New Daily Driver - Pics of that with my Cobra

[Mike]

I traded my 2003 Nissan Sentra Spec V in on this today. Stayed in the Nissan family, just moved up a couple notches. It's getting new wheels (stock 07's) tommorow, that should clean the appearance up alot.


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I told everyone I would eventually VQ the Sentra, this just seemed much easier.

[Mike]

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[Mista Bone]

wow, two slow cars, did you spend $100K on them both?

Guess they both needed new short blocks.

What fagtron old eye doctor place where you stalking out for the pics?

Just busting your nuts Mike :)

[satan jamez]

350z is a pretty cool car IMO. Give us a review after a while :bigthumb

[04 Venom]

This is off topic, but how do you like the Aluminator so far? Can you feel the weight difference in the handling compared to the stock iron block? NICE cars by the way.

[Mike]

wow, two slow cars, did you spend $100K on them both?

Guess they both needed new short blocks.

What fagtron old eye doctor place where you stalking out for the pics?

Just busting your nuts Mike :)

My beater is faster than that stupid Civic you had 5 years ago :lol:



350z is a pretty cool car IMO. Give us a review after a while :bigthumb

I will say this as of right now, I LOVE this car. Decent gas mileage, tons of peppy torque, and a VERY solid/smooth ride. It's basically the anti-Cobra :lol: The next cruise-in I make it to, I'll let anyone take it for a spin, see what they think.


This is off topic, but how do you like the Aluminator so far? Can you feel the weight difference in the handling compared to the stock iron block? NICE cars by the way.

Ummm.. I like it. When I did the aluminator, I also did a tubular k-member, braille lightwieght battery, and took the spare tire and hardware out. Overall saving about 200lbs. Can I feel it? Meh, it's hard to tell. You can definetely tell the front end lifts up MUCH more during WOT. I think that, coupled with the drag radials, explains why my car hooks up GREAT. My car has pulled cars a full wieght Cobra wouldn't have, thats for sure.

[cstreu1026]

I drove a 350Z vert last fall and liked the way it drove a lot. The only thing I didn't like was the seats. They were just too narrow for me and would probably would have proven very uncomfortable on longer trips.

[04 Venom]

A lightweight, Whippled Cobra is a nasty machine. I think I saw your car a few weeks ago at Quaker Steak during the Sunday cruise-in; it looks, and sounds, damn nice. It's a keeper.

[Mike]

Thanks man. What color is your termi?

[04 Venom]

Thanks man. What color is your termi?

It was Comp Orange, but I went to the darkside and now have an 07 ZO6. It looks odd sitting in the garage with two Fords, but keeping the Terminator and the Z06 would have meant trouble on the domestic front.

[Mike]

It was Comp Orange, but I went to the darkside and now have an 07 ZO6. It looks odd sitting in the garage with two Fords, but keeping the Terminator and the Z06 would have meant trouble on the domestic front.

07 Z06? You have my heart! When they start getting into the high $40k's, I plan on picking one up. Very, very cool cars.

What color is it?

I think a photoshoot is in order :-) I got this license plate to try to get C6Z's to run!

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[04 Venom]

07 Z06? You have my heart! When they start getting into the high $40k's, I plan on picking one up. Very, very cool cars.

What color is it?

I think a photoshoot is in order :-) I got this license plate to try to get C6Z's to run!

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It is Machine Silver with chrome wheels and bone stock. I've seen 06 Zs getting into the low $50Ks so you won't have to wait long. Most stock C6 Zs put down approximately 450 rwhp and 440 rwtq. Mine weighs 3122 lbs. You have got to be packing over 600 rwhp and torque and at 3450 lbs., I don't stand a chance in a straight line until above 120 (maybe?) when the aero advantages of the Z become a bigger factor. I'll catch up in the curves. I have ridden in a cammed, full exhaust, CAI and tuned 08 Z06 and it made my car feel slow.

I didn't buy the Z for its gas mileage, but it is nice to have a fast car that gets 28mpg on a trip.

I'll stop by next time I see your car at the cruise-ins.

[R825OH]

Thats a nice pair Mike!

[cobra_SVT_Girl]

You have wayyy to many toys! LOL

Very nice ride! I like them too.

Let me bust yo ass in my Cobra first, then I'll run your Z with the Crossfire. :cool1:

[bkstang95]

Very nice daily Mike. They are a ton of fun to drive.

[Ryan218]

mike what do you do for a living if you dont mind me asking?

[92BlackStang]

mike what do you do for a living if you dont mind me asking? you would think he was a lawyer or something the way he has money.. Must be nice. Sad thing is i couldnt even afford either one of his cars.. I heard he sells phones for nextel but it cant pay that good. Just makes you wonder what his house looks like..:wave:

[Walter]

I heard he was in the 'Nati posted up on the block, slangin' rocks.

