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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370
The Q60 coupe should be in the 3400b-3500lb range. Expect the Z to be at minimum 200lbs lighter.
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Originally Posted by JARblue
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But I am seriously wondering... what do you consider the handling weakness? I cannot deny that there are many suspension variables that can be improved, and there are a decent number of aftermarket parts to do so. But for a street going sports car, it seems like the handling is a major strength for the Z. The OEM tires aren't the best is all I could think of lol. I'm pretty sure there are a couple of guys with multiple track seasons on the stock suspension still running strong  |
re050a's are actually damn solid in DRY and warm/hot conditions. wet conditions, less than optimal tread and other thingies are well... yea.
minus the CSC, the weakest point already mentioned to me is the exhaust note. the g35/37 had such a nicer throaty sound.
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Originally Posted by Dirk McGurck
They have to be doing some major magic on that chassis, then, since the G37 coupe was 3700lbs and the Q50 is listed between 3600-3900lbs.
Don't get me wrong, I'd be a very happy man with a 3000lb Z pushing 400HP from a 3.0L TTV6, but I doubt Nissan wants to invest that much in the car since they apparently hate us all.
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not sure if you saw the posts but the new engine is lighter than the current one BUT with plumbing it'll be 50lb or so heavier.
also need to keep in mind with newer technologies in safety/sound dampening (a major complaint from the weak willed) / bells and whistles they will fight to keep it under 3200 unless they seriously adjust the length/width.