Wrx vs 370z

Trips · 07-17-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by OWSIU

wow...what is the Z then? A cheap econobox for guys that couldn't afford a GT-R?

Let's us keep it civil I'm holding my real thoughts but

we don't need to go there, are you a owner? this has to be a apples to apples comparison stock for stock with equal cars, mods to keep up are not the same because it turns into a pissing match so whats the point.

gnarf · 07-17-2009, 03:12 PM

im sorry if i offended any previous owners here..but the Z is just way out of the WRX's league in terms of engineering...im on iwsti.com btw..a common complaint is lack of steering feel, body roll and a fairly fragile 5spd...now all you guys are putting up modded wrx's smokin 370z's..thats great and all but again you guys have to be modded and tuned to keep up with a stock car...suspension upgrades, tranny upgrades, tunes, barely legal downpipes and exhausts..etcetc...btw its safe to say that the 370z is near the top of its tier when it comes to performance in its price range..the wrx on the other hand has competitors like the MS3 and the Cobalt SS...

to the fellow that said the Z was an econocar...it isnt...its always been a sports car..ever since its birth...the wrx...not as much..so chill

FuszNissan · 07-17-2009, 10:12 AM

Depends on the driver

MightyBobo · 07-17-2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

Depends on the driver

If that kid is actually putting down 350 to all wheels, I will soundly disagree. He'll out launch him with ease and just keep pulling.

FuszNissan · 07-17-2009, 10:20 AM

I agree on the launch...oh, I thought it was 350hp, not whp. Yep, disregard my qoute

MightyBobo · 07-17-2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

I agree on the launch...oh, I thought it was 350hp, not whp. Yep, disregard my qoute

Its unknown still, but after modding, who really talks about their modded crank HP? So, Im going to automatically assume he's talking wheel horsepower, and the OP didnt quite specify.

You may still yet be correct though, who knows

Togo · 07-17-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Its unknown still, but after modding, who really talks about their modded crank HP? So, Im going to automatically assume he's talking wheel horsepower, and the OP didnt quite specify.

You may still yet be correct though, who knows

The owner may not know the difference between BHP and RWHP....

he might think he has 350HP and that it's all the same, claiming that his stock HP was what he had "at the wheels, fo sheezy"

nogoodname · 07-17-2009, 10:22 AM

TT u're Z to 600+ hp and 400 + torque and not many ppl will talk trash to you.

whoady4shoady · 07-17-2009, 10:42 AM

If you are that worried about winning races, just get a used vette. They are dirt cheap right now.

edeeZee · 07-17-2009, 10:43 AM

I was driving my 370 last night. And unsuspectingly, 3 350Z's swoop up next to me. The first guy revs, with his aftermarket exhaust and what not. I give him the thumbs up, he mistook that for wanting to race, he takes off and sees that I'm not playing his game. Then the other 2 350's just accelerate and pass me up.

I don't take these gestures seriously. I'm in my early 30's and I don't need to attract attention, potentially wreck my car, get caught the cops, kill myself or others, or all of the above.

GMZ · 07-17-2009, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by edeeZee

I don't take these gestures seriously. I'm in my early 30's and I don't need to attract attention, potentially wreck my car, get caught the cops, kill myself or others, or all of the above.

This^ Ive spent some vacation days sitting in jail and it aint fun. Except Im in my 20's still

shabarivas · 07-17-2009, 11:10 AM

lol dont race him - if he has an aftermarket turbo he will destroy you

Izzoh · 07-17-2009, 11:31 AM

I've owned a WRX and a STI both modded of course but I would walk bolt-on HR 350's from a 55/60 roll ... not an *** whooping mind you but a steady pull. From a dig it wasn't even an contest. So unless you get some FI I would just concede to having the better looking car.

Scott@FontanaNissan · 07-17-2009, 11:48 AM

yeah...two completely different cars! I have a severly modded STi -- I embarrass corvettes and vipers at the track...its really quite humorous

Challenge him to a drift contest...that may quiet him down a bit

Unless he is Ken Block, he may have trouble with that one!

moondoggy · 07-17-2009, 01:36 PM

Btw Not worried about anything, we're just 2 old guys swapping bench racing trash and having fun. All in good fun.

07-17-2009, 10:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
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07-17-2009, 10:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 543	I agree on the launch...oh, I thought it was 350hp, not whp. Yep, disregard my qoute __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

07-17-2009, 11:48 AM	#14 (permalink)
Scott@FontanaNissan Supporting Nissan Dealer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fontucky, CA Posts: 857 Drives: 91 Sentra GTi-R Rep Power: 26	yeah...two completely different cars! I have a severly modded STi -- I embarrass corvettes and vipers at the track...its really quite humorous Challenge him to a drift contest...that may quiet him down a bit Unless he is Ken Block, he may have trouble with that one! __________________ Scott VanderHeide - Motorsports Director - Fontana Nissan/NissanRaceShop www.nissanraceshop.com www.youtube.com/scottvanderheide

07-17-2009, 03:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
gnarf Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 160 Drives: G37 Rep Power: 17	im sorry if i offended any previous owners here..but the Z is just way out of the WRX's league in terms of engineering...im on iwsti.com btw..a common complaint is lack of steering feel, body roll and a fairly fragile 5spd...now all you guys are putting up modded wrx's smokin 370z's..thats great and all but again you guys have to be modded and tuned to keep up with a stock car...suspension upgrades, tranny upgrades, tunes, barely legal downpipes and exhausts..etcetc...btw its safe to say that the 370z is near the top of its tier when it comes to performance in its price range..the wrx on the other hand has competitors like the MS3 and the Cobalt SS... to the fellow that said the Z was an econocar...it isnt...its always been a sports car..ever since its birth...the wrx...not as much..so chill

07-17-2009, 10:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	TT u're Z to 600+ hp and 400 + torque and not many ppl will talk trash to you.

07-17-2009, 10:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
whoady4shoady A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,088 Drives: 09 Silver Nismo Rep Power: 18	If you are that worried about winning races, just get a used vette. They are dirt cheap right now.

07-17-2009, 10:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
edeeZee Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: s. cali, los angeles Posts: 627 Drives: 09 370z plat 6 speed Rep Power: 267	I was driving my 370 last night. And unsuspectingly, 3 350Z's swoop up next to me. The first guy revs, with his aftermarket exhaust and what not. I give him the thumbs up, he mistook that for wanting to race, he takes off and sees that I'm not playing his game. Then the other 2 350's just accelerate and pass me up. I don't take these gestures seriously. I'm in my early 30's and I don't need to attract attention, potentially wreck my car, get caught the cops, kill myself or others, or all of the above.

07-17-2009, 11:10 AM	#12 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 915	lol dont race him - if he has an aftermarket turbo he will destroy you

07-17-2009, 11:31 AM	#13 (permalink)
Izzoh Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 69 Drives: 98 - 240sx Rep Power: 17	I've owned a WRX and a STI both modded of course but I would walk bolt-on HR 350's from a 55/60 roll ... not an *** whooping mind you but a steady pull. From a dig it wasn't even an contest. So unless you get some FI I would just concede to having the better looking car.

07-17-2009, 01:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
moondoggy Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: cape cod Posts: 46 Drives: 2009 370 Z Rep Power: 17	Btw Not worried about anything, we're just 2 old guys swapping bench racing trash and having fun. All in good fun.