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Old 10-13-2004, 05:28 AM
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Have you guys ever watched that show? Those stats are jokes, they don't do any of the tests on the same standards that magazines do. I think they used to do 0-50 tests, plus they used a different driver in the before and after tests.
Old 10-13-2004, 06:00 AM
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Gotta go with Jason on this one.
I was impressed by how little the stats changed, except for .5 sec. 0 to 60. It reaffirms what a great car Nissan made from the getgo. It handles well and really doesn't need much to make it better. Extra hp and tq will make it a dragster but there are lots of engines out there that will mod faster and better so anyone going that route has a real uphill battle.
I have on my wish list Tokico's to smooth out daily driving, Willwood fronts for better stopping and lower weight, S03's to hopefully get rid of my feathering problem, and maybe adjustable A-arms.
I finally like the muffler sound, especially after some spirited driving - it gets lower and throatier.
$7500 to get .5 sec? Get real!
Old 10-13-2004, 07:16 AM
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didnt like the way they wanted to change the look of the car by just painting the wheels a glossy black...
Old 10-13-2004, 07:32 AM
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The chick was kind of.....annoying
Old 10-13-2004, 01:55 PM
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Originally posted by KShep
The chick was kind of.....annoying
I'd hit it
Old 10-13-2004, 02:07 PM
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Originally posted by Jason@Performance
we get about a 1/3rd of the rubber on the ground on the rear with the stock camber... that is why the Z sucks for 0-60 and 1/4miles...
You're telling me if I go look under my rear tires i'll see sunlight under 2/3's of the tire? That makes no sense.
Old 10-14-2004, 11:54 AM
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You won't see it, but only 1/3 of the contact patch is in full contact with the road.

This is at street PSI I'm assuming Jason?
Old 10-14-2004, 12:30 PM
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Originally posted by King Tut
Have you guys ever watched that show? Those stats are jokes, they don't do any of the tests on the same standards that magazines do. I think they used to do 0-50 tests, plus they used a different driver in the before and after tests.
Yeah I love this show for comedic value.. staged fights to add a little drama lol

--mike
Old 10-14-2004, 03:00 PM
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Originally posted by Amnbex
You won't see it, but only 1/3 of the contact patch is in full contact with the road.

This is at street PSI I'm assuming Jason?

I am runnin about 27PSI with this photo...

and this is a 295/35/ tire...

if you burn out and look at the marks... you will not get a full tire tread showing...

Old 10-14-2004, 04:35 PM
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Originally posted by Jason@Performance
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if you burn out and look at the marks... you will not get a full tire tread showing...
I'll take your word for it, although I do kinda wanna go burn out to see it for myself... yes... that's why....
Old 10-14-2004, 04:55 PM
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Just roll through some water... with 285 I seem to get the trail of 225 tires, if even that.
Old 10-15-2004, 07:24 PM
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Guys.....In the end.......It's just a TV show.
Old 10-15-2004, 08:31 PM
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damn i was gonna email them and try to get on the show... well i guess i dont get a free s/c .... well damn but at least the car came out good
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