My 240sx is sold , Will i like the 350Z??
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My 240sx is sold , Will i like the 350Z??
I know this a straight up rookie a** question.
I had a 240sx S14 KA and a S13 SR20det S15 turbo , Both were set up Suspension ,LSD , headers , Exhaust ,etc...
My S14 KA was really the best road car , Canyons , a little drift and etc..
My S13 SR was fun and fast 300hp , But felt like a bust when driving the streets, loud -test pipe , FMIC etc..
Going to buy a 350z because i want another fun road car.
With suspension upgrades, Rims -tires and NA mods will i enjoy it like my S14?
I am sure it will be more power full and handle just as well right??
I searched a little and before i drop the cash i though i'd ask.
I had a 240sx S14 KA and a S13 SR20det S15 turbo , Both were set up Suspension ,LSD , headers , Exhaust ,etc...
My S14 KA was really the best road car , Canyons , a little drift and etc..
My S13 SR was fun and fast 300hp , But felt like a bust when driving the streets, loud -test pipe , FMIC etc..
Going to buy a 350z because i want another fun road car.
With suspension upgrades, Rims -tires and NA mods will i enjoy it like my S14?
I am sure it will be more power full and handle just as well right??
I searched a little and before i drop the cash i though i'd ask.
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Yes The Z is a hands down better car for daily driving and grip driving and just all out a better car. I actually have both right now. A 1996 S14 (KA NA) and a 04 NA 350Z. The S14 feels old but is more fun to beat around town. The Z is faster and just a better feeling car. You will not be disappointed.
I have a lightly modded S14 now (KA24DE) and a lightly modded '07 Z. I've had a lightly modded S13(KA24E) and a '03 Z . If you're use to the way you could toss around the S14 at low speeds (i.e.: AutoX) you're gonna find out that the Z is not the same feel. The Z will feel like it's a foot wider (actually only about half a foot wider), but will be smooth. Steering ratios is a lot quicker on the Z and w/ less assist than the S14, it feels just right.
The Z is more refined (if you can call it that) than the S-chassis and feels more sporty on a larger scale. On a track the Z is far more confidence inspiring than the S14, especially at speeds beyond 100, it's perfect. The S14 always seemed a little hairy when getting up to those speeds and near the point of failure under hard braking from high speeds while down shifting. S14 seems to present good visibility all around, the Z really makes you focus on what's in front of you and almost forces you to look forward (a good thing).
I've driven a heavily modded SR20DET S14 and RB20DETT S13 in autoX, engines are strong but I much prefer the NA of VQ engines as it allows for some throttle modulation in the corners. The VQ does not feel like it is pulling as hard as an SR20 but only because it's so linear. Straight line wise the Z is faster vs a comparable SR20DET equipped S-Chassis.
Aftermarket Z parts are about 25%-50% more than S-chassis parts. Most decently engineered parts seem to bolt-on better on the Z, always seemed to notice some kind of fitment issue for the S13 & S14, never really perfect. Better manufacturing tolerances on the Z. Tires are a big ticket item for the Z. Burning through a decent set of UHP or R-Comps will cost you a grand and since the Z is a much heavier car (+500 lbs) it will burn thorough tires a lot quicker.
The open diff Z is undesirable, you can't get any (useful) amount of power down. VLSD is needed but is still not good enough. Going to a true LSD is a huge improvement. Lastly, I also kinda like being able to comfortably rest my arm on the S14's door when the window is down for lazy driving. Not really comfortable attempting it on the Z since the belt-line is really high. The Z is a comfy ride as long as it's not set up too harsh. I've done 300+ mile trips in the S14 and the Z and the Z is the more comfortable of the two, although the back seats in the S-chassis is makes it more practical for long trips.
The Z is more refined (if you can call it that) than the S-chassis and feels more sporty on a larger scale. On a track the Z is far more confidence inspiring than the S14, especially at speeds beyond 100, it's perfect. The S14 always seemed a little hairy when getting up to those speeds and near the point of failure under hard braking from high speeds while down shifting. S14 seems to present good visibility all around, the Z really makes you focus on what's in front of you and almost forces you to look forward (a good thing).
I've driven a heavily modded SR20DET S14 and RB20DETT S13 in autoX, engines are strong but I much prefer the NA of VQ engines as it allows for some throttle modulation in the corners. The VQ does not feel like it is pulling as hard as an SR20 but only because it's so linear. Straight line wise the Z is faster vs a comparable SR20DET equipped S-Chassis.
Aftermarket Z parts are about 25%-50% more than S-chassis parts. Most decently engineered parts seem to bolt-on better on the Z, always seemed to notice some kind of fitment issue for the S13 & S14, never really perfect. Better manufacturing tolerances on the Z. Tires are a big ticket item for the Z. Burning through a decent set of UHP or R-Comps will cost you a grand and since the Z is a much heavier car (+500 lbs) it will burn thorough tires a lot quicker.
The open diff Z is undesirable, you can't get any (useful) amount of power down. VLSD is needed but is still not good enough. Going to a true LSD is a huge improvement. Lastly, I also kinda like being able to comfortably rest my arm on the S14's door when the window is down for lazy driving. Not really comfortable attempting it on the Z since the belt-line is really high. The Z is a comfy ride as long as it's not set up too harsh. I've done 300+ mile trips in the S14 and the Z and the Z is the more comfortable of the two, although the back seats in the S-chassis is makes it more practical for long trips.
Last edited by drivesolo; May 21, 2010 at 08:54 AM.