What did you drive before your 370z?

jpkirk · 12-06-2014, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by cavemancan

Anyone experience this? I came from a very agile RWD car that stuck to the road like it was on rails. My Rx8, because of my setup, had more grip than the 370Z but that's not my issue. I just feel the 370 is all over the place at high speeds. Alignment is stock. This car bounces like a basketball whenever it hits a bump at 60 + mph highway speeds. I also have to make constant steering corrections because the rear end feels like its wondering left and right at high speeds 80 + mph. Keep in mind that it did this on stock suspension. Then I put springs and camber arms in the rear. Still all over the place. I mean hasn't anyone else noticed this or am I too picky?

I've taken it to a shop I trust and they confirmed that everything is OK suspension wise. So is this normal for the 370? I am getting close to the point of just getting rid of the car and buying a project car (Either Monster Miata or Rx7 FD3s with LS3/drysump swap).

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Originally Posted by jpkirk

Did they check the diff bushing? Other posts talk about similar effects with a blown diff bushing.

Now that I think about it, the diff bushing may not actually cause the wandering you talk about, could I suppose but... How about rear subframe bushings.

Bottom line, it should not wander like that. This car, stock, should feel very planted, especially since it pulls nearly a full g in cornering tests. I would start looking at bushings that keep alignments of the suspension true and connected to the car. If subframe bushings are whacked could it cause slight misalignment of the entire rear with the front? Just a thought. Course, bouncing like a basket ball sounds like shocks. Heck, at 2009, could be both.

jpkirk · 12-06-2014, 03:01 PM

This aspect of the thread should move to

Brakes & Suspension

kwdnls · 12-06-2014, 09:17 PM

Some of the pictures I could find.

My first car: 92 Acura Legend coupe

2nd car: 97 Nissan Maxima

3rd car was a white 99 Maxima.

4th is/was a 2001 Lexus GS430 that I gave to my fiance when I bought the 370Z.

(5th is a 98 GMC Savana Van that I use for work and do not claim)

SwissCheese · 12-07-2014, 01:12 AM

I already posted a few pages back, but I wanted to throw some pictures out there.

1994 Acura Integra was my first car. Yes, I riced it out a little bit (it was back when the first Fast and Furious movie came out!).

( Click to show/hide )

2004 Saturn Ion Redline was next. It may have been a Saturn, but it was quick!

( Click to show/hide )

Jazzster · 12-09-2014, 12:18 PM

Had a 2008 BMW E93 M3. Really wanted a roadster again (used to have a 2002 MR2 Spyder with a great turbo setup - made 225 at the wheels on a car that weighed 2195 lbs) and I drove the Z4 35i and a Boxster to compare to the Z. The Boxster is a better car, the Z4 not so much. I wanted a newer 2009-2010 Boxster S but didn't want to pay the price so I went with the Z. All the fun, same power output, definitely a rarer car than a Boxster, most of the handling and feel for a LOT less money.

ZWig22 · 12-09-2014, 12:41 PM

I drove a 1994 300zx NA 2+0 before I got my 370Z. I wish I still had this car. You don't see too many 300zx's that are in great condition anymore (mine wasn't).

jpkirk · 12-09-2014, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jazzster

Had a 2008 BMW E93 M3. Really wanted a roadster again (used to have a 2002 MR2 Spyder with a great turbo setup - made 225 at the wheels on a car that weighed 2195 lbs) and I drove the Z4 35i and a Boxster to compare to the Z. The Boxster is a better car, the Z4 not so much. I wanted a newer 2009-2010 Boxster S but didn't want to pay the price so I went with the Z. All the fun, same power output, definitely a rarer car than a Boxster, most of the handling and feel for a LOT less money.

AND .... far less expensive to maintain.

BC416 · 12-09-2014, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SwissCheese

I already posted a few pages back, but I wanted to throw some pictures out there.

2004 Saturn Ion Redline was next. It may have been a Saturn, but it was quick!

( Click to show/hide )

I remember getting walked by a pully'd and bolt on Redline when I first had my SRT-4. I was not expecting that.

On topic, my first car was a 95 Eclipse GSX. AWD turbo, light mods. Fun car but not very reliable.

Prior to getting the Z I owned an SRT-4 for 7 years. Awesome car but was time for an upgrade.

cavemancan · 12-09-2014, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpkirk

Now that I think about it, the diff bushing may not actually cause the wandering you talk about, could I suppose but... How about rear subframe bushings.

Bottom line, it should not wander like that. This car, stock, should feel very planted, especially since it pulls nearly a full g in cornering tests. I would start looking at bushings that keep alignments of the suspension true and connected to the car. If subframe bushings are whacked could it cause slight misalignment of the entire rear with the front? Just a thought. Course, bouncing like a basket ball sounds like shocks. Heck, at 2009, could be both.

I drove it hard when I first got it and it handles the same today as it did back then but I wasn't on a highway and the issues are more obvious at higher speeds. The bouncing is pretty normal for the stock Z shocks from what ive read.

Anyways, your right off topic. Thanks for the help!

Jazzster · 12-09-2014, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jpkirk

AND .... far less expensive to maintain.

Unless I have to replace my top.... I hear it's a $10,000 part.........

nis350 · 12-09-2014, 11:32 PM

After I sold my e46 M3, I was looking at the e92 M3 and 997 C4S. I was pretty much set on the 997 C4S since I just don't like the interior of the e92... Well, I went to check out an PW/Orange full loaded 370z MT for the first time and bought it.

