So last night my g/f drives her brothers G35 6SP coupe over to my place. I drove the car once before (in the rain) so I really didn't get a chance to get on it.

It was dry out last night so I took it through the paces and via my butt-dyno I swear my 2k3 6SP could take this thing off the line. The G35c seems like a very heavy car and just not as quick off the line. Don't get me wrong the handling was incredible but yet again there seemed to be no "boost" at the 4k RPM like my Max and it seemed it was so heavy that it was being slowed down by the weight.

I just drove my Max an hour before so both rides were fresh in my mind. What gives?

ps: the car is hot looking

 

ppl have said this b4...it seems the G35 and 350z both have heavy pedals...

I still rather have my maxima over both....now if you're talkin G35 sedan, thats pimpin....especially with rear reclining seat package...

 

the coupe is beautiful!!!!

 

G35 coupe and 350z will own the 02-03 maximas on the highway, and look better doing it

 

I really don't know about that. I think it might come down to a drivers race. However, in the twisties I agree that we'll get

 

Equal drivers the 350z and G35 will own a maxima stock for stock. 1st and 2nd might be close b/c of the maximas low end tq but after the Z hits 3rd its all over. I have seen a stock G35 coupe auto run a 14.2 @ 98 which is faster than any proven stock 6 spd.

 

If it was my G35 Coupe the story would be different.

 

G35C and 350Z is still slightly faster.....

 

Earlier this week I was sitting behind what I assume to be an auto 350. I assume that the bugger was auto because when the light changed we chirped in unison and I paced him til we both broke off in 3rd- approx 70 mph. It's a pretty car, but I think the straight line leaves something to be desired. Just my opinion based on 1 solitary experience.
Note: I have an '03 SE (w/manual)

 

If you didnt get a kick in the pants after 4K, he's VTC isnt working properly. I suspect you didnt feel it because it wasnt your car and you werent doggin it hard enough. its there.

As for the butt dyno, the coupe is low and somewhat visibility limited, it reduces the sense of speed. Plus, its so quiet and well mannered that the sense of speed is reduced... but you are haulin much a$$.

As far as a maxima vs g35c, it's still a matter of which driver is willing to beat their car harder. I still think most of the differences in the VQ35 cars is marketing..

 

You lucky guy you...I wish I could drive a G35 one day.

For some reason, I've been disliking the 350Z lately, maybe it's because I'm in love with the 300ZX TT. What a beast!

 

You ned to be more clear because a G35 Sedan will not beat a 02/03 Max, go to G35.com some owners are *****ing that their G35 sedan put down slower times than his wifes 02 Max auto.

 

My wife has a 350 auto and if you have 6spd and you can drive that thing, you can edge out a auto 350 I know from experience!

 

I agree!

 

Which site???

 

the whole thread has been about the coupe. I never mentioned anything about the sedan in any post. Sorry for the confusion.

 

Well, it had 5,000 miles on it so I'm not sure if stuff was broken yet. Trust me, I was doggin - I chirped 2nd on the high way and my g/f was like I wasn't beating on it, but driving it hard like I do my car. The 4K "boost" was definatly more noticable on my car...pehaps becuase of the torque steer

The one thing I will say is I'm not cuttin' the car at all but rather boosting the rating of Maximas The G35c's handling was out of this world. I see no reason why the Maxima suspension does not even come close. I hope that once I get my 18"s to go along with my Teins and GR-2s that my handling will be comparable.

For that kind of money, it is a great car. But my Maxima is a great car too for $10k less.

 

NP brother when I saw just G35 in your post their it confussed me.

 

http://g35driver.com/forums/showflat...=5&part=1&vc=1

http://g35driver.com/forums/showflat...b=5&part=4&vc=

Bossho is a cool guy over thier and he is one of the ones that runs slower times in the G35 vs the Max.

 

Thanks

 

I luv the 350Z - but according to Motortrend- a Z4 and S2000 will
smoke it in the quarter-(it was a convertible shootout)but then again
its almost 500lbs heavier than the competition

 

fuhreel? I do have to check that out.

 

Car for car the G35 will outhandle the Max but a 6 speed Max will keep up with it on a straight IMO.

 

depends on the road... if you limit body roll with some aftermarket goodies, then the max will hang fairly well on a smooth turn. Of course when you hit an expansion joint or pothole in a turn, the G and Max are two very different beasts. The maxima becomes unstable at the slightest provocation whereas the G really digs in.

The G35C feels really nimble, but really in daily driving there isnt much diff. When you start doing some spirited driving, there is certainly a level of confidence the G gives over the max. However, that would probably be negated by the inherit dangers of a$$ing out in a RWD car. So instead of watching out for the rear beam, you are watching out for swapping the a$$ end.

 

Stock for stock I am putting my money on the G35 for roadcourse times. Sure the Maxima can be modded to handle better but I feel Formula One uses rear wheel drive and 4 wheel independent suspension for a good reason.

BTW, I would rather have the @ss end hang out than have to let off and push around the corner. With FWD you are forced to slowdown to complete a corner you enter to hot.

Each to his own but maybe the 12 years racing Datsun 510s has made me bias.

 

the g35c is definetly faster then the max, i dont care if you granny shift.

My brother has a g35c 6spd. When he was at about 2000 miles we raced for the first time and we were even, only because i would catch up when he granny shifted. First car on stick for him...

10000 miles later we go at it again and he gets me by a good 2-3 cars from stop to 70. Im an auto, btw.

I raced my friends 6spd max last night and he had me by a car at 70 from a stop. And he is an EXCELLENT 6spd driver.

If the 6spd g35c had an equal driver as a 6spd max, the g will win by a good 1.5-2 cars by 70.

The coupe dynos at 240...
You are basing on speculation, I am basing on actual facts.

 

Pardon my digression but is there any logical reason why the G35 Sedan is stuck w/ the 260hp version of the VQ35 and not the 280hp version??

If the sedan came with 280hp, I'd definitely consider it as a replacement for my Max (instead of the GS430) when my lease is up.

Peace.

 

Well what if the G35 Sedan was quicker than the GS430?

 

an extra reason to buy a coupe.. ?

 

It's not, with its current HP level. The GS400/430 runs mid 14s (consistently), tops out @ 155mph (governed). (The current G35 is NO quicker than my 2K2 Maxima.)

Unfortunately, the GS V8's $50G+ price tag is well out of my range; which means I'd need to look for a certified used one.

I need a four door, Killer.

 

g35 will burn ur car. Sorry

 

Perhaps, but I guess I really need to go to the track to find out. I would like to think it would, but as much as I love the car it doesn't have enough extra power for me to buy it

 

well, its got the same equipment we do, but tweaked out 40 more hp.
If you want speed and class, you're gonna have to spend more big bucks unfortunately

 

Hello everyone, it's been a while for me on this forum. I totaled my 02 Maxima and got a 350Z in the enthusiast trim. I'm loving the hell out of it, and it is faster than my maxima. At first the Maxima felt faster, but this was because of the crazy torque steer. The maxima and the Z are both autos (no one ***** about getting it in an auto) so I can say with confidence the 350Z is faster. Has anyone tried buying Z parts for your maximas? Maybe the suspension? and exhaust?