how the hell do some of yall drive the Z everyday
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how the hell do some of yall drive the Z everyday
I took my dads Z out for the day and initally it was good drive. the power, the sound of the engine, makes you feel all good inside. but after the 2nd hour the car gets really annoying! the seats in the damn thing is the most uncomfortable thing in the entire world. the seatbelt digs into my neck the steering wheel position is annoying even after adjusting it 4 times.
got back into my cl-s before dinner and damn the moment i sat in it and drove it for a few miles it felt like i went to a day spa. the cl-s roomy cabin, made me feel like i could breathe again and the seats felt so theraputic my back was hurting like hell in the z!
the z is a hot car with a nice engine but damn i never want to get back into that thing because its soooo uncomfortable as hell!!!!
im glad my dad has decided to trade it in for something new...
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got back into my cl-s before dinner and damn the moment i sat in it and drove it for a few miles it felt like i went to a day spa. the cl-s roomy cabin, made me feel like i could breathe again and the seats felt so theraputic my back was hurting like hell in the z!
the z is a hot car with a nice engine but damn i never want to get back into that thing because its soooo uncomfortable as hell!!!!
im glad my dad has decided to trade it in for something new...
sidemarker
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some things i noticed when i rode in a 350z ~
the inside is very small. made me feel almost claustrophobic.
the engine idle is anything but smooth. more lopey than my cl-s w/ the UR crank pulley.
they ride rough as hell. my car slammed on teins and 18's rides better than a stock z.
it's a raw sports car. cl-s is a near luxury sport coupe. most people understand this by now.
the inside is very small. made me feel almost claustrophobic.
the engine idle is anything but smooth. more lopey than my cl-s w/ the UR crank pulley.
they ride rough as hell. my car slammed on teins and 18's rides better than a stock z.
it's a raw sports car. cl-s is a near luxury sport coupe. most people understand this by now.
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Never rode in one, but when I see someone with their windows down, I think "damn that looks cramped"...Still a hott car, just not for me. I like room, but with power...CLS all the way baby
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Originally posted by mattg
some things i noticed when i rode in a 350z ~
the inside is very small. made me feel almost claustrophobic.
it's a raw sports car. cl-s is a near luxury sport coupe. most people understand this by now.
some things i noticed when i rode in a 350z ~
the inside is very small. made me feel almost claustrophobic.
it's a raw sports car. cl-s is a near luxury sport coupe. most people understand this by now.
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I love the 350z but its tiny and without a sunroof it feels even smaller.
Main thing that turned me off was the stiff ride, was bouncy as fawk but i hear they fixed that.
It is a true sports car and i dont think i would be able to drive one everyday.
Im getting old, i enjoy a softer ride.
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Originally posted by mattg
it's a raw sports car. cl-s is a near luxury sport coupe. most people understand this by now.
it's a raw sports car. cl-s is a near luxury sport coupe. most people understand this by now.
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you sound like an old fart. i never had the problems you mention and I take my car on 2.5 hour trips to the beach fairly often. you've hated on the z since your dad bought it just give it a rest already; we get the idea.
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Originally posted by zeroday
you sound like an old fart. i never had the problems you mention and I take my car on 2.5 hour trips to the beach fairly often. you've hated on the z since your dad bought it just give it a rest already; we get the idea.
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you sound like an old fart. i never had the problems you mention and I take my car on 2.5 hour trips to the beach fairly often. you've hated on the z since your dad bought it just give it a rest already; we get the idea.
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Comparing apples to oranges IMO.
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Re: how the hell do some of yall drive the Z everyday
I agree. Thats why I have a G35....best of both worlds.
