"PheeNoIVI" (pheenoivi)
07/10/2014 at 16:17 • Filed to: None
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"PheeNoIVI" (pheenoivi)
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A 332 HP 370z stripped down to below 3000lbs or a Supercharged BRZ?
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> PheeNoIVI
07/10/2014 at 16:18 |
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BRAIN ANEURISM
Flavien Vidal
> PheeNoIVI
07/10/2014 at 16:19 |
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370z because racecar
Wacko
> PheeNoIVI
07/10/2014 at 16:21 |
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the Z
ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback
> PheeNoIVI
07/10/2014 at 16:22 |
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BRZ. Creature comforts and power, along with (as far as I've read) better handling.
Also, I'd prefer to keep it as stock looking as possible.
Chteelers
> PheeNoIVI
07/10/2014 at 16:23 |
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Track: BRZ. Because weight and cg. And tires are smaller, so cheaper.
DD: 370Z. Because hp and looks.
Luc - The Acadian Oppo
> PheeNoIVI
07/10/2014 at 16:24 |
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This one for sure.
MazdaMonkey
> PheeNoIVI
07/10/2014 at 16:24 |
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Getting a 370z down to 2999 lbs would be damn tough if you want to keep it streetable. You would have to remove the entire interior. It also looks like that one in the picture has a cage, which you definitely dont want to roll around in without a helmet.
B_dol
> PheeNoIVI
07/10/2014 at 16:25 |
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I really do like the rear view from the old NISMO 370z . Always wanted one, but the interior is lacking...
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PheeNoIVI
> MazdaMonkey
07/10/2014 at 16:25 |
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What exactly is necessary interior wise to be street legal?
lone_liberal
> PheeNoIVI
07/10/2014 at 16:26 |
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I'd really not choose either, but if pushed I'd say the BRZ since at this point in my life driving around in a stripped out track toy doesn't hold much appeal unless actually at the track.
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PheeNoIVI
> B_dol
07/10/2014 at 16:26 |
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I don't think the BRZs interior is any better though lol
PS9
> PheeNoIVI
07/10/2014 at 16:27 |
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Stick the 332HP N/A engine in the BRZ. Why not? People have been putting 2Jzs, LS1s and all manner of stuff in there already, so you know it'll fit...
Not really down with the S/C BRZ because I've seen some crappy kits make installation a nightmare. A good kit might change my mind, though.
Saracen
> PheeNoIVI
07/10/2014 at 16:27 |
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BRZ.
HammerheadFistpunch
> PheeNoIVI
07/10/2014 at 16:27 |
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BRZ, its easier to add power than lightness. I can still use the BRZ as a DD, the Z is only a toy.
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B_dol
> PheeNoIVI
07/10/2014 at 16:29 |
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The BRZ is purposeful, the Nissan interior with the orange LCD screens. Yuck, it did get better with time...
When i was shopping, i had really terrible experiences at the Nissan dealers so that affected my decision largely.
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MazdaMonkey
> PheeNoIVI
07/10/2014 at 16:29 |
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Not much, although it depends on the state. But daily-driving a car with no interior and a full cage is not only extremely unpleasant, but downright dangerous if you are not wearing a helmet. I only know one guy who is crazy enough to do it, and I scold him every time!
CRider
> PheeNoIVI
07/10/2014 at 16:33 |
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Something something V8 Miata
Reigntastic
> PheeNoIVI
07/10/2014 at 16:34 |
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Turbo BRZ
Yourcommentisincrediblydumb
> PheeNoIVI
07/10/2014 at 16:46 |
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If it were my money, the BRZ.. All day.......
feather-throttle-not-hair
> B_dol
07/10/2014 at 16:48 |
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Ever seen a 350Z interior?
no glovebox. Now that's what I call lacking....
Santiago of Escuderia Boricua
> PheeNoIVI
07/10/2014 at 18:11 |
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I think with similar power/weight, the brz still has the better chassis, no?
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PheeNoIVI
> Santiago of Escuderia Boricua
07/10/2014 at 18:12 |
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Probably, not sure
wkiernan
> PheeNoIVI
07/10/2014 at 18:53 |
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I'll take the Breeze and you can even hold the supercharger. Light is all right!
