RX8 vs 350Z vs 370Z
07-28-2009, 10:23 PM
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FWIW, the car Piccione drove was on stock shocks with a big FSB.
07-29-2009, 12:11 AM
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I'm sure it could, but the comment you made that I was questioning was that wider rear tires would reduce wheelspin. That hasn't been my experience, although I'd be interested in hearing experiences to the contrary.
07-29-2009, 09:30 AM
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The real question is, can a 370Z be set-up (within the confines of the stock class rules) to put the power at corner exit on concrete? Either way, looks like we'll all find out first-hand in the next 6-7 weeks...
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07-31-2009, 10:24 AM
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I still haven't heard back from Learic, but I'll talk to her this weekend. I did ask Piccione another question and got a response...
Originally Posted by chiketkd
In your opinion, is it A-stock fast (S2000, Solstice GXP, etc) or just top of the BS heap fast?
Originally Posted by leepic
Not AS fast....
07-31-2009, 11:07 AM
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I heard back from Learic...
Originally Posted by chiketkd
Hey Learic,
I had a question regarding fuel load in the 370Z.
How low have you (or a co-driver) been able to run the fuel load in your 370Z, without experiencing fuel cut? Btw, do you remember what your fuel level was in Toledo when you weighed the car?
Thanks.
I had a question regarding fuel load in the 370Z.
How low have you (or a co-driver) been able to run the fuel load in your 370Z, without experiencing fuel cut? Btw, do you remember what your fuel level was in Toledo when you weighed the car?
Thanks.
Originally Posted by spoolio
Hi Chike - Well, l had a bit over half a tank of gas at Toledo and Mark said there was one time that he thought he experienced fuel cut off going around the backside sweeper. I find that hard to believe but I suppose it's possible. I didn't expereince it myself....probably because I wasn't driving hard enough 
07-31-2009, 11:52 PM
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Resurrection
Hehheh...I'm bringing this back from the dead. As an old RX-3 owner I'm interested in any feedback on the 370Z in Xcross, this was an entertaining thread, and if it is any indication of the Forum as a whole, it's an indicator of some quality members, so 
08-30-2010, 09:30 PM
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It all depends on the course, the RX-8 might have an advantage, but probably not as big as you think. Still, isn't Solstice the car to beat at the nationals this year?
For the track, forget about the RX-8
For the track, forget about the RX-8
08-31-2010, 05:55 AM
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So the Nissan is still crap on Xcross, then. It is heavy. It looks like the braking and overheating issues have been sorted out on the track, though. Nissan should have had an oil cooler on that thang from the start.
08-31-2010, 11:40 AM
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Yes the 350 and 370's are heavy....check the table at the start of this thread.The 350 and 370's are not crap at autoX....Nationals results next week will tell us much more cause there is a good 350/370 showing this year. With the right driver and right course the Nissan could do very very well next week.
08-31-2010, 06:25 PM
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It's course depended, I have owned, autox and tracked all 3 of the cars. The difference isn't as big as you think. I can tell you the RX-8 is the easiest but also least thrilling to drive.
08-31-2010, 07:06 PM
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08-31-2010, 07:55 PM
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Just because you have owned them and raced them does not make the 350z faster than an RX8...The 350 might have suited your driving style better...maybe you can't keep the momentum up through the corners with the RX8..So you need the power of the Z to pull you out of corners...
Just a thought.
Just a thought.