370z sports car?

kannibul · 07-12-2009, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JB1

One more thing to look at is tire pressure. When I picked up my car from the dealer I specifically asked whether the tire pressure was adjusted, knowing it would be high for transport from the factory. Sales guy says yes, adjusted to spec. Just to be sure, I checked it today, guess what, 45 psi instead of the 35 it should be! Will find out tomorrow what difference it makes.

Tire pressure makes a huge difference in the handling of any vehicle.

cautupwitdm · 02-23-2013, 05:02 AM

interesting thread.

Zenmaster · 02-23-2013, 02:01 PM

Well a miata is a sports car, so i'd hope to god the Z is too.

Ziggyman · 02-23-2013, 03:59 PM

Car and Drivers take in 09.

"At the track, the 370Z easily outpaced its predecessor: 0.3 second quicker to 60 mph, a half-second quicker to 100. What we have here is a $35,000 car that accelerates to 60 mph a mere 10th behind a Porsche Cayman S. The new Z’s 30-to-50 passing potential is now about a second better, and it picked up 0.9 second in its 50-to-70-mph burst. Skidpad grip has risen from 0.93 g to a tendon-bending 0.97 g, and the new brakes (no longer Brembos but Akebonos) have tightened stopping distance to 159 feet—race-car territory, kids."

[URL"http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2009-nissan-370z-road-test"/URL]

Read T · 02-23-2013, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Zenmaster

Well a miata is a sports car, so i'd hope to god the Z is too.

A sports car (sportscar or sport car) is a small, usually two seat, two door automobile designed for spirited performance and nimble handling.[2] Sports cars may be spartan or luxurious but high maneuverability and minimum weight are requisite.[3]

I'd argue the miata is the epitome of a sports car (as is the lotus elan). The Z is one too. Although it is a porker.

UNKNOWN_370 · 02-23-2013, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

I've been suspicious for a long time that the sport Bridgestone tires have some issues. First I thought they needed to be broken in a bit. Then I thought they needed to be warmed up more. Finally I'm thinking they just plain suck for street driving.

They don't have the grip during daily that I would expect. My best guess is that they just don't reach the critical warm temp needed to get nice and sticky. When I had the car on a track a few weeks back, they performed great once I had them nice and warm. On the street, they stay so cold that I usually spin them like I was driving on hockey pucks.

Granted the suspension setup is quite stiff so bumps are not the Z's friend. I too had read that the Cayman is much better in this respect, but I don't have the automobile acumen to explain why the Cayman setup is better. It does seem the Z suspension could be loosened up but likely at the expense of road 'feel'.

This, but add in sways and a coilover/springs and you're golden. There were a lot of tittie hurt peeps back then. lol

CDepp · 02-23-2013, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Read T

A sports car (sportscar or sport car) is a small, usually two seat, two door automobile designed for spirited performance and nimble handling.[2] Sports cars may be spartan or luxurious but high maneuverability and minimum weight are requisite.[3]

I'd argue the miata is the epitome of a sports car (as is the lotus elan). The Z is one too. Although it is a porker.

You! You, don't get to quantify your Z as a sports car: not when you start threads like "Fit 4 people in the Z". You classify your car as a "powerful small-sized midget transport vessel". The rest of us can call it a sports car.

Read T · 02-23-2013, 07:04 PM

Hahaha

I think you used quantify when you meant qualify lol. It does handle better than my Mog or S14 even if it is heavier.

RICAN · 02-23-2013, 08:19 PM

I made a post yesterday because my car felt swirly at 120+mph ..and today I install the camber kits(front and rear) that came with the car when I got it!!..and got a alignment and it fix the problem!!

TheW3r3W0lf · 02-23-2013, 09:11 PM

I don't understand why people always want sports cars to drive themselves. I have the most fun when the car is a beast and requires taming. If you aren't a little scared when romping on it at the track then you aren't having fun!

dP3NGU1N · 02-23-2013, 10:24 PM

Why the **** is this even a discussion?

Sports car - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
^there's your answer.

a better question would be: Should a person who uses "2" as a common replacement for "to" and "too" still be considered a person?

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LMBmikeZ · 02-24-2013, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by TheW3r3W0lf

I don't understand why people always want sports cars to drive themselves. I have the most fun when the car is a beast and requires taming. If you aren't a little scared when romping on it at the track then you aren't having fun!

you want to have a little fun and push the limits. But for the OP if your camber, suspension and alignment were not set properly of course your car will feel "swirly"same goes for if you need tires!

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Originally Posted by dP3NGU1N

Why the **** is this even a discussion?

Sports car - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
^there's your answer.

a better question would be: Should a person who uses "2" as a common replacement for "to" and "too" still be considered a person?

( Click to show/hide )

nice

Z is a sports car 100%

cossie1600 · 02-24-2013, 01:01 AM

wow back from the dead

lww · 02-24-2013, 09:35 PM

Previously "last" post in this thread dated 7/23/2009...

This is deep in zombie territory!

LMBmikeZ · 02-24-2013, 09:40 PM

I thought zombies where the next cool thing after this vampire phase dies off

02-23-2013, 03:59 PM	#49 (permalink)
Ziggyman Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: North Shore Posts: 176 Drives: 11 SR Tour/Sport MT Rep Power: 13	Car and Drivers take in 09. "At the track, the 370Z easily outpaced its predecessor: 0.3 second quicker to 60 mph, a half-second quicker to 100. What we have here is a $35,000 car that accelerates to 60 mph a mere 10th behind a Porsche Cayman S. The new Z’s 30-to-50 passing potential is now about a second better, and it picked up 0.9 second in its 50-to-70-mph burst. Skidpad grip has risen from 0.93 g to a tendon-bending 0.97 g, and the new brakes (no longer Brembos but Akebonos) have tightened stopping distance to 159 feet—race-car territory, kids." [URL"http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2009-nissan-370z-road-test"/URL] PapoZalsa and Eagle like this. Last edited by Ziggyman; 02-24-2013 at 09:44 AM.

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Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 18	Hahaha I think you used quantify when you meant qualify lol. It does handle better than my Mog or S14 even if it is heavier. CDepp likes this. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

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TheW3r3W0lf Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 111 Drives: 2012 Z34 Nismo- SOLD Rep Power: 12	I don't understand why people always want sports cars to drive themselves. I have the most fun when the car is a beast and requires taming. If you aren't a little scared when romping on it at the track then you aren't having fun! LMBmikeZ likes this.

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dP3NGU1N A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Irvine Posts: 1,682 Drives: 13 PW sport 6mt Rep Power: 18	Why the ** is this even a discussion? Sports car - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ^there's your answer. a better question would be: Should a person who uses "2" as a common replacement for "to" and "too" still be considered a person? ( Click to show/hide )** Sadly, the answer is yes. snowhite370 and TheW3r3W0lf like this.

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RICAN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: fort hood, tx Posts: 345 Drives: 2012 370z m6 Rep Power: 13	I made a post yesterday because my car felt swirly at 120+mph ..and today I install the camber kits(front and rear) that came with the car when I got it!!..and got a alignment and it fix the problem!!

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