Another one joins the dark side

Iceagetlc · 06-01-2012, 10:41 PM

I only have 56 miles on it and no interior pics, but I can tell you right now the interior/features are far beyond what I was expecting. I cant believe the amount of technology crammed into this car.

Sounds deliciously sinister as well.

864Zbeast · 06-01-2012, 10:43 PM

That is so sick! Awesome man!

m4a1mustang · 06-01-2012, 10:44 PM

So sick dude. Congrats.

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Iceagetlc · 06-01-2012, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 864Zbeast

That is so sick! Awesome man!

Thank you, I am very happy with my purchase.

ShoFamous · 06-01-2012, 11:21 PM

I'm getting one eventually. Hoping to keep my Z & my Avalanche too though. If I cant stand it anymore I might have to lose one...hellofacar man!

Iceagetlc · 06-03-2012, 11:08 PM

Initial thoughts:

I sat in the car for about a half hour just fiddling around with everything. The DVD/Navigation screen was overwhelming at first, but now I have a grip on how to navigate around and use voice activation shortcuts. It's a pain to sync and save information but just like when getting a new phone or computer: once it's done it's done.

The Track Apps and overall Info gauge is something I had no idea cars were capable of. The level and presentation of something as simple as even an MPG readout being graphed to your scale of time period on a real-time color chart blew my mind.

Being able to read inlet air temperatures while stuck in traffic on a hot day, or seeing air-fuel/boost right over your nose is very comforting. The level of customization on the gauges and ambient lighting was also overkill but still nice.

The launch control, spring, and steering settings have yet to really sink in as far as their worth in spirited driving (seeing as I have not launched the car nor driven it hard), but knowing that they are there definitely boosts confidence that when needed, the car can perform.

The quality of materials as far as the seats and steering wheel/shifter are excellent, a tiny touch of luxury in an otherwise straight-forward coupe. If it weren't for the thousands of Cobras and GT500 and SVT and 20th Anniversary logos plastered everywhere I would assume I was in a smaller version of the new Camaro, except that instead I have a real shift knob and more visibility.

Now to the part people actually care about.

Power delivery is EXTREMELY different than any other muscle car I've ever driven. This is due solely to the fact that the gears are longer than a landspeed test track. Putting your foot into it at 3,000 rpms and you might think the car was broke. You get patted on the back of course by the constant torque always carried in the car, but you might think you've been ripped off.

Jump on it at 4,500 and it's a whole different car. The supercharger wakes up and 50-80mph isn't even realized, you're just there and quickly letting off to regain composure (assuming it's your first gallop).

Traction control in your average sports car can be a lifesaver in close calls. In this car it's more of a fail safe that you just won't completely total the car. Even when activated, a 3rd gear romp on damp roads will send the backend dangerously loose, and YOU will react faster than the TC.

Steering in general is tight and predictable however coming from a 370z, I'm a bit spoiled. A turn across railroad tracks in the 370z might startle the trajectory of the car, but not you. The mustang takes abrupt traction loss to heart.

The instinct of a seeing a turn and wanting to fling myself into it has quickly disappeared. Rather, you will want to steady yourself at a nice constant speed through the turn and let the sinister growl of the motor compensate via exit speed. Not to say that the mustang can't handle grip. It can, and damn good. It just can't handle the juggling of G's caused by tapping into the motor's historic horsepower while its busy thinking. (Mind you I haven't activated sport springs or steering)

The best judge of power comes from a passenger who is used to fast cars. Take my girlfriend for instance. She's been through rough waters in the 370z, from powerslides to 0-100mph runs to speedshifts, you name it, and she's never had the reaction she had to just a simple 3rd gear pull in this car.

Anyways, now I'm just rambling. If you have any questions about the car just ask me. I'll tell you now I've managed 14mpg in my first couple hundred miles.

dad · 06-03-2012, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceagetlc

Thank you, I am very happy with my purchase.

Take care of her, and please don't destroy her!

