09 370z w/ sport package vs. Modded 05 Sti

kenchan · 04-06-2011, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by AmbitiousCK

Hey guys, at the end of this month i will be purchasing a 09 370z with the sport package. I am coming from a bolt on 05 STi with a full suspension and was wondering how the change will be. Obviously it will be different coming from a boosted, awd sedan to a n/a V6 two seater, but as far as acceleration, interior, and overall driving dynamics what should i expect?

Im just looking for some advice or opinions from anyone who cares to share, or maybe from some one who has made a similar switch, thanks guys!

ive not driven a modded STI, but i test drove the 09 STI (new at the time) when i was looking around for a new dd. everything was good other than the first ~4k rpm. there's just no significant torque down low vs the 370Z.

but other then that the car was real smooth and buttery. i might get the 2011 WRX hatch later on as my dd.... not sure yet though.

KillerBee370 · 04-06-2011, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GZ3

315rwhp with a **FULL** bolt on Z?!! what is your mod list!? I made 307rwhp with JUST dropins testpipes and Y on a dynojet Sae corrected....and there are plenty of people in 320-340 range on here

Ding ding ding! Dynojet

Now do it on a dyno dynamics or mustang dyno where there's actual load on the dyno..

AmbitiousCK · 04-06-2011, 02:44 PM

Thanks everyone for the responses, i think that the Z will suit me just fine for now. I'll be limited to slight bolt ons in the beginning because i'll be out of work for 6 months while attending the police academy. But after that id love to make a mini GTR (minus the AWD and electronics of course) and twin turbo the Z, that would give me the power im looking for.

Im the kind of person who loves the visceral emotion you can get from a car, the exhaust, driving stick, feeling the car as it progresses around corners and over bumps. So i really feel that with the interior being such a nice place to be, and the overall driving dynamics from the Z itself, i wont miss the STi.

Then again the STi was my first "performance" car...might be kind of first love kinda thing...and you know nothings better than your first love lol.

kenchan · 04-06-2011, 02:46 PM

STI is definitely a performance car, but a different breed. 370Z's are more raw. STI seems more contained and better behaved (smoother). well, that's how i felt.

Red__Zed · 04-06-2011, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

STI is definitely a performance car, but a different breed. 370Z's are more raw. STI seems more contained and better behaved (smoother). well, that's how i felt.

I hope your joking.

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Originally Posted by kenchan

ive not driven a modded STI, but i test drove the 09 STI (new at the time) when i was looking around for a new dd. everything was good other than the first ~4k rpm. there's just no significant torque down low vs the 370Z.

but other then that the car was real smooth and buttery. i might get the 2011 WRX hatch later on as my dd.... not sure yet though.

The STI makes way more power down low than the Z.

kenchan · 04-06-2011, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I hope your joking.

The STI makes way more power down low than the Z.

hey, how do i put you on my ignore list again?

AmbitiousCK · 04-06-2011, 02:51 PM

Also i'll have to get used to the gearing lol, my sti went something like this

1-32
2-58
3-83
4-98
5-125

I read that the gearing for the Z is something like

1-45
2-67
3-98
4-1XX
5-155

lol coming from an STi those are some long *** gears haha

Red__Zed · 04-06-2011, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by AmbitiousCK

Also i'll have to get used to the gearing lol, my sti want something like this

1-32
2-58
3-83
4-98
5-125

I read that the gearing for the Z is something like

1-45
2-67
3-98
4-1XX
5-155

lol coming from an STi those are some long *** gears haha

Yeah, the Z is really a different animal. It's geared more as a cruiser than a sports car to be honest. The gears are at least a little shorter than the 350, but it would have been nice to at least have an option for shorter gears. I'm hoping to eventually swap some 4.08's in to help things out a bit.

The WRX I have is geared much taller than the STI's are, and it still feels much better than the Z does at low RPM's.

The tall gearing is nice when you're cruising though, and even though the Z isn't exactly a torque monster, it will pull through despite the tall gears.

kenchan · 04-06-2011, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Yeah, the Z is really a different animal. It's geared more as a cruiser than a sports car to be honest. The gears are at least a little shorter than the 350, but it would have been nice to at least have an option for shorter gears. I'm hoping to eventually swap some 4.08's in to help things out a bit.

