140mph w/the Nismo today....

chuckd05 · 04-29-2011, 11:24 PM

What kind of shape are your tires in ?

cossie1600 · 04-30-2011, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by tomnavone

How can we calm down when fast and furious is out in the theaters yo!

A must listen for all Fast and Furious fans/haters/lovers

FL 4Motion · 04-30-2011, 01:13 AM

holy crap, I can't believe i'm IBTL.

(this forum is pretty strict usually).

BeachBum · 04-30-2011, 02:11 AM

Haven't taken the 370 to those speeds. But I can say that my 350 gets real loose above 100. The steering feels sloppy and the suspension seems soft at higher speed. The crazy part is my economy "fwd sporty compact" Celica GTS I had before I bought the Z tightened up past 80. It was stable right up to about 140 where it just didn't have the power to pull anymore... You can imagine how puzzled I was at how it felt. Maybe it's the weight of the car and the fact that there is no active suspension to stiffen as speed increases? Obviously, not a lot of time is spent at those speeds so it isn't a big deal, just surprising for a car of this caliber to feel that way. Sorry to hear that the 370 seems to have the same blemish. I do know autoX'ing the Z is a lot more work for me due to the weight. You can really feel it around the corners.

Nizmo0533 · 04-30-2011, 02:15 AM

crazy number !!

cossie1600 · 04-30-2011, 02:19 AM

buy some real tires

KillerBee370 · 04-30-2011, 03:32 AM

My Z felt perfectly stable at 140 at the track. But then... that's a track. There's really nowhere it would be feasible (or safe) on our California crappy roads otherwise. But also bear in mind I have coilovers and sways so maybe that plays a role as well.

Oh yeah... IBTL

houkouonchi · 04-30-2011, 03:42 AM

I I have done 140 before while even going through a slight turn and the car was perfectly stable for me.

Now the 78' 280Z that I used to drive, that thing was unstable. Simply going over 105-110 and the front felt really light and felt like it had no stability. Nothing like how the 370z feels doing 140.

USMCASA · 04-30-2011, 09:19 AM

our area has had a real issue with street racing in the past 10 years, especially before the 540 loop was opened to the public. the Z06 was a drug seizure to do traffic control and no its not entrapment. yes cops speed, 99% do and aside from getting his plate # and fighting the "good ole boy" system there is nothing you can do about it. over all they protect us a lot more than they speed and do great job that is very dangerous when there are no thank yous. a spirited run every now and then is ok, just keep your eyes open and stay as safe as possible. warbird pm'd about details.

Shamu · 04-30-2011, 09:32 AM

I have driven my Nismo over 130 mph on track and it was solid as a rock. More so than any Porsche I have driven. The 370z has fairly long wheelbase compared to other sports cars which contributes to it's high speed stability. Porsche Cayman has wheelbase 5 inches shorter and 997 has even shorter wheelbase that is 8 inches less than the 370.

I'd be very concern about improper alignment or incorrect tire pressures if anyone feels intability in a Nismo. These cars are rock solid at high speeds if alignment and tire pressures are correct. Are the shipping spacers removed from your front springs?

ImportConvert · 04-30-2011, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by USMCASA

our area has had a real issue with street racing in the past 10 years, especially before the 540 loop was opened to the public. the Z06 was a drug seizure to do traffic control and no its not entrapment. yes cops speed, 99% do and aside from getting his plate # and fighting the "good ole boy" system there is nothing you can do about it. over all they protect us a lot more than they speed and do great job that is very dangerous when there are no thank yous. a spirited run every now and then is ok, just keep your eyes open and stay as safe as possible. warbird pm'd about details.

Cops earn revenue for the city and fill out paperwork when crimes are committed. They are not body-guards, and it's not their job to protect anybody. Just enforce the law, selectively, as it is ultimately their decision whether or not to cite an infraction.

onzedge · 04-30-2011, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

buy some real tires

ImportConvert · 04-30-2011, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by warbird

@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!!

