Regrets....and the 350Z
01-25-2003, 11:28 AM
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on net, the addition of the convertable roof and associated structual changes certainly increases the wieght...
but i'm not sure it'd swing nearly 300 more pounds to the rear of the vehicle, Mike
besides, less weight with worse balance is still faster than more wieght with slightly better balance...
but i'm not sure it'd swing nearly 300 more pounds to the rear of the vehicle, Mike
besides, less weight with worse balance is still faster than more wieght with slightly better balance...
01-25-2003, 12:09 PM
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rough numbers here
0.475*3300 lbs=1567.5 lbs +200 to the car (50 front/150 rear) 1717.5 lbs
1717.5/3500 49%
The new beetle convertible comes in at 3200 lbs, 300 more than the coupe.
G35 coupe (from car and driver)3485 lbs, 54.1,45.9 f/r %e
1717.5/3500 49%
The new beetle convertible comes in at 3200 lbs, 300 more than the coupe.
G35 coupe (from car and driver)3485 lbs, 54.1,45.9 f/r %e
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01-25-2003, 10:25 PM
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Originally posted by quicks8
If you really want a 350Z go test drive one and then go test drive the comparably equipped Infinity G35 Sport Coupe. Personally after driving both, the Infinity is just a better car, but it is more money as well.
DON'T BUY A 350Z W/O TEST DRIVING THE INFINITY!
If you really want a 350Z go test drive one and then go test drive the comparably equipped Infinity G35 Sport Coupe. Personally after driving both, the Infinity is just a better car, but it is more money as well.
DON'T BUY A 350Z W/O TEST DRIVING THE INFINITY!
BUT, about the G35 being more expensive--
my sister just bought a G35 for $35K. They had PLENTY in stock at the Infinity dealership. The Nissan Dealership here had only 2 Z's and want $42K and $43K!!!!! (markup like a *****)
Of course she went with the G35--$8K less expensive AND more luxurious? There's no question. :D
01-25-2003, 10:29 PM
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Originally posted by Fëakhelek
Wow, I really never expected to see so many twerpy punks on an RX-8 forum. I hate to think of these guys being seen in the same kind of car I drive. Now I know how normal people who try to drive Civics feel. I sure hope I don't end up being identified with guys who drive around giving "shouts out to der peeps" and such out the window of RX-8s with big chrome aftermarket tailpipes. Hopefully they can't afford 30k for a car but I imagine there will be enough living in their parents basements to deface a few 8s and make us cringe. Oh well.
Wow, I really never expected to see so many twerpy punks on an RX-8 forum. I hate to think of these guys being seen in the same kind of car I drive. Now I know how normal people who try to drive Civics feel. I sure hope I don't end up being identified with guys who drive around giving "shouts out to der peeps" and such out the window of RX-8s with big chrome aftermarket tailpipes. Hopefully they can't afford 30k for a car but I imagine there will be enough living in their parents basements to deface a few 8s and make us cringe. Oh well.
[insert pig smiley here] :D
01-26-2003, 01:01 AM
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Seconded....I would rather you go try out Infiniti G35 Coupe for that price.
With regards to RX8, the styling and engine chasis is totally a different design....no comparison in this case...
The 350Z is a nice ride no doubt.....since you're so set....congrats on the choice
I've owned a 92 Z32 TT and have had a fun time with her
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With regards to RX8, the styling and engine chasis is totally a different design....no comparison in this case...
The 350Z is a nice ride no doubt.....since you're so set....congrats on the choice
I've owned a 92 Z32 TT and have had a fun time with her
Greetings!
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01-26-2003, 09:48 PM
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Originally posted by ToRX-8orToZ
Florida sucks. Its all bout Cali...
As a side note, Tampa Bay sucks too, along with your pansy orange wearing football team. Go raidas!
Florida sucks. Its all bout Cali...
As a side note, Tampa Bay sucks too, along with your pansy orange wearing football team. Go raidas!
So much for your Gaidas!
The G35 Coupe was reviewed on Car and Driver TV today. They summed it up by saying the G35 out "Z's" the "Z".
01-26-2003, 11:21 PM
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Originally posted by Hercules
Which is pretty sad considering that the Z was intended to do what the G35C delivers on :p
By the way, what channel does C&D TV come on?
Which is pretty sad considering that the Z was intended to do what the G35C delivers on :p
By the way, what channel does C&D TV come on?
TNN down here in Tampa Bay Home of the Superbowl Champs!!! ;-)
01-27-2003, 08:41 AM
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Originally posted by Renesis08
Early as June as what most have heard... but officially, all I can say is
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Early as June as what most have heard... but officially, all I can say is
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01-27-2003, 01:53 PM
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Originally posted by JTek_55
Hi, I am new to the forum BTW, but I just ordered my RX-8 on Saturday, and the dealer told me late April... Maybe it was just a sales tactic.
Hi, I am new to the forum BTW, but I just ordered my RX-8 on Saturday, and the dealer told me late April... Maybe it was just a sales tactic.
01-27-2003, 07:15 PM
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350Z, G35 Coupe and Miata
Originally posted by quicks8
ACRX8 ---
Here's something else to really get you thinking if anyone has ever driven a Miata, specifically one of the newer ones you know that you can throw that car into a hard corner at 60 MPH and it pushes right through the corner like that's its job. Try this with a Z and it spins out like that's its job.
-Quick
ACRX8 ---
Here's something else to really get you thinking if anyone has ever driven a Miata, specifically one of the newer ones you know that you can throw that car into a hard corner at 60 MPH and it pushes right through the corner like that's its job. Try this with a Z and it spins out like that's its job.
-Quick
It is a 'soft' control unlike the German's 'hard' control. The M5 can't be launched w/o turning traction control off, it refuses to spin a rear tire or let the back end step-out. The Stabilitrak software allows some movement but then 'catches'. The 350Z and G35 alows a bit of step-out and then 'catches' the oversteer in a very fluid fashion.
Given my druthers I'd take the G35 over the Z. It's a bit more refined. But the RX-8, on paper, looks like the better machine for a number of reasons that belong in another post. I haven't done a good debrief of my editor's time in the RX-8. Hopefully this weekend.
BTW, my Miata would oversteer at the drop of the hat until we had the toe out in the rear wheels corrected. ;-)
01-28-2003, 09:23 AM
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Re: 350Z, G35 Coupe and Miata
Originally posted by atr_hugo
...BTW, my Miata would oversteer at the drop of the hat until we had the toe out in the rear wheels corrected. ;-)
...BTW, my Miata would oversteer at the drop of the hat until we had the toe out in the rear wheels corrected. ;-)
---jps
01-28-2003, 07:48 PM
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This topic has wandered quite a bit, but in California at least a car deposit is fully refundable at any time prior to driving the car off the lot. Salesmen will tell you different of course--they don't want you to walk away from a sale.
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