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Old 10-12-2005, 12:26 PM
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The Z is not better than an S2000. Only Z is better is a 6 speed and non covertible.

S2000 vs Base 350Z automatic Convertible... S2000 owns it
Only 350Z 6speed coupe > S2000

So the statement "All 350Z is faster than S2000" is not True
Old 10-12-2005, 01:06 PM
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maybe this video could clarify a few things about the z vs. s2000

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...5862891&q=350z
Old 10-12-2005, 01:28 PM
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I've driven both cars extensively, I personally believe the 350 is quicker in the straight. Especially from a roll. The s2 may have an edge on the track due to weight, but again, depending on the type of track. Then again, its so close its almost not worth comparing.
Old 10-12-2005, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by kayvan_pour
But it's been well documented that on a race from a roll at highway speeds that they can beat much more easy than from a drag. This is becasue the faster you go the less weight becomes a factor.
??? Are you talking about Aerodynamic drag or wheel/road friction drag or something else? Any physics or physical terminology would definitely help in understanding what you are saying. Using subjective terminology such as faster in describing what you are saying is absurd, what is faster, how fast, numbers please!!!


Originally Posted by kayvan_pour
For my second point, at the same time the Honda S2000 is loosing it's advatage of being alot lighter, the 350z will also loose the advantage of having alot more torque. This is kind of how formula one car's work. They are have high horsepower and low torque engine's. This is ok because once they get at the speeds that they do, they don't ned as much torque. That is why I say the extra torque doesnt help the Z on the freeway. To be honest with you it doesn't seem to help it off the line much either.
How so, explain please, some physics would definitely help.

This is what I gather, you are saying that formula one cars dont need as much torque at high speeds. What does 'as much' mean here ? What are you comparing them to, drag racers with lot of torque?

If you didnt know, with very simple mods Z can do 1.0g on lateral skidpad, does that outhandle the stock S2K?

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Old 10-12-2005, 01:34 PM
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Beautifulllllllllllll!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Old 10-12-2005, 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Rcrapp74
maybe this video could clarify a few things about the z vs. s2000

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...5862891&q=350z
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...711702&q=s2000

i i think it all depends on driver
Old 10-12-2005, 09:07 PM
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wheres the z
Old 10-12-2005, 09:11 PM
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i dont know the comparison for those g and z but isnt g35 close enough
Old 10-13-2005, 01:28 AM
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What do you drive?
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Old 09-27-2014, 07:58 AM
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Default Serious question.

I honestly want to know (from people who have experience)

Is a honda S2000 a faster car than a 350z? (DE only)
I rarely ever see them, but when I do I always wonder how quick they are, and I do not want to be stupid and street race and I hate watching youtube videos to find out.

I am just wondering from the members on here from having raced one, is it a faster car?
On paper, our cars sound better, but they have the power/weight advantage. I keep hearing they are neck and neck and it comes down to the driver.

For this example lets use the AP1 S2000 (yes I know its an AP2 in the pics) but I wanna keep it fair for the DE and stay in the same year bracket.

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Old 09-27-2014, 09:37 AM
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The z is faster no matter what year the s is. It's definitely by a small amount and it is more or less a driver's race but all things being equal z wins.
Old 09-27-2014, 10:13 AM
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Koolsilver is correct, the z is faster, it is sorta a driver's battle but the Honda's hp is rated for = or < what the z actually gets to the wheels, generally speaking the z will be faster

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Old 09-27-2014, 11:34 AM
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I always thought it was the other way around, s2000 is a hair ahead of the 350 but it comes down to driver.

OP it sounds to me like it is pretty fair to say they are about even
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Your z will decimate all once you put in about $15k, if you have to overnight parts from Japan. With that said if you want to bench race most v6 family and luxury cars will outrun the de and s2k. Some rav4 v6s will leave both de and beat down s2ks in the dust.

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Originally Posted by mr. sparco

Your z will decimate all once you put in about $15k, if you have to overnight parts from Japan. With that said if you want to bench race most v6 family and luxury cars will outrun the de and s2k. Some rav4 v6s will leave both de and beat down s2ks in the dust.
Love it, actually just watched that like yesterday XD also, didn't realize rav 4's were fast in any sense.. is it stock or is there anything done to it?
Old 09-27-2014, 01:11 PM
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They have little to no mods since there really is no aftermarket support for a mommy suv.
Old 09-27-2014, 01:24 PM
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Yeah that's what I was thinking but you never know, some people do some crazy custom work so I figured it was possible it was something of the sort. But as I mentioned I didn't realize they were any kind of fast XD never thought of a rav 4 when thinking about anything with the ability to move. Everyone always drives them as a mommy SUV when I've seen them.
Old 09-27-2014, 02:26 PM
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My z got beat today by an suv. At least it was a jeep srt8 lol. Those things are ****ing fast.
Old 09-27-2014, 04:23 PM
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I raced one, on a track in south florida. It was a 1/8 drag from a 40 roll, I was in a bone stock hr and he had a bolted ap2. I beat him by a half a car length, but I think the s2k handles better.
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even by those mag times the traps are higher for the Z...


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