[Walter]

Nice Z BTW. I like Nissans, vq is so smoooooooth.

[Mike]

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Ditched the ugly wheels.

[92BlackStang]

looks a lot better now.

[92BlackStang]

snap a pic of the interior id like to check it out.

[Mike]

snap a pic of the interior id like to check it out.

Sure, I'll get some interior pics later on today, after I clean it out a little :-)

A couple pictures with my new camera and new wheels.

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I know a couple people asked for more to summarize my driving experience with the Z. Well, to be honest, this is my favorite car I've owned, second only to my 2000 C5. I've put over 200 miles on it the first two days of ownership. This is the car that makes you want to go on a long trip, turn around and drive right back home. The gas mileage is better than expected, upwards of 28mpg all highway, 23-25 mixed driving. SO torquey, SO smooth, and it really just asks to be beaten on. I drove from Eastgate to Bethel last night, and was able to enjoy lots of backroads on the way there, this car gives you so much confidence in the corners. It's not fast by any means, but plenty quick enough to stay entertained. It has plenty of the toys (track timer/shift light/miles to empty monitor/HID's/etc, and it really makes you feel like you're driving a luxury sports car. As bad as it is to say, I've virtually lost interest in driving the Cobra.

[04 Venom]

As bad as it is to say, I've virtually lost interest in driving the Cobra.

Not so bad, Mike. The Terminator is a great car in a straight line, and a competent car in the corners, but its weaknesses as an all round car are more evident, when compared to a car that is lighter, has a lower center of gravity and better weight distribution front to back. As the racers say, weight is the enemy of high performance.

[jaystang44]

wait......there was a 350 Z in your original pics?????? I didnt see it :)

[Mike]

Not so bad, Mike. The Terminator is a great car in a straight line, and a competent car in the corners, but its weaknesses as an all round car are more evident, when compared to a car that is lighter, has a lower center of gravity and better weight distribution front to back. As the racers say, weight is the enemy of high performance.

Yeah, and you just so happened to buy the car that is the combo of my Cobra and my 350z. A fast, great handeling, nice interior, all around car that you could race at the drag strip Friday, the roadcourse Saturday, and drive on a 200 mile roadtrip Sunday.

Me = Jealous. :coo1:

[89notch]

Cars look good. Did you ever find out why the HP was low on the cobra?

[04 Venom]

Yeah, and you just so happened to buy the car that is the combo of my Cobra and my 350z. A fast, great handeling, nice interior, all around car that you could race at the drag strip Friday, the roadcourse Saturday, and drive on a 200 mile roadtrip Sunday.

Me = Jealous. :coo1:

Not to worry, Mike, When I was 22, i was driving a Ford Pinto. Feel better? :)

[Mike]

Cars look good. Did you ever find out why the HP was low on the cobra?

Got it to 555whp on 17psi, falling off to 15psi by redline. I'm guessing the LT's flow a little better. I'll get it re-dynoed sometime soon, to see if the extra miles helped out.

[KobraII]

Those new wheels really set it off, Mike. Plan on modding it any?

[Mike]

Those new wheels really set it off, Mike. Plan on modding it any?

Ummm.. well I say no, but you know how that goes :cool2:

The first thing I'd like to do, would be get the holes in the front bumper filled, resprayed. After that, install a stock, or aftermarket strut tower brace. Past that, I'd like to limit it to this exhaust.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chjo3Yehf_g

This is the one and only exhaust I will get on it. I think it sounds absolutely amazing.

[zlou363lx]

As bad as it is to say, I've virtually lost interest in driving the Cobra.

i'll drive it for you lol.


it's worth a try...
do you live in those apartments off of gleneste withamsville? it looks like a few of your pics were taken there.

[Mike]

i'll drive it for you lol.


it's worth a try...
do you live in those apartments off of gleneste withamsville? it looks like a few of your pics were taken there.

Yeah, Kennedys Landing. I know I know, I'm the idiot who has two nice cars, and rents an apartment :lol:

[zlou363lx]

i like how you avoided my offer lol. oh well. i have a friend that lives there. he drives an lt1 t/a. also there is a sick yellow porshe in there somewhere.

[Mike]

i like how you avoided my offer lol. oh well. i have a friend that lives there. he drives an lt1 t/a. also there is a sick yellow porshe in there somewhere.

