Anyone go from an evo IX to a 370z?

tcarretti · 11-17-2009, 11:34 AM

Had an EvoVIII with full bolt ons, cams and meth injection. Later moved into a IX and did full bolt ons again and FP Green turbo... that one was a monster!

The Evos definitely had a "tighter" steering feel and confidence was high because of AWD. They really are amazing cars... Turbo boost is something that is very unique and makes the cars feel very fast. It was great having a backseat and ample trunk space too...

With all the mods, the IX just started to feel a little unfriendly as a DD...

The 370Z is a much more aesthetically pleasing car, in my opinion. The steering is quite good and feels very solid for a RWD car. Power delivery is very linear so you don't get the kick in the pants feeling that the Evo provided but it's very capable.

It's very difficult to find a car that is as mod friendly as the Evo. To get anywhere near the HP possibilities of it with the 370 would cost a great deal. Having said that, the 370 has grown on me quite a bit and I guess I'm just getting older too. It would be nice to have a little more juice, but it can still be an extremely spirited drive nonetheless.

Do I miss my Evos? Yeah, I'd be lying if I said otherwise. Do I regret the 370z? Not at all! It's a beautful car that I look forward to driving every time I get in it.

Bottom line is that they are two very different platforms and are both great cars.

11-17-2009, 11:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
tcarretti Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 78 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 16	Had an EvoVIII with full bolt ons, cams and meth injection. Later moved into a IX and did full bolt ons again and FP Green turbo... that one was a monster! The Evos definitely had a "tighter" steering feel and confidence was high because of AWD. They really are amazing cars... Turbo boost is something that is very unique and makes the cars feel very fast. It was great having a backseat and ample trunk space too... With all the mods, the IX just started to feel a little unfriendly as a DD... The 370Z is a much more aesthetically pleasing car, in my opinion. The steering is quite good and feels very solid for a RWD car. Power delivery is very linear so you don't get the kick in the pants feeling that the Evo provided but it's very capable. It's very difficult to find a car that is as mod friendly as the Evo. To get anywhere near the HP possibilities of it with the 370 would cost a great deal. Having said that, the 370 has grown on me quite a bit and I guess I'm just getting older too. It would be nice to have a little more juice, but it can still be an extremely spirited drive nonetheless. Do I miss my Evos? Yeah, I'd be lying if I said otherwise. Do I regret the 370z? Not at all! It's a beautful car that I look forward to driving every time I get in it. Bottom line is that they are two very different platforms and are both great cars.