Why is the Z slower than comparable cars?

dotcomee · 08-11-2015, 03:22 PM

When I'm driving on the freeway, I can keep up with all the other cars.

mishuko · 08-11-2015, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

wat do u have to say about whiteline?

original lsd said nope and did a

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Originally Posted by LennyK

People seem to want to compare the 370Z (Roadster) to the Porsche Boxter

Really??? 370Z vs. Boxster 4 cylinder

What do you think (know) would happen in a real test vs the Porsche??

the goal was to be a viable option compared to the entry level porches. i think we can all agree the 911 would blow the z out of the water. do a lap around its mom. then go after its children and throw them for a loop.

then eat the dog.

RN SHARK · 08-11-2015, 03:55 PM

When I want to drive a vehicle fast off the line I drive my Grand Cherokee. When I want to go out corner carving, I drive my Grand Cherokee. Oh yeah, I have a Z too. Shoot. Forgot about it in the garage.

ZMan8 · 08-11-2015, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LennyK

People seem to want to compare the 370Z (Roadster) to the Porsche Boxter

Really??? 370Z vs. Boxster 4 cylinder

What do you think (know) would happen in a real test vs the Porsche??

Boxster in all trims is a 6 cylinder engine until at least next year. That's why they compare it. And against a Boxster S/GTS the Z may and probably will lose.
Porsche All Boxster Models - Porsche Cars North America

ayrton88 · 08-11-2015, 05:50 PM

0-60 times are only important for muscle cars. I don't even know what it is for a Z. Don't care. I want a sports car that has neutral handling through the corners. I would much rather have a slow Miata than a fast in a straight line Mustang. If you are concerned about drag racing, shopping for a Z is looking in the wrong place.

STICK_SHIFT · 08-11-2015, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

You want the Z's true competitors (RWD, front engine, 2 seaters, with similar power plants) you get Audi TT, BMW Z4, Porsche Boxster/Cayman.

Don't forget the F-Type Jaguar!

Another car with similar performance for twice the $$$.

Smashley · 08-11-2015, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by STICK_SHIFT

Don't forget the F-Type Jaguar!

Another car with similar performance for twice the $$$.

Love the F-type

The exhaust is amazing.

Hard to talk about the Z when family members buy s*** like this

Z_ealot · 08-11-2015, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Smashley

Love the F-type

The exhaust is amazing.

Hard to talk about the Z when family members buy s*** like this

Buying it is one thing, actually racing it on a track like it's meant to be is another....and I'm willing to bet that most people that buy that type of car will rarely ever see track time unless they're betting on a horse

AntiVenom · 08-11-2015, 09:11 PM

two words for anyone that thinks the Z is slow: forced induction.

why not have the best of both worlds?

osbornsm · 08-12-2015, 10:03 AM

Who put the Audi TT in this comparo????

It comes in FWD or half-assed AWD. Makes what... 300 tops?

STICK_SHIFT · 08-12-2015, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by osbornsm

Who put the Audi TT in this comparo????

It comes in FWD or half-assed AWD. Makes what... 300 tops?

Because of the DSG, though, the TTS will beat the 370Z at a dragstrip--and possibly around a road course, too.

But lack of a manual transmission means I still wouldn't buy one.

osbornsm · 08-12-2015, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by STICK_SHIFT

Because of the DSG, though, the TTS will beat the 370Z at a dragstrip--and possibly around a road course, too.

But lack of a manual transmission means I still wouldn't buy one.

This is true, my 2004 VW R32 was pretty much a TTS.

I'm still having trouble beating some of the VW's lap time with the 370z, and the VW had 240 horse?!

kenchan · 08-12-2015, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ayrton88

0-60 times are only important for muscle cars. I don't even know what it is for a Z. Don't care. I want a sports car that has neutral handling through the corners. I would much rather have a slow Miata than a fast in a straight line Mustang. If you are concerned about drag racing, shopping for a Z is looking in the wrong place.

but u're in chicago... wat 'corners' you speak of?

in ur town, 300hp is a minimum requirement if you want to have fun.

Jepawa · 08-12-2015, 03:33 PM

In my humble opinion, the Z was never about 0-60 times. It was about a fun car to drive that looks amazing and has decent HP. The cars that I looked at and test drove before buying mine were the Subaru BRZ(underpowered but cheaper), Corvette stingray(more power, more expensive), so I ended up in the middle ground with a fun rear wheel drive car that gets looks and is fun to drive, and according to my wife "Erry Body and there mama gotta mustang".

Z_ealot · 08-12-2015, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by STICK_SHIFT

Because of the DSG, though, the TTS will beat the 370Z at a dragstrip--and possibly around a road course, too.

But lack of a manual transmission means I still wouldn't buy one.

I've beaten a tts in my Z

08-11-2015, 03:22 PM	#46 (permalink)
dotcomee Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Austin, TX. Posts: 77 Drives: 370Z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 11	When I'm driving on the freeway, I can keep up with all the other cars. binary0x01, Smashley and MinusK like this.

08-11-2015, 03:55 PM	#48 (permalink)
RN SHARK Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Wake Forest, NC Age: 44 Posts: 618 Drives: 09 370Z, 14 SRT GC Rep Power: 35	When I want to drive a vehicle fast off the line I drive my Grand Cherokee. When I want to go out corner carving, I drive my Grand Cherokee. Oh yeah, I have a Z too. Shoot. Forgot about it in the garage. __________________ ___________ '09 6sp/Z1/PowerTrix/SPL/Swift/SRP/Whiteline/F.I.LTH&CBE/UpRev by Seb/CJM/Stillen/Ings+1/RJM/TrackSpec/Sparco/Motul/Wavetrac/Coolerworx/Verus/CraftSquare '14 SRT Grand Cherokee; '08 TL Type-S

08-11-2015, 05:50 PM	#50 (permalink)
ayrton88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 397 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	0-60 times are only important for muscle cars. I don't even know what it is for a Z. Don't care. I want a sports car that has neutral handling through the corners. I would much rather have a slow Miata than a fast in a straight line Mustang. If you are concerned about drag racing, shopping for a Z is looking in the wrong place. b15, SouthArk370Z and BRM3D1NA like this.

08-11-2015, 09:11 PM	#54 (permalink)
AntiVenom Track Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: North Carolina Posts: 695 Drives: 2011 KAD 6MT Rep Power: 12	two words for anyone that thinks the Z is slow: forced induction. why not have the best of both worlds? GrooveStyle and Hotrodz like this. __________________ The GREY GHOST Chronicle instagram: jdmunilla

08-12-2015, 10:03 AM	#55 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	Who put the Audi TT in this comparo???? It comes in FWD or half-assed AWD. Makes what... 300 tops? Driftomodachi likes this. __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

08-12-2015, 03:33 PM	#59 (permalink)
Jepawa Base Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Columbia,Sc Posts: 55 Drives: 15' 370z nismo tech Rep Power: 10	In my humble opinion, the Z was never about 0-60 times. It was about a fun car to drive that looks amazing and has decent HP. The cars that I looked at and test drove before buying mine were the Subaru BRZ(underpowered but cheaper), Corvette stingray(more power, more expensive), so I ended up in the middle ground with a fun rear wheel drive car that gets looks and is fun to drive, and according to my wife "Erry Body and there mama gotta mustang".

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