BMW Z4, Nissan 370Z Nismo, Porsche Boxster, Cayman, Carrera S

zmyride · 01-27-2010, 12:34 AM

YouTube - Best Motoring 2009-10 BMW Z4 Nissan 370Z Nismo Porsche Boxster Cayman Carrera S Tsukuba Battle

Is the nismo that bad or is it because of the sucky driver?

Reaper42 · 01-27-2010, 02:35 AM

I believe that is Tsuchiya driving the leading car, so yes maybe it is the driver lol

mcheddadi · 01-27-2010, 02:48 AM

well its just that the porshe is that much better in terms of handling

Reaper42 · 01-27-2010, 03:08 AM

Yes, porshe is built from the ground up for the track, everyone of their models. I actually am proub the nismo did as well as it did, I'm sure if that same race was repeated a few more times, with the drivers switching cars, that the nismo could come on top one time.

Well boys! I think we are in league with Porshe now!

ricky bobby · 01-27-2010, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zmyride

YouTube - Best Motoring 2009-10 BMW Z4 Nissan 370Z Nismo Porsche Boxster Cayman Carrera S Tsukuba Battle

Is the nismo that bad or is it because of the sucky driver?

sucky driver

Endgame · 01-27-2010, 07:31 AM

I hate that they keep using the Nismo. The Z34 with Sports package was MUCH more competitive against the Porsches than the Nismo. The Nismo is just too heavy...

>135I · 01-27-2010, 08:17 AM

I agree the same company did a test with a base Z that had sport package vs caymen s I believe?? And the Z only lost because they caymen was more refined.

Cjanik · 01-27-2010, 08:48 AM

lets not kid ourselves, We wont be better than a Porsche. Maybe a panamera or their SUV, but thats about it. They are one step up from our 370z, and I'm not ashamed because well, they have a PORSCHE, and I have an Nissan!

xfrgtr · 01-27-2010, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Endgame

I hate that they keep using the Nismo. The Z34 with Sports package was MUCH more competitive against the Porsches than the Nismo. The Nismo is just too heavy...

I don't think so

Tsukuba
Nissan Nismo 370Z 1:06.643 Best Motoring
Nissan 370Z 1:06.669 Best Motoring
Tsukuba lap records - FastestLaps.com

CBRich · 01-27-2010, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Cjanik

lets not kid ourselves, We wont be better than a Porsche. Maybe a panamera or their SUV, but thats about it. They are one step up from our 370z, and I'm not ashamed because well, they have a PORSCHE, and I have an Nissan!

This. I would be disappointed if the Porsche didn't win.

Endgame · 01-27-2010, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by xfrgtr

I don't think so

Tsukuba
Nissan Nismo 370Z 1:06.643 Best Motoring
Nissan 370Z 1:06.669 Best Motoring
Tsukuba lap records - FastestLaps.com

Wow. So that extra suspension hardware and extra horsepower only gets you .026 faster; Super.

I am talking as far as on track performance. The Z w/Sport came from the back of the pack and finished just behind the CaymanS. Granted that was the 290 HP Cayman S. I bet the Nismo could not even do that as it was not in the back of the pack, but the front and got passed. I have no doubt in my mind that the Z with Sports package would have faired better in this race.

mick · 01-27-2010, 11:07 AM

not too bad result considering the nismo is the least expensive of all the cars there.

01-27-2010, 12:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
zmyride Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 631 Drives: 10 Black Sports 7AT Rep Power: 17	BMW Z4, Nissan 370Z Nismo, Porsche Boxster, Cayman, Carrera S YouTube - Best Motoring 2009-10 BMW Z4 Nissan 370Z Nismo Porsche Boxster Cayman Carrera S Tsukuba Battle Is the nismo that bad or is it because of the sucky driver?

01-27-2010, 02:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
Reaper42 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,030 Drives: GetLucky370 Rep Power: 18	I believe that is Tsuchiya driving the leading car, so yes maybe it is the driver lol __________________ Sponsor roll call: Get Lucky Brand \| TOYO TIRES \| Element Graphics \| Unique Fabrication Follow on fb- Jon Sackett and Instagram @GetLucky370 GetLucky370

01-27-2010, 03:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
Reaper42 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,030 Drives: GetLucky370 Rep Power: 18	Yes, porshe is built from the ground up for the track, everyone of their models. I actually am proub the nismo did as well as it did, I'm sure if that same race was repeated a few more times, with the drivers switching cars, that the nismo could come on top one time. Well boys! I think we are in league with Porshe now! __________________ Sponsor roll call: Get Lucky Brand \| TOYO TIRES \| Element Graphics \| Unique Fabrication Follow on fb- Jon Sackett and Instagram @GetLucky370 GetLucky370

01-27-2010, 08:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
>135I Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Radcliff, KY Age: 42 Posts: 409 Drives: 2003 Cobra Rep Power: 16	I agree the same company did a test with a base Z that had sport package vs caymen s I believe?? And the Z only lost because they caymen was more refined. __________________ I will miss my Z. I hope she goes to a good home.

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01-27-2010, 02:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
mcheddadi Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: canada Posts: 31 Drives: 08 altima coupe 3.5 Rep Power: 16	well its just that the porshe is that much better in terms of handling

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01-27-2010, 08:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
Cjanik Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 578 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 17	lets not kid ourselves, We wont be better than a Porsche. Maybe a panamera or their SUV, but thats about it. They are one step up from our 370z, and I'm not ashamed because well, they have a PORSCHE, and I have an Nissan!

01-27-2010, 11:07 AM	#12 (permalink)
mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 16	not too bad result considering the nismo is the least expensive of all the cars there.