Why the Roadster is better than the coupe.....
05-16-2005, 02:04 PM
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Why the Roadster is better than the coupe.....
I had a great Z experience this weekend. I was going from Irvine to San Diego down the coast when I spotted a SL roadster. I have a PPW roadster. Well for about 70 miles down the coast we zoomed a lil bit in and out of cars and just cruised. He was an older guy, and when he initially pulled up he gave me a thumbs up and the fun was on. I've gotten tons of comments on my Z, but this was just plain cool to experience. I can't recall the last time someone in a Tundra came up to me and just cruised when I am in my truck ( uhhh never). Going down the coast at 85-90 with the temp at 75-80 outside. That my friends is why the convertible will always be better than the coupe! 
05-16-2005, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by tabrizio
I may be wrong but aren't convertibles slower because of the extra weight?
According to some magazine it is faster in the 0-60 and trust me everything on the internet is correct.
05-16-2005, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by tabrizio
I may be wrong but aren't convertibles slower because of the extra weight?
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05-16-2005, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by yr4m2
I had a great Z experience this weekend. I was going from Irvine to San Diego down the coast when I spotted a SL roadster.
. With the top down and the windscreen up there is absolutely no air stream on your head in the SL, unlike the Z. As far as handling, the Z wins.Of course, in Irvine, a Mercedes is like a Chevy.
05-17-2005, 07:51 AM
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My ZR has a pretty effortless kick from 60-90, the only problem is reigning her in at 90. I looked getting a used 600SL but decided on the Z, mainly because of the 6 speed manual.
There is nothing like a boosted roadster, 0-60 in damn that was quick!
There is nothing like a boosted roadster, 0-60 in damn that was quick!
05-17-2005, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by tabrizio
I may be wrong but aren't convertibles slower because of the extra weight?
The ZR does lose a bit to the coupe in 1/4mile as aerodynamic drag starts to become a factor, but surprising, only by 0.1-0.2 seconds.
05-17-2005, 05:49 PM
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I think you misunderstood the SL in SL Roadster.....
SL is for Sunset Lemans. I wouldn't be as cool of a story if it was a mercedes I was running with. Roadster with the top down is just so much fun. 
05-17-2005, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by AdamDC
My ZR has a pretty effortless kick from 60-90, the only problem is reigning her in at 90. I looked getting a used 600SL but decided on the Z, mainly because of the 6 speed manual.
There is nothing like a boosted roadster, 0-60 in damn that was quick!
There is nothing like a boosted roadster, 0-60 in damn that was quick!
05-18-2005, 07:28 AM
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I have some mixed feelings on modding the ZR, I guess a lot of it depends on what you are looking for.
Stillen makes a cross brace, it's about $200 and is similar to the JWT strut bar.
The supercharger is great, it really turns the Z into a different animal. The low end torque is incredible and the Z behaves like a V8 corvette in terms of acceleration. It is also the quietest of the SC's, when you are not on boost the SC doesn't make any noise at all and the gas mileage is the same.
I would not bother with the stage 2 and the warranty (it's what I got). Go with stage 3, they have not blown any engines and the warranty isn't worth the paper it is printed on.
Where is have some issues is that once you start modding the car it adds up to a ton of money. For the same price as a ZR, Stillen SC, new wheels and tires, Nismo S-tune suspension, aftemarket exhaust, and big brake kit you could have a used 2004 viper. If you are going to be happy with just the extra from the SC, then it is great. If you are considering turning it into a serious beast, then other avenues may be better.
I don't have any pics, but I plan on taking a few, I will post when I do.
BTW, a lot of people have liked the hood, I like it. There have been a lot of people who commented that they did not like it from pictures but in person it looks pretty good.
Stillen makes a cross brace, it's about $200 and is similar to the JWT strut bar.
The supercharger is great, it really turns the Z into a different animal. The low end torque is incredible and the Z behaves like a V8 corvette in terms of acceleration. It is also the quietest of the SC's, when you are not on boost the SC doesn't make any noise at all and the gas mileage is the same.
I would not bother with the stage 2 and the warranty (it's what I got). Go with stage 3, they have not blown any engines and the warranty isn't worth the paper it is printed on.
Where is have some issues is that once you start modding the car it adds up to a ton of money. For the same price as a ZR, Stillen SC, new wheels and tires, Nismo S-tune suspension, aftemarket exhaust, and big brake kit you could have a used 2004 viper. If you are going to be happy with just the extra from the SC, then it is great. If you are considering turning it into a serious beast, then other avenues may be better.
I don't have any pics, but I plan on taking a few, I will post when I do.
BTW, a lot of people have liked the hood, I like it. There have been a lot of people who commented that they did not like it from pictures but in person it looks pretty good.
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05-18-2005, 07:40 AM
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imo i think the roadster only looks good in optimal situations. there has to be some sort of sunlight with the top down cruising. the roadster doens't look good with the top up. very awkward looking like somethings missing in the back.
05-18-2005, 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by tabrizio
I may be wrong but aren't convertibles slower because of the extra weight?
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05-18-2005, 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by harrieyu
imo i think the roadster only looks good in optimal situations. there has to be some sort of sunlight with the top down cruising. the roadster doens't look good with the top up. very awkward looking like somethings missing in the back.