2003 Acura TL-S Vs. 350Z convertible? Opinions+knowledge needed.

Old 07-14-2004 | 05:33 PM
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2003 Acura TL-S Vs. 350Z convertible? Opinions+knowledge needed.

Aight so I was going back home on a two lane road today from Albertsons and I was on the left lane cruising along when I saw this one passat coming behind me on the right lane hella fast..and I didn't know why. I slowly proceeded and saw some bright blue 350z tailgating him like a mofo. Eventually when the passat was lined up with my car's tail, i see the freakin 350z going in the emergency lane passing teh passat and giving the finger.. I was like..wtf..and it was some white mom swerving in the right lane like she was drunk..she kept on doing that left right left right and she hella braked and accelerated and shit. Eventually..i made a left turn to go back home..but i was thinking ..could I have taken taht 350z? My Acura TL-S is stock..and i know the 350z is hella fast..but what about a convertible? Aren't they way more heavier? I hate that shit when they try to annoy people on the street by pulling stunts like that.

Thanks for reading this long post..
Old 07-14-2004 | 07:16 PM
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not gonna happen!! even the drop top z will smoke you
Old 07-14-2004 | 10:46 PM
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SMOKE?

WTF are you ON nameeri

Of course you can give it a run reloaded

it only runs at 6.0 the 350z

its a heavy bitch
Old 07-14-2004 | 11:29 PM
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manual 350Z: 287hp/274trq, 0-60: 5.4s, 1/4: 14.0s, 1.4ton (CONVERTIBLE OR NOT)
auto: same, 5.8, 14.2, 1.4ton (CONVERTIBLE OR NOT)

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03 TL-S: you should know your stats-260/232, 6.2, 14.6, 1.5ton (Yes, EVEN THE CONVERTIBLE)

My man, stock vs stock, is a no contest for the 350Z. Unless you are modded, say 1-2Gs+ in engine bolt ons or NOS the 350 will treat you like weed baby! As shown, there is not much of a difference in weight (200lbs)
Old 07-14-2004 | 11:43 PM
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hmm, this is such a NOOB q(which i am), y would a convertable be heavier than a hardtop? i would think that the drop top would be lighter?!?! please dont flame me lol
Old 07-14-2004 | 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by tpatel
hmm, this is such a NOOB q(which i am), y would a convertable be heavier than a hardtop? i would think that the drop top would be lighter?!?! please dont flame me lol
Bah! Too late... :flamer:
Old 07-14-2004 | 11:47 PM
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Sorry tpatel, I would have answered your question but it's just that I don't know myself.
Old 07-14-2004 | 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by tpatel
hmm, this is such a NOOB q(which i am), y would a convertable be heavier than a hardtop? i would think that the drop top would be lighter?!?! please dont flame me lol
Reinforcements, added metal, drop top items makes car heavier.
Old 07-15-2004 | 12:36 AM
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http://www.supercars.net/cars/2003@$Nissan@$350Zg.html
Old 07-15-2004 | 12:40 AM
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there r no way TL will win.
..350Z is a sport car.
ofcosue da preforemoce better then TL.
also da Clam is shows 350Z 0-100km 6.0? but wut about after 100KM
and i belive da conaring of 350Z better then 3.2too
my bro got a 350Z. when i race with him. its like 3.2 race with a civic?
Old 07-15-2004 | 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by etxxz
manual 350Z: 287hp/274trq, 0-60: 5.4s, 1/4: 14.0s, 1.4ton (CONVERTIBLE OR NOT)
auto: same, 5.8, 14.2, 1.4ton (CONVERTIBLE OR NOT)

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03 TL-S: you should know your stats-260/232, 6.2, 14.6, 1.5ton (Yes, EVEN THE CONVERTIBLE)

My man, stock vs stock, is a no contest for the 350Z. Unless you are modded, say 1-2Gs+ in engine bolt ons or NOS the 350 will treat you like weed baby! As shown, there is not much of a difference in weight (200lbs)
Um, the convertibles ARE slower but not that much maybe two tenths of a second. Couldn't find exact numbers, but that's usually about the difference between any hardtop and convertible.
Old 07-15-2004 | 01:03 AM
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good thing i didn't try anything then..damn was she crazy.
Old 07-15-2004 | 03:00 AM
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heh
Old 07-15-2004 | 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by benzo555
Reinforcements, added metal, drop top items makes car heavier.
Depends on the car, and how it was designed. The convertible C5 vette only weighs a few ounces more than the coupe, unlike the previous gen C4's which were like a hundred pounds or so heavier.
Old 07-15-2004 | 10:34 AM
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Going to the track this weekend to meet up with a friend who just got a 350Z. Don't know if it's the touring or track version but it is a 6 speed. I know I'll probably get killed but I want to make it a close race. I'm hoping for 2 things: that he's not too familiar with his car yet and he's not the best shifter in the world yet. This should be fun
Old 07-15-2004 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by NVHG
there r no way TL will win.
..350Z is a sport car.
ofcosue da preforemoce better then TL.
also da Clam is shows 350Z 0-100km 6.0? but wut about after 100KM
and i belive da conaring of 350Z better then 3.2too
my bro got a 350Z. when i race with him. its like 3.2 race with a civic?
Can you please repost that in english to better assist me in understanding what you are trying to say. Thanks.
Old 07-15-2004 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by vandy786
Can you please repost that in english to better assist me in understanding what you are trying to say. Thanks.
Ditto.
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