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Just for the record, there are many Zs that cost more that a G35. Just go ***** to the wall with a Roadster. I would have felt the same way if I would have purchased the G35...with a little more money I could've got a Z.

-LamaZ

 

ur piece of ****

 

you obviously have no idea what your talking about, ....im glad your not a test driver or mag reviewer. My firend and i race and trade cars all the time, and let me tell, you ...the Z owns the G as far as performance...how can the G feel faster when its heavier , slower , and less rigid. Its a excellent car by all means but the gentlemen above summed it up correctly its a sports coupe. Its more of a touring feel then a sports car.

 

Well I want to say first off that I do like both cars, second that people should not be talk s*it since there is a little DNA in both of the cars. Third I want to answer this gentlemans question when he stated that the G is "heavier , slower , and less rigid" this may be true to the degree of about 1% considering that the G35 is the Skyline chasis and when you wanna talk about fast you don't consider the Z to be in that catagory. Just as it's previous model the 300z it is a somewhat impressive car but the lack of stability left it an easy target for any supra or Vr4 not to mention the impossiability of making it run anything fast then maybe a high 11 without major modafacations to the chasis. Those few inch's that the G35 coupe has in length over the Z are crucial for traction....

 

im not bashing im just stating the facts. Are u telling me a G35c has better traction then the z33 lol...hope not....the z33 is one of the best chassis ...it doesnt need heavy mods to make it track wrthy unlike its older brotha Zx lol . Fill me in on how the extra length on the g35c makes it put down power better???

 

Actually that is exactley what I am telling you, the short rear end over the rear wheels causes it to be lite thus having serious traction problems with any amount of decent horsepower (i.e more then stock) which is just as you can find everyone on this forum stating once they have added something such as forced induction. The extra length it what is known as the "wheel base" makes for a smoother transition during the launch. The longer the wheel base the greater the loss will be in power transfer but only until momentum has been achieved. If you really doubt what I am saying then why would the skyline be based off the G35 chasis and not that of the Z?

 

this is from the maker himself, also there are no indications and no test that prove the g35c gets better traction then the Z. From certain instances i see your point but , her is it from the pro himself


"The main difference between the G35 coupe and the Nissan 350Z," says Kazutoshi Mizuno, chief vehicle engineer for the FM platform, "is balance. The driver is closer to the front wheels in the Z, which is all sports car, whereas the G35, a GT sports coupe, is like a carbon-frame tennis racket, with perfect balance. The 350Z is more like a metal racket--very strong."


end of argument, every race car chosen to race is the z33 and the chassis is almost identical , ..but the length even the materials i have no clue what your trying to prve, they serve 2 different purposes the Z is the sports car get over it. Theres nothing wrong with the G35c but its not a sports car , and its not faster then the Z and the suspension isnt set up as good as the Z. Theres nothing wrong with that . Its a sports coupe and for what it is its excellent. But besides luxurys on a track and as a sports car its inferior.
Also the new GTR does not use the g35 chassis nor is it directly based on,,....its got a whole new chassic code, and is a compeltly different setup then the current 350GT.

and heres proof of that buddy , the test mule u saw was the g35 body nothing esle is shared by the 350GT/g35

The RB motor is dead for the Skyline GTR, and for this model. The new Nissan Skyline GTR will be powered by a VQ engine, much like that of the 350z's, known in Japan as the Z33 fairlady. The chassis code has been finalized by Nissan as the FR-L. This for the first time will be a dinstinct chassis not copied by any other model.

 

Well as far as there being no test to prove it your right, I am only going with experience that is based on other vehicles with similiar setups. I also apreciate the info that you provided and will have at the very least walk away with something that I didn't ever know before, not to mention a cool quote from some asian dude. LOL I suppose I have given my 2 cents and that's where I will say farewell to this thread.

 

...b/c I've always wanted a Fairlady Z since I was a kid. Now I have one!

 

Some asian dude? He's Nissan Chief Vehicle Engineer. It's like you quoting Lee Iacocca on cars and me saying I at least got a quote from some white dude.

 

werd, i got that from nissans debut of both cars....its just facts. Dude . I just dont understand why would anyone say the G is this and the Z is that without knowing the facts. There both great cars for what they are, but the Z and the GTR will always be the nissans flagship performance cars the G35 was never marketed to be in that catagory. But dont worry, you skyline owners will embrace the GTR lol and hopefully a 450z lol...

 

When I bought my 2004 Z (Touring, black ext/burnt orange int), I seriously looked at the G35 coupe. key reasons I went with the Z:

-Z interior leather seemed to be better quality (the G35 leather seemed cheap, also I loved the burnt orange contrast)
-G35 interior was dissapointing (LED dash)
-G35 was at least $4k more for similar options
-I always wanted the Z...couldnt have the regret of passing it up

Bottom line: I loved the G35 coupe body, but I would rather have only two seats and an interior that I enjoyed instead of 2 seats+2 kiddie rears and an interior that annoyed me every time I sat in it.

 

Give me a break, you guys look for any reason to argue. Did I hurt your ethinticity?

 

One big reason is it was $7000.00 less.

 

Already have a sports car with a back seat ( 2002 Camaro Z28) so needed something that screamed louder. SO Z

 

My reasons:
Looks better in my opinion (everyones is different)
Better gas mileage because of the less weight (just kidding)
Daytona Blue color
Wanted a Z, not a G. (pure performance over the performance for luxury sacrifice)
And wanted only 2 seats (no dropping people off or picking them up i.e. free loaders)

 

I already own a Maxima SE so that is all the luxury I need. And the 350z is cheaper and faster than the G35.