140mph w/the Nismo today....

warbird · 04-29-2011, 03:04 PM

Yeah I know....wasnt the smartest move. A Camaro Z28 tried me so I was compelled. One concern though, the car felt as though it was going to come off the ground I didnt feel stable at all, it seemed kind of jittery. I had to really focus on not losing it!! Needless to say I was a bit scared.
I am no stranger to that speed, I have done that w/my BMW 740iL, 650 and Twin Turbo 300ZX. They were all stable as a rock. Ironically the 7 felt the best. Has anyone felt a little unsure at that speed w/your 370?

tomnavone · 04-29-2011, 03:05 PM

Let the flaming begin!

HoneyBadger · 04-29-2011, 03:08 PM

No need to race against a Z28. Clearly, your Z is a clearly a good 6 numbers higher. Oh, and which track in NC did this occur at?

fullmonty · 04-29-2011, 03:27 PM

m4a1mustang · 04-29-2011, 03:29 PM

Always good to see the Icy Hot Stuntaz.

kenchan · 04-29-2011, 03:30 PM

like i posted, i do 1mph going up my driveway into my garage... this takes skillz

leighspped · 04-29-2011, 03:35 PM

yea i find my 370z is much looser at the high speed.
my audi S5 on the other hand it as easy as can be all the way to the governor

m4a1mustang · 04-29-2011, 03:38 PM

Keep in mind you are dealing with a short-wheelbase car in the 370Z.

warbird · 04-29-2011, 03:41 PM

@honey badger....that car has 426hp and 450lb/ft of torque...it is no slouch, I take pride in the fact that he could not or didnt know how to pass me, sadly I could not shake him either!!

warbird · 04-29-2011, 03:45 PM

the squirrely feel of the car at that speed concerned me, I dont really plan on making that speed an everyday occurance though. I was trying to get some insight on other folks experiences with the car at that speed as I am sure I am not the first to venture that side of the speedometer.

kenchan · 04-29-2011, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Keep in mind you are dealing with a short-wheelbase car in the 370Z.

i do have this in mind while i go up the driveway into my garage... thus the wide track in the back narrow track in the front, you see?

tomnavone · 04-29-2011, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

like i posted, i do 1mph going up my driveway into my garage... this takes skillz

But u dont have a Nismo.

kenchan · 04-29-2011, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomnavone

But u dont have a Nismo.

USMCASA · 04-29-2011, 03:50 PM

40, 440, or 540? also watch out for the black z06 that wake co sheriff baits cars with. a week after getting mine on 540 he flew by me over 100mph only to slow down and get beside me and rev to see if i would take off. glad i watch the news and know whats out there. you should make the carolina nissans movie night tomorrow or cars and coffee next saturday.

m4a1mustang · 04-29-2011, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

i do have this in mind while i go up the driveway into my garage... thus the wide track in the back narrow track in the front, you see?

04-29-2011, 03:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
warbird Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC, USA Posts: 28 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 14	140mph w/the Nismo today.... Yeah I know....wasnt the smartest move. A Camaro Z28 tried me so I was compelled. One concern though, the car felt as though it was going to come off the ground I didnt feel stable at all, it seemed kind of jittery. I had to really focus on not losing it!! Needless to say I was a bit scared. I am no stranger to that speed, I have done that w/my BMW 740iL, 650 and Twin Turbo 300ZX. They were all stable as a rock. Ironically the 7 felt the best. Has anyone felt a little unsure at that speed w/your 370?

04-29-2011, 03:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Always good to see the Icy Hot Stuntaz. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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leighspped Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Morristown Posts: 444 Drives: US Rep Power: 15	yea i find my 370z is much looser at the high speed. my audi S5 on the other hand it as easy as can be all the way to the governor __________________ Performance: Fast Intentions LTH + CBX + Injen CAI + UpRev + KW3 + Whiteline sway bars + short throw shifter + 34r oil cooler = 335whp + (OS Giken Clutch and Diff) Interior : Recaro seat + Alpine HU and Rockford Fosgate Amp and Speakers + Passport 9500ci + JDM shift knob + LED's Forged avant garde m310's 19x9 19x12 RE-11

04-29-2011, 03:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
HoneyBadger Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 67 Drives: 2010 PG 370z Rep Power: 14	No need to race against a Z28. Clearly, your Z is a clearly a good 6 numbers higher. Oh, and which track in NC did this occur at?

04-29-2011, 03:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	like i posted, i do 1mph going up my driveway into my garage... this takes skillz

04-29-2011, 03:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Keep in mind you are dealing with a short-wheelbase car in the 370Z. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

04-29-2011, 03:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
warbird Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC, USA Posts: 28 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 14	@honey badger....that car has 426hp and 450lb/ft of torque...it is no slouch, I take pride in the fact that he could not or didnt know how to pass me, sadly I could not shake him either!!

04-29-2011, 03:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
warbird Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC, USA Posts: 28 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 14	the squirrely feel of the car at that speed concerned me, I dont really plan on making that speed an everyday occurance though. I was trying to get some insight on other folks experiences with the car at that speed as I am sure I am not the first to venture that side of the speedometer.

04-29-2011, 03:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
USMCASA A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,152 Drives: 09 370z CY M6 Rep Power: 18	40, 440, or 540? also watch out for the black z06 that wake co sheriff baits cars with. a week after getting mine on 540 he flew by me over 100mph only to slow down and get beside me and rev to see if i would take off. glad i watch the news and know whats out there. you should make the carolina nissans movie night tomorrow or cars and coffee next saturday.

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