chubbs, thank you for your honest, truthful opinion.
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09-01-2009, 06:38 PM | #31 (permalink) |
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chubbs, thank you for your honest, truthful opinion.
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09-01-2009, 06:45 PM | #32 (permalink) |
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Ha ha - I take it you also dont like paddle shifters ... and power steering... its evolution of the game... you either evolve or you die (in this case - get slower lap times when compared to yourself in a parallel universe where you did like the SRM)
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09-01-2009, 07:15 PM | #33 (permalink) |
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I just have to blurt out that the 370Z for me absolutely inspires confidence on the track. I just had my first track day yesterday and after the instructor drove my car I was seriously stunned at what it could do. He encouraged me to get on the throttle and let the car hook up instead of coasting through some of the corners. I was amazed at how this car performs and really felt that I could drive it a lot harder and there was still lots left. You get no perspective of what this car is capable of on the street without driving in an extremely dangerous fashion (for the streets of course). Oh yea mine is a Sports with a completely stock suspension. Take a 350Z and a 370Z on the track and then tell us what you think....
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09-01-2009, 07:27 PM | #34 (permalink) |
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This is rather interesting. Although when I drove the 350Z I thought it lacked strength the 300ZXTT had And I thought the 350Z looked like a girls car...but that's just my opinion.
I like your review though, as it's not just nuthugging the 370Z and actually brings up issues. Besides "omg I drove the 370Z and it's awesome, nothing is wrong" Thank you for that =] |
09-01-2009, 09:10 PM | #35 (permalink) |
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I agree with the review. I'm still used to my 04 350z's "stiff" suspension. All the car mags went on about how stiff the ride was in the 04 model.
I thought it was perfect and didnt bother with aftermarket shocks. Now hopping in the 370 i feel its too soft (suspension). I'm not taking corners as fast and im now considering some aftermarket Teins. I am now reminded what body roll is and when snapping it into 2nd and feeling the car lean forward. The car isn't perfect, but soon it will be for me.
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The Nismo 370 is much more tame in the styling department, but I felt like it's lacking the Nismo treatment which was very apparent in the 350. It's more of an appearance package this time around. That raw factor is gone. As a result, it turned out to be a no go on both occasions. Sometimes you just can't win....I think a base model may be in the works for me but not until the 2nd year model arrives. |
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09-01-2009, 09:39 PM | #37 (permalink) |
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I wonder if the "poor" handling was a result of the high tire pressure issue that some of us have had. My tires were ~10psi high when I took delivery. As you would expect, it had a big effect on handling.
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09-01-2009, 09:47 PM | #38 (permalink) |
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The handling... Worse? wtf...
man you gotta truly drive it then try the nismo... OMFG I just came in my pants thinking about how well she handles corners
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Suspension comments I agree with, but that's an easy fix. Cheers....
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09-01-2009, 10:20 PM | #40 (permalink) |
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Chubbs,
Sway bars make a world of difference at high speed in this car. It feels far more planted at confident taking corners at 90+ mph thanks to the body roll being all but eliminated. If you could drive someones car that has sway bars installed I think you would be impressed. It is a very cheap fix. |
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09-01-2009, 11:11 PM | #43 (permalink) |
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Were you driving with both hands? The reason why I ask is because when I first purchased my 370z I thought the car felt very unstable. I always drove my cars with one hand on the wheel but when you sit in the 370 that can not be done. As soon as I started driving with both hands the car felt well planted. When ever I drive aggressively the hands are at 10 and 2.
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