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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 01:21 PM
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I like the 350z more and it looks like beast when you hook it up.
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 01:22 PM
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s2000 hands down! im planing to get one myself! :P
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 01:25 PM
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IF NA then 350z s2000 lacks torque
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 01:42 PM
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I'd go S2000 as well.
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 02:01 PM
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My vote is for S2k.

Or maybe BMW 135i when it comes out in the spring?
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 02:07 PM
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The AP1 00-03' is 9K redline and 04-current is 8K readline but more tq....
Hmmmmmmmm.......................
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 03:10 PM
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Get a GS400! i LOVED mine.... i miss her everytime i see another G'baby.
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 04:09 PM
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I have a great idea if it hasnt already been said. Wait for the IS-F...
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by arksun
My vote is for S2k.

Or maybe BMW 135i when it comes out in the spring?
Bmw didn't design the 1 series for track purposes...might as well get a m3 ....
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 05:58 PM
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nismo 350z if ur goin to the track
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 06:07 PM
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i have a 350z as well. i was planning on buying a s2k but they are so slow. they might handle nicely but my 350z handles pretty well. its all on suspension set up and tires. nice set of coilovers, sway bars, poly bushings and a good set of tires and your set.

also if you wanna tear it up at the track, EVO's are beast on the track. nothing is better than AWD
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 06:17 PM
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S2k is awesome on the track
as long as u keep the revs up, it is a fast car
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 06:28 PM
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Here. Road and Track just did an S2000 CR - Nismo 350Z comparison. While these, of course, are specialized, limited-production models, nevertheless they also give a good indication of what the base models are like.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....rticle_id=6057

If the track you are going to use has lots of sharp curves, you will probably want the S2000, with its greater agility. If the track has long straights, the 350Z's greater HP and torque shows its stuff.
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 06:51 PM
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for track, S2000. If it's a weekend joy car, the tree-fitty.
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 08:02 PM
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Track car under $25k? S2000, Miata, or E36 M3. Get a car that's light, nimble, and balanced - you'll improve quickly and have more fun driving it.

But if you really want to have fun, how about a Vtech Mini? http://superfastminis.com/

I'd be giggling like a fool driving one of those on a track.
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