On Tue, 11 Feb 2003, Brian Berryhill wrote:
> > Comparison between the S2000 and the Boxster are very close, this includes
> > Torque, HP and weight, and we have seen that these 2 cars are very
> > competitive
> > But the specifications and test results of the Nissan 350Z Just do not
> > indicate that the placement of this vehicle should be in the class.
>
> Just remember that weight/power ratios aren't applicable to autocross. The
> Z may be faster in a straight line by a little bit, but the extra weight
> will be the normalizer. Momentum courses might favor the S2k. Stop and go
> type courses might favor the Z.
>
> > A recent comparison done in the Road and Track Magazine places the 350Z in
> > the same class as the 911 Targa and the Z06. I certainly dont believe that
> > the 350 Z belongs in SS but it is closer to an AS car at the Least.
>
> I haven't read the article, but I find it hard to believe a 350Z could
> compete with a 911 or Z06. I think BS is a good place. My 2nd choice would
> be FS.
I considered purchasing a 350Z when the water seals went out on my 93 Rx7
R1's 13B-REW... then i went out and apologized to my car, and paid the
$12,000 to rebuild it (new engine with upgraded water seals, downpipe, new
fuel injection, new ignition system, new Apex-i FCON, rebuilt turbos,
replaced all vacuum hoses, all coolant lines, new tires, wheel alignment,
and new clutch).. cost less than the 350Z and now I basically have a 2003
Rx7 R1 twin-turbo :)
Also just picked up a 98 Dodge Durango with the tow package - can pull
7200 pounds behind it, so if i ever decide to make the Rx7 a Prepared car,
I now have an appropriate tow vehicle.
And now I get to teach my wife how to drive on the Dodge... I'm hoping the
insurance guy will cut me a break and let me NOT name her as an insured on
the Rx7 or it's gonna cost me a fortune having a brand new driver insured
on the Rx7, i'm thinking.
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Scott M. Stone <sstone@foo3.com>
Cisco Certified Network Associate, Sun Solaris Certified Systems Administrator
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