The new z car was never designed as a track car,according to chief engineer Hiroshi Tamura,he always said it wouid be a GT car.You know what.....
I think people are getting too focused on the wrong metrics. Especially when talking about the Z vs 86. Because, from a "track" perspective, and I assume one with no long straights, that's the only way a 86 trumps a Z.
But, who TF is actually tracking their car? These journos talk like their audience is track stars.
All versions of the FM platform will slaughter any 86 in the only metric the majority of us could possibly play out..... at a red light.
So many times, I've seen the "superior dynamics" 86 acting silly in traffic, jetting in and out, the moment they pull up on my Q60, they settle right down because when we end up at the red light, they know what's up....we ain't doing lap times.
I like the idea of the new Z being a "Japanese muscle car" fine by me. I don't even know where the track is in Seattle.....
As it always has been....The new z car was never designed as a track car,according to chief engineer Hiroshi Tamura,he always said it wouid be a GT car.
Welphmm, interesting take by these guys:
"If your idea of a fun car, a sports car, is something that comes to life. It's dynamic at every corner ... the Nissan Z is not that car."
"This is more muscle car, than canyon carving sports car. I don't find it nearly as fun as the GR86."
Release the Kraken!You know what.....
I think people are getting too focused on the wrong metrics. Especially when talking about the Z vs 86. Because, from a "track" perspective, and I assume one with no long straights, that's the only way a 86 trumps a Z.
But, who TF is actually tracking their car? These journos talk like their audience is track stars.
All versions of the FM platform will slaughter any 86 in the only metric the majority of us could possibly play out..... at a red light.
So many times, I've seen the "superior dynamics" 86 acting silly in traffic, jetting in and out, the moment they pull up on my Q60, they settle right down because when we end up at the red light, they know what's up....we ain't doing lap times.
I like the idea of the new Z being a "Japanese muscle car" fine by me. I don't even know where the track is in Seattle.....
Yeah street racing, cool. Then goes on to brag about a Q60…yeah. It’s too bad the Z gets dominated by domestic muscle. And probably won’t be as reliable as the other “Japanese” muscle. I’m still chuckling about the street racing talk with a Q60. Should’ve thrown a gapplebees in there. I’d take you more seriously then. Do you know where you can find a Z in Seattle?You know what.....
I think people are getting too focused on the wrong metrics. Especially when talking about the Z vs 86. Because, from a "track" perspective, and I assume one with no long straights, that's the only way a 86 trumps a Z.
But, who TF is actually tracking their car? These journos talk like their audience is track stars.
All versions of the FM platform will slaughter any 86 in the only metric the majority of us could possibly play out..... at a red light.
So many times, I've seen the "superior dynamics" 86 acting silly in traffic, jetting in and out, the moment they pull up on my Q60, they settle right down because when we end up at the red light, they know what's up....we ain't doing lap times.
I like the idea of the new Z being a "Japanese muscle car" fine by me. I don't even know where the track is in Seattle.....
Where did I say "street racing" goes down? It doesn't! They know they are driving a car no quicker than a minivan!Yeah street racing, cool. Then goes on to brag about a Q60…yeah. It’s too bad the Z gets dominated by domestic muscle. And probably won’t be as reliable as the other “Japanese” muscle. I’m still chuckling about the street racing talk with a Q60. Should’ve thrown a gapplebees in there. I’d take you more seriously then. Do you know where you can find a Z in Seattle?
How does the Z get dominated,the mach 1 is 9k more and no quicker to 60 according to specs and the camaro ss1 is also no quicker according to specs and is about the same price as the Z.What other japanese muscle,the supra is a BMW except for the badge on the car.Yeah street racing, cool. Then goes on to brag about a Q60…yeah. It’s too bad the Z gets dominated by domestic muscle. And probably won’t be as reliable as the other “Japanese” muscle. I’m still chuckling about the street racing talk with a Q60. Should’ve thrown a gapplebees in there. I’d take you more seriously then. Do you know where you can find a Z in Seattle?