Some might wonder why I would take the Z over 997? Well, I love the way the Z looks both in and out, it is as wide as the C4S... and best of all, I got a lot of car for the money. The 997 is more than 3x the cost of the z.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jazzster

Had a 2008 BMW E93 M3. Really wanted a roadster again (used to have a 2002 MR2 Spyder with a great turbo setup - made 225 at the wheels on a car that weighed 2195 lbs) and I drove the Z4 35i and a Boxster to compare to the Z. The Boxster is a better car, the Z4 not so much. I wanted a newer 2009-2010 Boxster S but didn't want to pay the price so I went with the Z. All the fun, same power output, definitely a rarer car than a Boxster, most of the handling and feel for a LOT less money.

Dcocci · 12-10-2014, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nis350

After I sold my e46 M3, I was looking at the e92 M3 and 997 C4S. I was pretty much set on the 997 C4S since I just don't like the interior of the e92... Well, I went to check out an PW/Orange full loaded 370z MT for the first time and bought it.

Some might wonder why I would take the Z over 997? Well, I love the way the Z looks both in and out, it is as wide as the C4S... and best of all, I got a lot of car for the money. The 997 is more than 3x the cost of the z.

The ONLY Porsche that crossed my mind when buying my Z was a 06-08 987 Cayman S. Those cars are great value nowadays. I'm around Porsches everyday because of work, and to this day I don't sweat any 996 that is comparable in price to my Z. I guess you can consider these cars a poor mans Porsche haha.

Corsairprime · 01-01-2015, 07:47 AM

2006 350Z.

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Zoren 370 · 01-01-2015, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Dcocci

The ONLY Porsche that crossed my mind when buying my Z was a 06-08 987 Cayman S. Those cars are great value nowadays. I'm around Porsches everyday because of work, and to this day I don't sweat any 996 that is comparable in price to my Z. I guess you can consider these cars a poor mans Porsche haha.

In Japan they call the 370Z the "Porsche of Japan"

bbigby64 · 01-01-2015, 08:57 AM

Really? Interesting.

12-06-2014, 03:01 PM	#1232 (permalink)
jpkirk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Merry Land Posts: 5,515 Drives: '14 MidBlu ST MT Rep Power: 3376	This aspect of the thread should move to Brakes & Suspension __________________ intake \| exhaust \| wheels \| tires \| suspension ... um ... stock, do speed stickers count? intake \| exhaust \| TE37 SL \| RE-11 \| suspension ... um ... do speed stickers count? Signature under construction

12-06-2014, 09:17 PM	#1233 (permalink)
kwdnls Base Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Orlando Posts: 11 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z BL A7 Rep Power: 11	Some of the pictures I could find. My first car: 92 Acura Legend coupe 2nd car: 97 Nissan Maxima 3rd car was a white 99 Maxima. 4th is/was a 2001 Lexus GS430 that I gave to my fiance when I bought the 370Z. (5th is a 98 GMC Savana Van that I use for work and do not claim) __________________ 1992 Acura Legend-Engine Blown-Sold 1997 & 1999 Nissan Maxima - Sold Current: 2001 Lexus GS430 & 2009 Nissan 370Z Base

12-07-2014, 01:12 AM	#1234 (permalink)
SwissCheese Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 785 Drives: 2012 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 67	I already posted a few pages back, but I wanted to throw some pictures out there. 1994 Acura Integra was my first car. Yes, I riced it out a little bit (it was back when the first Fast and Furious movie came out!). ( Click to show/hide ) 2004 Saturn Ion Redline was next. It may have been a Saturn, but it was quick! ( Click to show/hide ) __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Nissan 370Z NISMO #0389 Mods: Fast Intentions Resonated Test Pipes and TDX Exhaust with 18" Resonators (#1054), K&N Drop-Ins, GTR Start Button

12-09-2014, 12:18 PM	#1235 (permalink)
Jazzster Base Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Cordova, TN Posts: 28 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 11	Had a 2008 BMW E93 M3. Really wanted a roadster again (used to have a 2002 MR2 Spyder with a great turbo setup - made 225 at the wheels on a car that weighed 2195 lbs) and I drove the Z4 35i and a Boxster to compare to the Z. The Boxster is a better car, the Z4 not so much. I wanted a newer 2009-2010 Boxster S but didn't want to pay the price so I went with the Z. All the fun, same power output, definitely a rarer car than a Boxster, most of the handling and feel for a LOT less money. jpkirk and Memphis370Z like this.

01-01-2015, 07:47 AM	#1243 (permalink)
Corsairprime Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 215 Drives: 14 370Z Nismo GM 6MT Rep Power: 3545	2006 350Z. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Corsairprime 2014 Nismo #462, GunMetal Grey, GT-R Start Button, AAM S-Line/R-Line intake and S-Line exhaust, Berk HFCs, Osiris Tuned at JoTech

12-09-2014, 12:41 PM	#1236 (permalink)
ZWig22 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Charlotte Posts: 54 Drives: 13 370Z MB T/SP 6MT Rep Power: 11	I drove a 1994 300zx NA 2+0 before I got my 370Z. I wish I still had this car. You don't see too many 300zx's that are in great condition anymore (mine wasn't).

01-01-2015, 08:57 AM	#1245 (permalink)
bbigby64 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Fairport, NY Posts: 389 Drives: 10 370Z 7AT Sport Rep Power: 14	Really? Interesting. __________________ -Bruce

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