STi or G35 Coupe?
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Originally posted by Janq
Remember there are two sides to the speed equation; power and weight.
Remember there are two sides to the speed equation; power and weight.
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Originally posted by ObsidianRS
And the nice thing about the weight part of the equation is that weight is also an important variable in the handling equation. So by reducing weight you can improve speed and handling in general. Almost a win-win situation, really.
And the nice thing about the weight part of the equation is that weight is also an important variable in the handling equation. So by reducing weight you can improve speed and handling in general. Almost a win-win situation, really.
Once you're lean then bulk up and add muscle.
Efficiency is the key, not just brute force.
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great advice.. thanks guys.
but before i do those things i would really want to know the actual weight of the OEM gas tank compared the racing fuel cell. because if its lets say.. only about 2-5lbs difference then it wouldbe worth the fixing up. so i wanna go for the critical fixes more like pump some iron and bulk up with a base weight of 3000lbs
but before i do those things i would really want to know the actual weight of the OEM gas tank compared the racing fuel cell. because if its lets say.. only about 2-5lbs difference then it wouldbe worth the fixing up. so i wanna go for the critical fixes more like pump some iron and bulk up with a base weight of 3000lbs
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Originally posted by downshift
great advice.. thanks guys.
but before i do those things i would really want to know the actual weight of the OEM gas tank compared the racing fuel cell. because if its lets say.. only about 2-5lbs difference then it wouldbe worth the fixing up. so i wanna go for the critical fixes more like pump some iron and bulk up with a base weight of 3000lbs
great advice.. thanks guys.
but before i do those things i would really want to know the actual weight of the OEM gas tank compared the racing fuel cell. because if its lets say.. only about 2-5lbs difference then it wouldbe worth the fixing up. so i wanna go for the critical fixes more like pump some iron and bulk up with a base weight of 3000lbs
Stop by 'GNC' (Prodrive) as they might have some weight gainer for ya by the the time the STi hits the streets in real states (HI & PR...Pooh on you!).
- Janq
"Believe me now and understand me later...I'm gonna pump, YOU UP!" - Dana Carvey as 'Arnold'
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Various G35 Coupe Videos from Japan
Several vids I found.
Some are good while others are plain weird.
http://144.78.3.114/videos
BTW, in Japan the G35 C is known as a 'Skyline' as you'll see in the Nissan videos. Also it was Shirokuma that alerted me to this ages ago.
- Janq
Some are good while others are plain weird.
http://144.78.3.114/videos
BTW, in Japan the G35 C is known as a 'Skyline' as you'll see in the Nissan videos. Also it was Shirokuma that alerted me to this ages ago.
- Janq
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Originally posted by Janq
Yep you guessed correct both in age, and how I feel!
As for making these life decisions this stuff is hard & tough.
One thing I do know for sure though is that one has to do right by ones self. An old man once told me that years ago, but it took me over a decade to understand what he was saying.
- Janq
Yep you guessed correct both in age, and how I feel!
As for making these life decisions this stuff is hard & tough.
One thing I do know for sure though is that one has to do right by ones self. An old man once told me that years ago, but it took me over a decade to understand what he was saying.
- Janq
Sorry I never thank you for answering my question
Regarding your test drive adventure, I just want to say...."why bother"? Why go thru all those B.S. just to get to drive a car for 5 miles at 35 mph? EVERY single car drive the same at 35 mph at a local street, from the Mclaren F1 to a Ford Econovan, they all look and sound different, but they all feels the same..............
Now a days I either get ride from owner or get lucky and get to test drive privately owned cars.......... You can't blame any car salesman, they are just there to sell a product. I just don't think is worth all the hassle to get test drive from dealer anymore. Now I actually refuse to test drive cars at the dealer just because I don't feel like talking to them. I just want to look at the damn car
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Originally posted by JDM nut
Janq,
Sorry I never thank you for answering my question
Regarding your test drive adventure, I just want to say...."why bother"? Why go thru all those B.S. just to get to drive a car for 5 miles at 35 mph? EVERY single car drive the same at 35 mph at a local street, from the Mclaren F1 to a Ford Econovan, they all look and sound different, but they all feels the same..............
