jaytt Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Hi Just trialled a 0-60 on an old unused straight, as you do. Running a 350Z Roadster 2005, standard (from what I know) apart from having the air filter box removed and a JDM/K&N Style cone fitted. Plugged in an OBD2 Bluetooth and also used the GPS on my Android Phone (Calibrated it first) with Torque Pro. Since I had the car, it never felt as fast as my 300ZX TT, which its obviously not... but dissapointed with the resuls. 5 runs and the best timing I could get is 7.7 secs, worst was 8.6 (had ESP on). Thats roof up and all things hammered down. Specs say it should be around 5.3 - 5.6 secs.... Can't see mine getting anywhere near there. I normally just drive around and enjoy the mid-range power a little listening to the exhaust, and am *normally* not one for 0-60 etc.. just was interested how quick it was...and isn't Anyone else with a std roadster got similar times? Cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 IIRC a 2005 should do 5.9 ... or is that 0 - 100 kph ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 The only way to get near OEM 0-60 is to not lift the gas pedal when shifting gear, and destroying your clutch when you launch. Don't worry about it. Also, ESP must be off for any kind of spirited driving timing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Paper time for 0-60 for the roadster is not 5.3 seconds I am pretty sure of that from memory its something closer to 6. In any case as Dan says, unless you were on a perfect piece of tarmac, with favourable wind conditions, with perfect shifting and launch plus the fact your car is now a decade old and could have lost numerous horses it doesn't sound beyond the realms that is what your car would run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snjur Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Factory specs and reality are 2 different things. Sent from my SM-G850F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 6.2 for the roadster I think Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaytt Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 miss the boost of the turbo's I bought the car to generally enjoy in the sunshine, which I'm sure if the british weather ever decides to right itself, I will love......... however, not sure if there are any small mods that would release power. Already been told these are not worth chipping, so will just enjoy it for what it is.. a comfortable GT sports soft top... May sell after summer and get a coupe.. On the old tt - you could fit 2 welding tips for about 70p and get nearly 30HP more!! cheap and easy mod... Cheers all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 The only way to get near OEM 0-60 is to not lift the gas pedal when shifting gear, and destroying your clutch when you launch. Don't worry about it. Also, ESP must be off for any kind of spirited driving timing. Paper time for 0-60 for the roadster is not 5.3 seconds I am pretty sure of that from memory its something closer to 6. In any case as Dan says, unless you were on a perfect piece of tarmac, with favourable wind conditions, with perfect shifting and launch plus the fact your car is now a decade old and could have lost numerous horses it doesn't sound beyond the realms that is what your car would run? Factory specs and reality are 2 different things. Sent from my SM-G850F using Tapatalk ^^ What they all said. Plus tyres will make a difference and a lot of other factors including believe it or not, when your oil was last changed as you'll probably gain a few Bhp having fresh oil in over having old oil in. If it does worry you though maybe it's worth getting the Zed put on a dyno just to give you some idea of where the power level is at or even a full health check (compression etc) just to make sure it's running as good as it should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snjur Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I came across a yt video where they tested acceleration specs of I think VW Golf R with dsg and manual shifter. Even the DSG couldn't come in close range of factory specs where you just need to let go the break pedal and hit throttle. Was some half a second difference if i recall right Sent from my SM-G850F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne370Z Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 5.3 seems a bit over optimistic. The quoted figure for the 370 for 0-62mph(100kph) is usually that, slightly slower for the auto and roadster and the 350 about a 1/2 second or so slower again. Do remember an old episode of Top Gear where they had a drag race of the two and the 300ZX easily left the 350 behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 miss the boost of the turbo's I bought the car to generally enjoy in the sunshine, which I'm sure if the british weather ever decides to right itself, I will love......... however, not sure if there are any small mods that would release power. Already been told these are not worth chipping, so will just enjoy it for what it is.. a comfortable GT sports soft top... May sell after summer and get a coupe.. On the old tt - you could fit 2 welding tips for about 70p and get nearly 30HP more!! cheap and easy mod... Cheers all. Turbos will always give bigger gains for relatively lower costs compared to NA cars, did you not test drive a few before switching over? You would have found if you missed the power delivery of a turbo or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 the 350z is a heavy rear wheel drive car which will always struggle for traction off the line and as I have found it gets worse when you add more power! I met Chris Harris at Bedford a few years ago and he told me the 0-60 times they got out of cars were obtained by redlining,side stepping the clutch and slamming into second without lifting the throttle! Many cars broke clutches! In my experience the zed is a car that comes into its own once rolling, let the torque in the upper gears do the work! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richf Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 You'll never get a good 0-60 this time of year 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeW Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 whilst we are on the subject. I have never done proper track driving, nothing competitive etc, so not sure about this: Is there a certain place on the rev counter to change each gear if your going quick in a straight line, or do you just red line it all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I have never done track time either, but I would guess you want to keep the car in the best power band at all times in terms of the rev range, I guess if you look at a dyno print out you can probably see the band where you achieve the most power and that is not always on the red line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeW Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 yes I wondered that, I have never been on a dyno, probably a good place to start! Just thought if someone could go 1st gear 6000rpm 2nd gear 5500rpm .... It may help the OP as well as me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 yes I wondered that, I have never been on a dyno, probably a good place to start! Just thought if someone could go 1st gear 6000rpm 2nd gear 5500rpm .... It may help the OP as well as me Cars will have different dyno readouts depending on state of tune, there is a dyno thread on the forum if you do a quick search where you can see dozens of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Unless you're driving a diesel or a crappy petrol turbo car, you're always best off shifting just before the limiter. That's pretty much universal without exception. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 There you go, easy answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxrob Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 In my experience the zed is a car that comes into its own once rolling, let the torque in the upper gears do the work! ^^^^ This Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Pfft, traffic light GPs are always fun in anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 The good news is, probably every other car out there will struggle to match "quoted" times, unless your talking launch controlled stuff where its all done for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I wouldn't get too hung up on 0-60. The Z comes into its own when you're on the motorway and the torque is doing its job. Launch control would help lots, I'm sure. The road is cold this time of year, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snjur Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Can't wait to try my launch control and flat shift option with Haltech. And see how much it will take 60 mph Sent from my SM-G850F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaytt Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 Cheers People, will prob have another go in the summer, when the roads warm up.... My 300ZX TT had Racelogic traction and launch too...incredible setup. As someone stated earlier - the 350z impresses most up at higher speeds when you roll on to overtake... Im happy enough with it....for now.... be happier when the bloody sun comes out and I can get roof down and enjoy evening cruising... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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