AK350Z Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Got my subscriber copy on Wednesday, so here's the 370Z article contained within! There's a couple of extra pages with photos, but i've just scanned the text for speed. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 I got my subsciption last weekend I'm sure.... I think I'm liking the Evora.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Thanks for sharing, I’ll make sure to pick a copy of Evo up tomorrow… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 saw that a couple of weeks ago, good write up, evo always liked the 350 aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted December 12, 2008 Author Share Posted December 12, 2008 I got my subsciption last weekend I'm sure.... I think I'm liking the Evora.... Me too, not in white though, and also there's that price tag.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Yeah got my copy too but haven't got round to reading it yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingu2 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 sounds good but thought it would weigh less than 350.. no idea where they pull a 4.4 0-60 time from, cant see that happening! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Thought the 0-60 was about 5.3 Where do they get 4.4 from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Tbh I'm a little disappointed that EVO actually gave it a full review on the basis of 3x 10min drives on a manufacturers proving ground, regardless of how close to German roads it may be. It's certainly something they never would have done a year or so ago, and is yet another black mark against the name of a magazine that used to be the monthly driving bible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotuscc Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 The 0-60 is a misprint, it should read 5.4. There are several reasons why it is heavier than the 350. For example, the engine weighs more and removing the rear suspension strut bar meant that they had use lots of extra strengthening to the rear chassis. They have taken the cheaper route of trying to reinforce a chassis rather than developing a new lighter stiffer chassis. As an example the new Lotus Evora weighs around 200kg less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingu2 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 well it's more of a preview than a review.. they havent removed the rear strut bar? just moved it further forward.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted December 12, 2008 Author Share Posted December 12, 2008 Tbh I'm a little disappointed that EVO actually gave it a full review on the basis of 3x 10min drives on a manufacturers proving ground, regardless of how close to German roads it may be. It's certainly something they never would have done a year or so ago, and is yet another black mark against the name of a magazine that used to be the monthly driving bible. They have always done "First Drive" Style articles, and at least they are honest with the actual amount of time they had in the car. Evo can and have revised star ratings etc on completion of fuller road tests and V-box runs. We'll probably have to wait for the UK launch to see it fully tested against its rivals. You will also note the 0-60 and top speed will stay as "claimed" until actual figures have been measured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotuscc Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 well it's more of a preview than a review.. they havent removed the rear strut bar? just moved it further forward.. The 370z does not have a rear strut bar, the stuts are no longer connected in the way the front ones are. If you get the a chance have a look at pictures of the boot space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Whats the silver bar behind the seats then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotuscc Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Whats the silver bar behind the seats then? A 350z has a similar strengthing bar behind the seats but it is not exposed as in the 370Z. A suspension strut bat attaches the two suspension turrets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 I think if you actually read the article they say the rear strutt bar has been moved forward. Which is what Pingu said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotuscc Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 I think if you actually read the article they say the rear strutt bar has been moved forward. Which is what Pingu said. Yes they do say this but it is not corect. To be a rear suspenion stut bar it has to attach to the rear suspension. Evo is my fav car mag but they have just copied Nissan spin in this instance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 IIRC the strut is still there but its been redesigned and its now "inverse" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 I think if you actually read the article they say the rear strutt bar has been moved forward. Which is what Pingu said. Yes they do say this but it is not corect. To be a rear suspenion stut bar it has to attach to the rear suspension. Evo is my fav car mag but they have just copied Nissan spin in this instance. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 According to the Autoexpress write up the strut brace has been moved lower. Practicality has been vastly improved, as the intrusive rear strut brace of the 350Z has now been lowered significantly. Plus, a new shelf area has been added behind the seats for storing briefcases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 IIRC the strut is still there but its been redesigned and its now "inverse" That would be my guess too, which is kind of inline with what lotuscc is saying. Its below the boot carpet now, which in effect is just the same as putting extra bracing to what was already there. Will be interesting to see what it looks like when someone strips out the boot area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK370Z Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Seen a few more pics and its definetely got to have the little rear wing on it rather than no wing atall http://www.the370z.com/members/ak370z-a ... 10-08.html It would seem i have a 370Z loving alter ego! (AK370Z) Hello mate, It's AK370Z from The370Z. It's your 370Z loving alter ego from the other side of the planet. Thank you for this great article. Our members will enjoy reading this. This magazine is NOT available in the US so we couldn't find out the outcome of this testing. From me and all the The370Z members, we thank you for the article. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Hi there bud, was watching when you signed up and the name intrigued me. Thought AK350z may have had a long night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK370Z Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Hi there bud, was watching when you signed up and the name intrigued me. Thought AK350z may have had a long night haha We live thousands of miles apart but we have the same s/n and love for the Z car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Stick a post up in the intro section bud and tell us a bit about yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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