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Mar 23, 2009 | 09:42 PM

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Illegal Machine

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Re: SRT vs. 370z

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i have to agree with illegalmachine on the fact that our SRT-6's do not handle well comparably.

i would go so far as to say (regardless of all my suspension mods) that it's the worst-handling sports car i have owned. even my jaguar handled better, especially after putting in a coilover kit.

the SRT is great in a straight line, but when i put it through the twisties, it's actually a little 'scary.'

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yeah it is a little light in the rear, i was really supprised at how "scary" it feels in the curves. It feels like that rear end always wants to break loose.

100% correct. We all know when we see comparisons between 2 cars and the SRT-6 does better than expected on the track...it's because of the brute force on the straights.

Nissan has now nearly duplicated that straight line speed.....and put it in a body that is BETTER handling than a 350Z.

Pretty damn awesome.

Just being realistic.

Mar 23, 2009 | 09:55 PM

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Antonio, what exactly do you mean when you say "outlast". Are you talking about body/chassis corrosion resistance? Or mechanical durability.

I can't say that the Bodys of the Srt's will last longer than the Nissan, it seems that Daimler used the Cheapest materials and lowest cost corrosive treatments on the Crossfire when they built it. I have found that Chryslers usually never rust over the long term. They have much better rust resistance than the Asian companies.

But what I was referring to was the powertrain. I believe that the mechanical duribility will be superior in the Daimler & Chrysler vehicles over the long haul. Besides Chrysler has a lifetime powertrain warranty, so you can bet their banking on long term reliability & durability. And from my experience they have always had strong powertrains. They had quality problems in the past, but the powertrains have always been strong.

Mar 23, 2009 | 10:21 PM

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Re: SRT vs. 370z

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Thanks Antonio, I just wanted to be clear on what you meant. I can't say I agree with ya, because I've had Hondas with over a 1/4 of million miles on them with no mechanical problems. But on the same token I have a 99 Chevy Van with over 260k on it. But it's been in the shop many times because of a lot of stupid things wearing out, or needing replaced that never did go wrong on the Hondas. Of course my 1992 Honda Civic's body did eventually disintegrate.

Mar 24, 2009 | 01:54 PM

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Re: SRT vs. 370z

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Says the guy who brought up the Caparo T1 to make it seem like I don't know what "fast" is. Because all of us SRT-6 owners are really just saving up to buy an F-1 car with a fiberglass body on it.

Hey man you started it

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You'll be hard pressed to find a bone stock (relative!!) 2 seater that is capable of a 12.9 bone stock.

For a bone stock car, the 370Z is extremely fast. Put in in some corners and watch the hell out.

I'm just thinking that if this car had a VAG that you'd try screwing this thing! Or worse yet I don't want to find out that you got caught doing this!

Mar 24, 2009 | 08:10 PM

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I'm just thinking that if this car had a VAG that you'd try screwing this thing! Or worse yet I don't want to find out that you got caught doing this!

I'm telling you right now. If it were possible, there are several cars in this world I'd love to violate.

I'd start here:

Mar 24, 2009 | 09:11 PM

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I'm telling you right now. If it were possible, there are several cars in this world I'd love to violate.

LOL !! At least the car is already lubed up....

Mar 24, 2009 | 09:16 PM

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Re: SRT vs. 370z

are you 2 still going at it??????

very cool pics though....

Mar 24, 2009 | 09:22 PM

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Re: SRT vs. 370z

I guess it comes down to eaches own luck with a particular vehicle.

Mar 25, 2009 | 10:41 AM

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Re: SRT vs. 370z

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LOL !! At least the car is already lubed up....

I feel dirty...

Mar 25, 2009 | 10:56 AM

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I'm telling you right now. If it were possible, there are several cars in this world I'd love to violate.

I'd start here:

Nice nice, here is my pick.

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Mar 25, 2009 | 12:43 PM

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Re: SRT vs. 370z

ROCK BALBOA Voice: KING OF THE ROAD EH!! " You knock him down want you trying knocking me down"

I want some of this bad boy!!

Mar 25, 2009 | 04:55 PM

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Re: SRT vs. 370z

I want some of this action:

And I've ALWAYS wanted one of these:

Mar 25, 2009 | 06:19 PM

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Nice nice, here is my pick.

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Mar 25, 2009 | 07:15 PM

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Re: SRT vs. 370z

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Lawdy mercy! If cleanliness is next to Godliness then that turbo setup is my lord and savior!

Mar 25, 2009 | 08:07 PM

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Re: SRT vs. 370z

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..................My only though on a possible difference might be the grade of material??? Maybe the SRT gears are hardened?

Unfortunately thats true, the cheap non-SRT Crossfires have gears etc. that are made from cheaper non-hardened steel. The SRT has all the best materials in them and we get steel made from old oil tankers etc.

They are most probably made from the same specification steel with the same heat treatment process, any changes would be in the strength of the design, that is beefier.
How long do you think non-hardened steel would last in the drive-train gears anyway?

Mar 26, 2009 | 07:30 AM

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Re: SRT vs. 370z

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