I miss my car :(

DinoJ · 06-02-2009, 04:07 PM

Been almost 3 weeks without my car now since the accident and they're saying up to a month still

Im driving a shitty Cobalt LS I hate it. ugh makes me appreciate my car so much more though.

Which brings me to a question, the other day someone asked me why I didnt buy an STI for the money I paid for my 370z, and I know why, but it was hard to justify to him. I mean obviously looks is one huge aspect but performance wise I wasn't really sure how they stacked up, I know as far as 0-60 and qtr mile theyre not too different but on a track I really dont know.

How would you justify?

SoCal 370Z · 06-02-2009, 05:39 PM

When is your Z going to be back from the shop?

Modshack · 06-02-2009, 05:41 PM

Yeah...Me too...Mine's been in the shop for 1.5 weeks and probably won't be done til early next. Don't feel bad on the rental...I have a POS Town Car!

I stickered it up though and it Does feel faster....:-)

FricFrac · 06-02-2009, 06:52 PM

Nice ModShack ;P I hope its going back to the rental agent that way. It's amazing what a little Fluff Performance upgrades will do. I hear the chrome plated 6" drain pipe is good for another 268 HP....

Forrest · 06-02-2009, 09:23 PM

yeah are you going to actualy leave the sticker on it? LOL

Does your stickers add 10rwhp? If so where can i buy

RCZ · 06-02-2009, 09:44 PM

Here's how you justify the Z over the STI.

- The STI is fun on the track, the Z is fun on the track and EVERYWHERE else.
- You can fit 325's on the Z.
- The Z has an infintely better interior.
- When you show up to a place with nice cars you dont have to say "no no, its the fast version."
- The Z doesn't look like a Mazda 3.
- The Z's gearing doesn't completely suck for the highway
- The STI with a big turbo struggles to hold itself together at 400whp and suffers lag. The Z lives happily turboed at 400whp and has no lag.
- The Z doesn't understeer everywhere.
- You can put nice wheels on the Z with nice offsets.

ChrisSlicks · 06-02-2009, 09:58 PM

Went for a ride in the new STi as an auto-cross instructor, it had good power once you waited for the turbo lag to go away but by then it was too late to use it. It understeered like a pig. The Z was 1st in class and 6th overall out of 80 cars.

DinoJ · 06-03-2009, 09:43 AM

Socal, the repair shop say they cant give me a definitive date for when it'll be done. They know it will be 2 weeks for the actual labour. But thats when they actually get the parts in, and because its so new, who knows how long that will be.

CBRich · 06-03-2009, 12:04 PM

Quote:

When you show up to a place with nice cars you dont have to say "no no, its the fast version."

That is classic.

NotmyGTR · 06-03-2009, 08:22 PM

Love it.........absolutely love it.

06-02-2009, 04:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
DinoJ Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 87 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 262	I miss my car :( Been almost 3 weeks without my car now since the accident and they're saying up to a month still Im driving a shitty Cobalt LS I hate it. ugh makes me appreciate my car so much more though. Which brings me to a question, the other day someone asked me why I didnt buy an STI for the money I paid for my 370z, and I know why, but it was hard to justify to him. I mean obviously looks is one huge aspect but performance wise I wasn't really sure how they stacked up, I know as far as 0-60 and qtr mile theyre not too different but on a track I really dont know. How would you justify?

06-02-2009, 05:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	When is your Z going to be back from the shop? __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

06-02-2009, 05:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	Yeah...Me too...Mine's been in the shop for 1.5 weeks and probably won't be done til early next. Don't feel bad on the rental...I have a POS Town Car! I stickered it up though and it Does feel faster....:-) __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here! Last edited by Modshack; 06-02-2009 at 05:44 PM.

06-03-2009, 08:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
NotmyGTR Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: TX Posts: 177 Drives: 09 370Z/Pearl 6speed Rep Power: 16	Lmfao Love it.........absolutely love it. __________________ 1996 Skyline GT-R LM fully tuned by Mines/2006 Nissan Titan 5.6 SE Texas Edition/2009 370 Base w Sport Pkg

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RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Here's how you justify the Z over the STI. - The STI is fun on the track, the Z is fun on the track and EVERYWHERE else. - You can fit 325's on the Z. - The Z has an infintely better interior. - When you show up to a place with nice cars you dont have to say "no no, its the fast version." - The Z doesn't look like a Mazda 3. - The Z's gearing doesn't completely suck for the highway - The STI with a big turbo struggles to hold itself together at 400whp and suffers lag. The Z lives happily turboed at 400whp and has no lag. - The Z doesn't understeer everywhere. - You can put nice wheels on the Z with nice offsets.

06-02-2009, 09:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Went for a ride in the new STi as an auto-cross instructor, it had good power once you waited for the turbo lag to go away but by then it was too late to use it. It understeered like a pig. The Z was 1st in class and 6th overall out of 80 cars.

06-03-2009, 09:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
DinoJ Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 87 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 262	Socal, the repair shop say they cant give me a definitive date for when it'll be done. They know it will be 2 weeks for the actual labour. But thats when they actually get the parts in, and because its so new, who knows how long that will be.