Not quite sure if it's the standard around here, but I thought I'd just do a quick intro thread. I'm considering making the switch to an 350Z from my 05 Neon SRT-4. While the Z is not quite as quick in the straight line as the SRT was, I'm highly considering making the jump. I've always had a soft spot for the Z and I'm thinking now's the time to go for it. I'm looking at getting into a different project and basically starting over. You'll learn that suspension is my biggest key factor with any car. I currently auto-x my SRT4 in SM with the Philly and Susquehanna Region SCCA's. I've also ran a few events with Central PA and the DC Area Regions. So with that said suspension will be the first thing addressed and then power will follow after a bit.

As of right now I'm looking at an 03 Touring, and so far have fallen in love with the car. I'll know within the next week if I'm making the plunge or not. Anyways heres a pic of my SRT back in it's glory days. It's now back to 100% stock and has lost it's appeal to me.



If I make the jump you'll be seeing an updated picture pretty quickly

 

The Z is just as quick in the straight line if not quicker.

Welcome to the site. There is a plethora of information here. You will not regret the decision to switch.

 

not the 03 (which is what I will end up in) when you run a 13.9 on stock tires and 13.3. on slicks I know they are pretty damn close though w/ the 07's being quicker

thanks for the welcome

 

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Stock Z's

1. Veetec --------------------------07 Base 6spd 13.198@105.71mph 1.971 60ft
2. Peak350 -------------------------07 Enth 6spd 13.239@105.67mph 1.923 60ft
3. Warmmilk ------------------------07 Enth 6spd 13.412@104.04mph 2.006 60ft
4. Pat Bateman ---------------------07 Base 6spd 13.465@106.86mph 2.227 60ft
5. 2007-Z --------------------------07 Tour 6spd 13.540@102.20mph 2.068 60ft
6. Veetec --------------------------04 Base 6spd 13.640@102.42mph 1.983 60ft
7. jdifolco ------------------------07 Tour 6spd 13.644@104.68mph 2.201 60ft
8. DomZ ----------------------------03 Tour Auto 13.667@101.57mph 1.996 60ft
9. pistols07Z ----------------------07 Base 6spd 13.675@102.31mph 2.150 60ft
10. BriGuyMax ----------------------03 Tour 6spd 13.688@102.77mph 2.091 60ft
11. Specv_USMC ---------------------07 Base 6spd 13.711@102.88mph 2.163 60ft
12. 350zshopper --------------------07 Tour 6spd 13.733@103.22mph 2.198 60ft
13. 1.8T ---------------------------03 Base 6spd 13.736@102.99mph 2.135 60ft
14. VitViper -----------------------07 Tour 6spd 13.763@100.96mph 2.150 60ft
15. Alberto ------------------------03 Trac 6spd 13.779@101.40mph 2.052 60ft
16. gsingh350Z ---------------------07 Enth 6spd 13.799@102.39mph 2.247 60ft
17. AJcool2 ------------------------04 Tour Auto 13.852@100.25mph 2.127 60ft
18. Gripfordough -------------------03 Trac 6spd 13.861@ 99.36mph 2.105 60ft
19. Accordaleer --------------------07 Tour Auto 13.872@101.xxmph x.xxx 60ft
20. Davidv -------------------------04 Enth 6spd 13.897@101.07mph 2.026 60ft
21. fishbait -----------------------07 _GT_ 6spd 13.905@101.56mph 2.274 60ft
22. dave079-------------------------03 Base 6spd 13.945@101.29mph 2.130 60ft
23. 350JAR -------------------------04 Base 6spd 13.947@102.65mph 2.259 60ft
24. Integrity ----------------------03 Tour 6spd 13.951@101.10mph 2.140 60ft
25. Faithmassive -------------------07 Base 6spd 14.012@100.71mph 2.228 60ft
26. cp79shark ----------------------07 Nsmo 6spd 14.017@_97.83mph 2.152 60ft
27. carlos067 ----------------------06 Enth 6spd 14.029@101.78mph 2.118 60ft
28. Mid117 -------------------------06 Base 6spd 14.041@100.57mph 2.217 60ft
29. Bigo109 ------------------------03 Enth Auto 14.145@_96.97mph_2.077 60ft
30. Jonny Boy ----------------------06 _GT_ 6spd 14.297@_99.50mph_2.285 60ft
31. TyWinter -----------------------03 Tour 6spd 14.375@_98.48mph_2.215 60ft
32. TheKinn ------------------------06 Enth 6spd 14.393@_99.49mph 2.357 60ft
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alright so you got me, most of the Z's I see running pre HR motor are running mid to low 14's, thanks for the info

 

When I first got my first Z, it was an 03 Touring Auto. My friend had an 05 SRT4, with a couple little mods done to the engine (don't remember exactly what now), we went out to his family's property and did a couple runs. We each won once. The first time when I won he said he missed a shift, but I didn't see it. I think he was just embarassed haha.


Either way, doesn't matter, both are fast and you will definitely enjoy the Z. Good luck finding one!

 

It's still a neon

 

point being??? If you think that's the first time I've heard that your in for a trip. I knew it was a Neon when I bought it. I purchased the Neon SRT-4 for it's performance. Nothing could beat it in it's price range at the time and is still one of the top performing FWD vehicle on the market 3 years arfter production stoped. With that being said I've had enough with FWD and am looking for a good base platform to begin building on, which is where the Z comes into play.

 

you will be making a good move with the z

 

Welcome! Sounds like you have, and have had, your head on straight. You will enjoy the Z, if and when you get one. The twisty driving is the best.

 

Welcome, don't mind what others say. Happy Z hunting.

 

well just got set back a little, the Z I was looking into just sold on Friday. I can get my friend's father to get me one at the Manheim auto auction, but I would need ot sell my SRT-4 first which I am really trying to avoid that headache.

 

I agree that the srt-4 is actually fast right out the box and i'm kinda jealous of that but the neon itself doesn't really attract me lol. I only know the car as a little family car really, but no disrespect man. I think you will love a Z if you do get one. It handles pretty good even when stock. Anyways good luck on the desicion

 

i came from a 05 srt4 and i have a hr z and my srt4 was definitely faster in a straight line, just had too many traction problems....FWD=fail