The WRX I have is geared much taller than the STI's are, and it still feels much better than the Z does at low RPM's.

The tall gearing is nice when you're cruising though, and even though the Z isn't exactly a torque monster, it will pull through despite the tall gears.

you must be driving some other STI and 370Z cause i feel the exact opposite when i drove stock vs stock.

anyway, im done talking subaru's.

AmbitiousCK · 04-06-2011, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Yeah, the Z is really a different animal. It's geared more as a cruiser than a sports car to be honest. The gears are at least a little shorter than the 350, but it would have been nice to at least have an option for shorter gears. I'm hoping to eventually swap some 4.08's in to help things out a bit.

The WRX I have is geared much taller than the STI's are, and it still feels much better than the Z does at low RPM's.

The tall gearing is nice when you're cruising though, and even though the Z isn't exactly a torque monster, it will pull through despite the tall gears.

Good to hear that it will still pull, at least theres no turbo lag.....yet lol

puckshaw · 04-06-2011, 03:35 PM

It's going to feel a lot slower to you though. The power delivery is much smoother than the STi. You won't get that neck snapping acceleration. The Z is still quick, it just doesn't feel that quick.

KillerBee370 · 04-06-2011, 03:49 PM

The bottom line is that coming from a boosted car myself, when I test drove the Z and the rep said to cut it loose... I was left a bit dissapointed AT FIRST because of the obvious lack of that boost but with the right mods it can feel pretty quick. Plus you'll be stepping into a car that is more refined and you won't always feel as if you're heading to the prom as my wife always told me about my Evo.

6MT · 04-06-2011, 03:51 PM

These threads always seem to deteriorate into flamefests.

kenchan · 04-06-2011, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

These threads always seem to deteriorate into flamefests.

yep, sad really.

KillerBee370 · 04-06-2011, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

These threads always seem to deteriorate into flamefests.

Who asked you you you... poopoo head!

04-06-2011, 02:44 PM	#18 (permalink)
AmbitiousCK Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Reading PA Age: 34 Posts: 81 Drives: United States Rep Power: 14	Thanks everyone for the responses, i think that the Z will suit me just fine for now. I'll be limited to slight bolt ons in the beginning because i'll be out of work for 6 months while attending the police academy. But after that id love to make a mini GTR (minus the AWD and electronics of course) and twin turbo the Z, that would give me the power im looking for. Im the kind of person who loves the visceral emotion you can get from a car, the exhaust, driving stick, feeling the car as it progresses around corners and over bumps. So i really feel that with the interior being such a nice place to be, and the overall driving dynamics from the Z itself, i wont miss the STi. Then again the STi was my first "performance" car...might be kind of first love kinda thing...and you know nothings better than your first love lol. __________________ Pain is temporary, suffering is optional.

04-06-2011, 02:51 PM	#22 (permalink)
AmbitiousCK Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Reading PA Age: 34 Posts: 81 Drives: United States Rep Power: 14	Also i'll have to get used to the gearing lol, my sti went something like this 1-32 2-58 3-83 4-98 5-125 I read that the gearing for the Z is something like 1-45 2-67 3-98 4-1XX 5-155 lol coming from an STi those are some long *** gears haha __________________ Pain is temporary, suffering is optional.

04-06-2011, 03:51 PM	#28 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	These threads always seem to deteriorate into flamefests. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

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04-06-2011, 02:46 PM	#19 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	STI is definitely a performance car, but a different breed. 370Z's are more raw. STI seems more contained and better behaved (smoother). well, that's how i felt.

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puckshaw Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 620 Drives: 09 PW 370Z Touring Rep Power: 17	It's going to feel a lot slower to you though. The power delivery is much smoother than the STi. You won't get that neck snapping acceleration. The Z is still quick, it just doesn't feel that quick.

04-06-2011, 03:49 PM	#27 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 52 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	The bottom line is that coming from a boosted car myself, when I test drove the Z and the rep said to cut it loose... I was left a bit dissapointed AT FIRST because of the obvious lack of that boost but with the right mods it can feel pretty quick. Plus you'll be stepping into a car that is more refined and you won't always feel as if you're heading to the prom as my wife always told me about my Evo.