Get well soon, dkmura!
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Originally Posted by Resolute
Did you get to lap one for Nissan Sport? If so, was it a noticeable change in chassis stiffness and response?
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Opps, I guess I gave it away- but read the article anyway, there's a lot of detail on why this car is so improved.
I definetly think so. If you watch the Edmunds video & read the road test I think you'll agree.
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...hotopanel..1.*
Sweet review & video. I agree with most it except that the ride is better than stated & I don't hear the boominess in the cabin. Look at the measured times! I am telling you folks this car is much more than the specs.......
This Nismo Z test car posts some very impressive acceleration numbers — 5.1 seconds to 60 mph, 13.6 seconds through the quarter-mile at 103 mph. Among front-engine, rear-drive coupes on the near side of $50K, BMW's twin-turbo, 300-hp 335i is quicker, as are the Corvette and Shelby GT500. But these cars will take a few thousand more from your bank account than the Nismo Z.
As good as the Nismo feels on public roads, the true gains of its seam-welded chassis can only be realized in a track environment. For a car that weighs 3,354 pounds, a 71.0-mph slalom speed and 0.91g on the skid pad are signs of talent — the last Lotus Elise we tested had less than a 1-mph advantage in the slalom. Mount up the Nismo Z with stickier tires and you'll have a capable if portly track-day car straight from the Nissan dealership.
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...hotopanel..1.*
Sweet review & video. I agree with most it except that the ride is better than stated & I don't hear the boominess in the cabin. Look at the measured times! I am telling you folks this car is much more than the specs.......
This Nismo Z test car posts some very impressive acceleration numbers — 5.1 seconds to 60 mph, 13.6 seconds through the quarter-mile at 103 mph. Among front-engine, rear-drive coupes on the near side of $50K, BMW's twin-turbo, 300-hp 335i is quicker, as are the Corvette and Shelby GT500. But these cars will take a few thousand more from your bank account than the Nismo Z.
As good as the Nismo feels on public roads, the true gains of its seam-welded chassis can only be realized in a track environment. For a car that weighs 3,354 pounds, a 71.0-mph slalom speed and 0.91g on the skid pad are signs of talent — the last Lotus Elise we tested had less than a 1-mph advantage in the slalom. Mount up the Nismo Z with stickier tires and you'll have a capable if portly track-day car straight from the Nissan dealership.
Originally Posted by dkmura
Absolutely! The full article is in the summer issue now and without giving it away, I can say the Nismo Z features discernable handling improvements due to its' construction. I loved it!
Opps, I guess I gave it away- but read the article anyway, there's a lot of detail on why this car is so improved.
Opps, I guess I gave it away- but read the article anyway, there's a lot of detail on why this car is so improved.
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From: Aurora, Colorado
Well, it's August 18th and four weeks past my ACL reconstructive surgery. The swelling is down and the movement up, so thanks again to everyone for the good wishes on my recovery.
I've still got a long ways to go before I can carve up the mountain or construct a good point on the tennis court, but at least I can STILL drive a Z. Life is good!
I've still got a long ways to go before I can carve up the mountain or construct a good point on the tennis court, but at least I can STILL drive a Z. Life is good!
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From: Aurora, Colorado
Originally Posted by Dave 90TT
So, why aren't you going to Hastings?!?
2. Racing at LaJunta (SCCA) the following weekend.
3. Racing at Mid-Ohio (NASA) two weekends after that.
4. Only so much $$ available for racing. Period.
5. As I've said before, good luck in Hastings! Let us know how you fare...
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