350z 2 hard 2 control?
05-02-2007, 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by drift_projekt_Z
every week theres a new thread on sumbody crashing there 350z. hell theres even threads about ppl not crashing (its just that special). y is it that were all tottaling our z's? ive driven mine in rain, light snow, everything, and never had a problem. y is it that the z seems 2 get trashed, crashed, bashed, and smashed more so than any other car?
05-02-2007, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by drift_projekt_Z
haah exactly. it only slides out when provoked lol. and even so, during normal street driving i alway leave my tcs on, cuz i never drive aggressive enough on the street 2 need it off. maybe they need 2 sell the z and buy a taurus. i hear those r driver friendly.
And yes, the driver's seat is like a couch. But I honestly don't think half these accidents can cite the car at fault. It's just people don't drive responsibly. There's a difference between having the power to do something stupid and using the power to do something stupid. Know where you stand.
05-02-2007, 03:34 PM
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When I read all the threads of people losing control of their Zs it made me worry a bit. I took mine out and in a safe area purposely tried to find the limits of the car and make it break loose.
The results were that the car is completely predictable and very hard to get out of shape if you know the first thing about driving a RWD.
People who grew up on FWD cars need to take their time to learn the difference.
The results were that the car is completely predictable and very hard to get out of shape if you know the first thing about driving a RWD.
People who grew up on FWD cars need to take their time to learn the difference.
05-02-2007, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by drift_projekt_Z
yea but i believe the performance and track trim (03-05) hav ebd (electronic brake force distribution) which can never b shut off completely. so drifting/sliding by using the brakes is out, you hav to go in w/ pure momentum. of all the track events ive participated in, the stock brakes held up fine. i can see why alot off people cook there brakes, mostly because 2 many people rely on them, and not enough on engine braking + braking, and proper driving methods. although i did feel brake fade after 3 laps at elkhorn.
and honestly, ive pulled some fun tail slides around turns a few times. and the lsd on my car is really nice. i dont brake at all, i just pop the clutch.
and when my rear is pulled to another side, i dont have to do any work, the lsd just works and the wheel just slides in my hands and straightens me out. its so easy to control. but about braking, i like the brembo system, works fine with me
05-02-2007, 08:57 PM
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i had a dusting of snow on my gravel driveway and my z would hardly budge. its slides all over the place and the LSD grabs, making it impossible to make it anywhere...sigh..