Nismo89 · 06-04-2012, 12:05 AM

congrats on the purchase, may it serve you well!

i have a feeling im gonna be keeping my Z for a very..VERY long time

lol

the power in the Cobra is simply incredible ....envy! but not so much for me to jump ship lol :P

Iceagetlc · 06-09-2012, 01:22 AM

Update: Noticing that my gas mileage is far worse than expected. Mostly due to 6th being so tall that anything under 60mph feels rough on the motor. I'm shifting a little late still and probably overrevving it at pullouts but after 239 miles my average mpg is 14.6. I think after a few weeks of adjusting I can pull that up to 16 but that's no fun at all haha. It's hard to avoid the temptation to hear that supercharger whine a little at 4000 rpms.

m4a1mustang · 06-09-2012, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceagetlc

Update: Noticing that my gas mileage is far worse than expected. Mostly due to 6th being so tall that anything under 60mph feels rough on the motor. I'm shifting a little late still and probably overrevving it at pullouts but after 239 miles my average mpg is 14.6. I think after a few weeks of adjusting I can pull that up to 16 but that's no fun at all haha. It's hard to avoid the temptation to hear that supercharger whine a little at 4000 rpms.

MPG will improve after full break in. Are you skipping gears at all? In normal driving I do 1-3-5-6.

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shadoquad · 06-09-2012, 09:54 AM

I would also expect mileage to improve after break-in

Lemers · 06-09-2012, 10:08 AM

Thanks for the review. I can't wait until I find mine.

Mike · 06-09-2012, 10:28 AM

I'm getting about 18.8 in the first 500 miles with my auto 5.0

Lemers · 06-09-2012, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

I'm getting about 18.8 in the first 500 miles with my auto 5.0

Let me guess your GT is black.

Waiz · 06-09-2012, 05:34 PM

Congrats OP!

Quote:

Originally Posted by EL Diablo

Welcome to the Darkside... lol
I also joined a few weeks ago... traded my Z for a 2013 GT

You have a totally sick car my man! Congrats!!!
Can't wait to see pics.

Wowzers, you too? You didn't have your Z for very long!

06-01-2012, 10:43 PM	#17 (permalink)
864Zbeast Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Walhalla/Clemson, SC Posts: 874 Drives: 09 BS 370z Rep Power: 15	That is so sick! Awesome man! __________________ Avant Garde M310 gloss black/ Nitto Invo/ black fangs and rear diffuser/ gloss black roof/ tinted tail lights/ GT-R start button

06-01-2012, 10:44 PM	#18 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	So sick dude. Congrats. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

06-01-2012, 11:21 PM	#20 (permalink)
ShoFamous Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 454 Drives: CarbonZeo Rep Power: 14	I'm getting one eventually. Hoping to keep my Z & my Avalanche too though. If I cant stand it anymore I might have to lose one...hellofacar man! __________________ Current Rides: 2K8 Z71 Avalanche / 2K9 370Z / 2K8 Zx14 Previous Rides: 2K3 10th anniversary SVT Cobra convertible / 2K3 SVT Cobra / 2K5 RX-8 Carbon / 2K4 & 2K7 R1

