I just beat the Pants off TWO 350 Z's
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Originally Posted by BluBlur
As far as I know, it was just the tire problem. Someone on my home forum suggested a chassis flex thing, but none of us has experienced this. It would be odd considering the Z's chassis and entire fram is shared with other vehicles in the Nissan Corporation including hulky SUV's!
If I may ask, what Z forum do you belong to? Could I get an invite there to look around and maybe learn a little more about the car? Maybe I could also ask around and see what those folks think of our XF's?
Oh, I did own a Datsun 280Z, bought it new in '77 and drove it for 7 years before I had to sell it. I first saw the "Z" in '69 at the Tokyo Auto show... now the 240, 260 and 280's were the real "Z" cars!!! Bob Sharp racing racked up plenty of wins in them. IMO the "Z" lost their appeal after changing over to the "ZX". Bummer... :cry:
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Originally Posted by VegasCrossfire
Good questions AZ - but you asked for it!!! 
But to answer your questions - because they are TROLLS and they are RUDE :!:
But to answer your questions - because they are TROLLS and they are RUDE :!:
As for the looks argument, Z wins once again hands down. My sister saw a crossfire on the road the other day (maroon type color) and made a comment on how ugly it looked. I tried to convince her that it looks decent, but she disagreed.
Do you actually think the Z doesn't get looks? My friend gets nothing but compliments and "nice car!" remarks from girls just walking down the street... it's insane. I'm sure you guys get compliments, too. But you need to realize that your <a href="http://www.ntsearch.com/search.php?q=cars&v=56">cars</a> are not the only ones that get compliments.
As for the Mach1 guy, yes the Mach 1 is a more strip capable <a href="http://www.ntsearch.com/search.php?q=car&v=56">car</a>. Best handling solid rear axle? The Z will wipe the floor with the Mach1 on a road course, sorry. LS1 F-Bodies, <a href="http://www.ntsearch.com/search.php?q=stock&v=56">stock</a> vs. <a href="http://www.ntsearch.com/search.php?q=stock&v=56">stock</a>, like it or not, are faster than Mach 1s. You probably ran into some bad drivers. There's <a href="http://www.ntsearch.com/search.php?q=stock&v=56">stock</a> F-Bodies that trap 109-110 in the 1/4 mile. Best trap speed for a Mach 1 I've ever heard of was a 106.
And why not choose a Cobra over a Z? Maybe it's because of the horrid build quality. Maybe it's because there's millions of mustangs on the roads already. Maybe they actually want something that can handle. There's reasons like that and many more. Why not choose a Cobra over your Mach 1?
Not to impressive on the z's part since it was 4kmore expensive and already had good rubber. I trapped my bone stock mach 1 at over 107 and pulled a 13.2 down the 1320. go to mach1registry forum. This is not uncommon. ALot of guys did better thani did stock. Richard wilson ran a 12.89@109 bone stock. You guys need forced induction to get there lol. :lol: And yes my hawk did trap higher than my mach but, there is more to drag racing than trap speed its called gearing and the machs gearing is better than the f-body. So as i said before the 350z does not I repeat does not impress me. Don't be mad cuz I spanked one of your slow brotheren. He even had a head start. :lol:
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Great!!!!
Now we are having Mustang vs 350Z arguments on the Crossfire forum......
This is just silly!
Please go find the 8 or 9 Crossfire owners that want to race and set the record straight between yourselves. The rest of us could care less...
The "look" of a car is completely a personal judgement. To say "my car looks better than yours" is ridiculous. If you add "in my opinion, my car looks better than yours", you have qualified the statement, but why should I care about your opinion any more than you care about mine?
Ane one final item: There is no maroon Crossfire!
Now we are having Mustang vs 350Z arguments on the Crossfire forum......
This is just silly!
Please go find the 8 or 9 Crossfire owners that want to race and set the record straight between yourselves. The rest of us could care less...
The "look" of a car is completely a personal judgement. To say "my car looks better than yours" is ridiculous. If you add "in my opinion, my car looks better than yours", you have qualified the statement, but why should I care about your opinion any more than you care about mine?
Ane one final item: There is no maroon Crossfire!
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Originally Posted by Dan Root
That's the point ! I don't think anyone on this forum knows or has guessed yet !The picture of the car was taken this year at the 1,000 Oaks father day show at Cal.Lutheran Campus.The first one I ever saw ! And there was two of them.3 wheels,fifties.That's the only clues for now !Check out myA L B U N S.With an N.