Originally posted by sidemarker
I took my dads Z out for the day and initally it was good drive. the power, the sound of the engine, makes you feel all good inside. but after the 2nd hour the car gets really annoying! the seats in the damn thing is the most uncomfortable thing in the entire world. the seatbelt digs into my neck the steering wheel position is annoying even after adjusting it 4 times.
got back into my cl-s before dinner and damn the moment i sat in it and drove it for a few miles it felt like i went to a day spa. the cl-s roomy cabin, made me feel like i could breathe again and the seats felt so theraputic my back was hurting like hell in the z!
the z is a hot car with a nice engine but damn i never want to get back into that thing because its soooo uncomfortable as hell!!!!
im glad my dad has decided to trade it in for something new...
sidemarker
I took my dads Z out for the day and initally it was good drive. the power, the sound of the engine, makes you feel all good inside. but after the 2nd hour the car gets really annoying! the seats in the damn thing is the most uncomfortable thing in the entire world. the seatbelt digs into my neck the steering wheel position is annoying even after adjusting it 4 times.
got back into my cl-s before dinner and damn the moment i sat in it and drove it for a few miles it felt like i went to a day spa. the cl-s roomy cabin, made me feel like i could breathe again and the seats felt so theraputic my back was hurting like hell in the z!
the z is a hot car with a nice engine but damn i never want to get back into that thing because its soooo uncomfortable as hell!!!!
im glad my dad has decided to trade it in for something new...
sidemarker
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I use my Z as a daily driver. The inside isn't cramped at all. It's actually pretty large and has more front leg room than my CL. Yes, the lack of a sunroof and fairly high belt-line make it seem slightly more cramped, but it's nothing like an S2000 from a cramped perspective.
Seatbelt and steering wheel placement are totally fine for me. No issues there. Seat comfort: They are great... yes, not as comfortable as the CLS seats, but again, apples to oranges, but far from uncomfortable.
My engine has a smooth idle. You feel the engine through the shifter, but it's a great direct feel.
The only complaints I have are the rough and bouncy ride, but it's a sports car, so I don't mind at all, although driving around NYC can be a pain this time of year.
Again, comparing the CLS to Z is completely useless. I am 25. I didn't need to pamper my ass like my CL did. I wanted something fast, loud and raw. That's why I got the Z.
The CL was a great car. Amazing comfort and performance for the $$, but I just wanted something sportier. They are both great cars with totally different purposes.
Seatbelt and steering wheel placement are totally fine for me. No issues there. Seat comfort: They are great... yes, not as comfortable as the CLS seats, but again, apples to oranges, but far from uncomfortable.
My engine has a smooth idle. You feel the engine through the shifter, but it's a great direct feel.
The only complaints I have are the rough and bouncy ride, but it's a sports car, so I don't mind at all, although driving around NYC can be a pain this time of year.
Again, comparing the CLS to Z is completely useless. I am 25. I didn't need to pamper my ass like my CL did. I wanted something fast, loud and raw. That's why I got the Z.
The CL was a great car. Amazing comfort and performance for the $$, but I just wanted something sportier. They are both great cars with totally different purposes.
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the only way to settle this pickering
Acura -vs- Nissan war at Etown
cl-s, tl-s, 04' tl's, fcuk it tsxs bring any acura
and all you Nissan fanatics lets do this
who reigns supreme and gets all bragging rights
too bad I drive German
Acura -vs- Nissan war at Etown
cl-s, tl-s, 04' tl's, fcuk it tsxs bring any acura
and all you Nissan fanatics lets do this
who reigns supreme and gets all bragging rights
too bad I drive German
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What is this? A drag strip?
Originally posted by lou
the only way to settle this pickering
Acura -vs- Nissan war at Etown
cl-s, tl-s, 04' tl's, fcuk it tsxs bring any acura
and all you Nissan fanatics lets do this
who reigns supreme and gets all bragging rights
too bad I drive German
the only way to settle this pickering
Acura -vs- Nissan war at Etown
cl-s, tl-s, 04' tl's, fcuk it tsxs bring any acura
and all you Nissan fanatics lets do this
who reigns supreme and gets all bragging rights
too bad I drive German
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Originally posted by synth19
u guys need to lose weight. It's plenty of room for me. I like how the Z seats actually grip you on turns, CL is comfy and lush. Two different cars.
u guys need to lose weight. It's plenty of room for me. I like how the Z seats actually grip you on turns, CL is comfy and lush. Two different cars.
