I will let everyone know the outcome of a 350Z vs Trans Am WS6 a few days after I get my car (Sept. 12th). My brother has one, and he has run a best of 13.5@106 in it totally stock. We are very equal in terms of driver skill, and I think he will probably take me. Don't underestimate these cars, they are very quick. The autos are actually a little better off the line as the 6 speeds have a very tall first gear and are fairly hard to launch. On top end, I wouldn't even try it because the LS1's just keep pulling.
I have a friend that has a '90 300ZX TT and we have a race lined up as well. He isnt totally stock, he has a Greddy exhaust, but his turbos have seen better days. I think I should take him without too much trouble, I raced him in my Buick and took him by 4 car lengths in about 50 yards. He's run a 13.8@102 before, but I think his turbos are about shot now. We'll also have both races on tape, so I'll be sure to post!

 

I don't know about you guys, but I can't wait to see what my Z can do against my boss' M3. I know I will probably get stomped, but like the man said, it's the driver, not the car.

Spencer

 

Here in Va. the cops drive Mustang GT, beat up Buicks, or whatever. If someone pulls up next to me I plan to do nothing except take my finger out 'my nose.

 

If someone pulls up next to me at a light, I'll probably be rolling down the window answering questions about my Z!

I can hear them now, "what kind of car is THAT??" "wow!"