Fun video! M3, 350Z, Skyline GT-R, Boxster, S2000
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Fun video! M3, 350Z, Skyline GT-R, Boxster, S2000
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Originally posted by JustinTRW
Not really...I was at the dragstrip three weeks ago with a new 350z. It's fast, but compares more to a Boxster S.
Not really...I was at the dragstrip three weeks ago with a new 350z. It's fast, but compares more to a Boxster S.
The Miata does REALLY REALLY well on the track though its acceleration totally blows.
Basically 350Z = pretty fast car + excellent tracking abilities. I have not watched the full video myself. Probably going to order the DVD come Jan.
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Yes, but I was challenging his that the 350z BEATS the M3 in lap times. I'm confident that the 350z does not outhandle the M3. With more power, the M3 can only pull away. Your comments are largely obvious.
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Originally posted by JustinTRW
Yes, but I was challenging his that the 350z BEATS the M3 in lap times. I'm confident that the 350z does not outhandle the M3. With more power, the M3 can only pull away. Your comments are largely obvious.
Yes, but I was challenging his that the 350z BEATS the M3 in lap times. I'm confident that the 350z does not outhandle the M3. With more power, the M3 can only pull away. Your comments are largely obvious.
Not to get into a pissing match but how where my comments obvious? Yes the M3 is faster but that has nothing to do with track performance. Yes it does help but the Z can hold its own. The power band is way down low so you get all the torque you need at mid range rpms vs at redline. Basically you get all the power while heel toe shifting and coming out of the corner vs been at half power while rev matching/heel toe shifting.
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Yes the miata does extrodinarily well at the track, and yes the 350z does well. The issue again is, does the 350z produce better lap times on a larger track (with equal drivers)? The answer is no. All your other information of the differences about how the two cars produce their power doesn't seem relevant. Sorry if my tone came off wrong.
We are agreeing about the same thing, it just seems like you want to make sure I know that the 350z tracks well.
We are agreeing about the same thing, it just seems like you want to make sure I know that the 350z tracks well.
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Originally posted by JustinTRW
Yes the miata does extrodinarily well at the track, and yes the 350z does well. The issue again is, does the 350z produce better lap times on a larger track (with equal drivers)? The answer is no. All your other information of the differences about how the two cars produce their power doesn't seem relevant. Sorry if my tone came off wrong.
We are agreeing about the same thing, it just seems like you want to make sure I know that the 350z tracks well.
Yes the miata does extrodinarily well at the track, and yes the 350z does well. The issue again is, does the 350z produce better lap times on a larger track (with equal drivers)? The answer is no. All your other information of the differences about how the two cars produce their power doesn't seem relevant. Sorry if my tone came off wrong.
We are agreeing about the same thing, it just seems like you want to make sure I know that the 350z tracks well.
I am quite sure the Z will do a lot better than most people expect possibely even tying with the M3 if not very close behind.
You are right when it comes to long straights the M3 would probably win hands down but most tracks do not have very long straights. Maybe I'll revise this thread Jan 18th
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I hope the 350z doesn't win and I have to eat my words! LOL. I just don't see it outhandling the M3 that widely. That being said, the M3 starts from the back of the pack and the 350z starts from pole. I think best motoring starts the fastest car at the back to make it interesting.
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A friend of mine just returned home from Okanawa, where he is stationed. He brought back all sorts of videos that he made and that are sold there. He claims that best motoring videos are sold in gas stations/convienience stores. The racing is wild street racing, all over the place. There is a big parking lot on top of a mountian where they drag race and ave drifting competitions. they also close down the streets regularly to have drifting competitions. Crazyt stuff, I'm so jealous.
