Dsport 2010 RWD car of the year-370z

nismo42 · 08-30-2010, 08:50 PM

i picked up this mag yesterday....good read...nissan took AWD class as well....pretty impressive...they also picked the base with sport over the nismo.

Pharmacist · 08-30-2010, 09:02 PM

yeah, 370z for rwd car of the year and gtr for awd car of the year!

ClemsonWill · 08-30-2010, 09:49 PM

They gave a thumbs down to "difficult to gain power with bolt-ons."

I think the Z does pretty good. CBE, HFC, intakes, and tune can easily be 30+ whp.

Red__Zed · 08-30-2010, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ClemsonWill

They gave a thumbs down to "difficult to gain power with bolt-ons."

I think the Z does pretty good. CBE, HFC, intakes, and tune can easily be 30+ whp.

which is not spectacular for the cost relative to lots of other cars. Plus I think most people see less than 30...

USAFstevo · 08-30-2010, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by nismo42

i picked up this mag yesterday....good read...nissan took AWD class as well....pretty impressive...they also picked the base with sport over the nismo.

I picked it up also, I got excited.

HATED1 · 08-30-2010, 10:01 PM

scan it and post it! please! i saw it, but feel guilty ripping the plastic.

spearfish25 · 08-30-2010, 10:54 PM

DragSport.com - DSport Magazine - RWD 2011 Review

RWD car of the year is a stretch. Look at the competition. Yes, it's the best RWD of the new Japanese lineup. Open up 'imports' to include Germans and the Z won't fare so well.

USAFstevo · 08-30-2010, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

DragSport.com - DSport Magazine - RWD 2011 Review

RWD car of the year is a stretch. Look at the competition. Yes, it's the best RWD of the new Japanese lineup. Open up 'imports' to include Germans and the Z won't fare so well.

thats a good point I suppose, Its definatly the best out of the ones they tested in the magizine tho!

PapoZalsa · 08-30-2010, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by nismo42

i picked up this mag yesterday....good read...nissan took AWD class as well....pretty impressive...they also picked the base with sport over the nismo.

The reason I decided to go Base w/Sport Pkg. I think best bang for the buck...

Lug · 08-31-2010, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ClemsonWill

They gave a thumbs down to "difficult to gain power with bolt-ons."

I think the Z does pretty good. CBE, HFC, intakes, and tune can easily be 30+ whp.

I don't understand this logic. It just means that their stock equipment is better (less restrictive) than average. Would they rate it good if nissan put more restrictive breathing on the car so aftermarket parts got you better gains? Just doesn't make any sense if you think about it.

370zproject · 08-31-2010, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

DragSport.com - DSport Magazine - RWD 2011 Review

RWD car of the year is a stretch. Look at the competition. Yes, it's the best RWD of the new Japanese lineup. Open up 'imports' to include Germans and the Z won't fare so well.

iv always heard the 370Z could be beatin around the corners by the rx-8 wow guess not

ProfessorDave · 08-31-2010, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zproject

iv always heard the 370Z could be beatin around the corners by the rx-8 wow guess not

That doesn't matter given that the RX-8 (with a small tank and awful MPGs) will run out of gas halfway through the competition!

shadoquad · 08-31-2010, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

That doesn't matter given that the RX-8 (with a small tank and awful MPGs) will run out of gas halfway through the competition!

hahaha so sad, but so true.

Mazda needs to fix the gas guzzling on that engine and pop out a new RX-7, perhaps with a turbo to start, just so they can compete in that market. I already admire the Miata and MS3 for what they bring in their respective segments. But Mazda needs a fire-breathing beast again.

ClemsonWill · 08-31-2010, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DanGizinski

which is not spectacular for the cost relative to lots of other cars. Plus I think most people see less than 30...

Coming from and S2000, It surprises me that you say that.
I had way more done to my S and I was getting 15-20hp gain at the wheels. Not to stir the pot. I just felt like their statement was a big off.

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Originally Posted by Lug

I don't understand this logic. It just means that their stock equipment is better (less restrictive) than average. Would they rate it good if nissan put more restrictive breathing on the car so aftermarket parts got you better gains? Just doesn't make any sense if you think about it.

I completely agree.

370zproject · 08-31-2010, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

That doesn't matter given that the RX-8 (with a small tank and awful MPGs) will run out of gas halfway through the competition!

lol i would own him around the corners eh?

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

hahaha so sad, but so true.

Mazda needs to fix the gas guzzling on that engine and pop out a new RX-7, perhaps with a turbo to start, just so they can compete in that market. I already admire the Miata and MS3 for what they bring in their respective segments. But Mazda needs a fire-breathing beast again.

haha ya

08-30-2010, 08:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
nismo42 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tennesse Posts: 74 Drives: 2010 370z 40th Rep Power: 15	Dsport 2010 RWD car of the year-370z i picked up this mag yesterday....good read...nissan took AWD class as well....pretty impressive...they also picked the base with sport over the nismo. __________________ 2010 40th.

08-30-2010, 09:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pharmacist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,249 Drives: 09 370z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 18	yeah, 370z for rwd car of the year and gtr for awd car of the year! __________________ 2009 370z Sport Touring/Nismo shift Knob/Z1 motorsports 34 row oil cooler

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ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 445	They gave a thumbs down to "difficult to gain power with bolt-ons." I think the Z does pretty good. CBE, HFC, intakes, and tune can easily be 30+ whp. __________________ Slightly modded

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spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	DragSport.com - DSport Magazine - RWD 2011 Review RWD car of the year is a stretch. Look at the competition. Yes, it's the best RWD of the new Japanese lineup. Open up 'imports' to include Germans and the Z won't fare so well. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

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