From S2000 to 350Z
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Originally Posted by 9kFever
Well I came over to the "Dark Side"
Although I have to admit that the 350Z does have a bit of understeer and doesn't quite compare to the s2000, the handling has passed my expectations.
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Although I have to admit that the 350Z does have a bit of understeer and doesn't quite compare to the s2000, the handling has passed my expectations.
stupid question but how does a RWD car understeer????
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Originally Posted by nebolic
stupid question but how does a RWD car understeer????
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The weight distribution of the car has a lot more to do with understeer than the drive type. If most of the weight is in front of the center of the car, the car tends to understeer or turn less than it should in a curve. Staggered tire sizes and different anti-roll bars front and rear can be used to fine tune the handling.
It is true that a RWD car can be made to oversteer with the engine, but that is consider power oversteering, power sliding, drifting etc. For instance, if you mash on the throttle too much in a curve, the back end tends to come out.
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Originally Posted by nebolic
stupid question but how does a RWD car understeer????
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Understeer
http://www.red4est.com/pdapi/body.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ur/default.stm
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try to keep this thread alive and updated on how you're liking the Z as opposed to the s2k in the next couple weeks. im currently in the same position, i want to get either an s2k or 350z by year's end and haven't made my decision yet. i currently have a 93 300ZX and would love to stay a Z owner but all i hear is good things from s2k owners. ive obviously driven both by this point and the decision is very hard. 2 totally different feeling cars IMO
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Originally Posted by chrisjersey06
try to keep this thread alive and updated on how you're liking the Z as opposed to the s2k in the next couple weeks. im currently in the same position, i want to get either an s2k or 350z by year's end and haven't made my decision yet. i currently have a 93 300ZX and would love to stay a Z owner but all i hear is good things from s2k owners. ive obviously driven both by this point and the decision is very hard. 2 totally different feeling cars IMO
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Originally Posted by On Nightfall
To me it seems like if you’re choosing a car as a daily driver, go for the Z. If you have another car, and don't exactly need the extra trunk space and added comfort, then go with the S2000. A nice competitor to both these cars is the Saturn Sky Redline. Let me ask you, after test driving both, I know you mentioned that they are very different, but be a little bit more specific. I am just curious.
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yea s2's suck on modding lol so good job on the boost...you might miss the 9k slam...but that **** wont matter with the torque lol....dont boost these motor respond good...lol...no s2k here...so please save a 350 from boost 2day
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Good reviews about the S2K! I do have a Z, but am also an S2K fan. The Z is probably a little disappointment coming from a supercharged S2K, but congrats on the purchase and welcome to the dark side!
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Originally Posted by Abishop
Wow that is a good deal, i hope my 35th has more resale value then that!
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i went to buy a '02 s2000 . drove 40 miles and when i got there it was sold. i was so heated i stopped at nissan on the way home and left 2 days later with my roadster... congrats on the car
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Originally Posted by JdMfREaK
yea s2's suck on modding lol so good job on the boost...you might miss the 9k slam...but that **** wont matter with the torque lol....dont boost these motor respond good...lol...no s2k here...so please save a 350 from boost 2day
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