2011 370Z vs 2011 EVO GSR in Road and Track

ProfessorDave · 05-03-2011, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I read the article last night and this morning while driving in I was listening for the Chewbacca sound. Maybe it won't make that sound with the Berk CBE.

Shamu · 05-03-2011, 11:01 PM

Less than a second on track? Thats the difference between crappy Bridgestones Potenza and rocking Yoko Advan ADO8

Mandingo · 05-04-2011, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I read the article last night and this morning while driving in I was listening for the Chewbacca sound. Maybe it won't make that sound with the Berk CBE.

To me, the Berk does still make that sound (especially from outside the car). But it sounds great... like a really really pissed off Chewey.

onzedge · 05-05-2011, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Mandingo

To me, the Berk does still make that sound (especially from outside the car). But it sounds great... like a really really pissed off Chewey.

Red__Zed · 05-03-2011, 12:08 PM

interesting read

Red__Zed · 05-03-2011, 03:29 PM

Chewbacca exhaust? Can you even hear the stock exhaust?

CrownR426 · 05-03-2011, 04:25 PM

Chewbacca?!
My Z scares the V8's!
lol...
I honestly think they should've compared the 370Z with a CaymenS.
I took one down last week and man did I feel awesome!

ImportConvert · 05-04-2011, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by CrownR426

Chewbacca?!
My Z scares the V8's!
lol...
I honestly think they should've compared the 370Z with a CaymenS.
I took one down last week and man did I feel awesome!

Is your car stock? I was always curious how the Cayman S would go vs. a Z, stock/stock in the real world.

I looked at both the Z and the Cayman, and I know the quality of the materials in the Porsche as supposedly better (Real suede, better cows died, maybe the clear coat was more expensive, I don't know, but it looked and felt the same). I just know that I would be very sad if all I got was the badge on the front and the uber-high service bills.

HoneyBadger · 05-04-2011, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I looked at both the Z and the Cayman, and I know the quality of the materials in the Porsche as supposedly better (Real suede, better cows died, maybe the clear coat was more expensive, I don't know, but it looked and felt the same).

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-04-2011, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by HoneyBadger

The best thing about a cayman is its 171mph top speed. The worst thing is its $200 oil changes
Sure the porsche engine is quieter and overall storage space is double, but broken in two. The Z is a more attractive package between the two price points. The porsche steering wheel and console is bland. The Z looks more sporty inside.

What I do like about the cayman is that its lower to the ground and shorter in height. But I can modify my car to be lower and do 171 for a whole lot cheaper than a porsche, yet maintenence will be lower as well as insurance.

If I buy a porsche it would be one of the turbo 911 variants. And I can't afford that.

ill stick with my Z and when its paid off. I will buy a used GT-R.

ImportConvert · 05-04-2011, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

The best thing about a cayman is its 171mph top speed. The worst thing is its $200 oil changes
Sure the porsche engine is quieter and overall storage space is double, but broken in two. The Z is a more attractive package between the two price points. The porsche steering wheel and console is bland. The Z looks more sporty inside.

What I do like about the cayman is that its lower to the ground and shorter in height. But I can modify my car to be lower and do 171 for a whole lot cheaper than a porsche, yet maintenence will be lower as well as insurance.

If I buy a porsche it would be one of the turbo 911 variants. And I can't afford that.

ill stick with my Z and when its paid off. I will buy a used GT-R.

Without the limiter, the 370Z tops out at 168mph according to my calculations (which as far as anyone has been able to tell have a VERY low margin of error).

cossie1600 · 05-05-2011, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Is your car stock? I was always curious how the Cayman S would go vs. a Z, stock/stock in the real world.

I looked at both the Z and the Cayman, and I know the quality of the materials in the Porsche as supposedly better (Real suede, better cows died, maybe the clear coat was more expensive, I don't know, but it looked and felt the same). I just know that I would be very sad if all I got was the badge on the front and the uber-high service bills.

They are really close. I didn't drive one on the track, but they are very similar on the street. The cayman leans a lot less and has better brake balance, I like the engine on the Z a little more.

Footloose301 · 05-03-2011, 04:27 PM

In the end the Z only lost because a "sports car" shouldn't be over heating after a few laps. I don't care how many people insist that you don't need an oil cooler; a "sports car" at $40k should be perfectly capable of track use. It's a shame that it comes handicapped from the factory.

Red__Zed · 05-03-2011, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Footloose301

In the end the Z only lost because a "sports car" shouldn't be over heating after a few laps. I don't care how many people insist that you don't need an oil cooler; a "sports car" at $40k should be perfectly capable of track use. It's a shame that it comes handicapped from the factory.

It is a bit of a catch 22. Most cars see the same oil temps the Z does, they just don't have limp mode to protect them.

Jace · 05-03-2011, 04:49 PM

Mitsubishi Lancer GSR Evo X vs Nissan 370Z - FastestLaps.com

If we're talking performance, it's not even close. The Evo X isn't faster, period. They obviously can't drive. The Evo weighs more, has less power, and doesn't handle as well. You only buy the Evo X if you like the style and/or you have kids. You don't buy the Evo if you plan on beating a Z.

05-03-2011, 11:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Shamu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,059 Drives: 370Z Racecar Rep Power: 20	Less than a second on track? Thats the difference between crappy Bridgestones Potenza and rocking Yoko Advan ADO8 __________________ Grant

05-03-2011, 04:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	Chewbacca?! My Z scares the V8's! lol... I honestly think they should've compared the 370Z with a CaymenS. I took one down last week and man did I feel awesome! __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

05-03-2011, 04:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 22	In the end the Z only lost because a "sports car" shouldn't be over heating after a few laps. I don't care how many people insist that you don't need an oil cooler; a "sports car" at $40k should be perfectly capable of track use. It's a shame that it comes handicapped from the factory. __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

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