The 370z or a Mustang SC.

Cmike2780 · 10-22-2010, 07:32 PM

Money is the real issue here. Both are really good cars. I would even throw the Camaro into the mix. OP, I understand what draws you into 1/4 mile racing, but I guarantee you a real road course will be more satisfying to conquer where the car is only half the equation. Just don't sacrifice handling for straight line racing, especially in a sports car. Nothing bothers me more than watching a overly modified Corvette that's now blistering fast on the drag, but worthless in the twisties.

BalanBro · 10-22-2010, 07:48 PM

Not all pre 2011 mustangs were bad. 2003 Terminators (Cobra) will destroy most cars in 1/4, and they had an independant rear suspension too (The only mustangs that did I think). A factory iron block with forged internals helps a bit too.

In any case, Mustangs will pwn just about any japanese car in drag racing, and while it would be nice for the Z to be a bit more competitive, it's just not a great platform for this purpose. For the mustang haters in this thread, remember one thing:

Ask any racer, any real racer. It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning's winning.

ThoriumHotdog · 10-22-2010, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BalanBro

Not all pre 2011 mustangs were bad. 2003 Terminators (Cobra) will destroy most cars in 1/4, and they had an independant rear suspension too (The only mustangs that did I think). A factory iron block with forged internals helps a bit too.

In any case, Mustangs will pwn just about any japanese car in drag racing, and while it would be nice for the Z to be a bit more competitive, it's just not a great platform for this purpose. For the mustang haters in this thread, remember one thing:

Ask any racer, any real racer. It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning's winning.

True.. but.. .LOL

Ridgerunner · 10-23-2010, 01:25 AM

Re all pre 2011 Mustangs being rubbish. I traded my 2001 Mustang GT for the 370Z. It was far from being rubbish. Never a thing wrong with it. Sure it had shortcomings, but quality was not one of them. Ran great, sounded great with its stock exhaust, and got over 27MPG on the highway at over 70MPH. Love the Z, but would trade paint jobs in a second with the Mustang.

10-22-2010, 07:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 31	Money is the real issue here. Both are really good cars. I would even throw the Camaro into the mix. OP, I understand what draws you into 1/4 mile racing, but I guarantee you a real road course will be more satisfying to conquer where the car is only half the equation. Just don't sacrifice handling for straight line racing, especially in a sports car. Nothing bothers me more than watching a overly modified Corvette that's now blistering fast on the drag, but worthless in the twisties. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

10-22-2010, 07:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
BalanBro Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 318 Drives: 40th Anniv. 370Z Rep Power: 1113	Not all pre 2011 mustangs were bad. 2003 Terminators (Cobra) will destroy most cars in 1/4, and they had an independant rear suspension too (The only mustangs that did I think). A factory iron block with forged internals helps a bit too. In any case, Mustangs will pwn just about any japanese car in drag racing, and while it would be nice for the Z to be a bit more competitive, it's just not a great platform for this purpose. For the mustang haters in this thread, remember one thing: Ask any racer, any real racer. It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning's winning. __________________ 2012 Mercedes C63 AMG P31 Sedan, ROW, aFe, Eurocharged Dyno Tune. 438WHP/415WTQ 2010 SOLD: 40th Anniversary 370z

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10-23-2010, 01:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ridgerunner Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 79 Drives: 09 370Z Black 6M SP Rep Power: 17	Re all pre 2011 Mustangs being rubbish. I traded my 2001 Mustang GT for the 370Z. It was far from being rubbish. Never a thing wrong with it. Sure it had shortcomings, but quality was not one of them. Ran great, sounded great with its stock exhaust, and got over 27MPG on the highway at over 70MPH. Love the Z, but would trade paint jobs in a second with the Mustang.