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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 02:39 PM
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Ive read alot over the past few days that ive been a member about 350z.

It seems to me that everyone loves the way the car looks but thinks it isnt in the same leauge as various other cars when it comes to speed, such as Wrx, Sti, Mustang Gt, G35, ect.

Whats the deal? I like the car as im sure most of you do but can it really hang with the big boys? Or am I just reading uninformed posts.
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 02:41 PM
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dunno what your reading....I outran a STi on hwy....stock 2003 5at...

Many others have outrun Stangs, wrx's, and obviously the g35...which is a 350z w/ a few lbs. added.

One thing to remember is the driver is often more important than the car.
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by New Driver 07
Ive read alot over the past few days that ive been a member about 350z.

It seems to me that everyone loves the way the car looks but thinks it isnt in the same leauge as various other cars when it comes to speed, such as Wrx, Sti, Mustang Gt, G35, ect.

Whats the deal? I like the car as im sure most of you do but can it really hang with the big boys? Or am I just reading uninformed posts.
i believe ur facts are a little incorrect the Z can keep up with all of the above that u stated and actually wipe the floor with them on a road race course. Take a look back at the mag showing the race at VIR with most of what u mentiond on a S-tune 06 revup Z laying the smack down .

Speed is different to everyone. Comparing to what u described the wrx is no match for a Z unless weather is the dominant factor in its stock form. The Sti from a roll isnt much of a challenge especially for a 07 if thats what u have. The mustang cannot handle for **** and in its stock form is putting up 1/4 numbers similar to the 07 in its stock form .The g35 is a heaver Z and its slower because of that and doesnt handle 100% equally because of weight and a longer extended chassis. ( the G is really close though ) . And theres nothing else u mentioned. I personally would take a Z on a road race course over any of the mentioned. especially a 07.
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 02:47 PM
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yea it doesnt matter pick you poision i,ve beat all of those cars and only one of them could even hold a candle and that was the sti and is was from a stand still and that all wheel drive launch is pretty handy but from a roll on a highyway i've smoked it and not to mention iam completely stock except a k&n drop filter so your probally reading there forums and they r all bias cause they all hate z drivers
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 02:48 PM
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The main reason I asked this was because from what ive read it would appear the 350z will get a perfomance upgrade in the 09 versions and yet I see the other cars that are considerd in the 350z's league are getting their upgrades in 08.

On top of that my older bro is full of **** and feeds me lies
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 02:49 PM
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There are cars that are faster than the 350Z. Maybe mommy and daddy will buy you one when you get your drivers licence.

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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 02:50 PM
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^haha.
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by New Driver 07
Ive read alot over the past few days that ive been a member about 350z.

It seems to me that everyone loves the way the car looks but thinks it isnt in the same leauge as various other cars when it comes to speed, such as Wrx, Sti, Mustang Gt, G35, ect.

Whats the deal? I like the car as im sure most of you do but can it really hang with the big boys? Or am I just reading uninformed posts.
i cant believe out of all the cars. He put the g35 in there lol!!!
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 03:07 PM
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its because ppl who talk crap about Z's dont know how to drive. they under estimate the Z.

theres no way in hell the WRX can beat a Z. ive beaten a couple with my Z, (which only has an intake).

ive beaten 99-04 mustang GT's (but havent raced the 05-^)

ive beaten G's easily.

alot of ppl talk bad about the car cuz they cant afford it. and its sexy
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by New Driver 07
Ive read alot over the past few days that ive been a member about 350z.

It seems to me that everyone loves the way the car looks but thinks it isnt in the same leauge as various other cars when it comes to speed, such as Wrx, Sti, Mustang Gt, G35, ect.

Whats the deal? I like the car as im sure most of you do but can it really hang with the big boys? Or am I just reading uninformed posts.

Stock Z vs. two different STi's. Sti's start at 1:03 on the vid.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RcLWa9GOEE

Also, the Mustang GT's have areo issues. (At least, the first versions of the latest gen. did in 05') The back end "lifts" over 140mph, enough to see from outside the car.
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by davidv
There are cars that are faster than the 350Z. Maybe mommy and daddy will buy you one when you get your drivers licence.

Well, maybe mommy and daddy can teach you how to spell license!!!!!!!!!

Just Kidding bro!
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by RBlover69
i believe ur facts are a little incorrect the Z can keep up with all of the above that u stated and actually wipe the floor with them on a road race course. Take a look back at the mag showing the race at VIR with most of what u mentiond on a S-tune 06 revup Z laying the smack down .

Speed is different to everyone. Comparing to what u described the wrx is no match for a Z unless weather is the dominant factor in its stock form. The Sti from a roll isnt much of a challenge especially for a 07 if thats what u have. The mustang cannot handle for **** and in its stock form is putting up 1/4 numbers similar to the 07 in its stock form .The g35 is a heaver Z and its slower because of that and doesnt handle 100% equally because of weight and a longer extended chassis. ( the G is really close though ) . And theres nothing else u mentioned. I personally would take a Z on a road race course over any of the mentioned. especially a 07.

Dude he doesnt even have a Z yet.
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by davidv
There are cars that are faster than the 350Z. Maybe mommy and daddy will buy you one when you get your drivers licence.
So sick of this ****.

So what your older.

Ive got the money, im buying the car. And No its not mommy and daddys money but it sure as hell is there insurance.
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 03:31 PM
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The Z will beat all of those stock for stock.

However, when you start modding, for the dollar, all of those except the G35 will be faster then the Z for less money spent.
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 03:35 PM
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No it can't hang with the big boys, please save yourself the embarassment and get one of "the big boys", instead of a Z.
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by stylett9
The Z will beat all of those stock for stock.

However, when you start modding, for the dollar, all of those except the G35 will be faster then the Z for less money spent.
depends what kind of race. It won't beat all of them stock for stock in quarter mile.
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 03:40 PM
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At least they are increasing the hp on the Zs. Unlike the S2k which still has 240hp since 1999!
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 03:46 PM
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wow...people just bashing this guy for no reason he asked a simple question and hes even planning on buying one... god I wish this forum wasent fulll of such ...bleh nevermind not even worth it
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by joe645733
its because ppl who talk crap about Z's dont know how to drive. they under estimate the Z.

theres no way in hell the WRX can beat a Z. ive beaten a couple with my Z, (which only has an intake).

ive beaten 99-04 mustang GT's (but havent raced the 05-^)

ive beaten G's easily.

alot of ppl talk bad about the car cuz they cant afford it. and its sexy
god this guy is just smoking everyone in the skreets
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Jestasia
wow...people just bashing this guy for no reason he asked a simple question and hes even planning on buying one... god I wish this forum wasent fulll of such ...bleh nevermind not even worth it
+1 enthusiastically
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