Trading in GTR for a 370z

BennytheBlade · 12-01-2010, 07:30 PM

Gun metal looks great IMO and does have the paint issues that black has, or at least that's what it seems like after reading thru this forum.

The reason I'm liking this thread is we are getting to see someone we know has done it right w a 350 and maybe we get to see another great car get made into something g epic.

Hope this one continues for a long while.

Nitrouz · 12-01-2010, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

You should defintely do version 2.0 with your car. Bullitt is working on the 4.5L monster. I'm sticking to stage 1 with gtr intake plenum. Also note that it will be a pain to replace the stock triple meter.

Yeah I was on the phone with Sam for a while a few days ago discussing options.

what's the "triple meter"?

Nitrouz · 12-01-2010, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jamaica951

More options with black

what do you mean by more options? it's harder to see the aesthetic lines though.

theDreamer · 12-01-2010, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitrouz

Yeah I was on the phone with Sam for a while a few days ago discussing options.

what's the "triple meter"?

djpathfinder · 12-01-2010, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitrouz

what's the "triple meter"?

The 3 gauge cluster at the center of the dash, I presume.

DIGItonium · 12-01-2010, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitrouz

Yeah I was on the phone with Sam for a while a few days ago discussing options.

what's the "triple meter"?

Yea, unlike the 350Z the entire dash needs to be removed to replace the gauges. Just a bit of FYI

nismo 1234 · 12-01-2010, 08:16 PM

looks like the dyno is at racing greed!!
both ur cars are sick man.
370z dynoed at 218whp on mustang dyno at racing greed....heart broken..

TongMan · 12-01-2010, 09:07 PM

I say go for the more pure sports car, the 370z. The GTR is not a sports car, but a Malibu on steriods. I hate that auto transmission on the GTR!! Definitely needs a manual gearbox.

mjch3n · 12-01-2010, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TongMan

I say go for the more pure sports car, the 370z. The GTR is not a sports car, but a Malibu on steriods. I hate that auto transmission on the GTR!! Definitely needs a manual gearbox.

lol malibu on steriods? hahahahhahah wtf

Ghost · 12-01-2010, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitrouz

Hello,

I've just contacted my dealership to find me a 370z (no Z's left on their lot) and I will trade in my GTR for it. I'm just debating between black and blue... unsure which color I like more.

The last time I remember REALLY enjoying driving, was when I was driving my stock block 350Z with an APS TT kit. Simple TT kit on a stock block conservatively tuned, nice suspension, simple bodykit, wheels and tires. Nice unique little pocket rocket. Since then, I've spent a lot of money and time and built up the Z into a complete daily drivable show car. Lots of fun, but sometime in the build, it became more hassle than actual, uninhibited FUN. Always had to keep an eye on the gauges, listening to sounds, refilling water/meth, worrying if I want to go for a long distance road trip, etc.

Therefore I went for the GTR. With the GTR, it's an AWD all-season car, to the full extent. Fast, unique, 4 seater, good sized trunk, dual-clutch tranny, easily tunable, etc. Makes sense right? I spent the last 2 1/2 years of my life with the daily driven GTR. Full exhaust, intake, HKS BOV's, Cobb custom tune, wheels, suspension, lip kit, etc. Nice and simple. Sounds amazing. Makes sense in every aspect to keep it. However, I overlooked the most basic and primal factor in driving......the "fun". Don't get me wrong, the GTR is extremely fun on the racetrack, blowing past 911 turbos, GT3's, Lambos, Ferraris, etc. But on the street where I spend 90% of my driving time? Not so much. Fully stable and full of traction, it is not "fun" until you pass 140mph in a high speed corner. Yes it goes from 0-60 in under 3 seconds, but that's as much fun as it gets on the street. For me at least.

Therefore I've decided to go back to basics. 370z, simple GTM 500whp kit, wheels, suspension, kit, some other aesthetics. Simple little pocket rocket where I can have fun at 40mph instead of having to push up to 150+mph to have fun.

Now...I've been researching on this forum over the past few days. Great site btw. Read some of the little problems with the 370z (overheating, etc). Other than that, has anyone here found anything really annoying with the 370z? Not something everyone would KNOW from a test drive...but actually living with the car, any EMOTIONAL disappointments? I'm not looking for the fastest car. I'm not looking for the rarest. I'm looking for something that is rewarding emotionally everytime I get into the driver seat.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Alex

I couldn't agree more.

I have been fortunate enough to have experience with few cars, from M3s to ISF to Evos to C6 Z06 and such, but when it came having fun, the enjoyment of driving, nothing really satisfied me as the Z did, so I went back to it and got myself a 370.

Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

esfourteen · 12-01-2010, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TongMan

I say go for the more pure sports car, the 370z. The GTR is not a sports car, but a Malibu on steriods. I hate that auto transmission on the GTR!! Definitely needs a manual gearbox.

half the people posting in here just sound crazy talking crap about the GTR, funny, but crazy.

on topic: your 350 looked amazing, now we are all expecting something even better with a 370 =]

Ghost · 12-01-2010, 09:26 PM

Some people should just refrain from commenting on the GTR. Some of the comments in this thread regarding the GTR are just retarded.

Jamaica · 12-01-2010, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitrouz

what do you mean by more options? it's harder to see the aesthetic lines though.

There more color combo you can do with black. But your right hard to see the lines with black unless the paint job is almost near perfect.

HKYStormFront · 12-01-2010, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TongMan

I say go for the more pure sports car, the 370z. The GTR is not a sports car, but a Malibu on steriods. I hate that auto transmission on the GTR!! Definitely needs a manual gearbox.

are you ****ing kidding me?

Nitrouz · 12-01-2010, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghost

Some people should just refrain from commenting on the GTR. Some of the comments in this thread regarding the GTR are just retarded.

+1

Couldn't agree more. But it's obvious when someone comments if they have no experience with the GTR. I just laugh behind my computer...they're just embarassing themselves....who cares.

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