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Discussion in 'Other Racing' started by ferrarivegas, Mar 27, 2005.

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  1. ferrarivegas

    ferrarivegas Rookie

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    I recently bought a 2001 360 spider 6 speed... my buddy has a nissan 350z that he supposedly supercharged and claims he has 450hp... he thinks it can beat my 360 in a straight up race.... what is everyones opinon????
     
  2. pistole

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    depends on the DRIVER.

    NOT the car.
     
  3. nemrava

    nemrava Karting

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    Probably yes. But who cares? This is kids talk..
    If you want to drag race get a different car, which would be also much less expensive.
    Enjoy your 360, it was built for a different purpose.
     
  4. judge4re

    judge4re F1 World Champ

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    Race him.

    Loose.

    Become disappointed with Ferrari.

    Get something else.
     
  5. Admiral Thrawn

    Admiral Thrawn F1 Rookie

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    What do our opinions matter?

    If you really care, take him to a race track, and find out.
     
  6. Aureus

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    That the Z would win and that you're probably a Liar?
     
  7. imperial83

    imperial83 F1 Rookie BANNED

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    Depends on the driver!
     
  8. RickDay246

    RickDay246 Karting

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    Invite him to a track day some time and go see what kind of lap times you can turn. Unless you meant "drag race", which is laughable.
     
  9. FLATOUTRACING

    FLATOUTRACING F1 Rookie

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    Why do people even ask these questions. Why don't you supercharge you 360 and then he wouldn't even ask the dumb question and we'd save some bandwidth here.

    First off all, since it doesn't sound like either you or your buddy race what's the point.

    In any event, a stock 350Z with 450 hp (nothing else upgraded) most likely wouldn't beat a 360 (stock 6 speed) on a track with equal drivers. It might be close but the 350Z brakes and suspension (even the track optioned model) will not handle as well or brake as well.

    Just for kicks, if you look at the Japan JGTC championship the 350 Z kicks the 360 GT's &*(&*^. But again you comparing apples to oranges since one has a detuned V8 and the other has a highly tuned VQ V6 engine.

    ZRegards,

    Jon P. Kofod
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  10. ferrarivegas

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    nemrava i agree... i dont race i just like driving around. To some of you i was just asking a question so chill out. My "buddy" races and i just wanted opinions, hes probably a better drive than me. And to the **** that called me a liar, thats just ridiculous.

    thanks
     
  11. tritone

    tritone F1 Veteran Silver Subscribed

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    Jon that Z-car looks pretty cool! Would love to see them (Nismo) campaign a set in ALMS/GrandAm........

    james
     
  12. axemansean

    axemansean Formula Junior

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    Drag racing a Ferrari... :( what is the world coming to.
     
  13. CabooseF430

    CabooseF430 Karting

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    Who cares if hes nissan is faster you drive a ferrari and he drives a nissan
     
  14. ferrarivegas

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    ya i was just curious what everyones opinion was, thanks for the replies. Has anyone ever seen the new f430 in person? I haven't, but im not sure if i like it as much appearance wise over the 360 just based on pics.
     
  15. jknight

    jknight F1 Veteran

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    Yes, saw the F430 in person and sat in it in Italy. I much prefer the older cars that have a distinctive look rather than the newer ones that look like a Corvette. To me the older ones have more appeal.

    Carol
     
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    staatsof Nine Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    Jon,

    A detuned V8. I'm not sure I follow you on this one except that the Nissan is even more developed????

    Bob S.
     
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    FLATOUTRACING F1 Rookie

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    Bob,

    The 360 GT that I was referrencing runs in the GT300 class (Japanese GT CHampionship). The rules in that class dictate that no car can have more than 300 hp (in reality the cars are closer to 350). Therefore the 360 GT that runs in this series has to run a small restrictor to get down to the hp limit. The same is done on the Porsche GT3's and a few other high hp cars.

    The Nissan runs in the GT500 class where the limit is 500 hp.

    Regards,

    Jon
     
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    That would explain it. More like apples and grapes then?

    Bob S.
     
  19. Jameel

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    Can some people just chill out. The poor guy is asking a simple question. Who would win a drag race? I personally think, if the driver skill is equal, the modified 350Z would win (on paper anyway). The 360 and 350Z weigh roughly the same give or take, and the 350Z has 50HP more.

    I’m not a big fan of drag racing (I think it’s the most boring think ever behind NASCAR). But let’s not forget that even F1 is a drag race from the start to the first corner.
     
  20. Hubert

    Hubert F1 Rookie

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    What size scale models are you 2 racing? 1/16, 1/8th ??
     
  21. Cavallino Motors

    Cavallino Motors F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa

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    Who cares who wins! Let him win!

    the question is who is is girlfriend going home with after the race :)
     

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