Haha yeah, you can drive the Cobra, just let me borrow $28,500 :lol:

I've seen the T/A, silver right? See if he wants to race the Beater Z. :cool1:

The yellow 911 is sick, me and my buddy waffles (444whp SRT-4) stalked him onto the highway one day and busted that ass. It is a beautiful car though.

[zlou363lx]

hmmm i guess you can just let it sit then. haha. yeah it's the silver one. he thinks it is fast. i'll see if he'll give you a run. he might try it...he thinks that he can beat my mustang...so he is stupid enough for it haha

that's a lot of power out of an srt4. i'll have to remember to stay away from him haha

[Mike]

hmmm i guess you can just let it sit then. haha. yeah it's the silver one. he thinks it is fast. i'll see if he'll give you a run. he might try it...he thinks that he can beat my mustang...so he is stupid enough for it haha

that's a lot of power out of an srt4. i'll have to remember to stay away from him haha


Yeah, I've always wanted to bust that T/A's ass, it's always fun to wax a neighbor hahaha, they get to think about it everytime they see the car :cool2:

[zlou363lx]

i'll see if i can get him to go for it then lol

[PKFIRE]

Yeah, Kennedys Landing. I know I know, I'm the idiot who has two nice cars, and rents an apartment :lol:

Yeah I understand that one but then again it looks like your doing alright for someone in his early 20's. Hopefully your saving some money in the process.

Nice Cars btw:bigthumb

[SVT Fan]

I compleatly agree with you about your comment about the Z06's compared to the 03-04 Cobra's.I like my Cobra but, I want a new Z06 so bad I can taste it LOL! I love your license plate too,thats awsome. If I ever see you in your Cobra and I'm in mine we will have to get in a run or two. I'm not calling you out or anything I would just like to run you a couple times for fun.

[5.0calypso93lx]

Ummm.. well I say no, but you know how that goes :cool2:

The first thing I'd like to do, would be get the holes in the front bumper filled, resprayed. After that, install a stock, or aftermarket strut tower brace. Past that, I'd like to limit it to this exhaust.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chjo3Yehf_g

This is the one and only exhaust I will get on it. I think it sounds absolutely amazing.

That sound alone almost makes me want one.

[04 Venom]

Music, sweet music.

[Mike]

update;


Dyno
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All cleaned up!

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[zlou363lx]

looks good, man. i like the pic of it by the garage with the cobra hanging out.

[satan jamez]

That's not bad power for stock 6 cylinder. Love the sound clip too!! What's the Z's weight?

It seem that when you have a horse power and torque rating close to the same it make for a sweet and smooth power band :) I bet that car is a blast to beat on.

[IWRBB]

When I did the aluminator, I also did a tubular k-member, braille lightwieght battery, and took the spare tire and hardware out. Overall saving about 200lbs. Can I feel it? Meh, it's hard to tell. You can definetely tell the front end lifts up MUCH more during WOT. I think that, coupled with the drag radials, explains why my car hooks up GREAT. My car has pulled cars a full wieght Cobra wouldn't have, thats for sure.

If you wnat it lighter, lose those heavy ass stock front seats. Between a set of aftermarket front seats and a rear seat delete, I took over 100 lbs out of mine in just seats.

[INSANEBA]

Nice, I drove a customers car about a year ago. It had an intake, a dry kit, and some suspension mods on it and boy was I impressed. I sssssmoked my ex-gf's 01 GT through the curves in it lol. Partly due to driving skills too lol. I drifted, and she lifted lol. They rev high as hell, and handle like a mofo! The only thing that took some getting used to to me was the clutch. Boy is it touchy lol...

[Mike]

Video of a bolt-on SRT-4 vs The 350z

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[COOP]

Nice 350, that thing really cleaned up well!
The '07 wheels MAKE that car. Those things are sick, I'd love to rock one of those as a DD.
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[92BlackStang]

Nice kill mike, come up to middletown ill race you in my stock 5liter 5 speed for fun

[9cobra4]

I think I saw you at e2o friday night, i was running ken bjonnes' blue 05 gt.

[Mike]

Some new pics of the buckets.

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[Mike]

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[Maximus]

Damn guy, whos your detailer??:eek::bigthumb

[92coupe]

That Cobra is SWEET!

[Mike]

Here are a couple more races for you guys. We even did a dig run, just for the 'stang crowd :)


Me and Don ran last night after our Fridays meet.

My car; 2004 Nissan 350z - Stock w/K&N drop in

Dons car; 2005 Nissan 350z - Rev up motor, stock w/ K&N drop in and Nismo exhaust.

Dig;
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40mph Roll
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[PonymanfiveO]

Gotta love the Mod Depot colors. :D Orange & Blue! :bigthumb

[JIMS SVT]

Sweet...got any more pics?lol