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"Cherry_man1" (Cherry_man1)
02/05/2015 at 01:56 • Filed to: Z06 vs GT-R Nismo

Z06 Lost to NISMO GT-R

DISCUSSION (38)

Redd, the RX-7 that could > Cherry_man1
02/05/2015 at 02:06

not that surprising realky

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > Cherry_man1
02/05/2015 at 02:06

Roadkill should'a brought out their C4.

SVTyler > Cherry_man1
02/05/2015 at 02:11

I'm surprised it was that close. AWD/dual-clutch vs. RWD/manual with more electronic nannies and it was still only 1.4 seconds faster. And $60k more at the end of the day. I'll take one Z06, please.

Cherry_man1 > SVTyler
02/05/2015 at 02:15

I'll take the GT-R all day

Axial > Cherry_man1
02/05/2015 at 02:15

No surprise, but I do think it's the funniest thing that the Corvette is getting beaten on the straights while it was clearly slaughtering the GT-R on the corners.

That said, the GT-R was about $50,000 more, so...eh.

SVTyler > Cherry_man1
02/05/2015 at 02:17

I don't think we can be friends anymore.

CRider > Cherry_man1
02/05/2015 at 02:55

"Tonight, on Forum Wars..."

 V8 Rustler > Cherry_man1
02/05/2015 at 03:07

Would still take the Z06. V8, Manual, RWD, and simplicity for me.

 V8 Rustler > SVTyler
02/05/2015 at 03:08

I always thought you had a GT500 because of your previous avatar.

SVTyler > V8 Rustler
02/05/2015 at 03:45

Nah, just a lowly little Focus. Fantastic car, just not exactly an impressive one. Speaking of our cars, how are you liking your 118 so far?

 V8 Rustler > SVTyler
02/05/2015 at 04:03

It is not mine, it's my sister's car. She likes it a lot. Her previous car was a 120i, and it is a big upgrade in every aspect.

I've only driven it once, and I liked it a lot. It is refined as fuck. Everything is so precise, silent, and well built. I didn't drive it fast because it's not my car, so I couldn't feel how good it could tackle corners. But overall I would give it something like 9/10.

PS9 > Axial
02/05/2015 at 04:37

Wow, $50k more for just that extra 55 HP...

I know there's more to it than that, but damn. There's only a $25k gulf between a base stingray and Z...

SVTyler > V8 Rustler
02/05/2015 at 05:15

Right on, we only got the coupe in America so it's always interesting to hear about what other countries think of the cars we don't get, especially different versions of the ones we do. Glad to hear you both like it.

Spoon II > Cherry_man1
02/05/2015 at 05:30

The outcome doesn't really surprise me. They're both great cars, but the GTR is kind of insane

samssun > Cherry_man1
02/05/2015 at 07:15

These things are true:

At current power levels, the Z06 needs more wheel drive. The GT-R needs less fat and vidya games.

nafsucof > Cherry_man1
02/05/2015 at 08:56

I still can't get it past that wicker bill spoiler. Couldn't they come up with something that didn't hinder the top end so badly? Gtrs at speed aren't that quick yet this one even beat the z07 in the 1/4 where it should have been king. Low trap speed for that kind of power me thinks.

Cherry_man1 > SVTyler
02/05/2015 at 10:30

your just mad the GT-R is stylin on you. Ya it's a little more expensive but you get better results. Also the vette is a me-too car like mustangs.

472CID > Cherry_man1
02/05/2015 at 11:13

I'm just disappointed the Z06 was having overheating issues, hopefully they'll sort that shit out. I also think it might have too much aero, sounds like a stage II would have been faster, I don't think I've read anything about a stage I aero package Vette.

Cherry_man1 > 472CID
02/05/2015 at 11:20

I think the Press car is the Z07 package car just cause it's a press car.

SVTyler > Cherry_man1
02/05/2015 at 12:24

Kinja'd!!!

Cherry_man1 > SVTyler
02/05/2015 at 12:27

Kinja'd!!!

SVTyler > Cherry_man1
02/05/2015 at 12:31

Kinja'd!!!

Cherry_man1 > SVTyler
02/05/2015 at 12:46

why buy something that's slower?

SVTyler > Cherry_man1
02/05/2015 at 12:59

Because it's half the price and comes with manuel.

Cherry_man1 > SVTyler
02/05/2015 at 13:34

So? It shows the stick is dead while fun its obsolete

RallyWrench > Cherry_man1
02/05/2015 at 14:14

Do it over 20 laps and see which one still has tires left.

SVTyler > Cherry_man1
02/05/2015 at 15:32

Kinja'd!!!

You're typing words and they form a sentence but that sentence doesn't make any logical sense.

Cherry_man1 > SVTyler
02/05/2015 at 15:36

911 = No Stick

New Ford GT = No Stick

Ferrari F12 = No Stick

Lamborghini Aventador = No Stick

GT-R = No Stick

See where I'm going? Stick's are done.

Kinja'd!!!

SVTyler > Cherry_man1
02/05/2015 at 15:46

Corvette Z06 - stick

Mustang GT350 - stick

Viper - - stick

Focus RS - - stick

Cayman GT4 - stick

Camaro Z/28- stick

Hellcat Challenger- stick

ATS-V- stick

FiST/FoST- stick

Das manuel seems to be alive and well in cars not built for posers and pussies. And I could buy anywhere from 2-5 of the cars on my list for the price of one on yours. See, manuals are just better value as well.

Cherry_man1 > SVTyler
02/05/2015 at 15:49

Don't forget the Hellcat come with an Auto and is FASTER then the stick same with the Scat Pack. Z06 is also in auto and faster. Ford doesn't have a dual clutch till the new GT comes out and wait soon the Mustang will have a DCT.

SVTyler > Cherry_man1
02/05/2015 at 15:54

Kinja'd!!!

If you're concerned about shift times making you slow in a 600+HP car you might have more problems than your transmission choice.

Cherry_man1 > SVTyler
02/05/2015 at 15:57

Just saying if you want speed then you need to go auto, if you want fun consider stick or a flappy paddle gearbox. Also you can't really botch a launch in an auto like you can a stick or miss a gear.

djmt1 > Cherry_man1
02/05/2015 at 16:53

After all the hype surrounding the Z06, I thought it would at least come 2nd overall. Still the old dinosaur did alright in my books.

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Cherry_man1 > djmt1
02/05/2015 at 17:17

I mean Ya it did ok but still with something that had so much hype to be just gutted by the GT-R

Axial > PS9
02/05/2015 at 18:57

And a Z is way more car than the regular Stingray.

Really though, I think Nissan has a lot to be proud of with the GT-R. It's an ugly SoB, but goddamn is it a magical machine, turning in some of the most impressive real-world results from what I would consider modest specifications in its class. It will be interesting to see what they do with the R36, because they set the bar pretty damn high.

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > RallyWrench
02/06/2015 at 14:38

The GT-R?

RallyWrench > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
02/06/2015 at 14:44

Doubt it. You can only pull Gs in a 2 ton car for so long. The GT-R masks its weight brilliantly with software, whereas the Z06 is a better balanced & lighter car to begin with, so I'll bet it's the better proposition, assuming you manage wheelspin well or keep the TC on.

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > RallyWrench
02/06/2015 at 14:49

Well seeing as the corvette was constantly stepping out, I'm guessing it's rear tires will be toast far earlier than all four GT-R tires