Unorthodox_Z

At the risk of sounding n00bish... I'm thinking about trading in my Z for a G coupe and I was just curious about something. With the back seat and no cross bar like the Z has under the hatch, is the G any less stable or weaker under hard turns?

TheGest

Dont do it, alteast wait for the 08

jasonlee4180

Hmm....with the shape of the pass through, it sure looks like the G also has that cross bar. I've never seen what's underneath so I can't confirm. I'd wait to see what comes out before making any decisions, particulary between ones that are somewhat similar and have the same bloodlines.

skaterbasist

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May I ask why?

I hope its a good relevant reason

Unorthodox_Z, Do it if you want the best of both worlds.

Just make sure its a 6MT; looks better and it has the sport tuned suspension which works perfect if you canyon run as much as I do

But I do agree with TheGest; wait until mid april for the unveiling of the new coupe. Just to make sure you don't regret anything.

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cubu

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you are talking about the rear strut bar? the G doesn't even have a front one. yes the G flexes and rolls more than the Z. 08 coupe will come with the HR motor, this year's coupe has the old engine

Unorthodox_Z

Strut Bar!! That's the word. God I could not remember it for the life of me! I feel dumb... Anyway, that's what I wanted to know. I think I will wait to see the new coupe before I do anything. If it has the 3.8L in it I will have to buy it regardless

cubu

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3.5 or 3.8 HR, either would be nice, but don't just take my word for it, go out for a test drive!

kingrukus

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Wait for the G37 to come out for '08. It will have the new VQ37HR motor...

tware

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I dont know how much a Z flexes, but I was alittle shocked by how much my G flexes when backing out of my driveway (rather steep and sloped). The rear glass sounded like it was going to pop out/break on some cold mornings. My sunroof makes alot of noise from all the flexing, the SR frame even used to pop when I went into driveways or make turns onto higher pavement. I had the dealer replace everything and the pop was still there. Everything was tight and I verfied my welds were good myself (had all the rear interior out for other reasons). The pass thru metal in the rear isnt thick enough to be considered a RSB. But, I'm sure it helps some, just not alot.

Not complaining, love the car, just an observation in 4 years of owning it.

ncparamedic

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Would the GT spec braces work for this increased flexing?

Cost a G

yup, the G isnt nearly as stiff as the Z. The z has both front and rear strut bar and no sunroof.

Unorthodox_Z

Cool, that was really helpful. Tell me, even though its been noticeable, would you consider it a distraction while driving? I don't track my Z very often and I'd prolly do the G even less so its really just a road issue for me.

Also, does anyone know if there are any good aftermarket parts to increase the body's stiffness?

plumpzz

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GT spec bars! Rear strut bar! Front strut bar! On the Z the GT spec bars make a difference, so it should be greater on a G35. Btw, i thought the G35 also had a rear strut bar, but its not visible.

2TH PWR

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You already have the SRT8. That's got plenty of room, and it's really comfortable. Why would you want the 2+2?
Keep the 350Z!

tware

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its only been noticible when taking extreme inclines at an angle (twisting the car at an angle). I'm talking ramps/driveways you wouldnt hit at more than 2-3 mph. Past that, I dont notice anything on the road, even the extreme twisties. Always feels planted and tracks tightly.

98sr20ve

Last I looked my G didn't have a sunroof either.

skaterbasist

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They come with the option of having one.

Its optional, but very common.

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98sr20ve

Also, A hatch is less structurally sound then a Sedan. Hatch is like a open C laying on its back. G35 Sedan has a trunk with a lid all the way around below the glass. A Sedan should be stronger then the same chassis in a hatch. Not sure if the G35 is stronger then the 350Z.

95snoozer

a rear brace on a g35 sedan would be nice.

RBlover69

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From the designers of the 2 cars, they stated the Z was more rigid then the 2 with the Z being like a raw metal tennis racket and the G being more focused on sublte more softer display. I mean if u have driven the 2 it doesnt take a rocket science to see that a Z is hella more raw and rough then a G. Not to mention the front strut bars etc even the wheels are closer to the driver in the Z making more of a sports car then the sports coupe which is a G. You cant go wrong with both but i would say that the Z would be the stronger just based on the designers say.