I thought I read somewhere that the 370 needed an oil cooler for track use because the ECU would cut power once oil temps got up to a certain point.

I wonder if the oil was too hot once the tires came up to temp.

 

Everyone complains about the 370Z's brake fade after laps. If only Nissan would go back to the brembo setup.

 

At least it beat a Volkswagen.

 

well you got to remember some of the cars above are awd, and not rwd. Yes, sorry for the long as run on :/i do that every once in a while.

 

Is the course more straights or more turns?

 

just going by the title of the thead. how is it an embarrasment compared to the 350? am i the only not seeing the 350 on that list?

 

I was shocked myself. I have been following CDs Lightning Lap since they started in 06 (I believe) and have seen them turn pretty consistent times from year to year. If anything they seem to get a little faster as is evidenced by increases in the Vette (same models) times from 06 to 07 (again, if I remember correctly). It's sad that the new Z could only best the 06 DE Z by half a second, but perhaps the "different day, different driver argument" would be a factor here. The real story here IMHO, is the crash. I'm let down that the top of the line performance machine in the 370 range has brakes that completely give out on the track. The reason as stated in the CD issue, Nissan was concerned about brake noise so they put in weak sauce pads.

The consolation prize is the 06 Z is still the leader of LL1 after 4 years.

 

I hate those comp because of all the variables involved not an even playing field

 

i want a KTM X-bow, cf goodness

 

i dont really understand the title???

i think the time and where its ranked is quite embarrassing compared to the other cars its competing with.. however i dont see why its an embarrassment to the nismo 350z?

 

The New 370Z is hardly any faster, and has show itself to be no more competent than the 350Z it replaces, despite costing more. If you don't see any issue with that, I can't help.

FYI, Car and Driver Tested the 06 Revup Track Model, and obtained those lap times. The 370Z, with more power, supposed lighter weight, "track ready" suspension and brakes was only able to knock .5 seconds off the previous 350Z's time, while crashing because of it's shitty brakes.

As it sits, the 370Z is a step back.

 

If I remember correctly, GM changed the damping on the ZO6's rear shocks, which made it handle better at the limit. These (and a few other tweaks) were enough to have them re-evaluate the Vette and post better lap times.

Though, Nissan did the same to the GT-R for the 2010 model, so I hope we'll be seeing a retest soon.

 

here you go... gtr

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Good call. I dusted off the first two LL issues and discovered that concerning the ZO6 you are correct, there was a revised rear suspension which resulted in better times. For the base Corvette they had issues with a "data" problem with the first run so the return trip yielded better results. I'm no Corvette fan but they do well at this event. The new ZR1 really smoked it this year. They are impressive cars.

I think the fact that the new Camaro lapped better than the Nismo 370 is also damning. I understand the power difference, but really........

Interesting that the Cayman S can lap as quick as the 911.

 

The NISMO 350z and the NISMO 370z are dead even track cars. The NISMO 370Z has 44 more HP, that's why it's an embarrassment.

 

I didn't read it, but my understanding was it was a confidence issue. The mid engine Cayman felt better, and more balanced at the limit than the rear engine 911 did.

I like the 911 more.

 

For 03-07, Nissan made running changes every year to the Z, changing alignment, better tires, wider tires, more power, better appearance, better refinement, and the result (06-08) were damn good cars that should have been made in the first place. Let's hope the same holds true for the 370Z.

 

There, happy? and I guess the Nismo 370Z crashed at 130mph after a total brake failure, don't see that happening with the NISMO 350z

 

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Nismo 370Z vs 370Z touring.

The 370 is an all around failure, especially the Nismo.

 

The Nismo 350Z seemed better thought out than the 370Z. Not to mention at 40K doesn't represent any sort of value compared to the other cars it competes with. This is hard considering I love the brand, and I Love the Z cars. I just wish they took time to make this the car is could have been.