rich-z

IMHO both cars are very . The roadster more so with roof down and though the roadster weighs more(240lbs) due to chasis reinforcement. Nissan did a fantastic job with this and also damping so much so that the both cars are not far off performance and handling wise and there is very little scuttle shake from the roadster

 

Excerpts of the major differences of note in the roadster are:

 

- Altered 1st gear ratio (to even up the weight disadvantage ) 13.423:1 vs 13.074:1.

 

- Exclusive steering column support contributes to sharp steering response.

 

- A cross-car beam that with gussets at the top and bottom of the A-pillar reinforces the front end.

 

- Other structural reinforcements such as a center floor V-shaped cross bar connecting the side sills and a triple-member was added to the seating area connecting the sides to the floor structure to provide enhanced rigidity.

 

- Doors are also added to the reinforcement with special 'door catcher' connectors.

 

- Front and rear dynamic dampers to hinder vibrations.

 

However, seeing what Rich-Z has done with the Supra, the coupe will be a better base for extreme tuning due to the inherent stiffness, the ability to add a roll cage for added safety, lack of boot space and the all weather versatility of the coupe as required when you live in Blighty

thats very interesting thanks. yeah i think im swaying more to the coupe but im definitely gonna test the roadster aswell

I love it, are you selling/swapping for a zed ??

 

Cut 12" off that spoiler and it would look perfect on my drive

cheers mate. no not selling it, gonna be keeping the supra aswell

why ive been looking at 350z's ive seen a couple of cabriolets ive liked the look of (all though i'll probably go for a coupe), just wondered what peoples views were on them and differences like weight or anything else

Holy Moly!

 

Why would you go from a 600+ BHP monster you've spent hundreds of man hours on to a zed?!

 

I'm not complaining but that'll feel like driving around a 1 litre after coming from a zed. lol

 

I think we are all looking forward to seeing what you do with a zed if you've done that to a Supra.

im gonna be keeping the supra aswell and see how i like the 350

Think we saw this one at the JNE meet in Sunderland few weekends ago..a crowd puller. 600bhp

yeah thats the one mate, go to a few JNE meets

Lot of work gone into the Supra and a really good result

 

Any plan for the zed yet?

just some carbon under the hood and some polished bits, coilovers and wheels and then im not too sure

And you have a Zed because?

havnt got a zed yet mate but im looking for one now

since theres a section for other cars i might aswell put my supra in

its a 93 6 speed single turbo 48,000 miles, 626bhp, 518ftlb torque

full top secret widebody

trd vented bonnet

apr gtc500 carbon spoiler

grex alcon front brake conversion

chrome deep dish works equip 18 alloys with 295 rear 245 front

greddy t88-34d single turbo

AEM series2 ecu

greddy external wastegate

greddy tubular manifold

4 row trust front mount intercooler

uprated fuel pump

800cc sard injectors

greddy hard pipe kit

4" straight through exhaust

tein coilovers

fet strut brace

carbon fibre cooling panel

hks induction kit

carbon fibre engine cover

trd speedo

greddy boost, oil pressure, exhaust temp and fuel pressure gauges

apexi avc-r boost controller

apexi s-afc11 digital air flow controller

top secret embroided leather seats

grooved rear discs

rps racing clutch

rps flywheel

uprated catch tank

uprated diff

greddy oil cooler

clifford alarm

rear privacy glass

momo drift deep dish steering wheel

momo handbrake cover

pioneer headunit

private plate

just joined as im thinking of buying a 350z in the coming weeks and thought id have a look round here. i currently drive a single turbo 630bhp topsecret widebody supra but hope to be a 350z owner soon, look forward to talking to some of you