06-03-2012, 11:08 PM	#21 (permalink)
Iceagetlc Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Oxford, PA Posts: 139 Drives: '11 STI Limited S2 Rep Power: 14	Initial thoughts: I sat in the car for about a half hour just fiddling around with everything. The DVD/Navigation screen was overwhelming at first, but now I have a grip on how to navigate around and use voice activation shortcuts. It's a pain to sync and save information but just like when getting a new phone or computer: once it's done it's done. The Track Apps and overall Info gauge is something I had no idea cars were capable of. The level and presentation of something as simple as even an MPG readout being graphed to your scale of time period on a real-time color chart blew my mind. Being able to read inlet air temperatures while stuck in traffic on a hot day, or seeing air-fuel/boost right over your nose is very comforting. The level of customization on the gauges and ambient lighting was also overkill but still nice. The launch control, spring, and steering settings have yet to really sink in as far as their worth in spirited driving (seeing as I have not launched the car nor driven it hard), but knowing that they are there definitely boosts confidence that when needed, the car can perform. The quality of materials as far as the seats and steering wheel/shifter are excellent, a tiny touch of luxury in an otherwise straight-forward coupe. If it weren't for the thousands of Cobras and GT500 and SVT and 20th Anniversary logos plastered everywhere I would assume I was in a smaller version of the new Camaro, except that instead I have a real shift knob and more visibility. Now to the part people actually care about. Power delivery is EXTREMELY different than any other muscle car I've ever driven. This is due solely to the fact that the gears are longer than a landspeed test track. Putting your foot into it at 3,000 rpms and you might think the car was broke. You get patted on the back of course by the constant torque always carried in the car, but you might think you've been ripped off. Jump on it at 4,500 and it's a whole different car. The supercharger wakes up and 50-80mph isn't even realized, you're just there and quickly letting off to regain composure (assuming it's your first gallop). Traction control in your average sports car can be a lifesaver in close calls. In this car it's more of a fail safe that you just won't completely total the car. Even when activated, a 3rd gear romp on damp roads will send the backend dangerously loose, and YOU will react faster than the TC. Steering in general is tight and predictable however coming from a 370z, I'm a bit spoiled. A turn across railroad tracks in the 370z might startle the trajectory of the car, but not you. The mustang takes abrupt traction loss to heart. The instinct of a seeing a turn and wanting to fling myself into it has quickly disappeared. Rather, you will want to steady yourself at a nice constant speed through the turn and let the sinister growl of the motor compensate via exit speed. Not to say that the mustang can't handle grip. It can, and damn good. It just can't handle the juggling of G's caused by tapping into the motor's historic horsepower while its busy thinking. (Mind you I haven't activated sport springs or steering) The best judge of power comes from a passenger who is used to fast cars. Take my girlfriend for instance. She's been through rough waters in the 370z, from powerslides to 0-100mph runs to speedshifts, you name it, and she's never had the reaction she had to just a simple 3rd gear pull in this car. Anyways, now I'm just rambling. If you have any questions about the car just ask me. I'll tell you now I've managed 14mpg in my first couple hundred miles. Last edited by Iceagetlc; 06-03-2012 at 11:11 PM.

06-04-2012, 12:05 AM	#23 (permalink)
Nismo89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colora, MD Age: 35 Posts: 15,831 Drives: daily Zen and woosah Rep Power: 37386	congrats on the purchase, may it serve you well! i have a feeling im gonna be keeping my Z for a very..VERY long time lol the power in the Cobra is simply incredible ....envy! but not so much for me to jump ship lol :P __________________ Why yes.. Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs, The Ford Commericals,Deadliest Catch.. is my cousin. Facebook i outta back hand you with my right hand! and call you b*tch!..... and im Left handed!

06-01-2012, 10:41 PM	#16 (permalink)
Iceagetlc Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Oxford, PA Posts: 139 Drives: '11 STI Limited S2 Rep Power: 14	I only have 56 miles on it and no interior pics, but I can tell you right now the interior/features are far beyond what I was expecting. I cant believe the amount of technology crammed into this car. Sounds deliciously sinister as well.

06-09-2012, 01:22 AM	#24 (permalink)
Iceagetlc Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Oxford, PA Posts: 139 Drives: '11 STI Limited S2 Rep Power: 14	Update: Noticing that my gas mileage is far worse than expected. Mostly due to 6th being so tall that anything under 60mph feels rough on the motor. I'm shifting a little late still and probably overrevving it at pullouts but after 239 miles my average mpg is 14.6. I think after a few weeks of adjusting I can pull that up to 16 but that's no fun at all haha. It's hard to avoid the temptation to hear that supercharger whine a little at 4000 rpms.

06-09-2012, 09:54 AM	#26 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	I would also expect mileage to improve after break-in

06-09-2012, 10:08 AM	#27 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	Thanks for the review. I can't wait until I find mine. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

06-09-2012, 10:28 AM	#28 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	I'm getting about 18.8 in the first 500 miles with my auto 5.0 __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

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