zxsaint

Wait a second. Something doesn't sound right... took a salesman along on a test drive and raced a WRX from a stop?

Didn't know dealerships are offering test drives that include drag racing.

Smells like ********.

Drews_WRX

I never said that I raced my WRX with the 350Z from a stop......

About the races, Ill probably go.

bobowah

iTrader: (5)

Quote from Rounders...

John Malcovich (in Russian Accent)

"Kid's got alligator blood... Check... Check... Check.. all night. He won't go aaaway..."

del105

iTrader: (4)

What are you talking about man I own both cars. what I was refering to when I said I'd beat the wrx 49 3/4 mile out of 50 was refering to the WRX inability to reach speed much over 135 and maintain them. Hense once the race get over 100+ mph the Z will dominate.


Besides Drew my **** is far larger then yours.

IN2ITIV

Congratulations!

I love it when I read posts from people with IQ's less than 62 and you certainly more than qualify.

I thought there was a forum for people like you with aesthetically challenged vehicles - please proceed there quietly and never return here.

We are all tired of listening to nonsense from bantering idiots.

ihatethatbobbarker

am i the only person that likes the WRX look
i especially like the 04 front.

MastaKillaZ

iTrader: (1)

I used to like the look, but I think it's a bit overdone... tries too hard... looks like it's supposed to transform or something... IMHO.

zxsaint

Hmm, would you say more along the lines of a autobot or a decepticon?

ihatethatbobbarker

i vote autobot
the decepticons were all weapons
the harrier would be a decepticon

rodH

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ya, its cool for a Kid.

actually I hate them with the stock wheels, when some guys put nice wheels on them and do it right, they look pretty good, I respect the WRX, but over 100 the Z will walk (stock for stock).

zxsaint

From a roll, stock for stock, a Z profusely pulls away from the WRX. I've tested this many times. Exhaust and pulley isn't good enough to change the outcome from a roll, it wasn't even close.

From a stop, the WRX has AWD and its VERY close, could go either way -- really matters if he nails the launch or bogs.

ihatethatbobbarker

race the wrx boy and put him in his place

s2kgotsmoked

This is Drews_WRX:

Exhaust and pulleys isnt enough to change that...........hum....i will drive to northridge just to see it be VERY close from a stop.

PS- get all your 350Z friends so they can witness. Heck, we will even go from a roll.....

later
Drew

ihatethatbobbarker

ill watch

XBS

iTrader: (29)

tell me when and where and ill be there

AREITU

WRXs have a squishy top end because the stock turbo is so small, it'll fit in a coffee can. The gearing is kinda crappy too and with no mods, the WRX lags below 3000rpm like a ****. It explains why WRXs rarely win from a roll.
You probably thought the 350Z is slow because of the way the motor pulls. Without a downpipe that has a wastegate flange, the WRX's power comes on very suddenly and drops off sharply near redline. The VQ just pulls evenly.
You also have to remember that the VQ has drive-by-wire and the throttle response may be something you're not familiar with. Someone pointed out that the VQ dosen't feel particularly fast unless you're driving the **** out of it.

And don't expect an M3 either. I didn't find the WRX or the G35C (well, close enough to the 350Z!) "fast." If you want to feel like you're going fast, swing by a BMW dealership and test drive a tiptronic 325i. It has torque from idle to redline and -feels- faster than the WRX and G35c.

ihatethatbobbarker

the 325 scores highest on arietus butt dyno

phishie

plus the WRX is all wheel drive which means drive train loss owns you. believe me i know, i drive an Audi

rodH

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not sure I agree, my dad had a M3 E36, with Dinan Headers, Intake, chip, exhaust and head work done, I think the engine feels very similar to the Z (but the Z has much less body roll), out of all the cars he had/has (300Zx tt w/ jim wolf kit, NSX, M3, CLK55, 911s, SL500, CLK430, etc...) the M engine feels very similar, a very flat torque curve.

I am NOT sure a 325 Tip would have more torque than my Z

Z4KR

This should confirm everything:

http://www.theinformationminister.co...p?ID=612222176