Beating a 350Z
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Beating a 350Z
Car & Driver specs.
Aug. 2002 (2003 350Z?)
0-60 = 5.4 sec.
14.1 @ 101 mph
(2000 Camaro SS)
0-60 = 5.5 sec.
14.5 @ 103.5 mph
Any tips on beating a 350z? I'm pretty slow on the launch.. I looked for a newb guide on how to launch properly, but i really dont want to screw up my tranny messing around not knowing wtf im doing.... can someone school me on proper launch (street tires, stock 2000 ss convertable (got flowmaster exhaust))
help?
Aug. 2002 (2003 350Z?)
0-60 = 5.4 sec.
14.1 @ 101 mph
(2000 Camaro SS)
0-60 = 5.5 sec.
14.5 @ 103.5 mph
Any tips on beating a 350z? I'm pretty slow on the launch.. I looked for a newb guide on how to launch properly, but i really dont want to screw up my tranny messing around not knowing wtf im doing.... can someone school me on proper launch (street tires, stock 2000 ss convertable (got flowmaster exhaust))
help?
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Is Car and Driver the worthless magazine, or is it Motortrend? I forget.
Anyway, don't go by times that you read. From what I've noticed around here, unless you've never tried racing your car or are at some crazy elevation, mid-13's are about normal for an F-body. You *could* be a little slower since you're in a vert, but 13's should still be easy. Therefore, you shouldn't have much of a problem with any 350Z you come across, unless it has an experienced driver or some kind of FI.
Anyway, don't go by times that you read. From what I've noticed around here, unless you've never tried racing your car or are at some crazy elevation, mid-13's are about normal for an F-body. You *could* be a little slower since you're in a vert, but 13's should still be easy. Therefore, you shouldn't have much of a problem with any 350Z you come across, unless it has an experienced driver or some kind of FI.
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Originally Posted by Vicious.
Is Car and Driver the worthless magazine, or is it Motortrend? I forget.
Here's what you need to do to win:
1. Stop magazine racing.
2. Start car.
3. Drive car to place where race will occur.
4. Apply throttle.
Seriously, as long as you don't completely blow the launch, you will bring home a win. Stock for stock, a 350Z is no match for an LS1. With a competent driver, your car is capable of low-13s @ 105-108.
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The only tip you need for beating a 350z is this: press the pedal on your right all the way down. That's it! ......and those numbers are wrong. 14.5!!? If thats what your running, sell your car...
By the way, you have this situation completely backwards. The 350z is at a disadvantage, not the SS!
My advice to you: Spend as much time as you can on this site, will be the best thing you can do for you and your car.
By the way, you have this situation completely backwards. The 350z is at a disadvantage, not the SS!
My advice to you: Spend as much time as you can on this site, will be the best thing you can do for you and your car.
Last edited by jpat1023; 12-07-2006 at 07:29 PM.
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Originally Posted by SSCamaroUSMC
Car & Driver specs.
Aug. 2002 (2003 350Z?)
0-60 = 5.4 sec.
14.1 @ 101 mph
(2000 Camaro SS)
0-60 = 5.5 sec.
14.5 @ 103.5 mph
Any tips on beating a 350z? I'm pretty slow on the launch.. I looked for a newb guide on how to launch properly, but i really dont want to screw up my tranny messing around not knowing wtf im doing.... can someone school me on proper launch (street tires, stock 2000 ss convertable (got flowmaster exhaust))
help?
Aug. 2002 (2003 350Z?)
0-60 = 5.4 sec.
14.1 @ 101 mph
(2000 Camaro SS)
0-60 = 5.5 sec.
14.5 @ 103.5 mph
Any tips on beating a 350z? I'm pretty slow on the launch.. I looked for a newb guide on how to launch properly, but i really dont want to screw up my tranny messing around not knowing wtf im doing.... can someone school me on proper launch (street tires, stock 2000 ss convertable (got flowmaster exhaust))
help?
Do you have an A4 or M6?
http://www.stangbangers.com/01_Cobra...SS_Article.htm
http://www.stangbangers.com/98_Cobra...rd_Article.htm
If your not able to beat a 350Z something is seriously wrong...
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Originally Posted by we_todd_did
Look this is what you do, rev to rev limiter then dump the clutch soon as you hit the limiter shift and repeat.
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14.5? Maybe in reverse. Any halfassed driver should be able to pull down a 13 second 1/4 mile in an ls1 car. Keys to launch on the street with no traction, just don't slam it to the floor or your blow the tires away. Keep it under control and roll into it. Then wave goodbye to your buddy in his 350z...
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Originally Posted by SSCamaroUSMC
So proper launch, rev to like 3k, release clutch? heh.... remember.. im a noob.
EDIT: and seriously, where did you get those times?
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Originally Posted by SSCamaroUSMC
and how much of a disadvantage does a convertable put me at?
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Sorry, I thought it was an auto for some reason. No, with cold tires and pavement, revving to 3K and dropping the clutch on full throttle equals spinning tires. I would leave like you are leaving a stop light and trying to get in front of someone to get over a lane. Once you are rolling a bit, you can roll gently but quickly into the throttle paying attention not to break loose. Once your there, drive it like you stole it!