http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIYuJlQy6-8

 

The video won't fully load for me, but some of the results seem to be off. A 135i edges out an e92 M3, but then loses to a NISMO Z?

Someone will likely mention the Edmunds test, where they recorded a 71mph slalom time for the NISMO Z. However, Edmunds also recorded the 135i through the slalom at 72.4 mph.

 

You tube is doing some tunning to their site right now, thats maybe why the video didn't load. Also it could be a different Slalom course. The z had the 3rd best time overall, just happened to be the 135 ran it's worst time against the Z. But the Z looked like it handled the Slalom much better.

 

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...MZm-qQKM95WRCg

 

Would've been a more interesting race between the M3 and 350z if they put the M3 in the 2nd grid.

 

That was an interesting road test with the Nismo beating the S2000 which is expected with a 14.07 second quarter run. The M3 and 135i both break 13.8X and then the Z beats the 135i with a 13.7x time. Sounds a little suspect with two Japanese drivers. It was fair because I believe they both stated the BMW 135i was the winner of the track comparison. I'd still buy the M3 then the Nismo and then 135i, the S2000 is a great car just too small for me.

The salom run looks impressive for all the cars with S2000 & 135i running the best time but the Nismo looked like it ran the tightest run!

 

i think that 350z in the video is the 380 rs model

 

nope, is the regular 3.5 liter.
Matteo

 

how can you tell from the regular 380 rs from the 3.5 liter. the exterior on both looks alike

 

the interior of the 380RS has red accent on the steering wheel as well as the shift ****. The nismo in this video has all black interior hence a regular 3.5L Nismo. The same on we have in the States.

 

Nice vid

 

i wish i could understand what the driver was saying during the slalom runs...still a cool vid

 

Nice vid. Thanks.

I vote that is a JDM Nismo, but is not a 380RS. No interrior red accents on the steering wheel and shift **** but it is right hand drive, no reflectors on the front bumper and wheels are not gun metal. Hell they are speaking Japanese and I can't think of a reason why these guys would want to test a U.S. Z. Anybody speak Japanese, let us know what they are saying.

The JDM FairladyZ is 313 hp. I hear it got no EPA butt plug installed, thus more power.
http://jalopnik.com/cars/news/big-in...smo-228274.php

The JDM 380RS is 350 hp and 293 ft-lb torque. I think this is the one with the red interior accents and a limited edition in Japan (300 cars)
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=121525

Hey, are they wearing driving shoes? I got to get some. What's the best driving shoes and what comes in wide sizes?

 

about the power just changed how we mesure HP here.. so still same engine, same power... 313 europe/jp 306 usa

driving shoes I had adidas but I didn't like them.. than puma/sparco.. and I like... I like both low and mid.. mid better. 10 1/2 long but thin... (feet)

Matteo