Now a days I either get ride from owner or get lucky and get to test drive privately owned cars.......... You can't blame any car salesman, they are just there to sell a product. I just don't think is worth all the hassle to get test drive from dealer anymore. Now I actually refuse to test drive cars at the dealer just because I don't feel like talking to them. I just want to look at the damn car
Janq,
Sorry I never thank you for answering my question
Regarding your test drive adventure, I just want to say...."why bother"? Why go thru all those B.S. just to get to drive a car for 5 miles at 35 mph? EVERY single car drive the same at 35 mph at a local street, from the Mclaren F1 to a Ford Econovan, they all look and sound different, but they all feels the same..............
Now a days I either get ride from owner or get lucky and get to test drive privately owned cars.......... You can't blame any car salesman, they are just there to sell a product. I just don't think is worth all the hassle to get test drive from dealer anymore. Now I actually refuse to test drive cars at the dealer just because I don't feel like talking to them. I just want to look at the damn car
It wasn't untill we under way that the salesman directed me through the byzantine streest of a semi-private neighborhood.
It sucked to say the least.
As for riding with owners, where i live most folks have zero spice in their blood or lives and drive mini-vans or Ford Explorers/Excursions or Taurus/Accord family-man vehicles.
None of those interest me at all.
My pals with nicer & more expensive cars have taken me for rides and /or let me drive them but its not like these folks cycle out of vehciles every year.
So, my buddy and I hit the dealers often and try out the latest and greatest. Its most often fun but this particular Z experience sucked as I noted. As for talking with the sales folks, I understand there side of the fence as I have walked int here shoes and know what they are looking/hoping for. Besides, its their job to approach and be assistive. Actually I get miffed if I'm ignored and not asked if I might "need any assistance".
I'm not easily intimidated by folks and the sales personnel don't make me nervous or apprehensive as I just have fun with the whole deal.
BTW, remember I originally went to the Infiniti dealer which just happened to be next door to test drive a G35C. I only went to the Nissan dealer after finding the last G35 was sold the night before. I figured trying out the Z would give me some insight into the engine, trans & brakes...which to some degree it did.
I expect to return to the Infinit dealer for a proper drive once their allocation arrives next week.
- Janq
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Originally posted by Janq
As for riding with owners, where i live most folks have zero spice in their blood or lives and drive mini-vans or Ford Explorers/Excursions or Taurus/Accord family-man vehicles.
None of those interest me at all.
My pals with nicer & more expensive cars have taken me for rides and /or let me drive them but its not like these folks cycle out of vehciles every year.
I'm not easily intimidated by folks and the sales personnel don't make me nervous or apprehensive as I just have fun with the whole deal.
- Janq
As for riding with owners, where i live most folks have zero spice in their blood or lives and drive mini-vans or Ford Explorers/Excursions or Taurus/Accord family-man vehicles.
None of those interest me at all.
My pals with nicer & more expensive cars have taken me for rides and /or let me drive them but its not like these folks cycle out of vehciles every year.
I'm not easily intimidated by folks and the sales personnel don't make me nervous or apprehensive as I just have fun with the whole deal.
- Janq
Tons of G35 coupe and sedan with the 6-speed are all sitting around in dealer lots waiting for people to test drive them. Same as EVO but I don't think they are easily allowing test drive yet.I am not afraid to get intimidated or nervous or apprehensive by the sales personnel. I just think they are very annoying......keep saying "what can I do to put you in this today"
Geez....I just want to check out the car, I am not here to buy a pencil
Last edited by JDM nut; May 16, 2003 at 11:41 AM.
just saw another G35 coupe, black. i think the black looks pretty solid with those gold brembos. however, the more i read about the evolution, the more i want it. i think there are more people jumping ship to the STi more than the evolution. maybe my dream will come true when the evolution is the underdog and i'm one of the few people that have it. i thought it would be that way with the WRX, i didn't know that soooo much people knew about the WRX. oh well, i guess we humans do think alike.
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Re: chicks or dicks?
well said, I know I can get more girls with G35 doing exactly what u said: giving head.. I dont see many of them getting impressed by STi and them bveing thrown into the seats as I accelerate and giving me Bjs for that..
For me, its my ego and get STi or luxury and material girls attention and get some of that material puta..
For me, its my ego and get STi or luxury and material girls attention and get some of that material puta..
Originally posted by Boneamania
you want girls to give you road head while you drive your G35 or guys to drool as you drive by in your sti....or the opposite depending on your preferences...but thats the difference!
you want girls to give you road head while you drive your G35 or guys to drool as you drive by in your sti....or the opposite depending on your preferences...but thats the difference!
