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Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 11-12-2009, 07:04 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 21,300
Posted By Sardis
Did you ever run a 370 stock up to higher speeds?...

Did you ever run a 370 stock up to higher speeds? My buddy has a 335, but I have no 370 to run with him. I always thought they would be great competition for each other.

I had the opportunity to...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 11-12-2009, 06:53 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 21,300
Posted By Sardis
I hate to contribute to this thread, but the...

I hate to contribute to this thread, but the weights on a C6 and M3 are close?? You have almost 500 pounds of difference. There is a reason why the vette has the quarter time it does


Also...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 11-06-2009, 10:50 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,236
Posted By Sardis
This thread has me reminiscing on when the...

This thread has me reminiscing on when the original G and Z came out. Wow, just sharp looking cars, beautiful in every regard.

I still can't get used to the G37s stye, but it is a great car. That...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 10-29-2009, 05:01 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,706
Posted By Sardis
Have a buddy who has a 335, before that a 328 ...

Have a buddy who has a 335, before that a 328

Not sure why people would spread false information about the free maintenance. Only thing you take care of is the tires, period.

These Z versus BMW...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 10-25-2009, 11:51 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,598
Posted By Sardis
For me, the greatness of the 370 is in its...

For me, the greatness of the 370 is in its capabilities.

- Yes, it now has a flat torque curve. The 1st gear rush may be somewhat missing, but your buddys 335i is no longer car lengths in front...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 10-25-2009, 11:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,598
Posted By Sardis
The 350 was a revolution in my mind. I never was...

The 350 was a revolution in my mind. I never was attracted to its deco styling. I went to the Mitsu dealer to buy an EVO... They had a Lemans Sunset 350 sitting there, my friend is like you should...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 10-25-2009, 02:34 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,999
Posted By Sardis
I hit 260 on a test drive. It was 110+ out in the...

I hit 260 on a test drive. It was 110+ out in the hellish AZ heat, but it was a little alarming. I was driving in a somewhat aggressive matter and it did lower immediately after I backed off..
...
Forum: Other Vehicles 10-24-2009, 05:44 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,353
Posted By Sardis
Well the debate about a true Japanese exotic is...

Well the debate about a true Japanese exotic is over. This has the engine, the materials, production run etc.

It made very little sense for Toyota to spend all that money in F1 without a halo car,...
Forum: Forced Induction 10-07-2009, 06:44 PM
Replies: 1,396
Views: 168,962
Posted By Sardis
Lots of truth to the above statement. Even turbo...

Lots of truth to the above statement. Even turbo cars from the factory, when they go larger turbos/mass upgrades they get these little annoyances.

Went on a twistie run with a Subaru/Mitsu group...
Forum: Other Vehicles 10-05-2009, 01:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,004
Posted By Sardis
I miss my 96 daily.. I loved the targa and...

I miss my 96 daily..

I loved the targa and used it all the time, but a hardtop is so rare and proper..


Wow Wow Wow... Hardtop Supra TT... You sir, get a huge :tup:
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 09-28-2009, 02:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,551
Posted By Sardis
You shouldn't have to purchase a Cayman to have a...

You shouldn't have to purchase a Cayman to have a smooth engine. If you have driven older variants of the VQ or Nissan engines, you would know price isn't the issue here. I have an ancient Q45 with...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 09-18-2009, 12:47 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 11,972
Posted By Sardis
All I know is I was gobsmacked when I saw the...

All I know is I was gobsmacked when I saw the times the magazines are pulling in the 1/4 with the new Cayman S PDK. Definitely extracting the most out of the power
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 09-17-2009, 08:36 PM
Replies: 407
Views: 23,300
Posted By Sardis
This guy is over 50.. I mean damn, it's not like...

This guy is over 50.. I mean damn, it's not like he is in his mid 20s with no savings and his career is in flux or whatever..

Sorry, but if you can't get a little enjoyment at that age after...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 09-17-2009, 08:30 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 11,972
Posted By Sardis
It's all love.. The two horrid things about...

It's all love..

The two horrid things about autos have all been fixed.. Shift times and excessive loss through the drivetrain.

Now it's all just down to preference, which is how it should be
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 09-17-2009, 08:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,085
Posted By Sardis
Can't forget the RX7... Don't think I have ever...

Can't forget the RX7... Don't think I have ever driven a more competent car around a track... 93 R1.. Would love to drive a Cayman S around the twisties sometime..
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 09-17-2009, 08:20 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 11,972
Posted By Sardis
More "fun" is entirely subjective... More control...

More "fun" is entirely subjective... More control the vehicle is not. If you have ever road raced, it's fairly simple to grasp

Here is Jason Plato comparing a Cayman S 6mt vs PDK.. Notice which...
Forum: Forced Induction 09-15-2009, 07:26 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 19,613
Posted By Sardis
LOL... Lotta hate for old CA.. It was at a time...

LOL... Lotta hate for old CA.. It was at a time the 4th largest economy in the world, and is still larger than many industrialized powers..

How's that wine produced in Wisconsin? Enjoying the...
Forum: Forced Induction 09-15-2009, 07:07 PM
Replies: 1,396
Views: 168,962
Posted By Sardis
I agree... TTing an NA car is always going to...

I agree... TTing an NA car is always going to introduce some kind of trouble.

Yes the 3.7 HR block is much more stout, but it will not be effortless, without headaches, or inexpensive. People...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 09-15-2009, 12:30 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,842
Posted By Sardis
Didn't you get the memo? American cars don't...

Didn't you get the memo? American cars don't handle...

Forget the lap ring record of the CTS V for a production four door, or the top two times belonging to the Vette and Viper...

I don't even...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 09-14-2009, 06:05 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,842
Posted By Sardis
While I would generally agree with the statement,...

While I would generally agree with the statement, it does look like a vette. Plus due to all the financial difficulties the C7 has been delayed for a bit..

I am not a vette guy, but I give them...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 09-14-2009, 06:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,388
Posted By Sardis
You either have to shift fast, drag racer style.....

You either have to shift fast, drag racer style.. Or just give it a little gas and match the revs.

This is what makes the SRM so great IMO. I haven't seen an accomplished driver complain about it...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 09-13-2009, 08:09 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,299
Posted By Sardis
Fastest traps for the HR have been at 107. The HR...

Fastest traps for the HR have been at 107. The HR really shines in the upper RPMs, at faster speeds there is a big differences. When my friend picked up his 335i and I still had my DE Z we ran a few...
Forum: Intake/Exhaust 09-12-2009, 11:24 PM
Replies: 8,307
Views: 1,037,415
Posted By Sardis
Based on the pics, the reputation proceeding Tony...

Based on the pics, the reputation proceeding Tony and the sound clips I have heard.. This exhaust and other products from F.I. have the uniqueness and quality of a imported JDM product, but for less....
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 09-12-2009, 10:56 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,299
Posted By Sardis
Tire feathering should be corrected with updated...

Tire feathering should be corrected with updated alignment specs. I had an 04.5 and still had that issue until it was corrected.

Also bad syncros, had the entire tranny replaced under warranty....
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 09-12-2009, 09:13 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,299
Posted By Sardis
The rev up was a minor improvement. Didn't they...

The rev up was a minor improvement. Didn't they just basically fix the manifold of robbing air to the engine?

The HR is a noticeable improvement. As for the weight that has been widely argued and...
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