rich-z Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s1xtyn1n3 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 there's really not much between them. best bet is to get the one you like the most Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasha@lazytrips Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 there's really not much between them. best bet is to get the one you like the most In short, he said "get a coupe". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunmetalzgt Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 there's really not much between them. best bet is to get the one you like the most In short, he said "get a coupe". Yep that's right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 coupe people will say that's the one to get and roadster people will say get that! I prefer the coupe..........obviously! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bounty78 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 The roadster seems to have problem with the roof mechanism Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 when do you drive it most? in the sun mostly = roadster any time = coupe also the looks are quite different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimm Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 The roadster with the roof down looks but this is England so a coupe it is then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 he could be in scotland or wales or NI or ireland meaning possibly more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alessandro Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Defenetly a coupe unless your name is Martinmac or Blades Grant......... (both mamber on here, have a look at their pics) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anubis Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Both have their pro's and cons really. Warm sunny days there are times when I feel like I would like no roof, but all the other times I am glad I chose the coupe. The zed ragtop looks like a big after thought to me - they made the coupe and then the engineers stood back and then thought..."ah...they will be wanting it with no roof as well...bugger", so they done the best they could with the shape of the car. Again, side by side the look pretty different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 I would agree that the coupe may be more pracical for general use. The roadster is probably a lot nicer on sunny weekends. I would suggest that people stay clear of suggestions that the roadtser cannot be made into a very fast car. Cue Zmanalex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BladesGrant Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Well you have had Martin's so it would be rude for me to not join after our introduction. I would agree that if the Zed was my everyday car I would have gone for the Coupe, but having it as a second car and on days like today its definitely the Roadster for me. As long as its not raining I have the top down. I wouldn't say thta all Roadsters have a roof problem. Not had any major issues with mine and its a 53 plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zednick666 Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 I agree with Anubis, I don't think they quite got it right with the roadster - the back end looks too long. For me, I think they could've done better going down the 'targa-top' route, so the lines would still follow similar to the coupe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff-r Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 he could be in scotland or wales or NI or ireland meaning possibly more Because Wales is so much colder than England. Haha. I came from owning a convertible for the last 4 years in Wales, it's not colder on the other side of the bridge To be honest when it comes to coupe or roadster it is a matter of preference on shape. They both feel like very different cars. I never looked at roadsters when I wanted one and to be honest I only went in one for the first time last weekend, it was nice but a bit small inside, and in my opinion it always felt like the roof was a bit of an after thought, if I have a convertible it's gotta be a hard top one to make it viable in this country. If I was abroad I'd probably go for the roadster though, as I love the roof down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketch Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 agreed personally i dont like the look of the roasters, they look ok with the roof down but for 95% of the time with the roof up it looks wrong, if i were to get a convertable id look at s2000s or an m3 coupe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 had to be fair and not miss anyone out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Surely it's as simple as to whether you want to put the roof down or not? Neither car is that different from the other in the drive that it really makes a difference which one you go for on that count, so just make your decision based on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maz77 Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 ROADSTER + K1 + ROOF DOWN = you dont need the sun out to put the roof down. mine is down all the time unless its raining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BladesGrant Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 ROADSTER + K1 + ROOF DOWN = you dont need the sun out to put the roof down. mine is down all the time unless its raining. Thats a proper roadster own for you. I went over to Nurrish's once and it was only 2 degrees, it wasn't raining so the roof was down!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT4 Zed Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich-z Posted April 17, 2010 Author Share Posted April 17, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 I agree with all that has been said but must remind people that the fastest zed on here is a roadster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BladesGrant Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 I agree with all that has been said but must remind people that the fastest zed on here is a roadster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT4 Zed Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 I agree with all that has been said but must remind people that the fastest zed on here is a roadster. Eeeeeeeeehnn.......................... wrong Martin/Grant The most powerful zed here is a coupe and it belongs to ttz34me Our cousin from the states. His Greddy TT was shipped over since last year and would be residing in the Uk for the next 3 years. I met up with him at Autosport this year and his monster running almost 700WHP now I am bringing him along for wales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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