Cab vs. Coupe - 370Z

cab83_750 · 02-05-2010, 02:47 PM

Not sure if this was discussed before.

Anyways, has anyone driven both cars? I am wondering how the chassis of the two differ and how the driving behaviors compare.

To be exact, I bought a targa Supra years ago. It was a blast for 2 weeks, until one day, all of a sudden the car was shaking a lot. I thought I had a flat tire so I checked. Long and behold, IT WAS THE TARGA TOP (I had taken it off a few minutes before).

It is a known fact that the coupe shows the utmost stiffness. So, I am just wondering about the Z without the top.

fuct · 02-05-2010, 03:14 PM

they have to add a ton of weight to try and mimic what the roof was naturally doing, so im sure there are SOME handling differences.

Modshack · 02-05-2010, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by cab83_750

I am wondering how the chassis of the two differ and how the driving behaviors compare.

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Most all the tests I have read have been very complimentary regarding the chassis stiffness of the Roadster vs. the coupe.

PapoZalsa · 02-05-2010, 08:30 PM

Any convertible will be more heavy compare to the coupe due to the stiffening of the chasis.

Zaggeron · 02-05-2010, 08:37 PM

Actually only about 200 lbs

Coupe touring curb weight: 3278
Roadster touring curb weight: 3497

WICKED_GRIN · 02-05-2010, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

Any convertible will be more heavy compare to the coupe due to the stiffening of the chasis.

Not true with Porsche.

cab83_750 · 02-05-2010, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WICKED_GRIN

Not true with Porsche.

Well, it depends if the car was 'originally' designed as a convertible. My SC Cab is heavier than its brother coupe. (:

topcarbon · 02-06-2010, 07:16 AM

you always get more flex with cars without roofs.

Coupes for the win.

Old Chuck · 02-08-2010, 02:30 PM

That compared it with a coupe which had 10,000 miles on it and the roadster was quicker 0-60 and around a track. If I can remember correctly, it was a very small margin but neither car was dynoed so you don't know how much each started with but both were stock. I was very surprised at the test as I thought the roadster would be slower. I have driver the Boxster and Cayman and can not tell the difference but I never got past 7/10. Would doubt that the 370Z roadster is a tight as a Boxster which was designed as a roadster and evolved into the Cayman. If the results continue to show that the 370Z roadster does not loose any or much to the coupe, I would be pleasantly surprised. I would have thought the weight penalty would have taken a toll on the times. I would imagine that some mag will do a test between the roadster and coupe before too long. I also read where the roadster had slightly different suspension to account for the increased weight.

Zguy · 02-08-2010, 02:34 PM

in all honesty anyone complaining of an extra 200 lbs to have a convertible is crazy.... its nothing.... IMO it would be a great trade off..... There is nothing like a vert.... well a bike but thats a different animal

cab83_750 · 02-08-2010, 02:57 PM

I have always enjoyed open-top cars, be it a targa, convertible, or t-top. I would not be surprised if I end up with a convertible someday.

John Bradley · 02-08-2010, 03:33 PM

Nissan actually design the roadster first then based the coupe from it.. much, much better than the 350 was..
I have driven both and can't seem to find a difference.

gumpy · 02-08-2010, 07:03 PM

i'd love a convertible but i know i won't use the function much and i really don't have the looks to pull it off either =)

Zaggeron · 02-08-2010, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gumpy

i'd love a convertible but i know i won't use the function much and i really don't have the looks to pull it off either =)

Convertibles make you attractive

.... Or at least make you think you are which is probably good enough. Attitude counts for much

cab83_750 · 02-08-2010, 07:26 PM

You wouldn't believe how much sceaming and I get when the high school bus pulls next me!!!!

Pretty embarassing, actually

02-05-2010, 02:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	Cab vs. Coupe - 370Z Not sure if this was discussed before. Anyways, has anyone driven both cars? I am wondering how the chassis of the two differ and how the driving behaviors compare. To be exact, I bought a targa Supra years ago. It was a blast for 2 weeks, until one day, all of a sudden the car was shaking a lot. I thought I had a flat tire so I checked. Long and behold, IT WAS THE TARGA TOP (I had taken it off a few minutes before). It is a known fact that the coupe shows the utmost stiffness. So, I am just wondering about the Z without the top.

02-05-2010, 08:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	Any convertible will be more heavy compare to the coupe due to the stiffening of the chasis. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

02-05-2010, 08:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 18	Actually only about 200 lbs Coupe touring curb weight: 3278 Roadster touring curb weight: 3497 __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370z Roadster:Touring/Sport 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited

02-06-2010, 07:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
topcarbon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: pto vallarta Posts: 273 Drives: vw gti Rep Power: 15	you always get more flex with cars without roofs. Coupes for the win. __________________

02-08-2010, 02:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
Old Chuck Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida & SC Posts: 86 Drives: 05 Tundra& 02 Subaru Rep Power: 16	Read one article on the drop top That compared it with a coupe which had 10,000 miles on it and the roadster was quicker 0-60 and around a track. If I can remember correctly, it was a very small margin but neither car was dynoed so you don't know how much each started with but both were stock. I was very surprised at the test as I thought the roadster would be slower. I have driver the Boxster and Cayman and can not tell the difference but I never got past 7/10. Would doubt that the 370Z roadster is a tight as a Boxster which was designed as a roadster and evolved into the Cayman. If the results continue to show that the 370Z roadster does not loose any or much to the coupe, I would be pleasantly surprised. I would have thought the weight penalty would have taken a toll on the times. I would imagine that some mag will do a test between the roadster and coupe before too long. I also read where the roadster had slightly different suspension to account for the increased weight.

02-05-2010, 03:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	they have to add a ton of weight to try and mimic what the roof was naturally doing, so im sure there are SOME handling differences.

02-08-2010, 02:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
Zguy Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 153 Drives: 05 Chrome Silver Rep Power: 16	in all honesty anyone complaining of an extra 200 lbs to have a convertible is crazy.... its nothing.... IMO it would be a great trade off..... There is nothing like a vert.... well a bike but thats a different animal

02-08-2010, 02:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	I have always enjoyed open-top cars, be it a targa, convertible, or t-top. I would not be surprised if I end up with a convertible someday.

02-08-2010, 03:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
John Bradley Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 419 Drives: 2010 Silver RDZTER Rep Power: 16	Nissan actually design the roadster first then based the coupe from it.. much, much better than the 350 was.. I have driven both and can't seem to find a difference.

02-08-2010, 07:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
gumpy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 449 Drives: 09 370z white manual Rep Power: 16	i'd love a convertible but i know i won't use the function much and i really don't have the looks to pull it off either =)

02-08-2010, 07:26 PM	#15 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	You wouldn't believe how much sceaming and I get when the high school bus pulls next me!!!! Pretty embarassing, actually

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