How is the IS350 so fast??
#46
Racer
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In fact, the same practice was mirrored in the 350 to achieve the same desired affect (limit gears, so that up-shifting doesn't occur at partial throttle through a turn).
The fun for either is simply delivered in different ways, but I happily drive both.
So what's the difference or pros and cons of paddle shifters vs. "Gear limiters"?
#50
The NISMO 370Z has 350HP!! Thats crazy from a NA V6!! Runs low 13's stock and i heard of some good drivers getting flat 13 or in the 12's!! Thats crazy!! And it really pisses off V8 drivers
#51
Lexus Fanatic
#52
Pole Position
#56
But the thing is, I "won" (gained on him initially then maintained that gain) with the e46 m3 having an extra passenger in his car while I had none, so it's really really close.
But, in our defense, I had traction control on and it wasn't a perfect launch, so it's pretty close.
#57
those m3's pull like demons up top... I raced one from 60 to 154 on I-10 ( yes i know thats bad!! i was 21 years old!! ) on my 06 350z. Perfect simultaneous take off and we were even until like 90... Then he just started pulling like crazy on me.. IMO the IS350 does not feel like it pulls hard up top..
#58
those m3's pull like demons up top... I raced one from 60 to 154 on I-10 ( yes i know thats bad!! i was 21 years old!! ) on my 06 350z. Perfect simultaneous take off and we were even until like 90... Then he just started pulling like crazy on me.. IMO the IS350 does not feel like it pulls hard up top..
#59
Wait a minute I am 53 I still go triple digits but nothing past 130 mph after that things are too blurry, traffic gets crowded, and my heart medicine seems to loose its potency. I drive fast but do not drag race, the word is out on the IS 350 so there are not too many challengers and I do not like to bully those that I know really have no chance. I let them go ahead and let them feel like winners.