Hi,
Just got back from driving the 370Z from Phoenix to Houston in the "Follow the Z Rally."

Attached is a reenactment with the 370Z's of another historic journey from nearly 40 years prior. In October of 1969, Datsun brought a pair of pre-production 240Z cars into the Phoenix area for testing. Their trip is immortalized in a photograph taken near Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix, in front of the old Phoenix Greyhound Park. The picture shows the two Z test cars, with an early 510 chase vehicle, and Datsun personnel consulting a map during their trip through the Valley. Well, here we are, almost 40 years later, on the same exact corner, with three modern versions: Two 370Z's and a new 2009 Maxima.

Enjoy !

Left to right the drivers of the 370Z's are Marty Huynh, Gregg Rogers, and Greg Childs.
2008 Photo and Maxima courtesy of Lenny Arnoth.

 

Interesting. Can't even tell it's the same area.

 

Lenny Arnoth from San Diego?

 

Yes.......

Lenny was in Phoenix after Thanksgiving and went to the "Follow the Z Rally " event on Friday in Glendale, AZ.

 

cool

 

"Hi,
Just got back from driving the 370Z from Phoenix to Houston in the "Follow the Z Rally."

Sounds like you had a considerable amount of time in the 370. How would you characterize the ride quality vs. the 350? From what I've read, the ride is much less harsh than the 350. Can you confirm?

 

Nice...

 

While I currently do not own a 350Z, I have rented both a coupe and convertible and have driven the Z33 numerous times. In my opinion the ride is a lot less harsh, however the 370Z is still a sports car. The 370Z feels lighter. As my co-driver wrote in an article--

" Thrumming and boomy resonance from the tires over freeway expansion joints and rough pavement is, at times, almost overwhelming. Whether it's a function of the standard-issue Bridgestones, or a reduction in sound deadening, we can't be sure. Transitioning onto smooth concrete or freshly-laid blacktop, it goes away, and the cabin is quite comfortable. But our first order of business in buying a new 370Z would be to requisition some high-performance summer radials to cut back on the sonic assault. Wind noise is remarkably minimal, even with the large side- view mirrors. "

I realy like the way this car feels.........I don't work for Nissan or any other related automotive business, just an enthusiest.

 

Your input is greatly appreciated. I will be looking to own one as long as the 370's ride is not any harsher than the 350. Of course a test drive will be the ultimate answer but ibn the mean time I thank you for your honest assessment!

 

Nice! We will get the new Z here in about a week and few days. At least you had nice weather to check it out!

In photos where the boomerang lights are not as prevalent, the 370 looks pretty good. And the blue in these photos doesn't look as "light" as the others I have seen. Damn it, I just need to see it in person to lay down the final verdict.

 

love the rear, but im still on the fence with the front end tho.

 

Did you check out any of the Photo-chopped versions of the front end? There are several with the "fanfs" blacked out to reduce their prevelence and I think that it is a great alternative to anyone who thinks they are a bit overstated.

 

Hey guys check out the whole event coverage. Here is the link to the gallery.

www.followthez.com