doesnt FEEL as fast?
Originally Posted by Bumpinjeep
Linear power vs turbo spool. The SRT will feel faster because it has its power come in all at once, the Z on the other hand has a smooth transgression of power.
I feel the reason the SRT-4 FEELS Fast is because you hear the turbo REAL loud through all gears. I drove a buddies SRT4 and it FELT fast. but I'm sure it was because of the loud *** turbo.
Matter of fact the weirdest thing happened to me this weekend. I was stopped in a light and 2 red SRT4s pulled up on each side. They started reving their engines and showing off the turbo, but when the light turned green... they were both left WAY behind.
You really find out how fast your car is when you race anothe FAST car.
Matter of fact the weirdest thing happened to me this weekend. I was stopped in a light and 2 red SRT4s pulled up on each side. They started reving their engines and showing off the turbo, but when the light turned green... they were both left WAY behind.
You really find out how fast your car is when you race anothe FAST car.
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From: THE FUK U JUS CALL ME BISH?,NC
Originally Posted by fallenromeo
Why are there so many fools on here that say RSX is faster than a Z? I got onto this forum late, so what is the ongoing joke about RSX being such a great car? They certainly are not faster than a Z so why does everyone think they are the Sh*t?
IT IS SAID IN THE OLD TESTAMENT IN THE BOOK OF GENESIS THAT GOD CREATED THE RSX IN HIS IMAGE. GOD BEING THE ALIMIGHTY ONE WOULD BE AN RSX-S TYPE R!!!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by Bumpinjeep
Linear power vs turbo spool. The SRT will feel faster because it has its power come in all at once, the Z on the other hand has a smooth transgression of power.
Z has very linear power delivery, and that's probably the reason why.
Try driving my car and it'll feel even 'slower' lol
My peak torque comes in at 3500RPM and stays till near redline opposed to 4800RPM of stock Z.
Try driving my car and it'll feel even 'slower' lol
My peak torque comes in at 3500RPM and stays till near redline opposed to 4800RPM of stock Z.
SRT's feel slow as **** when in them. But then again I rode in one after a short spurt in my Supra on the loley twins. They do decent times, but they arent all that fantastic. Just pretty fast in a straight line. A Z will wopp it in the turns for sure and possibly in a straight line. . . Dunno about the older ones, but an 07 should.
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Originally Posted by UGOTZ'D
IT IS SAID IN THE OLD TESTAMENT IN THE BOOK OF GENESIS THAT GOD CREATED THE RSX IN HIS IMAGE. GOD BEING THE ALIMIGHTY ONE WOULD BE AN RSX-S TYPE R!!!!!!!!!!
Do you know nothing?!?
RSX FTMFW!!!
Too bad there is an age limit of 16 1/2yoa when purchasing a RSX or I would have bought one...
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because the z isnt a cheaply built car, and feels stable and planted to the ground at higher speeds, tricking you to believe that it is going slower, due to how stable it feels.
just like how 80mph in a ferrari feels like 40mph, and 80mph in a cheap 1983 honda civic feels like 100mph
just like how 80mph in a ferrari feels like 40mph, and 80mph in a cheap 1983 honda civic feels like 100mph
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Wow didn't know we drove such exotics. It's ok to appreciate other cars, really it doesn't take away from you or your car. It's also ok that a cheaply modded 4 banger can be faster than a Z, again that's ok too just breath and you'll get through it. Remember you and your car are different entities therefore something said or implied to it, is not an attack on you. You are more than just your car.
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the srt feels faster and is faster than the z. i had a 2004 srt4 and now own a 2004 z. i've raced many 350zs when i was stock and never lost a race from a dig or roll(although the srt pulled much harder from a roll due to its fwd). but the fwd gets old and the z is a better car in the long run, so i ended up with one. when i got the z i felt the difference in accelaration between the 2 cars. they have pretty much the same wheel hp but the z is a lot heavier. the only advantage is the rwd.
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Originally Posted by fr0ng
because the z isnt a cheaply built car, and feels stable and planted to the ground at higher speeds, tricking you to believe that it is going slower, due to how stable it feels.
just like how 80mph in a ferrari feels like 40mph, and 80mph in a cheap 1983 honda civic feels like 100mph
just like how 80mph in a ferrari feels like 40mph, and 80mph in a cheap 1983 honda civic feels like 100mph
Try driving an SUV on the freeway at 80, then switch immediately to a low sports car like a Lotus Elise, and you'll feel like you're going much faster in the Elise, even though you're going the same speed.
Or, for a better example, drive a gokart at 40mph. It'll feel like you're going 80mph.
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Originally Posted by EGP
Wow didn't know we drove such exotics. It's ok to appreciate other cars, really it doesn't take away from you or your car. It's also ok that a cheaply modded 4 banger can be faster than a Z, again that's ok too just breath and you'll get through it. Remember you and your car are different entities therefore something said or implied to it, is not an attack on you. You are more than just your car.
what are you talking about? the OP was asking why the Z "felt" slow. People were responding it's because of the srt-4's turbo, and the Z's stiff chassis. I would venture to say, not many cars have as stiff as a chassis, btw.
Originally Posted by SmokeYoV8
the srt feels faster and is faster than the z. i had a 2004 srt4 and now own a 2004 z. i've raced many 350zs when i was stock and never lost a race from a dig or roll(although the srt pulled much harder from a roll due to its fwd).
that's because you are too fast and furious for them.
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Originally Posted by EGP
Wow didn't know we drove such exotics. It's ok to appreciate other cars, really it doesn't take away from you or your car. It's also ok that a cheaply modded 4 banger can be faster than a Z, again that's ok too just breath and you'll get through it. Remember you and your car are different entities therefore something said or implied to it, is not an attack on you. You are more than just your car.
Originally Posted by SmokeYoV8
the srt feels faster and is faster than the z. i had a 2004 srt4 and now own a 2004 z. i've raced many 350zs when i was stock and never lost a race from a dig or roll(although the srt pulled much harder from a roll due to its fwd). but the fwd gets old and the z is a better car in the long run, so i ended up with one. when i got the z i felt the difference in accelaration between the 2 cars. they have pretty much the same wheel hp but the z is a lot heavier. the only advantage is the rwd.
Originally Posted by SmokeYoV8
the srt feels faster and is faster than the z. i had a 2004 srt4 and now own a 2004 z. i've raced many 350zs when i was stock and never lost a race from a dig or roll(although the srt pulled much harder from a roll due to its fwd). but the fwd gets old and the z is a better car in the long run, so i ended up with one. when i got the z i felt the difference in accelaration between the 2 cars. they have pretty much the same wheel hp but the z is a lot heavier. the only advantage is the rwd.
I TOTALLY DISAGREE !
SRT4 IS A SLOW POS
END OF THREAD!
Last edited by Richy350Z; May 14, 2007 at 03:09 PM.
Originally Posted by EGP
Wow didn't know we drove such exotics. It's ok to appreciate other cars, really it doesn't take away from you or your car. It's also ok that a cheaply modded 4 banger can be faster than a Z, again that's ok too just breath and you'll get through it. Remember you and your car are different entities therefore something said or implied to it, is not an attack on you. You are more than just your car.
No one said we're driving exotics. If you didnt notice there is a difference in the price tag of the Z and srt-4 and an obvious difference in the build quality. Everyone is just saying that the Z has a better built suspension and chassis making it feel more solid at fast speeds. damn noobs
