Whats the deal with these ?? Are all the models fast or what ?? I know there is a turbo model...Give me the scoop

I saw one with the quad exhaust comin out thee back be got off the highway right when I spotted him...

 

300zx naturally aspirated - not too fast
'90-'96 300zx twin turbo - very fast. 0-60 around 5.2. Can be made faster easily w/ mods. Check out twinturbo.net

 

All of them are RWD, and its pretty much a fact that RWD cars are faster than FWD cars. (think about it, you can push a wheelbarrow faster than you can pull it)

They come in turbo.. Add a Boost Controller and some Nitrous and you have a 12 second car.

-Barto

 

Owned and totalled a 300Z TT. Died at a happy 413HP. She is missed.

http://www.agaric.net/cars/snif.html

The N/A was not all that great. Handling was good. The Twin Turbo I fell in love with. I loved watching the stunned expressions on 3000GT owners when they lost.

The only cars I respect more than that car are the Toyota Supra and the Skyline... and thats ONLY becasue of looks.

There's a new 350Z thats 280HP N/A. HOPEFULLY they will release a Twin Turbo model in the future. I'll buy one then.

 

You totalled that? What a crime!

 

How much did you pay in insurance on that beast? After a couple more years of Maxima bliss, I am planning on getting a mid 90's 300ZX TT. By that time, I'll be around 22 or 23. Will I still get killed on insurance?

 

Your passenger rear wheel is on the wrong side. You've got the driver rear wheel on the pass. side.

 

Read the thread again. I don't think he cares.

 

I had and sold a 1990 NA 300ZX 5-speed. It was not real quick, but did alright. It handled great and sounded even better. Love those t-tops. I miss that

 

Yeah, most NA Z's aren't that quick. I've come across a handfull and never lost to one.

Don't mess with a TT though. Hell, I think even the Auto's are running low 14's. 5sp's should be mid 13's or lower.

The day will come when I get the car of my dreams. A green 1995 Twin Turbo 300zx 5sp. All I need is a home with a garage to store the thing.

 

Um, no.

 

RWD genreally has the advantage because of weight shift and traction, not because of push/pull.

 

To be honest, I'm not a good person to get an insurance quote from. I currently have 5 tickets on my record. At the time I think i had 3-4. I cant drive within the speed limit. I might move to Montana so I don't have to.

YES RWD cars have an advantage over FWD cars off the line. Weight shifting and balance play a big role. In fact the best configuration is to have a RWD car with the engine mid or rear. *ahem* like my Fiero...

It's all good though. I'm currently in the market for a Supra. Anyone selling one 25-35K? I want a TT NO MODS, UNDER 40K miles. NOT a 96... and 5 spd of course.

Mail me.

 

Bah, forget about Nissan in this department ... I just drove in my buddy's 2000 Audi S4 "bi-turbo" and all it had done was about $1700 worth of work (chip, air filter and exhaust) and it was the fastest car I ever drove in. That car now has 320 HP and we did 70-130MPH in no time. I didn't clock it or anything, but he was in 4th gear and he floored it - pinned me to my seat. Never saw anything like it. The next car I buy will be an Audi S4 (unless I get a vette first, lol)

 

Oh I HAVE. My Fiero GT is a vette killer. It's part vette you know... It's the bastard child of Pontiac, Lotus and Chevy. And it hauls ***.

 

The last gen of 300Z Turbos are 4 wheel drive and steering not RWD.

Erik

 

No... They were Rear-Wheel Driven. You're mistaken. Sorry.

The 3000GT VR4 was AWD and Twin Turbo'd but not the 300Z. I wish it had been.

 

RWD but with the Super HICAS (4 wheel steering above ~ 35 mph)

 

I know. It's just one of things Z owners always point out (wheels on the wrong side)

 

Phuong I'm not very Z informed so could you tell me what the correct way to put Z wheels on is? I looked at the pictures, but didn't notice a whole lot. Does it have to do with the spokes?
-hype

 

I thought that all TT's were 6-spd and the N/A's were 5-spd? I can't remember off the top of my head... maybe they just switched somewhere in the middle of the mkiv's.

 

yea the wheels looked fine how are they wrong?

 

Since you guys are talking about other fast cars. Have any of you ever been in a Buick Grand National or T-Type? Fastest American production car made in 86 and 87. For $1000 you can put one in the mid 12s. For another $1000 you can put them into the 11s. If any of you are ever in the Pitssburgh PA area look me up. I take you for a ride.

