Why is our car so heavy?

b1adesofcha0s · 11-20-2011, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname

It's heavy because of all the swag in it.

alcheng · 11-20-2011, 11:02 PM

The Z is heavier than some cars, and it is also lighter than some cars.

The most important thing is, how does it actually perform on its handling, and How do you like it.

right???

m4a1mustang · 11-20-2011, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

The Z is heavier than some cars, and it is also lighter than some cars.

The most important thing is, how does it actually perform on its handling, and How do you like it.

right???

Right.

And as the 3,800+ lb GTR shows, a few lbs here or there on the 370Z doesn't mean a god damn thing when it comes to performance!!!

ihatepotholes · 11-21-2011, 12:01 AM

Z is definitely not a heavy car. actually, i think Z has the perfect steering/handling package in its class.

FL 4Motion · 11-21-2011, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

So which Evo is the heaviest?

which ever one my fat a$$ is sitting in at the time.

Imperial · 11-21-2011, 06:13 AM

I think what a lot of people have mentioned about cost, and I would like to add inceasingly strict safety and emmissions regulations as well as value added comfort features and technology, are the main reason contemporary vehicles are getting heavy in general. Take these factors away and this would not be the case. A great example is the Fairlady Z Nismo RC in which cost, emission and certainly comfort and convinience do not play a large role.

elmz · 11-21-2011, 11:28 AM

The reason the Cayman is lighter is because of the rear engine design. The engine sits right above the rear axle so less drive train. The Z has to send the power to the back wheels which means additional parts and additional weight. But if you think the Z is heavy compare the GTR with Porches in its class, yet it manages surprisingly well.

onzedge · 11-21-2011, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

which ever one my fat a$$ is sitting in at the time.

m4a1mustang · 11-21-2011, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Imperial

I think what a lot of people have mentioned about cost, and I would like to add inceasingly strict safety and emmissions regulations as well as value added comfort features and technology, are the main reason contemporary vehicles are getting heavy in general. Take these factors away and this would not be the case. A great example is the Fairlady Z Nismo RC in which cost, emission and certainly comfort and convinience do not play a large role.

Well the Nismo RC is a full on race car, so comfort and convenience don't play a role at all.

theDreamer · 11-21-2011, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Well the Nismo RC is a full on race car, so comfort and convenience don't play a role at all.

Who needs all those fancy gadgets anyways...AC, gone, Airbags, gone, Comfortable seats, gone.

kenchan · 11-21-2011, 01:07 PM

not to forget some folks install heavy subs and amps and such... and heavy cheezy crap wheels and junk tires.

m4a1mustang · 11-21-2011, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

not to forget some folks install heavy subs and amps and such... and heavy cheezy crap wheels and junk tires.

Meanwhile some people add excessive weight in the form of charburgers and cheese fries. They keep gobs of them stashed away in the hatch, glove box, and even the storage cubby.

theDreamer · 11-21-2011, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Meanwhile some people add excessive weight in the form of charburgers and cheese fries. They keep gobs of them stashed away in the hatch, glove box, and even the storage cubby.

Cheeseburger eddie?

m4a1mustang · 11-21-2011, 01:23 PM

Kenchan.

The chan stands for Charburgers 'N Cheesefries

kenchan · 11-21-2011, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Kenchan.

The chan stands for Charburgers 'N Cheesefries

dang... you see right through me

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alcheng A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 28,894 Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch Rep Power: 418353	The Z is heavier than some cars, and it is also lighter than some cars. The most important thing is, how does it actually perform on its handling, and How do you like it. right???

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ihatepotholes Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: nj Posts: 129 Drives: 2012 Boss 302 Rep Power: 15	Z is definitely not a heavy car. actually, i think Z has the perfect steering/handling package in its class.

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Imperial Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 486 Drives: 10 Nismo 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 15	I think what a lot of people have mentioned about cost, and I would like to add inceasingly strict safety and emmissions regulations as well as value added comfort features and technology, are the main reason contemporary vehicles are getting heavy in general. Take these factors away and this would not be the case. A great example is the Fairlady Z Nismo RC in which cost, emission and certainly comfort and convinience do not play a large role.

11-21-2011, 11:28 AM	#52 (permalink)
elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 17	The reason the Cayman is lighter is because of the rear engine design. The engine sits right above the rear axle so less drive train. The Z has to send the power to the back wheels which means additional parts and additional weight. But if you think the Z is heavy compare the GTR with Porches in its class, yet it manages surprisingly well.

11-21-2011, 01:07 PM	#56 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	not to forget some folks install heavy subs and amps and such... and heavy cheezy crap wheels and junk tires.