Blargh I really wonder where the weight gain is coming from. I was hoping to get 2006 weight to 3000lbs. without spending $5k just for CF body panels.

 

[QUOTE=roberto350z]uh oh.... looks like the 350z is getting 300zx-itis. Overweight and overpriced.
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Aint that the truth. Same thing with the Xterra (yes I know entirely different vehicle). It just seems that Nissan hits the mark when the first come out with a vehcile...at least market wise....then after a few years of some serious success with it, BAM, lets make it bigger, heavier, and more pricey. I say they should subscribe to the K.I.S.S. philosophy.....Keep It Simple Stupid!

 

Maybe we should start a thread listing driver's weights...

Who's contributing MORE to the overall weight of their vehicle now? Just kidding!

 

I think the only problem is that its not a "bolt on" modification. lol. I'd love to ditch the beer belly for some abs. haha!!

 

LOL 10WHP will take a tenth off your time huh?

 

is it possible that maybe nissan used more/better paint and that caused the weight increase

 

lose some weight, then you might be able to beat them. or tell your GF to drive and you sit shottie.

 

Its not that much weight, the Z is still an incredibly fast car with that extra weight. I could see if the whole reason for buying the Z was to make it a track or drag car only being a problem, but then you can do weight reduction.

 

150 lbs. of extra paint? Now that's what I call quality paint!

 

Yes...
10WHP will take a tenth of your 1/4 mile time. This is common knowledge (average) at the track.
The funny thing is everyone thinks an intake and exhaust gains a true 10whp...
I like how people add WHP too. lol
I 3-6 "FUNNY"
H 10-15 "MORE FUNNY"
E 5-10 "FUNNIEST"

Then they add them together???
Like I SAID before, a true 10WHP will save (ON AVERAGE) a tenth on the 1320. Especially dealing with such low HP vehicles. The higher the numbers the more off this becomes. But, with these cars and many others, it is a good way to gauge.

 

thats a huge amount to add to the car in one year but the other problems are which i dont see people mention is heavier cars have faster tire, brake and engine wear . Also gas milage gets worse . these are all fact

 

someone should get a 2003 - 2006 350z same model, same fluids on a scale.

But I have no reason to believe Nissan change the way it weights cars. I think it really got 150lbs heavier.

 

3,600lb 2006 Z
200lb driver
200lbs stereo/bigger rims
150lbs TT system.
4,100-4,200lb Z.