difference with track model
sorry ROLLIN, im not sure what u mean by a psudo track, and why that would be funny. internet sarcasm is hard to judge sometimes.
im just looking to make my car faster, and do it safely and reasonably. Im just trying to understand why the track Z is always printed as that much faster.
i also understand that because one car runs a better time in the 1/4, that it may not be the FASTER car, but I think in this case it is. You are comparing two stock cars. Perhaps rather then going by their times, if anyone has their trap speeds, it usually is a better indication of power!
im just looking to make my car faster, and do it safely and reasonably. Im just trying to understand why the track Z is always printed as that much faster.
i also understand that because one car runs a better time in the 1/4, that it may not be the FASTER car, but I think in this case it is. You are comparing two stock cars. Perhaps rather then going by their times, if anyone has their trap speeds, it usually is a better indication of power!
Originally Posted by taurran
Not. More stopping power means more time on the gas.
Hold up much better when running a long, hard session at the track.
Originally Posted by krgs2k
I have an 04 Track with 300hp, your information came from where?
The 300hp Rev-Up engine debuted in the 2005 models, because of the 35th Anniversary model. Before that, the only engine option available was the 287/274. Either you own a 2005 and think you own a 2004, or you own a 2004 287hp and think you have 300hp.
Either way, its kinda scary since you don't know exactly what you bought.
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Originally Posted by Armitage
Brembo's really don't offer better stopping power, its more longevity. They
Hold up much better when running a long, hard session at the track.
Hold up much better when running a long, hard session at the track.
And, not to be super-redundant, but like everyone else says, yeah, no 2004 models came with 300hp. None.
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Originally Posted by JonsilvZ
Even though they bumped the hp to 300. They also got 200lbs+. Meaning no increase in acceleration.
2003 Nissan 350Z Track (287hp)- 3,197 lbs
2005 Nissan 350Z Track (300hp)- 3,197 lbs
2006 Nissan 350Z Track (300hp)- 3,400 lbs
Links:
http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/fe...scc_8great350/
http://autos.yahoo.com/newcars/nissa...DBsMNsQF?p=ext
http://www.edmunds.com/new/2006/niss...411/specs.html
If more people knew this, the 05 Tracks would have a much higher resale value. According to the numbers, they are the best bang for the buck Year/Model combo!
Last edited by cnynracer1; Feb 6, 2006 at 07:26 PM.
Originally Posted by zpak
I guess if you equate "longevity" with "less brake fade", then over time, it does offer "better stopping power" when pushed to its limits through prolonged runs. Splitting hairs, I know, but agreeing with you.
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Originally Posted by Armitage
Brembo's really don't offer better stopping power, its more longevity. They
Hold up much better when running a long, hard session at the track.
How about Nissan's website?
The 300hp Rev-Up engine debuted in the 2005 models, because of the 35th Anniversary model. Before that, the only engine option available was the 287/274. Either you own a 2005 and think you own a 2004, or you own a 2004 287hp and think you have 300hp.
Either way, its kinda scary since you don't know exactly what you bought.
Hold up much better when running a long, hard session at the track.
How about Nissan's website?
The 300hp Rev-Up engine debuted in the 2005 models, because of the 35th Anniversary model. Before that, the only engine option available was the 287/274. Either you own a 2005 and think you own a 2004, or you own a 2004 287hp and think you have 300hp.
Either way, its kinda scary since you don't know exactly what you bought.
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Originally Posted by tienlo
Believe it or not brembo brakes and VDC make it slower (added weight)
Originally Posted by taurran
Not. More stopping power means more time on the gas.
As for the brake discussion, you have to find a compromise between brake size (more bite and less fade) vs brake weight (unsprung mass) as well as a compromise between pads that bite hard initially (eg stock) or pads that perform well without fade when warmed up to high temperatures (eg race pads which are highly abrasive and brake poorly when cold). It really depends on what u want out of your car.
Last edited by tienlo; Feb 7, 2006 at 01:18 AM.
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