I'm Just Curious.

Steeda97 · 11-05-2007, 08:51 PM

I'm not big on street racing, so this isn't what this thread is about. My friend just traded in his 00 z28, for a 2007 350z. I heard these things, (he has an automatic) only run high 13's at best. Hes not the most skilled driver but he isn't bad. Can i beat him? He wants to go down to the track and make some bets on it. Anyone have any experiences with them, or have any insight? By the way, the inside of those things are so damn cheap! How the hell can they sell those things for 31 grand (MSRP). ???????

Its got 3.36 gears, 305 hp, and it doesn't have shit for torque (268). He swears it'll beat me but i don't see it happening. I wouldn't even consider weight because that little thing is heavier than my stang. I dont see it happening.

SnTBakosFinest · 11-05-2007, 09:36 PM

Those 350z's are quick. I'm pretty sure he'll take you.

Codiddy · 11-05-2007, 11:21 PM

race him (at the track) and find out

spike_africa · 11-06-2007, 05:12 AM

I have seen alot of them at the track with full exhaust,tuned,CAi, and other basic mods and most are in the 14's or barely touch high 13's. They just dont have the down low power needed to get that cars weight moving.

If you can launch and drive good you should have no problem killing him. I used to race a guy here when i had just cai,h-pipe,mufflers and would walk his cai,tuned,exhaust car everytime. The key is a good launch and powershifting your shit like you hate it

I wouldnt worry you should have little problem killing him.

Bwhipple · 11-06-2007, 05:12 AM

I think this one will depend on driver performance.

Mixedbreed02GT · 11-06-2007, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Bwhipple

I think this one will depend on driver performance.

yep, whoever is on top of their A-game will win this race.

but go race in him, what's the worst that can happen? He beats you? so what...gives you something to work harder for, so you can beat him next time.

Get er' done!!!!!!!

StreetRacer · 11-06-2007, 07:06 AM

305 hp??? must be a new for 2007 thing....i've raced so many of them that now none of them will race me....they are pretty but they are a joke on the street scene....i have never had one moment of trouble beating any one of them ever....now...that said make sure its not a q37...they look almost the same but that q37 is a headache...i can not consistently beat them...

StreetRacer · 11-06-2007, 07:10 AM

hmmm...just looked it up...306 hp....maybe you should be concerned...i havent run into a 2007 350z yet....but the 268 torque is kinda funny...that means it depends on the length of the race.....youre gonna smoke his ass off the line but if it goes any kind of distance hes gonna pass you

http://www.nissanusa.com/z/specifications-coupe.html

r3dn3ck · 11-06-2007, 08:20 AM

get your launch and your 1-2 shift down pat and you'll own him. They're fast from a roll but nothing off the line and they're not exactly svelte ... they're really kinda porky in the weight department. Look at that... 3300+ minimum, figure 3600 race weight with 268tq... he's gunna need to launch it HARD to stand a chance.

jjtgiants · 11-06-2007, 03:06 PM

yeah, if you race him from a roll your going to have problems. Get him from a dig. I used to race 350z' and G35's in my mach all the time and on the freeway they are pretty tough, but I used to just smash them from a slow roll.

Steeda97 · 11-09-2007, 09:21 AM

Update: Yeah we went last night. The first race he got me by about a car length because he jumped early. The second race I got him by a length when he didn't jump early. Those things are really quick. Oh well, it was too close for comfort so f the suspension im going with 4.10's and a dyno tune!

Turd Ferguson · 11-11-2007, 08:51 PM

he is an easy kill

PColav6 · 11-12-2007, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Steeda97

Update: Yeah we went last night. The first race he got me by about a car length because he jumped early. The second race I got him by a length when he didn't jump early. Those things are really quick. Oh well, it was too close for comfort so f the suspension im going with 4.10's and a dyno tune!

lmao! Now you sound like you have an american car!

Steeda97 · 11-12-2007, 09:07 AM

F that import crap. 31 grand for a car that probably cost 15 to make. It doesn't cost them labor because they probably have like 6 year old children building it.

