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Old 03-20-2009, 08:43 PM   #40 (permalink)
john370z
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Hi all again. I have raced my wife over 20 times. She in the 335 and me in the z. I can even beat her off the line but at this altitude she is dominant. I would guess at 60 mph she has almost 2 car lengths and the gap isn't widening as fast but it is widening. The torque on the 335 is amazing. I have installed K&N drop in filters but nothing else. Her car has the same. After driving the z almost 2000 miles I have some more observations.

As far as the engine, the 335 is much quieter and seemingly in better tune. I prefer a peaky engine and the 335 is not that. In fact is has more pull at lower rpm than at higher. I prefer the z tranny (7 sp auto) to the 335 6sp auto. I like the relationship the z has between the two. The 335 has so much torque that is does not have to downshift to accelerate well where the z does.

I like the brake feel better by a little on the z. The 335 are a bit grabby and are difficult to modulate.

The suspension is softer on the 335. I prefer the z's suspension tune over the 335. Although on a long road trip they both will get old...the z will get old faster.

I have come to like the z stereo. It had the presence of good bass, great treble, but lacks mid-range. I have chosen to slightly fade the stereo towards the back by two ticks to add a little more rear sound fill. Center balance leaves the rear speakers silent. The 335 has a better stereo, but they charge for it. I think the stereo alone is a $1350 add on for this year 335 model. Was in a premium package when I bought it.

Looks. Even my wife loves the z more. The wheels make it. The 335 wheels are set in and don't give off an aura of performance. Whe ncomparing the two in looks....my wife who has won 20 out of 20 races laughs at me saying "all show and no go". I grind my teeth, but remind myself that it is my duty to keep her happy...even if I have to loose to her all the time.

Loving the discussion!
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