Thats cuz you weigh a buck 10
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How did we go from not liking the 350z ride comfort to the drag strip? And why bother posting pics of the car, we know what it is.
No one ever said anything about the 350z being faster.
You 350z guys are weird.
No one ever said anything about the 350z being faster.
You 350z guys are weird.
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Originally posted by Crazy Sellout
How did we go from not liking the 350z ride comfort to the drag strip? And why bother posting pics of the car, we know what it is.
No one ever said anything about the 350z being faster.
You 350z guys are weird.
How did we go from not liking the 350z ride comfort to the drag strip? And why bother posting pics of the car, we know what it is.
No one ever said anything about the 350z being faster.
You 350z guys are weird.
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The Z owners: Zeroday, Synth & myself did nothing of the sort. Only addressed the issues brought up the the poster of this thread. So it's maybe the MB owners / G35 owners that are weird??
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Lou brought up the drag strip... A G35 owner posted pictures.
The Z owners: Zeroday, Synth & myself did nothing of the sort. Only addressed the issues brought up the the poster of this thread. So it's maybe the MB owners / G35 owners that are weird??
Lou brought up the drag strip... A G35 owner posted pictures.
The Z owners: Zeroday, Synth & myself did nothing of the sort. Only addressed the issues brought up the the poster of this thread. So it's maybe the MB owners / G35 owners that are weird??
it would be fun for you acura guys to show the Z guys who in fact drives a sports car and not because the seats are stiffer and the car is bouncier
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Originally posted by lou
yea cause the Z is considered a sports car so lets see which is faster. Ive heard guys doing sub 14's but how many can ??
it would be fun for you acura guys to show the Z guys who in fact drives a sports car and not because the seats are stiffer and the car is bouncier
J/K
yea cause the Z is considered a sports car so lets see which is faster. Ive heard guys doing sub 14's but how many can ??
it would be fun for you acura guys to show the Z guys who in fact drives a sports car and not because the seats are stiffer and the car is bouncier
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Even Motor Trend got a 13.7 with a stock Z.
Anything can happen, but stock Z vs. stock CL/TL, I'd put my $$ on the Z. Highly modified Z vs. highly modified CL/TL, I'd put my $$ on the Z.
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Take it to a road course and ill bet my car that the 350z wins.
The two cant be compared. IMO
Take it to a road course and ill bet my car that the 350z wins.
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The two cant be compared. IMO
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if I still had the Cl-S 6 spd. I would of taken it to the track against the Z are you kidding me
but I would put all my money on the Z also
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Originally posted by cusdaddy
Lou brought up the drag strip... A G35 owner posted pictures.
The Z owners: Zeroday, Synth & myself did nothing of the sort. Only addressed the issues brought up the the poster of this thread. So it's maybe the MB owners / G35 owners that are weird??
Lou brought up the drag strip... A G35 owner posted pictures.
The Z owners: Zeroday, Synth & myself did nothing of the sort. Only addressed the issues brought up the the poster of this thread. So it's maybe the MB owners / G35 owners that are weird??
Nah, I have a G35 Sedan, 6MT
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Re: how the hell do some of yall drive the Z everyday
Originally posted by sidemarker
the cl-s roomy cabin, made me feel like i could breathe again and the seats felt so theraputic my back was hurting like hell in the z!
the cl-s roomy cabin, made me feel like i could breathe again and the seats felt so theraputic my back was hurting like hell in the z!
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I won't disagree that the CL is alot more comfy, but...
I've done 2 road trip to Vegas (from San Diego - about 5hrs each way), numerous trips to LA (about 1 1/2 - 2 hrs) and use mine as a daily driver..... Not once have I had a problem w/ being comfy....
I've done 2 road trip to Vegas (from San Diego - about 5hrs each way), numerous trips to LA (about 1 1/2 - 2 hrs) and use mine as a daily driver..... Not once have I had a problem w/ being comfy....
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well..not only are they different cars but you should also realize that our bodies aren't all structured identically..im sure the z's seating hurts some people but not others
i would also put my money on the z. no competition
i would also put my money on the z. no competition
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