3.8for the win · 11-12-2007, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Steeda97

F that import crap. 31 grand for a car that probably cost 15 to make. It doesn't cost them labor because they probably have like 6 year old children building it.

+1 to that i hate imports!

jjtgiants · 11-14-2007, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Steeda97

F that import crap. 31 grand for a car that probably cost 15 to make. It doesn't cost them labor because they probably have like 6 year old children building it.

ha ha ha...that's pretty funny.

Cheddarbob · 11-14-2007, 12:59 PM

another win for the muscle mustang

Mixedbreed02GT · 11-14-2007, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeda97

F that import crap. 31 grand for a car that probably cost 15 to make. It doesn't cost them labor because they probably have like 6 year old children building it.

i agree as far as "F" that import crap, but honestly an 07 GT's sale price is 28K - 31K depending on options...but it probably only cost Ford 11K or 12K to make that car, and the rest is profit.

all cars are produced at low cost, but sold at high prices.

00blkstanggt · 11-14-2007, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mixedbreed02GT

i agree as far as "F" that import crap, but honestly an 07 GT's sale price is 28K - 31K depending on options...but it probably only cost Ford 11K or 12K to make that car, and the rest is profit.

all cars are produced at low cost, but sold at high prices.

We get it. Cars are made cheaper then what they sell them at. So is everything else. Companies wouldnt make money if they didn't raise the price of their products. Look at Nike shoes. They cost like $1 or 2 to make and they sell for $80+. Thats just the way it is and will enver change. Some $30K cars are worth it and some aren't, but people will always buy them.

Mixedbreed02GT · 11-14-2007, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 00blkstanggt

We get it. Cars are made cheaper then what they sell them at. So is everything else. Companies wouldnt make money if they didn't raise the price of their products. Look at Nike shoes. They cost like $1 or 2 to make and they sell for $80+. Thats just the way it is and will enver change. Some $30K cars are worth it and some aren't, but people will always buy them.

well i think if they're gonna sell cars at the kind of prices they are going for...they just need to put 150,000 - 200,000 mile warranties at no extra cost on them to offset the high prices. bad enough we have to pay for the vehicle, pay sales tax, pay to license it, insure it, put fuel in it, then when that cheesy 36K mile warranty is up, we got to pay to repair the damn thing when something goes wrong. nothing should go wrong on any new vehicles with the technology that's available for at least 150K. the bastards are just price gouging everyone that's all.

prime reason I refuse to buy a brand new vehicle.

r3dn3ck · 11-14-2007, 04:02 PM

someone go build me a car. engineer every aspect of it to the nth degree. Come back and sell it to me for 15K.

Steeda97 · 11-14-2007, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by r3dn3ck

someone go build me a car. engineer every aspect of it to the nth degree. Come back and sell it to me for 15K.

Haha.

But anyways, at least the new GT's have leather and shit, and don't look cheap on the inside. The 350z's are all plastic and shit, cloth seats at 31 grand, WTF?

PColav6 · 11-14-2007, 08:07 PM

350z's are gay.

As a matter of fact, almost all Nissans are gay, yes the new skyline is gay as well.

3.8for the win · 11-14-2007, 08:36 PM

i hate 350z they do look gay. the funny thing i ever seen with them is this guy that lives near my friends gave my dad a ricer fly by with one of thouse. at the next light my dad was next to him with the charger R/t that guy got his ass beat bad.

11-05-2007, 08:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Steeda97 giggity. Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,526	I'm Just Curious. I'm not big on street racing, so this isn't what this thread is about. My friend just traded in his 00 z28, for a 2007 350z. I heard these things, (he has an automatic) only run high 13's at best. Hes not the most skilled driver but he isn't bad. Can i beat him? He wants to go down to the track and make some bets on it. Anyone have any experiences with them, or have any insight? By the way, the inside of those things are so damn cheap! How the hell can they sell those things for 31 grand (MSRP). ??????? Its got 3.36 gears, 305 hp, and it doesn't have shit for torque (268). He swears it'll beat me but i don't see it happening. I wouldn't even consider weight because that little thing is heavier than my stang. I dont see it happening. __________________ Last edited by Steeda97 : 11-05-2007 at 08:56 PM.