What year was this Z28? What mods do YOU have?

hide187 · 04-30-2011, 10:07 AM

Multiple lolz in here...

cossie1600 · 04-30-2011, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by USMCASA

over all they protect us a lot more than they speed and do great job that is very dangerous when there are no thank yous.

No they don't, i would actually argue that 80% of them all jerks. All they do is sit around and hand out chicken poop tickets and act like everyone owes them something. Most of them are not the saint that they think they are. Matter of fact, I would argue that not many of them have IQs that are higher than a high school footballer player. Some of them might have started out with the intention of protecting the public, but then most joined because they want their egos stroked.

Here is another rant on cops from a comedian http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect....1.04.26ACS.mp3

04-29-2011, 11:24 PM	#46 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 20	What kind of shape are your tires in ? __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

04-30-2011, 03:32 AM	#52 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	My Z felt perfectly stable at 140 at the track. But then... that's a track. There's really nowhere it would be feasible (or safe) on our California crappy roads otherwise. But also bear in mind I have coilovers and sways so maybe that plays a role as well. Oh yeah... IBTL Last edited by KillerBee370; 04-30-2011 at 03:34 AM.

04-30-2011, 09:32 AM	#55 (permalink)
Shamu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,059 Drives: 370Z Racecar Rep Power: 19	I have driven my Nismo over 130 mph on track and it was solid as a rock. More so than any Porsche I have driven. The 370z has fairly long wheelbase compared to other sports cars which contributes to it's high speed stability. Porsche Cayman has wheelbase 5 inches shorter and 997 has even shorter wheelbase that is 8 inches less than the 370. I'd be very concern about improper alignment or incorrect tire pressures if anyone feels intability in a Nismo. These cars are rock solid at high speeds if alignment and tire pressures are correct. Are the shipping spacers removed from your front springs? __________________ Grant

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BeachBum Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pensacola Posts: 23 Drives: 10 MB 370z Tour 6sp Rep Power: 15	Haven't taken the 370 to those speeds. But I can say that my 350 gets real loose above 100. The steering feels sloppy and the suspension seems soft at higher speed. The crazy part is my economy "fwd sporty compact" Celica GTS I had before I bought the Z tightened up past 80. It was stable right up to about 140 where it just didn't have the power to pull anymore... You can imagine how puzzled I was at how it felt. Maybe it's the weight of the car and the fact that there is no active suspension to stiffen as speed increases? Obviously, not a lot of time is spent at those speeds so it isn't a big deal, just surprising for a car of this caliber to feel that way. Sorry to hear that the 370 seems to have the same blemish. I do know autoX'ing the Z is a lot more work for me due to the weight. You can really feel it around the corners.

04-30-2011, 02:15 AM	#50 (permalink)
Nizmo0533 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Seattle-->New Jersey Posts: 116 Drives: 10 370zNismo PW Rep Power: 15	crazy number !!

04-30-2011, 02:19 AM	#51 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	buy some real tires

04-30-2011, 03:42 AM	#53 (permalink)
houkouonchi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ontario, California Posts: 440 Drives: '14 GT-R '10 M6 370z Rep Power: 15	I I have done 140 before while even going through a slight turn and the car was perfectly stable for me. Now the 78' 280Z that I used to drive, that thing was unstable. Simply going over 105-110 and the front felt really light and felt like it had no stability. Nothing like how the 370z feels doing 140.

04-30-2011, 09:19 AM	#54 (permalink)
USMCASA A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,152 Drives: 09 370z CY M6 Rep Power: 18	our area has had a real issue with street racing in the past 10 years, especially before the 540 loop was opened to the public. the Z06 was a drug seizure to do traffic control and no its not entrapment. yes cops speed, 99% do and aside from getting his plate # and fighting the "good ole boy" system there is nothing you can do about it. over all they protect us a lot more than they speed and do great job that is very dangerous when there are no thank yous. a spirited run every now and then is ok, just keep your eyes open and stay as safe as possible. warbird pm'd about details.

04-30-2011, 10:07 AM	#59 (permalink)
hide187 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 186 Drives: 09 370 MB Sport Rep Power: 47	Multiple lolz in here...