Why does everyone think the Z is heavy?
Originally Posted by spacemn_spiff
I dont know about anyone else but I can clearly see a bias here, S2K and RX8 weights are rounded lower (2864lbs & 3083lbs) and the Z vert is rounded higher, how convenient. I think Z is fine where it is, could be a little lighter, but also could be a little heavier.
If you think Z is heavy, look at the VW R32 at 3409lbs, a car smaller than Z weighs much more.
If you think Z is heavy, look at the VW R32 at 3409lbs, a car smaller than Z weighs much more.
RX-8=3029lbs or3000
http://www.allfastcars.com/mazda-rx8.shtml
S2000=2835lbs or 2800
http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/ro...000/index.html
350Z roadster=3576lbs or 3600
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...s_pricing.html
The R32 is an AWD 4 seater. I would expect it to weigh more than a RWD 2 seater.
And suggesting that I'm biased against the Z is just funny. I would respond to such accusation, if I actually thought you were serious...
Originally Posted by Arnold K.
and the hood weighing ~60lbs. It all adds up.
you're kidding right? i can only assume you have never held that hood nor ever opened it yourself
Originally Posted by Al_s14
you're kidding right? i can only assume you have never held that hood nor ever opened it yourself
Thanks.
Originally Posted by Arnold K.
So instead of acting like a snobby d*ck, why don't you tell me what it weighs? I'm sharing info that I've only read here. Thanks.
Originally Posted by Z1NONLY
Mine weighed 3180 at Moroso. That's still kind of heavy for a two seat sports car.
S2k is about 2800lbs and that's a vert. The Z roadster weighs, what? 3600-3700lbs??
The RX-8 seats four and comes in at about 3000lbs.
Don't get me wrong the Z handles its weight very well, but it's got some weight to handle.
S2k is about 2800lbs and that's a vert. The Z roadster weighs, what? 3600-3700lbs??
The RX-8 seats four and comes in at about 3000lbs.
Don't get me wrong the Z handles its weight very well, but it's got some weight to handle.
Originally Posted by Arnold K.
So instead of acting like a snobby d*ck, why don't you tell me what it weighs? I'm sharing info that I've only read here.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Originally Posted by jadaniya
they're lighter but they have less power. so why are you comparing the z w/ an s2k and rx-8?
Because people who drive them might think the Z is heavy, compaired to their cars. ( "Why does everyone think the Z is heavy? " )
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The rx-8 is in the same stock class (B stock)as the Z in the SCCA. The S2k is in a faster class (A stock) than the Z and also a 2-seat sports car. Both are in the Z's price range.
Last edited by Z1NONLY; Nov 23, 2007 at 03:16 AM.
my ex-car was a miata...so compared to that my Z is heavy. but the Z is much larger than the mx-5... the s2k is about the same size as the mx-5, so to me Z to s2k comparison is silly...how many seats is a mute point to me.
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From: jersey
Originally Posted by Talonvoodo
subaru WRX...3140 lbs
Supra TT...3550 lbs
Mitsu Evo 9...3264 lbs
Mitsu Evo 10...3420 lbs
Golf GTI...3352 lbs
Mitsu 3000GT vr-4...3870 lbs
Nissan 300zx TT...3600 lbs
Ford 500...3800 lbs.
Supra TT...3550 lbs
Mitsu Evo 9...3264 lbs
Mitsu Evo 10...3420 lbs
Golf GTI...3352 lbs
Mitsu 3000GT vr-4...3870 lbs
Nissan 300zx TT...3600 lbs
Ford 500...3800 lbs.
You think Z owners have it bad.. most people think VR4s weigh 4000 lbs
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From: Earth
The Z only feels heavy to me because all of my other cars were 2500 lbs. and lighter. Otherwise it doesn't feel heavy at all compared to this LeSabre that I was driving for awhile (wasn't my car).
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From: AC DUB, Ga
its heavy because its safe. you dont get a 5 star crash test rating on a super light car, you get death. lol. my z handles better than any car i have ever driven. because the balance on it is perfect. you can feel the car. and how it moves. plus you have more interior room in a z compared to an s2k or miata. and better leg room than an rx8 im sure. lets stop this thread its dumb. like comparing apples to oranges, THERE NOT THE SAME!
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From: Tulsa, OK
Originally Posted by z-u-later
Anyone who says the 350Z is not nimble does not have a clue what they're talking about. In autocross, my Z eats for breakfast the cars listed above. They don't stand a chance in a road course either, which is probably where the Z performs best. With the right suspension mods, the Z is a very competent car on the track, notwithstanding its weight. Majority of the owners here will not see track time with their Zs so why they're even concerned about the Z's weight is a mystery to me.
Don't get me wrong here I absolutely LOVE my Z, and I would never drive my FD on a daily basis but lets not try and compare apples to oranges here. Fact is the Z at 3100-3200 lbs is a bit on the heavy side for a two seater hardtop. It just is... That doesn't mean it is not a good handling car, or that it isn't a decent track car with some suspension work...
Z's are pretty damn svelt compared to the big Japanese flagship sports cars of the mid to late nineties:
300ZX
GTR
3000GT
Supra
NSX
Given the similar stock hp numbers and a sub-30k price point for the Z nowadays, the only thing heavy is our wallets.
300ZX
GTR
3000GT
Supra
NSX
Given the similar stock hp numbers and a sub-30k price point for the Z nowadays, the only thing heavy is our wallets.
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