It's official I'm out!!!!!!

Dozier · 11-17-2013, 08:01 AM

Congrats on the purchase! Nice car! Plans are coming soon I bet.

Baer383 · 11-17-2013, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Dozier

Congrats on the purchase! Nice car! Plans are coming soon I bet.

My car has 200 miles on and I have already started the mods.

JARblue · 11-17-2013, 08:30 AM

Congrats and enjoy

You will always be my ESCL fix hero

7AT_Z · 11-18-2013, 09:48 PM

Why do you believe that the ZL1 would be more fun than your Z? The ZL1 is a BOAT. 4000lbs if im not mistaken. Are you planning on only drag racing it or something because your Z would have walked it hard around a track and if you know how to drive properly, would have given it a run for its money on the strip. It's a beauty don't get me wrong, I just don't understand the switch. Gas mileage is a hell of a lot worse, I don't know if you guys have to pay a gas guzzlers tax or not, insurance is more, parts are more expensive... etc etc. I'm not trolling, I'm just trying to figure out why you would want the switch

Baer383 · 11-18-2013, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 7AT_Z

Why do you believe that the ZL1 would be more fun than your Z? The ZL1 is a BOAT. 4000lbs if im not mistaken. Are you planning on only drag racing it or something because your Z would have walked it hard around a track and if you know how to drive properly, would have given it a run for its money on the strip. It's a beauty don't get me wrong, I just don't understand the switch. Gas mileage is a hell of a lot worse, I don't know if you guys have to pay a gas guzzlers tax or not, insurance is more, parts are more expensive... etc etc. I'm not trolling, I'm just trying to figure out why you would want the switch

B/C I own it now and it is better in every way except it is bigger in size whereas the Z can be thrown in a corner where as the ZL1 must have a good approach angle b/c of the weight and the ZL1 will pull over 1g on the skidpad,most people think it is a crazy move until you can drive one.

7AT_Z · 11-18-2013, 10:09 PM

I have driven one. They are fast as hell, but I could really feel the weight, which I didn't like. 3rd gear is, in my opinion, its best gear. When I hit 3rd that thing pulled like a monster. I still think a TT Z would be a hell of a lot more fun, because it would run a ZL1 down on any given track, but to each their own. Enjoy her!

Baer383 · 11-18-2013, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 7AT_Z

I have driven one. They are fast as hell, but I could really feel the weight, which I didn't like. 3rd gear is, in my opinion, its best gear. When I hit 3rd that thing pulled like a monster. I still think a TT Z would be a hell of a lot more fun, because it would run a ZL1 down on any given track, but to each their own. Enjoy her!

I had a 625hp SC Nismo before this,the 370 is not that much better than the ZL1.
I had a SC 2010 sport touring for 3 years and a 2013 Nismo SC for 1 year,I've had enough of the Z I need something with more power.

cv129 · 11-18-2013, 10:23 PM

Congrats, and magnetic ride ftw.

Buddy and I test drove a CTS-V, the power was just unreal and addictive. Test drove a C63 AMG next and car felt civilized in comparison, if you can ever call a C63 that.

Baer383 · 11-18-2013, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by cv129

Congrats, and magnetic ride ftw.

Buddy and I test drove a CTS-V, the power was just unreal and addictive. Test drove a C63 AMG next and car felt civilized in comparison, if you can ever call a C63 that.

They are fast, as I type I've got parts coming to put me right at 650rwhp.

7AT_Z · 11-18-2013, 10:42 PM

Hmmm well 650RWHP isn't that much more power on a huge v8 compared to a baby v6... I don't think you looking for more power because you could have had a TT Z between the two Z's you had. So I do think you just got bored for some unknown reason to me. You should have gotten a GTR if you wanted more power than lol

Baer383 · 11-18-2013, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 7AT_Z

Hmmm well 650RWHP isn't that much more power on a huge v8 compared to a baby v6... I don't think you looking for more power because you could have had a TT Z between the two Z's you had. So I do think you just got bored for some unknown reason to me. You should have gotten a GTR if you wanted more power than lol

650rwhp is 750 at the engine I don't know why that isn't really any more power,and as far as the GTR it's a auto I don't want anything to do with that plus it is over priced,I've worked on them before it 25-30k over, the twin turbo Z's will have a hard time keeping up with a 750hp Camaro that pulls over 1g on a skid pad.
You guys don't see it yet while the 370 is a great car and I would recommend it to anybody but it has it's limites and I've been there and done that,I do all my own work,alignments,SC install,Tuning with Uprev,it now time for something more challenging.

Chuck33079 · 11-18-2013, 10:54 PM

It's not about the hp, its about torque. That thing makes a whole hell of a lot more of it and its fantastic. And I envy the adjustable suspension they put on the ZL1 and CTSV.

