Jetpilot Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 (edited) I don't understand people who compare bikes and cars .... Just so different . yea its like comparing a jetski and a speed boat Two things with a hull and engine that go on water, pretty similar if you ask me Edited July 14, 2015 by Jetpilot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 (edited) That bike does incredibly well to get anywhere near from a standing start imho OK then This one is amazing: https://youtu.be/2EUiwho_Ync I was going to have a little race with a mate with aGSX-R1000, this has put me right off Edited July 14, 2015 by docwra 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffGTV Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 JetP - great reference - will study with interest not to mention bookmark Re LS conversion, I love this engine for so many reasons and have looked into drop-in conversions with this unit before, in different cars, however whilst ironically it would be good for the Cerbera....the Cerbera engine would perhaps be more suitable in the Z... Out of interest, anyone in UK do road going LS Z conversion for reasonable cost? - Anyone with roadcar videos of this? - How does engine weight compare? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Ls engine is lighter than the vq I know wasso is building a ls3 road car but bizz has his ls3 bdc 350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffGTV Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 (edited) ...voila: http://www.sikky.com...t install.pdf�� http://www.sikky.com/images/pdf/1378486700350z%20mount%20kit%20install.pdf Edited July 14, 2015 by GriffGTV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffGTV Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Ls engine is lighter than the vq I know wasso is building a ls3 road car but bizz has his ls3 bdc 350 'bdc' ? - is there a build thread for these? - Do you know where they are based in UK? - The Sikky conversion kit is quite a find, not cheap, but quality looking - not sure if there are any RHD issues LS3Z......should be enough power - over 600bhp with stroker kit....gulp.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Ls engine is lighter than the vq Always surprised to hear v8's being lighter than other engines, gm quote 403lbs, any idea on vq weight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Ls engine is lighter than the vq Always surprised to hear v8's being lighter than other engines, gm quote 403lbs, any idea on vq weight? im guess thats will ancillaries attached as crate motors are about 340-350lbs Maybe it wasnt the Vq that was heavier as thats around 330lbs in the same state looking on tinterwebs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilside z Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Who cares, mines Japanese and modified. You can get the Bmw straight off the shelf. A lot of them you can't alter as on lease and there's normally one or more to be seen on a good day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffGTV Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 (edited) & Edited July 14, 2015 by GriffGTV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dicky Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Just to be clear in case Mr Plod (who I have great respect for) is reading this, these high speeds were on private roads...Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeezeebaba Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Well the fastest bike I ever owned was a 900 fireblade back in the 90s. The bike that nearly killed me was a lowly zxr750. Three months after my accident I was still in a wheelchair. I should have got back on them as soon as I could but left it to long, I don't want that sort of pain again tbh my Z is plenty fast enough thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 I had my big crash on a Kwack too, zx9c1.... Still, loved my bike days and consider myself lucky to have enjoyed it and come out the other side. Its also a good eye opener to potential hazards you probably wouldnt even notice in a car, also makes you realise trying to make progress in a car is a pretty futile task. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeezeebaba Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 I still get the urge to ride again from time to time until the flashback kicks in and I agree with you Jetpilot they were good days. 15 of us did a euro tour one year, two months of some of the best roads and scenery coupled with good company camping and lots of beer:) Probably the best care free holiday I've ever had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisday1990 Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 My Daily is a Golf R, runs rings around the Z all day, top end, acceleration, economy and handling, no contest the Golf wins them all. Smiles per miles, well that's got to go to the Zed I think this sums it up its how the car goes about its business and the Z does it in a raw gear know vibrating way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lance350 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Earlier in the year I did the evo triangle with some friends. We all had different cars. e36 328, 325d, m3, e90 320d civic type r and a near 400 BHP Mitsubishi 3000gt. on the motorway above 80 the 350z the M3 and the Mitsi where miles ahead but as soon as we got of and onto the twisty stuff we could not get away from the 325d (140 bhp if that) on a B road power doesn't make difference its all about who is most committed and willing to push the hardest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizza2000 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I had a mini metro (showing my age now) way above 100.... couldn't pull away from it I was towing it though sorry couldn't resist Serious note like most people say all cars are quick its the person who bottles it first.... 350z all the way everyone looks at the car and no one takes a blind bit of notice at a 1 series as just to many of them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 no one takes a blind bit of notice at a 1 series as just to many of them 135i coupes currently taxed: 734 350Z currently taxed: just under 7000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeezeebaba Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 (edited) no one takes a blind bit of notice at a 1 series as just to many of them 135i coupes currently taxed: 734 350Z currently taxed: just under 7000 Forget the coupe thing they all have the same ugly mug front end. He said 1 series.I lost count at 24000 units and got as far as the 116d couldn't be arsed to add the others up. Common as muck. Edited July 17, 2015 by Zeezeebaba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Good cars always are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeezeebaba Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 So are fashionable cars, not always good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Forget the coupe thing they all have the same ugly mug front end. He said 1 series.I lost count at 24000 units and got as far as the 116d couldn't be arsed to add the others up. Common as muck. Enjoy your Micra mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allaboutthepasty Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Earlier in the year I did the evo triangle with some friends. We all had different cars. e36 328, 325d, m3, e90 320d civic type r and a near 400 BHP Mitsubishi 3000gt. on the motorway above 80 the 350z the M3 and the Mitsi where miles ahead but as soon as we got of and onto the twisty stuff we could not get away from the 325d (140 bhp if that) on a B road power doesn't make difference its all about who is most committed and willing to push the hardest. I'd have expected a 325D (with a remap I suppose) to keep up with a Zed on the motorway and for you to lose him on the twisty stuff. Zed seems to be no match for these Bimmers and Audi's nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 So are fashionable cars, not always good. True, however that's not what I said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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