Lekker
> PheeNoIVI
07/10/2014 at 19:11 |
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Already did. Z
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Lekker
> B_dol
07/10/2014 at 19:13 |
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It does. I have a white 370 nismo, and it sure doesn't feel anywhere nearly as good as its big sister counterpart the g37. The feel tho, when you drive the thing, unff. Its just like a hairy chested bastard that grabs you by the scruff of the neck, and makes you give it more gas. Intoxicating. I tried convincing myself that I wanted something fancier, but everytime i test drive something else it feels bland and boring.
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PheeNoIVI
> Lekker
07/10/2014 at 19:25 |
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What made you choose it? What'd you drive before?
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B_dol
> Lekker
07/10/2014 at 19:26 |
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It's just like a hairy chested bastard that grabs you by the scruff of the neck, and makes you give it more gas.
I know what you mean. Unfortunately the local dealer was horrible and I landed in an FRS (happily). With intake/exhaust/header + tune its a fun beast. I will be looking to grow my collection in a year or two, but i'll likely hang onto the FRS for a while.
Fancy means excess buttons, weight, and things all distracting from the driving experience. Simple is good.
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Lekker
> B_dol
07/10/2014 at 19:56 |
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This is true. Very true. After all, what we fall in love with is our car, right?
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Lekker
> PheeNoIVI
07/10/2014 at 20:09 |
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A lot of things made me choose it, and some of them were the wrong things. But for better or worse, I love my Z. Here is the reasoning: the brz is too small for me, i'm 6'3" and 240lbs, the steering felt numb (to me), the interior felt just like what I had (2011 scion tc), and still have. The BRZ had nearly the same amount of practicality, with the added quirks that I love (boxer engine, low weight). But the biggest deciding factor for me was how I felt when driving each. When I test drove the nismo it felt ballsy, with a purpose (not to be practical, that is for sure), and the weight with the added aero make it feel insanely stable at high speeds. I've never felt so comfortable doing 80mph on a freeway. My cars: First car 1994 Prelude si, then a 2004 350z (engine went to shit given that the previous owner never changed the oil, so that had to go). Then I got a cheap, 2006 civic, after that I got my first brand new car, the 2011 scion tc. Then the nismo. So I didn't get rid of another vehicle for this, this was an addition as I was moving from AZ to KS for a job. My wife still has the TC, and it has been nothing but trouble. As some of you may remember.
I stand by my choice. It is stiff, horrible at gas, doesn't even have bluetooth audio streaming (only hands-free calling). But then there is the feeling of sitting in deeply bolstered seats, with a nice big push start button glowing red for you to unhinge the monster. You push that button, and a series of nicely-lit orange needles swing around the cluster.. see? I could go on for days. I honestly always believe no matter what you choose, you will fall in deep love with it. Even if it is a pile of steaming unreliable shit, it becomes YOUR steaming pile of doo-doo. I love my heavy, angry, hairy-chested 370z nismo. :D
/holyshitthatwaslongerthanIexpectedittobe
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PheeNoIVI
> Lekker
07/10/2014 at 20:11 |
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Thanks for the awesome reply lol. I definitely need to test drive one. I love the z cars. My dad owned one. So that makes me want one more. What kind of gas mileage do you get around town?
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Lekker
> PheeNoIVI
07/10/2014 at 20:18 |
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Haha no worries, sorry I rambled. Not a lot of people really talk like that about their cars, they talk more in hope to get a reaction out of the person asking what they drive. Or why. The way I see it drive a car for you, because it gives you a feeling nothing else does, not because it has X,Y,Z.
I get around 16mpg if I drive it to around 4.5k revs per shift, which is kind of needed given the only time i drive in town is downtown, which is hilly as heck. I get 18 if I am gentle, and 19 in freeway. But lately I've been grandmaing it, and getting 20 combined. But I know I get a couple of middle fingers behind me (THAT level of grandma)
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PheeNoIVI
> Lekker
07/10/2014 at 20:21 |
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LOL that's not terrible. About what my friend gets in his new WRX. Kinda what I expect from a performance oriented car. Thanks man. I enjoyed the rambling!
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ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback
> PheeNoIVI
07/11/2014 at 07:51 |
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He did say a stripped out Z though, that's why the interior inthe BRZ is better.