About 6 inches should be cut off the rear end
12-29-2005, 06:14 AM
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have you read anything about the weight distribution for the Z? the weight is like it is for handling reasons. Have you ever wondered why you can fly around the corners and the Z be so predictable and easy to handle?
12-29-2005, 06:25 AM
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they can always move the battery to the rear or tranny a bit more rearward to off set the difference
just a thought
but i still dont like the x-fire
hahahaha
they can always move the battery to the rear or tranny a bit more rearward to off set the difference
just a thought
but i still dont like the x-fire
hahahaha
12-29-2005, 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by navynukeme
have you read anything about the weight distribution for the Z? the weight is like it is for handling reasons. Have you ever wondered why you can fly around the corners and the Z be so predictable and easy to handle?
jvanquish - has a good idea. Talk about using your head to come up with something creative instead of tossing your hands up and saying that it can't be done.
12-29-2005, 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by tonystark
jvanquish - has a good idea. Talk about using your head to come up with something creative instead of tossing your hands up and saying that it can't be done.
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12-29-2005, 08:03 AM
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That pic is deceptive. It was shot with a shiety 35mm camera and has the obvious "fish-eye syndrome" going on making the rear appear larger than it is. The weight distribution is almost perfect in this car 53/47. If you cut anymore off the back it would mess up the weight ratio and therefore the handling. Put down the pipe or go look at your car and not a bad pic. if you do own one.
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12-29-2005, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by ZlleH
LOL, why don't you just buy the infamous crossfire that everyone is so raving about:
I don't know about you, but IMO......driving anything that mildly resembles the look of the Crossfire should be a federal crime.
12-29-2005, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Ztalker
I don't know about you, but IMO......driving anything that mildly resembles the look of the Crossfire should be a federal crime.
12-29-2005, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by tonystark
The Z needs to be shortened and all of the reduction should come off of the @ss end. A shorter rear wheel over hang would improve its look, knock off some weight, and make it more impractical.
http://www.autobytel.com/images/carP...grear_500w.jpg
http://www.autobytel.com/images/carP...grear_500w.jpg
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12-29-2005, 04:37 PM
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Nissan has an option, at purchase, to select which wheel base you want. Just pick option "Extended" instead of "Standard" where it asks on the purchase contract. See attached. They, then use the Infinity G35 frame.
12-29-2005, 06:25 PM
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[quote=tonystark]Really where else could you x out about 150 pounds? /quote]
The Chassis. And the Z doesn't fly around corners, it has to be guided through them. Carefully.
The Chassis. And the Z doesn't fly around corners, it has to be guided through them. Carefully.
12-29-2005, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by mutock
Nissan has an option, at purchase, to select which wheel base you want. Just pick option "Extended" instead of "Standard" where it asks on the purchase contract. See attached. They, then use the Infinity G35 frame.
. I think the original idea of this thread has its merits...