Wow our 350Z isn't a Sports car but a Vette is?
06-26-2008, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by SOLO-350Z
There is not and never will be a V8 Z. That is wishful thinking for a magazine. Nissan would have put one in the GT-R before the Z anyways. They would do Turbos before ever touching a V8.
https://my350z.com/forum/vq37hvr/368966-possible-v8-for-new-370z-with-source.html
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....01#post5956501
06-27-2008, 02:24 AM
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Originally Posted by HDPD350Z
Working on it. For the past 2 days, I've been stuck in a super-boring MS Project class. So brain is in a semi-liquid state.
It can be fun if you have the time to use all the tools and a understanding boss. One that realizes if your going to load all the stuff and it takes months.
Then you have to progress the project daily .... Which takes a couple of hours. Then add 26 project at a time and your two weeks behind already. Lol !!!!
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06-27-2008, 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by 350z_racer05
try explaining that to these guys
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=368966
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....01#post5956501
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=368966
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....01#post5956501
06-28-2008, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by SOLO-350Z
Agreed, Skeet has no clue what he is talking about.
Skeet, review this video for a quick sum of the history of the Z and John Mortin that was a Pro racer in a 240z back in the 70s.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=cTQnxPG8JGY
Skeet, review this video for a quick sum of the history of the Z and John Mortin that was a Pro racer in a 240z back in the 70s.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=cTQnxPG8JGY
just in case you forgot we are talking about the 350Z.
06-28-2008, 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ALMcCoy
As a owner of both of these vehicles, I can say that the vette owner has never driven a Z to make that statement. They are 2 totally different vehicles, but both are sports cars.
I'd love to have that Z06 Motor with TT in my Firebird. Oh well, maybe someday. But, really, why would I need 700HP on the street. That's the battle I have with myself almost everyday. For the track, I have a 800HP monster ('67 Camaro) Not really streetable at 4MPG. It can idle around at the speed limit but, filling up every 25 miles are so sucks. Not to mention the cost of that gas now.
I'm into purpose built cars / trucks / RV's now. Each has their purpose. I wouldn't drag the RV and I wouldn't Tow with the '67 Camaro. That would be nuts !!!
Both the 350Z and the Vette are sports cars. I'll even go as far as saying my Honda Civic Si is a sports car. However, race cars are in a completely different class. When does a street car become a race car? Does a '74 Buick that does bracket racing qualify?
My point is that the lines are fuzzy at times. But, I believe 99% of the people would consider the Z to be a sports car.
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06-29-2008, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by skeet96707
Thats great, but we are talking about the 350Z. So what now? Remember 3-5-0-Z, not 240z. Sorry dont know who John Mortin is, I'm not into guys.
just in case you forgot we are talking about the 350Z.
just in case you forgot we are talking about the 350Z.
So you got owned, now you are crying? laugh.
06-29-2008, 12:27 PM
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06-29-2008, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Charles Field
Sports cars are supposed to be fun. When have you ever seen a 'vette on the street having fun or driving enthusiastically. They are always in the right lane driving slow. Yes, it's a sports car, but the fact of the matter is they can't afford the gas to run hard. So they sit over there in the slow lanes and smuggly drive slow because they think they are fast whereas they really can't afford to go fast to have a little fun.
That's because 90% of their owners are paunchy, balding, white guys over 65 years old.
06-29-2008, 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by skeet96707
history, nostalgia, wins, etc. are all on the corvettes side, its name goes hand in hand with motor sports. And for anyone to deny this, is a fool. The 350Z is a sports car with no experience to say. Lets face it the 350Z aint winning **** but drift competitions. If that were a true sport car list in chronological order the 350Z would be way down the ladder and the corvette would be top 10.
That has to be the most ignorant thing I've ever read on this forum.
Z cars have been racing & winning for the last 35+ years.
Yes, the Z has history, nostalgia, and wins too.
Yes, the Z name goes hand in hand with motor sports.
And for anyone to deny that is a fool.
06-29-2008, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by skeet96707
Thats great, but we are talking about the 350Z. So what now? Remember 3-5-0-Z, not 240z. Sorry dont know who John Mortin is, I'm not into guys. just in case you forgot we are talking about the 350Z.
06-29-2008, 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by marhot
That's because 90% of their owners are paunchy, balding, white guys over 65 years old.
I start thinking about used Ferrari and Porsche when I get into that price range.
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06-30-2008, 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted by skeet96707
this thread is not about Z history, its about the current 350z. which pretty much sucks when compared to a corvette.
06-30-2008, 03:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Z_Driver
I start thinking about used Ferrari and Porsche when I get into that price range.
If I wanted to throw out the kind of money they want for a Corvette, I'd buy a Porsche.
06-30-2008, 04:25 AM
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Originally Posted by skeet96707
this thread is not about Z history, its about the current 350z. which pretty much sucks when compared to a corvette.
And you don't even know the history of the Z. So you really need the ban hammer.
06-30-2008, 05:03 AM
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Originally Posted by skeet96707
this thread is not about Z history, its about the current 350z. which pretty much sucks when compared to a corvette.