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Old 06-05-2010, 03:40 PM   #42 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by esfourteen View Post
The only thing he really mentions is high speed handling, driving at 100+ the 370 feels floaty and this 350 felt stable. I don't own both and I've only driven an 03 350, and no where near 120, BUT I will admit at about 100+ the 370 doesn't exactly feel like its hugging the road.

I have no knowledge on how well the 350 really handles but if it does indeed handle better than a 370 (besides high speed highway) then that's impressive because the 370 handles pretty damn well stock.
The 370Z has a shorter wheelbase and is ~100lbs lighter than a late model 350Z. Those two items would definitely contribute to a comparatively twitchier feel at higher speeds (assuming similar suspension components). If your main concern is cornering at >120MPH, then you should get a big wing, lip, side skirts, etc.

It's not like Nissan just decided to put less Unicorn blood in the 370Z than it did in the 350Z. There are engineering and design trade-offs... And yes, this is coming from someone who had a 2008 350Z and now has a 2009 Nismo 370Z.
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