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Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 01-22-2010, 08:19 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 29,729
Posted By JonBoy
You've obviously never been on a track. You...

You've obviously never been on a track. You don't brake gently and easily heading into the turns. Well, you do if you want to be slow, but if you're going for the fastest time (which is what the...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 01-21-2010, 11:20 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 29,729
Posted By JonBoy
+1 VIR is very hard on brakes. The article...

+1

VIR is very hard on brakes. The article stated the pedal went to the floor, which can mean one of a few things:

1. The brake fluid boiled (probable cause, and common on many cars with stock...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 12-24-2009, 05:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,895
Posted By JonBoy
Actually, the list ENDS. There are few modern...

Actually, the list ENDS. There are few modern cars that truly hold their value far better than most other modern cars. The Supra is old and a "collector" car and the Evo VIII is a relatively niche...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 12-22-2009, 02:53 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 19,693
Posted By JonBoy
So you think this heavily modified car is going...

So you think this heavily modified car is going to go up against a STOCK GT3 in a Time Attack series? :icon18:

Shop cars are almost always sold eventually, primarily because they want to get on to...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 12-18-2009, 03:01 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 19,693
Posted By JonBoy
Add in the investment loss when you sell the...

Add in the investment loss when you sell the thing for half what you put into it and you're at the cost of a GT3. There, we're done. :D
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 12-18-2009, 02:59 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 19,693
Posted By JonBoy
Well, while I disagree on the looks, that's...

Well, while I disagree on the looks, that's certainly subjective. I do believe 99% of the population also disagree with you, however.

As for the engine being in the worst possible location, no,...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 12-18-2009, 09:44 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 19,693
Posted By JonBoy
Yes, right now he's using bolt-on equipment. ...

Yes, right now he's using bolt-on equipment. However, I think if you add it up, he's pretty close to $25K-$30K just in parts.

Wheels - $3K
Tires - $1.2K
Exhaust - $1.5K
Seats - $2K
ECU +...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 12-17-2009, 08:26 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 19,693
Posted By JonBoy
Apparently a number of you have zero idea what...

Apparently a number of you have zero idea what one-off, custom made equipment costs to design and fabricate or machine. This car is using some off-the-shelf equipment but it will also have a fair...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 12-16-2009, 01:22 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 19,693
Posted By JonBoy
Good luck on beating the GT3 with 415 hp,...

Good luck on beating the GT3 with 415 hp, virtually R-compound tires, a fully developed racing suspension that is built solely for the car, and years of development.

Yeah, you can add a...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 10-29-2009, 11:38 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 30,761
Posted By JonBoy
You didn't see the stats for the 2009 Cayman S...

You didn't see the stats for the 2009 Cayman S with PDK, obviously.

0-60 in 4.1s
1/4 mile in 12.5s @ 110 mph
0.99 lateral gs
60-0 in 104 ft

Those numbers match a 2009 Corvette in a straight...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 10-27-2009, 10:07 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 30,761
Posted By JonBoy
Cayman S with PDK does 0-60 in 4.1s and the 1/4...

Cayman S with PDK does 0-60 in 4.1s and the 1/4 mile in 12.5s at 110 mph. It sticks at 0.99g on the skidpad and does 72.5 mph through the slalom. Those numbers blow away a 370Z by a wide margin.
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Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 10-20-2009, 02:37 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 26,340
Posted By JonBoy
A Miata is the essence of a sports car, to me. ...

A Miata is the essence of a sports car, to me. It's not that powerful but it is focused in its sporting intentions. Drop-top, sporty ride, minimal useful purpose as a vehicle, great gearbox, and...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 10-12-2009, 08:22 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 26,340
Posted By JonBoy
I guess we'll agree to disagree, then. :) A car...

I guess we'll agree to disagree, then. :) A car that spanks some "real" sports cars is a sports car in my book, regardless of the body shape or number of doors. Same goes for a Cobalt SS. I...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 10-12-2009, 04:45 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 26,340
Posted By JonBoy
What other meaning for "open" can you think of,...

What other meaning for "open" can you think of, if not "convertible"? "Lots of room"? "Without a windshield"?

I saw someone earlier (might have been you) say that the Z and Cayman were the only...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 10-12-2009, 04:26 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 26,340
Posted By JonBoy
So a Z-coupe is not a sports car since it's not...

So a Z-coupe is not a sports car since it's not open? ;)

And I hardly think comparing MSRP is fair when anyone with a brain can get them for a much lower price. The Z can be had (base model) for...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 10-12-2009, 03:50 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 26,340
Posted By JonBoy
Out of curiosity, what is the definition of a...

Out of curiosity, what is the definition of a sports car?

And you can buy an Evo all day long for under $30K. A GSR can be had for under $28K, before taxes. You can also buy an STi for under...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 10-09-2009, 08:01 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 11,176
Posted By JonBoy
Stock, you'll never go into limp mode. I've...

Stock, you'll never go into limp mode. I've never heard of it happening. Maybe in an hour lapping session in Death Valley or something.

Boosted, anything is possible, but it's really beside the...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 10-09-2009, 02:15 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 11,176
Posted By JonBoy
Chevy did build it in, through proper design. ...

Chevy did build it in, through proper design. I've tracked with a bunch of guys with Vettes. One thing they DON'T do is overheat at the track and I track in Texas where it is not uncommon to run in...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 10-09-2009, 02:09 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 11,176
Posted By JonBoy
+1 Way more performance over a Z and they...

+1

Way more performance over a Z and they usually had at least a step up or two for interior options.
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 10-07-2009, 02:26 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 9,843
Posted By JonBoy
There are very few people that can drive them to...

There are very few people that can drive them to their limit. An instructor in my S2000 (with me in the passenger seat) passed a number of them that were on slicks and we were on street tires. ...
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