11-06-2007, 05:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,367	I have seen alot of them at the track with full exhaust,tuned,CAi, and other basic mods and most are in the 14's or barely touch high 13's. They just dont have the down low power needed to get that cars weight moving. If you can launch and drive good you should have no problem killing him. I used to race a guy here when i had just cai,h-pipe,mufflers and would walk his cai,tuned,exhaust car everytime. The key is a good launch and powershifting your shit like you hate it I wouldnt worry you should have little problem killing him. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

11-06-2007, 05:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
Bwhipple Boosted Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montoursville, PA Posts: 259	I think this one will depend on driver performance. __________________ 2003 Silver GT Vert. -------------------------------- D1SC Procharged - 13lbs. 420.23RWHP - 419.69 RWTQ Too many mods...

11-09-2007, 09:21 AM	#11 (permalink)
Steeda97 giggity. Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,526	Update: Yeah we went last night. The first race he got me by about a car length because he jumped early. The second race I got him by a length when he didn't jump early. Those things are really quick. Oh well, it was too close for comfort so f the suspension im going with 4.10's and a dyno tune! __________________

11-12-2007, 09:07 AM	#14 (permalink)
Steeda97 giggity. Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,526	F that import crap. 31 grand for a car that probably cost 15 to make. It doesn't cost them labor because they probably have like 6 year old children building it. __________________

11-05-2007, 09:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
SnTBakosFinest Nitrous Injected 3.8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,638	Those 350z's are quick. I'm pretty sure he'll take you.

11-06-2007, 07:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
StreetRacer Banned Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,639	305 hp??? must be a new for 2007 thing....i've raced so many of them that now none of them will race me....they are pretty but they are a joke on the street scene....i have never had one moment of trouble beating any one of them ever....now...that said make sure its not a q37...they look almost the same but that q37 is a headache...i can not consistently beat them...

11-06-2007, 07:10 AM	#8 (permalink)
StreetRacer Banned Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,639	hmmm...just looked it up...306 hp....maybe you should be concerned...i havent run into a 2007 350z yet....but the 268 torque is kinda funny...that means it depends on the length of the race.....youre gonna smoke his ass off the line but if it goes any kind of distance hes gonna pass you http://www.nissanusa.com/z/specifications-coupe.html

11-06-2007, 08:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 7,006	get your launch and your 1-2 shift down pat and you'll own him. They're fast from a roll but nothing off the line and they're not exactly svelte ... they're really kinda porky in the weight department. Look at that... 3300+ minimum, figure 3600 race weight with 268tq... he's gunna need to launch it HARD to stand a chance.

11-06-2007, 03:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
jjtgiants jjtgiants Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dublin, CA Posts: 3,758	yeah, if you race him from a roll your going to have problems. Get him from a dig. I used to race 350z' and G35's in my mach all the time and on the freeway they are pretty tough, but I used to just smash them from a slow roll.

11-11-2007, 08:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
Turd Ferguson Kicked Manbearpig's ASS! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jackson NJ Posts: 162	he is an easy kill

11-14-2007, 12:59 PM	#17 (permalink)
Cheddarbob Haul ass on regular gas Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego, CA/ Putney, VT Posts: 2,101	another win for the muscle mustang __________________ 2000 V6 mustang, K&N FIPK II, True Dual Flowmaster Super 44's, DiabloSport tuner, 9mm Stang wires, Smoked Headlights, Mach 1 chin spoiler, Mach 1 grille delete, smoked tail light tint,GT rear bumper,12in Rockford Fosgate Sub w/a 600 Watt Rockford Amp, Tinted windows 5% back 35% front. SOLD

11-14-2007, 04:02 PM	#21 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 7,006	someone go build me a car. engineer every aspect of it to the nth degree. Come back and sell it to me for 15K.

11-14-2007, 08:07 PM	#23 (permalink)
PColav6 Saving for new car. lol Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 4,526	350z's are gay. As a matter of fact, almost all Nissans are gay, yes the new skyline is gay as well.

11-15-2007, 04:35 AM	#25 (permalink)
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