Throw on rims and a kit and they wont be able to say anything cuz theyre jaws ill be on the floor.

 

Wow, ignorance is bliss. So lets see, the track model has rims, brembo's and tire heat pressure or something like that where as the Enthusiast doesn't. So get some bear breaks and volks and BAM, the enthusiast is better. IMO it's worthless spending the extra 5k r whatever on a track when im gonna change the breaks and rims anyways. DURRRRR.

 

I already said so in other trheads..

track model is ONLY a NORTH AMERICAN BRANDING NAME

it ONLY defines a series of options (Brembo + Zero Lift aero + Rays...)

There is NO SUCH thing as different 350z models... there is only ONE 350z. Base, Enthusiast, Track, Performance, etc..are not different models, they are only branded, pre-defined option packages for north america (actually the USA, Canada has yet completely different option packages).

In europe, asia, and the rest of the world there is no such thing as TRACK 350z. For example, all European 350z come with LSD and Brembo standard, ray wheels, leather, bose, etc.. are options. So in Europe you could have a 350z with brembo, leather, bose and stock 18"wheels.

The only substantial difference is the 2005 track who has an exclusive different engine... the rest are only options.

 

Who cares what other people think as has already been said.

At least they didn't make fun of your automatic

 

I quit caring what the average so-called "car enthusiast" thinks a long time ago.

 

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The ONLY thing the RX-8 will do is START smoking from the engine b/c its engine just gobbled up all the oil after a drag race....BAHHAHAHAHA!!

I owned a 2nd Gen RX-7 (1991 Model)....all that BS Rotary Engine did was slurp down oil like there was NO tomorrow!

Just for kicks...do some research on the RX-8....You see that it heavily consumes oil and gas...all that and only 238 HP.

 

The '05 Track has a higher lift cam and variable valve timing on the exhaust valves (in addition to intake, which is standard) for an extra 13bhp. Plus it has upgraded pistons and rods for a 400RPM higher redline and a lighter crank pulley. Unfortunately, the peak torque takes a hit from the hotter cam so it only makes 260 vs. the standard 274 lb ft. Most tests have shown nearly identical times (read "it's a driver's race").

So it depends on what you like... high end power or more punchy torque.

 

I have a track model, and it is much faster

 

+1

Totally... who cares what stupid people think?

 

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I more often here people say "what kind of car is that?". It started as a 350Z Track, but it's....changed. Proper modding stops all the dumb comments about other cars being faster.

 

Misinformation among the 350Z community is prevalent (example: the manual transmission is faster than the automatic). Outside that community, others don’t have a clue.

 

+1

Track model's advantage is that it saves 8 lbs per rim (less work for engine to turn each rim). The 5.3 sec (Motor Trend) and 5.4 (Car & Driver) times were all recorded on Track versions.

BUT a BASE 350Z will still smoke an RX-8, so who cares?

 

The track model is actually the heaviest of the coupe models, if I remember correctly. The weight saved in the wheels is subsequently lost, and then some in the bigger iron disc brakes and larger calipers.

With the fiberglass and the turbo kit, I've stopped counting. My car is a fat pig.

 

suicide doors. sorry, i just had to correct you

 

The only plus to the track is the LSD and Brembo brakes, in my opinion. Most are going to eventually end up getting some aftermarket wheels anyway, so that's about it.

 

IIRC, the rule of thumb in cycling is 1 lb. on the wheels equals 2 lbs. on the frame. IOW, reducing the weight of the wheels is better than reducing the weight on the rest of the car by a factor of 2x.

 

I have a performance model, therefore, it has better performance than any lame touring or track.

 

when i take my z in to the dealer for service, i occasionally go look at the zcars on the lot and chat with the sales people. even they don't know much about the differences btwn models.

 

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