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  1. Valaroth

    Spent weekend with the new Z (Sport AT) -- my impressions / review

    Yeah man! They claim +40whp and +50wtq. Add a cold air intake and a set of PS4s and youā€™re looking at a 300hp hot hatch for around $36k.
  2. Valaroth

    Spent weekend with the new Z (Sport AT) -- my impressions / review

    He lists the mods in the description ā€” Iā€™m planning to do the BMS cold air intake and JB4 next year, along with some new tires.
  3. Valaroth

    Spent weekend with the new Z (Sport AT) -- my impressions / review

    Fair criticisms ā€” and to each their own! Balance was my main concern. With 93 octane, the 2.5T is deceptively quick ā€”250hp and 320tq. Stock for stock it outperforms most things in its price range, and Iā€™ve seen the tuned 3 hit 60 in 4.9 seconds. I recognize Iā€™m defending my own purchase (lol)...
  4. Valaroth

    Spent weekend with the new Z (Sport AT) -- my impressions / review

    Which four? Haha Iā€™m just so happy that my Mazda has enough of literally everything to put most things to shame. Aesthetics, design, technology, performance, practicality, comfort, safety, reliability, value. Iā€™ve been a Nissan fan since I was a kid ā€” because they represented affordable...
  5. Valaroth

    Spent weekend with the new Z (Sport AT) -- my impressions / review

    I completely agree. I bought mine because itā€™s the most balanced vehicle in terms of priorities Iā€™ve ever driven. Anything thatā€™s better than it is either way more expensive, or has to make sacrifices in one department or another. šŸ˜
  6. Valaroth

    Spent weekend with the new Z (Sport AT) -- my impressions / review

    I mean, I donā€™t think it was ever a surprise. Itā€™s surprising how much speed you pick up, but not how it delivers the power. I purposefully kicked the backend out with gas and steering alone. 85%-Full throttle will chirp the tires / spin them. I imagine an amazing set of tires would make a...
  7. Valaroth

    Spent weekend with the new Z (Sport AT) -- my impressions / review

    Iā€™m with you. I honestly think Iā€™ll probably own one of these, this generation. I imagine a few of these gripes will be addressed in the 2024MY and beyond. Itā€™s just too cool of a car. I did not expect to love looking at it or driving it as much as I did.
  8. Valaroth

    Spent weekend with the new Z (Sport AT) -- my impressions / review

    For sure! I think because most reviewers are comparing to the Supra, they make the Z sound like itā€™s soft, or imprecise. Itā€™s an absolute riot ā€” and especially right now, felt very special to drive. Iā€™m so glad it exists, and hope it gets the credit it deserves. I would go out and buy one if I...
  9. Valaroth

    Spent weekend with the new Z (Sport AT) -- my impressions / review

    I wish this was true! I wasnā€™t actually complaining about the cloth seats, more about all the buttons and switches that are carried over on both trims. I think they both have the same reverse camera, the same window and mirror buttons, the same infotainment (just different sized screens) and the...
  10. Valaroth

    Spent weekend with the new Z (Sport AT) -- my impressions / review

    I was mainly driving highway in the sun, with a decent amount of rain and mist throughout the middle of the trip. Being too spirited with the accelerator can cause some wheel spin and a loss of traction/power, as this car has a bit more power than its tires and open diff can handle if youā€™re...
  11. Valaroth

    Spent weekend with the new Z (Sport AT) -- my impressions / review

    Had a chance to drive the one and only 2023 Nissan Z on Big Island (HI) via Turo. Some things were far better than I expected, some far worse. Here are my personal, subjective thoughts: Pros: + Incredibly quick. Faster than I thought it would be. + Excellent steering, handling, driving...
  12. Valaroth

    BLACK DIAMOND Nissan Z Color Pics & Club

    Had a chance to drive the one and only 2023 Nissan Z on Big Island (HI) via Turo. Some things were far better than I expected, some far worse. Here are my personal, subjective thoughts: Pros: + Incredibly quick. Faster than I thought it would be. + Excellent steering, handling, driving...
  13. Valaroth

    What Color Z are you getting?

    Seiran Blue, all the way. I would do Gun Metallic if it was 2-tone ā€” but, alas, doesnā€™t look like thatā€™s in the cards. I wish I could do black interior with blue accents ā€” rather than fully blue seats (like the red option) as well. But Iā€™ll probably do entirely black interior with blue ext.
  14. Valaroth

    GT7 Beauty Shots

    Hmm, will have to try that ā€” I think they should give you the ability to move frame by frame during the replay. Perhaps Iā€™ll submit a feature request ā€” cause all the other effects show up (sparks, smoke, rain, water, etc.)
  15. Valaroth

    GT7 Beauty Shots

    Ask and you shall receive:
  16. Valaroth

    GT7 Beauty Shots

    On it, mah man!
  17. Valaroth

    GT7 Beauty Shots

    Some pics of the stock Boulder Gray in the rain:
  18. Valaroth

    GT7 Beauty Shots

    Hi all, Iā€™m a new user, though Iā€™ve been following this forum for a while now. I was so impressed with Gran Turismo 7ā€™s photo mode ā€” and the realism captured for the new Nissan Z, that in lieu of any other US-based Z news or official ā€” I could help any of you out who want to see the new Z in...


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