bought one if this new redesign wasn't coming so soon.

m4a1mustang · 02-28-2013, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Yeah I wasn't a big fan of the Mustang either until I got a ride in Steve's 2011 5.0. I was quite shocked. I would have bought one if this new redesign wasn't coming so soon.

Then you were impressed when I took you for a drive in the car.

b1adesofcha0s · 02-28-2013, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Then you were impressed when I took you for a drive in the car.

Fearless_Z · 02-28-2013, 11:28 PM

While the Mustang has more power, etc etc etc. I just cant stand seeing 500 a day (exaggeration) everytine i go to town. Nice car and great buy but i still rather my Z when the day is over, not just because of the looks, but because ive been a nissan "fan boy" since i was little. I hardly see a Z at all where i live and mustangs are just everywhere. My car catches eyes before the mustang does, and although i may lose in a straight to the mustang, i know i would never be happy driving one. The Z could use a nice boost, thats for sure but if i really want a drag demon...ill build an old car thats always been the best route to take when building a drag car. No worrying about voiding warranties and you put what you want in it. And just for the record for those that have the new 5.0's, are the trannys that bad? I watched some videos and researched some forums on it and it seems like everyone has a problem with it. :/

m4a1mustang · 03-01-2013, 06:22 AM

Never had a problem with mine.

Fearless_Z · 03-01-2013, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Never had a problem with mine.

I was just curious. I read alot about it.

theDreamer · 03-01-2013, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Fearless_Z

I was just curious. I read alot about it.

There was a short batch, very early, that had some issues and Ford is fixing them, must be nice. Yes, Nissan has fixed my transmission but the other stuff they ignore which is a lot worse.

Fearless_Z · 03-01-2013, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

There was a short batch, very early, that had some issues and Ford is fixing them, must be nice. Yes, Nissan has fixed my transmission but the other stuff they ignore which is a lot worse.

Im assuming your having problems with yours?

theDreamer · 03-01-2013, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Fearless_Z

Im assuming your having problems with yours?

My Nissan transmission? Yes, I had one replaced already for a bad 5th gear syncro & it has gone out again almost.

Hbomb · 03-02-2013, 05:15 PM

I switched recently out of a 2011 6mt 370z sport+touring into a 2013 6MT Premium package Mustang 5.0 due to some back issues and needing something more comfortable (slipping L5 and L6, thanks afghanistan!). Having never owned an American car, I was sold halfway before the test drive was over. The fit and finish, everything about it is not the American cars us 80's kids grew up with. It does not handle as well at the Z, and the Z does look better, but the 5.0...... its a 5.0. Either you get it or you don't, but for the price, its hard to find something that will put you back in your seat like it.

DEpointfive0 · 03-02-2013, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Hbomb

I switched recently out of a 2011 6mt 370z sport+touring into a 2013 6MT Premium package Mustang 5.0 due to some back issues and needing something more comfortable (slipping L5 and L6, thanks afghanistan!). Having never owned an American car, I was sold halfway before the test drive was over. The fit and finish, everything about it is not the American cars us 80's kids grew up with. It does not handle as well at the Z, and the Z does look better, but the 5.0...... its a 5.0. Either you get it or you don't, but for the price, its hard to find something that will put you back in your seat like it.

Off topic, 2 things, thank you for the service you provided our country!
And... Are you sure about your 370?
Are you sure this isn't yours? LOL!

02-28-2013, 08:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 143	I hope Nissan does turn things around with the next gen Z, but I'm not expecting much. Very much looking forward to the 2015 5.0. It's most likely going to be my next car. __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

02-28-2013, 11:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
Fearless_Z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Center Point, LA Posts: 208 Drives: 2014 Nissan Z Nismo Rep Power: 14	While the Mustang has more power, etc etc etc. I just cant stand seeing 500 a day (exaggeration) everytine i go to town. Nice car and great buy but i still rather my Z when the day is over, not just because of the looks, but because ive been a nissan "fan boy" since i was little. I hardly see a Z at all where i live and mustangs are just everywhere. My car catches eyes before the mustang does, and although i may lose in a straight to the mustang, i know i would never be happy driving one. The Z could use a nice boost, thats for sure but if i really want a drag demon...ill build an old car thats always been the best route to take when building a drag car. No worrying about voiding warranties and you put what you want in it. And just for the record for those that have the new 5.0's, are the trannys that bad? I watched some videos and researched some forums on it and it seems like everyone has a problem with it. :/ DEpointfive0 likes this.

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6964	Never had a problem with mine. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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Hbomb Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Fort Campbell Posts: 64 Drives: 2011 370z Rep Power: 14	I switched recently out of a 2011 6mt 370z sport+touring into a 2013 6MT Premium package Mustang 5.0 due to some back issues and needing something more comfortable (slipping L5 and L6, thanks afghanistan!). Having never owned an American car, I was sold halfway before the test drive was over. The fit and finish, everything about it is not the American cars us 80's kids grew up with. It does not handle as well at the Z, and the Z does look better, but the 5.0...... its a 5.0. Either you get it or you don't, but for the price, its hard to find something that will put you back in your seat like it.