2011 370Z vs 2011 EVO GSR in Road and Track

ImportConvert · 05-04-2011, 07:37 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.

ImportConvert · 05-04-2011, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Brazilbro

Its crazy that the Evora did so well with such lil power. I had a dealer trying to push one on me a few weeks ago for 20k under sticker. When they make a TT kit for it I might consider

Around VIR the Evora does similar to a mustang GT. It's nothing to write home about imo. Not for the price.

ProfessorDave · 05-04-2011, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by houkouonchi

Yup, you are likely right. I know on top gear australia episode (a vid I found on youtube) also said the 370z beat the Evo X's lap time. The video is actually a 350/370 comparison:

Cool review!

Red__Zed · 05-04-2011, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Around VIR the Evora does similar to a mustang GT. It's nothing to write home about imo. Not for the price.

To be fair, VIR full course is very much a power track.

cossie1600 · 05-04-2011, 12:34 PM

vir grand not so much

kenchan · 05-04-2011, 12:46 PM

onzedge · 05-04-2011, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

He does the soundtrack for my exhaust.

HoneyBadger · 05-04-2011, 01:00 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, 01:55 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.

Mandingo · 05-04-2011, 03:24 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.

TypeOne · 05-04-2011, 04:44 PM

I'm just excited that the Z was in an article. lol

Halcom2 · 05-04-2011, 10:04 PM

I am getting a Chikane yellow 2009 this weekend. It has Fairlady Z on the rear end. Is this significant? I know the yellow 2009 model was to commemorate an original 240 color. Also did the Fairladies have a Sports package equivalent. This has the big brakes, wheels and tires and also front a rear spoiler but there is no mention of a stiffer suspension that the sport package includes in the 2010 and 2011 models. Thanks

cossie1600 · 05-04-2011, 11:55 PM

Dude, some ricer slapped a badge on it....

ImportConvert · 05-04-2011, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

To be fair, VIR full course is very much a power track.

It is, but then, so are most real-world driving situations except for maybe Tail of the Dragon or your weekend mall parking lot cone course.

ImportConvert · 05-05-2011, 12:10 AM

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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).

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cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	vir grand not so much

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TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1851	I'm just excited that the Z was in an article. lol

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Halcom2 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 16 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 14	I am getting a Chikane yellow 2009 this weekend. It has Fairlady Z on the rear end. Is this significant? I know the yellow 2009 model was to commemorate an original 240 color. Also did the Fairladies have a Sports package equivalent. This has the big brakes, wheels and tires and also front a rear spoiler but there is no mention of a stiffer suspension that the sport package includes in the 2010 and 2011 models. Thanks

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cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	Dude, some ricer slapped a badge on it....