Canadian Reviews: Throttle House & The Straight Pipes

[jezzza]

 

[rocksandblues]

Friend just got that same 1LE. excited to drive it on the track.

Sounds like the new Z is all Touring and not a track car .

 

[jezzza]

I hope second gear was defective just on the cars these guys borrowed.

 

[forcer]

watched both videos...a bit discouraging i must admit lol. makes me wanna think about mt supra more and more

 

[forcer]

I hope second gear was defective just on the cars these guys borrowed.

also they all complained of a loose electric steering with less responsiveness and no feedback on drifting... so the DoUBle WiShBoNe argument now kinda quiestionable

 

[TaroBaapG35]

Friend just got that same 1LE. excited to drive it on the track.

Sounds like the new Z is all Touring and not a track car .

Yea, this was never intended to be a track car. It'll turn into one after you drop a few grand into it, but never from the start. Each iteration of the Z has always been a grand tourer that you can canyon carve on your way to work versus a focused canyon car that you can drive to work (BRZ). Its probably the biggest pain point of new buyers expecting the z to be on bRZ level of track capability along with having the sophistication/buttoned-up feel of the Supra. This car is dead center between the two in each metric (imo) but and maybe $1-2k more in price then expected, but it is it what it is.

I had the 370z before, so the plasticky nature of the cabin, reused materials from prev gen (like the brz, mustang, camaro etc all do, albeit this car has more), weight, heft, clunky manual, all are 100% welcome.

I hope second gear was defective just on the cars these guys borrowed.

They're getting these cars when us 'murican's are finished abusing them lol

 

[DevonK]

That throttle house review was great, but it's not exactly going to make Nissan happy. Glad I have time to get my deposit back if I do decide to go elsewhere.

I just saw the track times in that review - slower than even a GR86. WTH was Nissan thinking...

 

[DevonK]

also they all complained of a loose electric steering with less responsiveness and no feedback on drifting... so the DoUBle WiShBoNe argument now kinda quiestionable

Yes that total lack of feedback about what the wheels are doing isn't encouraging in a 400 hp RWD car.
I do think it likely the car used by both review teams here had a gearbox issue, no other reviewer I've seen had this grinding problem.

 

[94boosted]

I've now pulled my Z deposit, between what Camisa says about the car, the Savageese comparo to the Supra and now seeing the Z pitted against the 1LE, the car seems to be a big disappointment dynamically.

 

[Donalex]

Yea, this was never intended to be a track car. It'll turn into one after you drop a few grand into it, but never from the start. Each iteration of the Z has always been a grand tourer that you can canyon carve on your way to work versus a focused canyon car that you can drive to work (BRZ). Its probably the biggest pain point of new buyers expecting the z to be on bRZ level of track capability along with having the sophistication/buttoned-up feel of the Supra. This car is dead center between the two in each metric (imo) but and maybe $1-2k more in price then expected, but it is it what it is.

I had the 370z before, so the plasticky nature of the cabin, reused materials from prev gen (like the brz, mustang, camaro etc all do, albeit this car has more), weight, heft, clunky manual, all are 100% welcome.

Exactly. Good post.

 

[BraveDemon]

Yeah, I like both TH and SP. Decided on the Supra/Velar based on the reviews from SP and Thomas’ track perspective on the Supra.

I’ll be honest, this was disappointing to watch. Especially when Thomas compared it to the Camaro 1LE.

 

[Go2ZZZ]

Friend just got that same 1LE. excited to drive it on the track.

Sounds like the new Z is all Touring and not a track car .

You can track it but it needs aftermarket parts and will have plenty of it soon!

 

[Go2ZZZ]

watched both videos...a bit discouraging i must admit lol. makes me wanna think about mt supra more and more

Haha I agree . Discouraging for sure but let’s be real here. You will mod the car. After modding, it will be an overall a better car

 

[FBD]

Straight Pipes review is completely ridiculous. These guys have no idea what they are talking about.

 

[FBD]

You can track it but it needs aftermarket parts and will have plenty of it soon!

So we are going to pay 65-68k CAD $$ and now have to mod it and also risk jeopardizing warranty on the new car we just bought? I trust SG but TH and SP reviews have really got me doubting.