Not to mention 650whp out of a SC V8 is a mild build. There's more in it I'm sure.

7AT_Z · 11-18-2013, 11:21 PM

I don't want you to think I'm hating on your car at all. Its amazing! lol
I just wanted to see what you were thinking and why. I just feel like the money spent on the ZL1, you could have had a built, TT Z putting out 800-1000hp and weighs 700lbs less. That's just the way I see it. I'll stick to my bikes though, they will forever be faster than any car for 100x cheaper

I love my Z, but I love my 220hp S1000RR a little bit more

lol

Are you ever going to tell us what parts you ordered or are you going to make us find out the hard way

TerribleONE · 11-19-2013, 12:33 AM

Congrats man the ZL1 is a badass ride.

Baer383 · 11-19-2013, 04:36 AM

I have been working on cars for 25 years and over the past 4 have been wrenching on the 370 WAY too much by starting with the ZL1 it is easier to get to where I want to be with a lot less work I get bored working on my stuff I rather just do a little work and enjoy it appossed to working on it for a year to get it the way I like it.

11-17-2013, 08:30 AM	#63 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Congrats and enjoy You will always be my ESCL fix hero __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

11-18-2013, 10:54 PM	#72 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	It's official I'm out!!!!!! It's not about the hp, its about torque. That thing makes a whole hell of a lot more of it and its fantastic. And I envy the adjustable suspension they put on the ZL1 and CTSV. Not to mention 650whp out of a SC V8 is a mild build. There's more in it I'm sure. cv129 likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent Last edited by Chuck33079; 11-19-2013 at 05:52 AM.

11-19-2013, 12:33 AM	#74 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	Congrats man the ZL1 is a badass ride. __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

11-19-2013, 04:36 AM	#75 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 29	I have been working on cars for 25 years and over the past 4 have been wrenching on the 370 WAY too much by starting with the ZL1 it is easier to get to where I want to be with a lot less work I get bored working on my stuff I rather just do a little work and enjoy it appossed to working on it for a year to get it the way I like it. cv129 likes this. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

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11-17-2013, 08:01 AM	#61 (permalink)
Dozier Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Birmingham, Al Posts: 222 Drives: 09 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 11	Congrats on the purchase! Nice car! Plans are coming soon I bet.

11-18-2013, 09:48 PM	#64 (permalink)
7AT_Z Banned Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 28 Drives: Slowly :p Rep Power: 0	Why do you believe that the ZL1 would be more fun than your Z? The ZL1 is a BOAT. 4000lbs if im not mistaken. Are you planning on only drag racing it or something because your Z would have walked it hard around a track and if you know how to drive properly, would have given it a run for its money on the strip. It's a beauty don't get me wrong, I just don't understand the switch. Gas mileage is a hell of a lot worse, I don't know if you guys have to pay a gas guzzlers tax or not, insurance is more, parts are more expensive... etc etc. I'm not trolling, I'm just trying to figure out why you would want the switch

11-18-2013, 10:09 PM	#66 (permalink)
7AT_Z Banned Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 28 Drives: Slowly :p Rep Power: 0	I have driven one. They are fast as hell, but I could really feel the weight, which I didn't like. 3rd gear is, in my opinion, its best gear. When I hit 3rd that thing pulled like a monster. I still think a TT Z would be a hell of a lot more fun, because it would run a ZL1 down on any given track, but to each their own. Enjoy her!

11-18-2013, 10:23 PM	#68 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,200 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163182	Congrats, and magnetic ride ftw. Buddy and I test drove a CTS-V, the power was just unreal and addictive. Test drove a C63 AMG next and car felt civilized in comparison, if you can ever call a C63 that.

11-18-2013, 10:42 PM	#70 (permalink)
7AT_Z Banned Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 28 Drives: Slowly :p Rep Power: 0	Hmmm well 650RWHP isn't that much more power on a huge v8 compared to a baby v6... I don't think you looking for more power because you could have had a TT Z between the two Z's you had. So I do think you just got bored for some unknown reason to me. You should have gotten a GTR if you wanted more power than lol

11-18-2013, 11:21 PM	#73 (permalink)
7AT_Z Banned Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 28 Drives: Slowly :p Rep Power: 0	I don't want you to think I'm hating on your car at all. Its amazing! lol I just wanted to see what you were thinking and why. I just feel like the money spent on the ZL1, you could have had a built, TT Z putting out 800-1000hp and weighs 700lbs less. That's just the way I see it. I'll stick to my bikes though, they will forever be faster than any car for 100x cheaper I love my Z, but I love my 220hp S1000RR a little bit more lol Are you ever going to tell us what parts you ordered or are you going to make us find out the hard way