track test - S2000 vs 350Z
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David, would you have chosen S2000 2.2L if it were available in Aus?
Very likely as I'd be less inclined to give the 'unknown' Zed a shot. I would ideally like to do nothing to the car and be happy with it so even though I could get the 350Z to my liking, I'd rather get a car that was set up (or designed) that way from the factory.
2.2L S2000 seems to address a lot of the 'issues' I had with the S2000 (ie. more dispacement, bigger wheels, more balanced suspension, stronger clutch, sronger gearbox and stronger drivetrain). I still would have liked it with bigger brakes/calipers (ie. Brembos) and more like a 2.5L engine, but concidering that I was happy with the original S2000, I think that the 2.2L would have been a 'step forward' for me. Who knows, maybe they'll have it here in couple of years and then I might get another one again.
Meanwhile I am enjoying the Zed as it has a lot to offer that the S2000 did not. If I can make the front have a bit more grip then I'll be very happy with with .... won't be perfect, but then what car is? :-)
Very likely as I'd be less inclined to give the 'unknown' Zed a shot. I would ideally like to do nothing to the car and be happy with it so even though I could get the 350Z to my liking, I'd rather get a car that was set up (or designed) that way from the factory.
2.2L S2000 seems to address a lot of the 'issues' I had with the S2000 (ie. more dispacement, bigger wheels, more balanced suspension, stronger clutch, sronger gearbox and stronger drivetrain). I still would have liked it with bigger brakes/calipers (ie. Brembos) and more like a 2.5L engine, but concidering that I was happy with the original S2000, I think that the 2.2L would have been a 'step forward' for me. Who knows, maybe they'll have it here in couple of years and then I might get another one again.
Meanwhile I am enjoying the Zed as it has a lot to offer that the S2000 did not. If I can make the front have a bit more grip then I'll be very happy with with .... won't be perfect, but then what car is? :-)
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Hey DavidM,
I am also in the market for a 350Z in a couple of months... I was wondering how your front tyres are stacking up. A friend in New Zealand reckons the fronts may even last around a mere 2500kms before needimg replacement... Thats a shocking figure!
Figure would prob done well over that sort of mileage by now, im curious to see how your rubbers are holding!
Cheers!
I am also in the market for a 350Z in a couple of months... I was wondering how your front tyres are stacking up. A friend in New Zealand reckons the fronts may even last around a mere 2500kms before needimg replacement... Thats a shocking figure!
Figure would prob done well over that sort of mileage by now, im curious to see how your rubbers are holding!
Cheers!
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... I was wondering how your front tyres are stacking up. A friend in New Zealand reckons the fronts may even last around a mere 2500kms before needimg replacement... Thats a shocking figure!
I have around 2100km on the Zed now and the front tyres are looking just fine (ie. mostly new). I have a lightly heavier wear on the outside edge of the tyre because the ront pushes for me often. Though, the wear is still insignificant.
Though, I have heard about some 'tyre feathering' problems so it's recommened that you get the car alligned ASAP. I had my alligned about 500km ago and the front was way out as it had 6mm of toe-OUT on the front.
I have around 2100km on the Zed now and the front tyres are looking just fine (ie. mostly new). I have a lightly heavier wear on the outside edge of the tyre because the ront pushes for me often. Though, the wear is still insignificant.
Though, I have heard about some 'tyre feathering' problems so it's recommened that you get the car alligned ASAP. I had my alligned about 500km ago and the front was way out as it had 6mm of toe-OUT on the front.
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Originally posted by Alister
Out of interest DavidM where do you do all your 'testing'??
Out of interest DavidM where do you do all your 'testing'??
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Out of interest DavidM where do you do all your 'testing'
hehe, this question does come up often :-) It's between Moorabin and and Keysborough. PM sent for more details.
hehe, this question does come up often :-) It's between Moorabin and and Keysborough. PM sent for more details.
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