Nissan taking over Mitsubishi?

Dirk McGurck · 05-16-2016, 10:20 AM

Easy way to make it lighter is to not make it larger. Many cars grow in dimensions but remain the same weight these days, or only get a little larger. Make the Z the same size, and I doubt the weight would change. The Q60 is a foot longer than the Z, so lighter should be easier.

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-16-2016, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirk McGurck

Easy way to make it lighter is to not make it larger. Many cars grow in dimensions but remain the same weight these days, or only get a little larger. Make the Z the same size, and I doubt the weight would change. The Q60 is a foot longer than the Z, so lighter should be easier.

If they stay with the FM platform? Which is a 50/50 for the next gen Z? The weight reduction is already there if it's the new modified update. There's 300+lbs missing coupe to coupe, from the G37 to the Q60. I'm just not sure if that's because of the 4 banger or not. So worst case scenario, it'll be 200lbs lighter with the V6... So I think weight reduction has been sorted out if that's the route taken?

I hope Nissan has plans to keep a couplethings in the Z...

Hydraulic steering.

Manual handbrake.

These two things are my biggest worries. I know the next Z will be lighter. I feel it in my gut. Especially with the 4 banger.

I hope engine and exhaust note is a priority and low COG. That makes me nervous too. Many cars ride height are shotty for sports cars. I gotta give respect to camaro's COG for its size. Especially considering you can drop an extra 1.25" right from the dealership. Lovin that a lot.

JARblue · 05-24-2016, 08:44 AM

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I hope Nissan has plans to keep a couplethings in the Z...

Hydraulic steering.

Manual handbrake.

How about a hydraulic manual handbrake?

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UNKNOWN_370 · 05-24-2016, 06:11 PM

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How about a hydraulic manual handbrake?

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Yes sir!!!!! Electronic E brakes are worthless pieces of shyt.

I like this 435I review. He nailed on the head as to what the problem is with new cars vs cars like our Z's. Now I know I'm not the only one. I was beginning to think I was crazy... lol.

https://youtu.be/pTrlt_4yV4I

s2krazyyy · 05-19-2016, 03:02 AM

[QUOTE=Dirk McGurck;3480892]Easy way to make it lighter is to not make it larger. Many cars grow in dimensions but remain the same weight these days, or only get a little larger. Make the Z the same size, and I doubt the weight would change. The Q60 is a foot longer than the Z, so lighter should be easier.[/QUOTE

In a perfect world they could make a Z on its own platform instead of sharing its components with other cars. I read somewhere that they overbuilt the chasis so it could share its FM platform(QX50,g37) which would makes sense why its a little heavier.

s2krazyyy · 05-19-2016, 03:03 AM

[QUOTE=s2krazyyy;3482661][QUOTE=Dirk McGurck;3480892]Easy way to make it lighter is to not make it larger. Many cars grow in dimensions but remain the same weight these days, or only get a little larger. Make the Z the same size, and I doubt the weight would change. The Q60 is a foot longer than the Z, so lighter should be easier.[/QUOTE

In a perfect world they could make a Z on its own platform instead of sharing its components with other cars. I read somewhere that they overbuilt the chasis so it could share its FM platform(QX50,g37) which would makes sense why its a little heavier.

05-16-2016, 10:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
Dirk McGurck Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Delaware Posts: 715 Drives: 09 MB 370Z Touring Rep Power: 21	Easy way to make it lighter is to not make it larger. Many cars grow in dimensions but remain the same weight these days, or only get a little larger. Make the Z the same size, and I doubt the weight would change. The Q60 is a foot longer than the Z, so lighter should be easier. __________________ 2009 370Z Touring with Sport

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05-19-2016, 03:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
s2krazyyy Base Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: California Posts: 162 Drives: 2010 40th 370z Rep Power: 45	[QUOTE=Dirk McGurck;3480892]Easy way to make it lighter is to not make it larger. Many cars grow in dimensions but remain the same weight these days, or only get a little larger. Make the Z the same size, and I doubt the weight would change. The Q60 is a foot longer than the Z, so lighter should be easier.[/QUOTE In a perfect world they could make a Z on its own platform instead of sharing its components with other cars. I read somewhere that they overbuilt the chasis so it could share its FM platform(QX50,g37) which would makes sense why its a little heavier.

05-19-2016, 03:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
s2krazyyy Base Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: California Posts: 162 Drives: 2010 40th 370z Rep Power: 45	[QUOTE=s2krazyyy;3482661][QUOTE=Dirk McGurck;3480892]Easy way to make it lighter is to not make it larger. Many cars grow in dimensions but remain the same weight these days, or only get a little larger. Make the Z the same size, and I doubt the weight would change. The Q60 is a foot longer than the Z, so lighter should be easier.[/QUOTE In a perfect world they could make a Z on its own platform instead of sharing its components with other cars. I read somewhere that they overbuilt the chasis so it could share its FM platform(QX50,g37) which would makes sense why its a little heavier.