Nice DAVIS Dan......
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Originally Posted by jsisabella
Great!!!! Now we are having Mustang vs 350Z arguments on the Crossfire forum......This is just silly!!
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Originally Posted by BluBlur
Sam,
I was JUST wondering about this. Did they happen to use Cusco sway bars. I'm very happy with mine but if I can get the oens that could get me to 1 whole G lateral that would be great when I go to Buttonwillow. Perhaps they weer Hotchkis, 350EVO, Tanabe, JIC? Also, what rims and tire size did they use. I plan on going with some Volk 19's in the future.
I was JUST wondering about this. Did they happen to use Cusco sway bars. I'm very happy with mine but if I can get the oens that could get me to 1 whole G lateral that would be great when I go to Buttonwillow. Perhaps they weer Hotchkis, 350EVO, Tanabe, JIC? Also, what rims and tire size did they use. I plan on going with some Volk 19's in the future.
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From: Chicago, IL
Originally Posted by VegasCrossfire
Originally Posted by jsisabella
Great!!!! Now we are having Mustang vs 350Z arguments on the Crossfire forum......This is just silly!!
Welcome to the Crossfire Forum Day Care Center!Where does she get those wonderful smilies?
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From: Tallahassee, FL
Originally Posted by BluBlur
TY so much for that info. Looks like I may have to turn my Cusco's in since this very reputable mag did this test. Anyways, from what i think you said, they just did very minor adjustments. I see you said that they didn't change out the control arms which means that it was the standard 0 camber of the Z's stock suspension correct? If so, that is quite incredible with no camber. Wonder how much better it would be with 1-2 degrees extra.
Only the swaybars and rims and tires. As a matter of fact SCC said its pointless to change a thing on the stock Z suspension, even with the Nismo stuff, SCC said it was that good from the factory.
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From: Mesa, AZ
Originally Posted by jsisabella
Great!!!! Now we are having Mustang vs 350Z arguments on the Crossfire forum..... This is just silly!
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Originally Posted by BluBlur
Vegas, what is that "Hook-Up" thing on your signature? Some sort of major group event or sumthin?
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Originally Posted by Sam
Originally Posted by BluBlur
TY so much for that info. Looks like I may have to turn my Cusco's in since this very reputable mag did this <a href="http://www.ntsearch.com/search.php?q=test&v=56">test</a>. Anyways, from what i think you said, they just did very minor adjustments. I see you said that they didn't change out the control arms which means that it was the standard 0 camber of the Z's <a href="http://www.ntsearch.com/search.php?q=stock&v=56">stock</a> suspension correct? If so, that is quite incredible with no camber. Wonder how much better it would be with 1-2 degrees extra.
Only the swaybars and rims and tires. As a matter of fact SCC said its pointless to change a thing on the <a href="http://www.ntsearch.com/search.php?q=stock&v=56">stock</a> Z suspension, even with the Nismo stuff, SCC said it was that good from the factory.
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From: Tallahassee, FL
Originally Posted by AZ Outlaws
Originally Posted by jsisabella
Great!!!! Now we are having Mustang vs 350Z arguments on the Crossfire forum..... This is just silly!
Is Chrysler going to do anything with the NA version of the car in the future, or is it supposed to be as is?
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From: Tallahassee, FL
Originally Posted by Bullseye
Just wanted to say nice 60' 1.83 Best i could muster up in my stock mach 1 was 1.97 like i said the stock gator backs suck. Your 660' must have been killer you dont remember what it was do you?
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Originally Posted by Sam
Its fun, over at the forum I moderate we have a section called Other cars, debates like this are common, and pretty fun, its nice to have a good sampling of different car owners.
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Originally Posted by Sam
Originally Posted by Bullseye
Just wanted to say nice 60' 1.83 Best i could muster up in my <a href="http://www.ntsearch.com/search.php?q=stock&v=56">stock</a> mach 1 was 1.97 like i said the <a href="http://www.ntsearch.com/search.php?q=stock&v=56">stock</a> gator backs suck. Your 660' must have been killer you dont remember what it was do you?
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From: Tallahassee, FL
Originally Posted by AZ Outlaws
Originally Posted by Sam
Its fun, over at the forum I moderate we have a section called Other cars, debates like this are common, and pretty fun, its nice to have a good sampling of different car owners.
As for the forums, well since I was there at the onset, and I have a ridiculous amount of useless knowledge about the Eclipse, I stayed on with that forum, and add in a few things from here to there.