 

Z Wheels are directional, just like sport tires. Its hard to explain, but they have small scoops built into them to cool the brakes. If the wheel is turning the proper way it will pull air into the wheel and onto the brakes, if its backwards, it just won't do anything, unless your're in reverse.

Its hard to explain. I have a pair of Z wheels at home...maybe I'll take some pictures tonight.

 

Who would have know that such an ugly car can go so fast??

 

Thanks for the explanation ejj I figured it had something to do with the spokes, but I had no idea it actually served a purpose. Maybe I sould pick up a set of Z wheels. Any idea how much they weigh?
-hype

 

They're pretty light. I have a pair of NA Z wheels, 16X7.5. Once I get the old tires off of them I'll weigh them. I would guess less than stock SE wheels though.

I got them cause I wanted wheels for drag radials this summer, and figured wider would be better for my application. They are the perfect wheel for what I was looking for.

 

Sounds great for drag radials. Are you going to run a 225 on them? I considered drag radials when I put new tires on my SE wheels, but it's nice to have 2 sets of functioning wheels as well. I guess that'll all happen later on down the line.
-hype

 

Yeah, 225/50/16.

I've now got my 17" Monsoons with Kumho 712, SE wheels with Goodyear RS-A's, and a pair of Z wheels awating drag radials.

Lots of wheels.

 

Ugly? I know everyone here is a big fan of foreign cars, but let's have a little respect for the classics. The Buick GN is definitely a classic. It's up there with the GTO's, Firebirds and 442's. I know they're American cars, but let's not forget how badly they will spank each and every one of us

 

how quick are the mazda rx-7's my brother is looking to get a 94 rx-7 twin turbo

 

Theyre quick... they have a rotary engine though. Very different from the V shaped and inline engines most ppl are familiar with.

Great to drive. My friend had a last generation Rx-7... I dont know what year. He took me, but at the time I was stock... he wasnt. I dont know what mods he had. Over the course of 9 months it was in the shop 3 times. I wouldn't buy one if I had other options available. You can tweak a V6/V8 much better with more reliability.

 

Big_Ham thanks for the positive input. I was curious about how the GN would be taken here on the Maxima board.

I have had my 99 Maxima SE for about a month now and I really like it. Smooth ride, good power for what it is and good handling. I hope to add some upgrades to it after it's out of warranty.

I have had a GN or T-Type for the past 12 years of my life and can say there is nothing out there that can touch it for the money plus you still have all creature comforts of a normal everyday car. My first GN went 12.84 at 105 mph with a chip,fuel pump,fuel regulator,K&N and an open factory exhaust. This was all done on radial tires, needless to say I spun the first 60 foot.

Offer still stands. If any of you are in the Pittsburgh area look me up and I'll take you for a ride.

 

Geezus! If I lived anywhere NEAR there I would be on your doorstep TOMORROW! Yeah those Buicks are tough ***** and anybody who knows their left nut from a screwdriver respects them

I admit they are not my style but that engine is something else.

 

At 425HP I dont doubt it. They are pretty light too right? Any idea what kinda 1/4 times your pulling?

SuDZ

 

WEll, starting curb weight with the 2.8L V6 that comes standard is around 2600lbs. I havent had them weighed, but I'd add at least 300-400lbs on the LT1. I felt the need to reinforcce the frame (TORWUE!) and installed a rollbar.

I have ran the 3800SC and snagged a semi-happy 1/4 of 12.22. I know it can do better... just gotta find the tweaks... (intercooler??)

I haven't put the LT1 on a strip yet. I JUST had it dyno'd. I have more to do before I take it anywhere. ITs an UGLY **** right now... But it sounds like a beast.

 

..just send me a PM, and I'll come.

 

Yeah the NA 300z's arent really that fast. Ive had an encounter with a couple of them in the past month or so and beat both of them from a roll. The TT's are another story. Take Care

 

http://www.twinturbo.net/ttnetrides/8479/8479header.jpg

if you look at the rear wheel in the area where the spoke meets the tire, you can see the spoke pointing towards the rear (like a "7"). The front wheel (which is on the correct side), it's a backwards "7" and the spoke is facing towards the front. Basically, the design is to force air into the caliper/rotor for brake cooling.

There's also an "L" and "R" on the wheel for those that can't figure it out

the 16x7.5 is about 17 lbs.

This picture has both wheels on the wrong side:
http://www.twinturbo.net/ttnetrides/1749/1749header.jpg

 

I have a friend with a NA 300Z and just dynoed it, 185 hp, automatic, that is pretty good I think. Not sure what he has done though. I know he has cat-back and probably intake too.

Kirk