[junwoni]

I browsed my350z forum and found out a guy ran 13.64 @ 104.68 with 2.201 60'. I am very surprised new vq35hr has a significant improvement. what do you guys think of it if comparing it to 335i? it looks like on par with 335i in performance.

[herbz]

the vq35 is nice, but it won't be a twin turbocharged N54 no matter how hard it tries. the N54 has alot more torque which means you'll hardly have to downshift when passing ppl on the highway, where in the 350z and G35, you're constantly downshifting to get into the powerband.

not to mention the G35/350z have dead steering compared to the beamer, wierd feedback that comes from the shiftknob, pedals, and steering wheel.

the main difference between nissan's and BMW's can be summed up in 1 word: refinement.

[DFW_M]

Originally Posted by herbz

the vq35 is nice, but it won't be a twin turbocharged N54 no matter how hard it tries. the N54 has alot more torque which means you'll hardly have to downshift when passing ppl on the highway, where in the 350z and G35, you're constantly downshifting to get into the powerband.

not to mention the G35/350z have dead steering compared to the beamer, wierd feedback that comes from the shiftknob, pedals, and steering wheel.

the main difference between nissan's and BMW's can be summed up in 1 word: refinement.

two words -- refinement & price...actually

[ashtangaz]

Originally Posted by herbz

the vq35 is nice, but it won't be a twin turbocharged N54 no matter how hard it tries. the N54 has alot more torque which means you'll hardly have to downshift when passing ppl on the highway, where in the 350z and G35, you're constantly downshifting to get into the powerband.

not to mention the G35/350z have dead steering compared to the beamer, wierd feedback that comes from the shiftknob, pedals, and steering wheel.

the main difference between nissan's and BMW's can be summed up in 1 word: refinement.

Actually you aren't constanty downshifting with the VQ. It has a nice amount of torque, although definentaly not as much as the TT N54. And also, some people like hard, raw engines, while others like smooth refined ones.

[teknochild]

Originally Posted by junwoni

I browsed my350z forum and found out a guy ran 13.64 @ 104.68 with 2.201 60'. I am very surprised new vq35hr has a significant improvement. what do you guys think of it if comparing it to 335i? it looks like on par with 335i in performance.

i call BS on that time

[musc]

Seems believable since they are a few 100 lbs lighter with the same HP as the 335i.

[teknochild]

Originally Posted by catm3

Seems believable since they are a few 100 lbs lighter with the same HP as the 335i.

but look at the dynos, the 350z gets buttf-ed every time it shifts compared to the 335

[junwoni]

Originally Posted by teknochild

i call BS on that time

well, here is the link to that. more 07 Z owners are going to track again to get a better time, maybe some guys will witness it. they are even expecting to get best of 13.2-13.3s. I wish it's not going to let them down.

http://www.my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=252803

[junwoni]

Originally Posted by teknochild

but look at the dynos, the 350z gets buttf-ed every time it shifts compared to the 335

yes, 335i definately has more number to wheel than 07 350Z at the dynos. but 07 has more hps and torgue to wheel if compare it to older Z's. this is example between 07 AT. and 04 MT.

04 Z MT. (253whps and 255lb)
07 Z AT. (287whps and 289.5lb)

this number is from dynopack, so it's a way inflated, but it still shows the increase in power. I am not saying it represents all Zs has this numbers, but they are still close. btw, 07 is little heavier than 04. 07 Z has 3300~lbs.

[Kit523]

Originally Posted by junwoni

yes, 335i definately has more number to wheel than 07 350Z at the dynos. but 07 has more hps and torgue to wheel if compare it to older Z's. this is example between 07 AT. and 04 MT.

04 Z MT. (253whps and 255lb)
07 Z AT. (287whps and 289.5lb)

this number is from dynopack, so it's a way inflated, but it still shows the increase in power. I am not saying it represents all Zs has this numbers, but they are still close. btw, 07 is little heavier than 04. 07 Z has 3300~lbs.

is this a joke the 07 Z got really good #
even better than the 335i
07 Z AT. (287whps and 289.5lb)

[junwoni]

Originally Posted by Kit523

is this a joke the 07 Z got really good #
even better than the 335i
07 Z AT. (287whps and 289.5lb)

haha.. actually. 335i whps is quite higher than 07 350Z. the # is at dynopack. which is much higher than other dynos.

[teknochild]

http://www.my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=253879


again, im calling BS on those numbers

[junwoni]

it's still a good number if comparing it to previous years.

[junwoni]

Originally Posted by teknochild

http://www.my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=253879


again, im calling BS on those numbers

if you go to 350zmotoring.com, someone stated a guy ran 13.54 in 07 MT 350Z. another one ran 13.66 in 07 AT 350Z. why is it so hard to believe a car run mid 13s with 306hps in 3300~lbs car?
btw, the 80% of major components of the 07 engine (vq35hr) in 350Z has been redesigned for the improvement, words from nissan.

[ALPINE6SPD]

I dont think it impossible for this to happen. I like the Z but I wish it handled better and the interior look so cheap to me. For the money its hard to beat but I think I would take an s2000 over it. Its does ride hard to for the way it handles. The styling is AWESOME and with big wheels it looks great. It also has a great sounding engine espically with the POP charger.