what have u raced so far?
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On a race track- the results would be much different imo. The VQ35DE is a potent motor.
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That's the thing most people forget or don't want to realize...
A real race, at a track, involves more than just pushing the right pedal down.
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Hence one reason why street racing is bad..
Z/G's do well in their $ range.
peace,
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Good point(s). My car has been modified from a suspension perspective and it handles quite well compared to OEM. It is stiff, responsive and has little body roll. However, it does not compare, nor could it ever compare to a sport sedan like a G35/M35 or 5 series BMW. It is just too heavy. Now I think it would be interesting to take mine to a track and run it against a like sized sedan. I think it would do well with the mods I have put into it.
As for straight line speed I don't race mine on the street - not worth the tickets or potential wreck and it just is not a race car. In my earlier days I did run against 2 cars - a Z28 Camaro and beat him outright and a WRX from a rolling start and he passed me at about 85 MPH.
Mine is just a black cruiser that looks fast sitting still. I get the S8's, AMG's and M's that pass me and then slow down to get a closer look - not bad for my old LS
As for straight line speed I don't race mine on the street - not worth the tickets or potential wreck and it just is not a race car. In my earlier days I did run against 2 cars - a Z28 Camaro and beat him outright and a WRX from a rolling start and he passed me at about 85 MPH.
Mine is just a black cruiser that looks fast sitting still. I get the S8's, AMG's and M's that pass me and then slow down to get a closer look - not bad for my old LS
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Good point(s). My car has been modified from a suspension perspective and it handles quite well compared to OEM. It is stiff, responsive and has little body roll. However, it does not compare, nor could it ever compare to a sport sedan like a G35/M35 or 5 series BMW. It is just too heavy. Now I think it would be interesting to take mine to a track and run it against a like sized sedan. I think it would do well with the mods I have put into it.
As for straight line speed I don't race mine on the street - not worth the tickets or potential wreck and it just is not a race car. In my earlier days I did run against 2 cars - a Z28 Camaro and beat him outright and a WRX from a rolling start and he passed me at about 85 MPH.
Mine is just a black cruiser that looks fast sitting still. I get the S8's, AMG's and M's that pass me and then slow down to get a closer look - not bad for my old LS![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
As for straight line speed I don't race mine on the street - not worth the tickets or potential wreck and it just is not a race car. In my earlier days I did run against 2 cars - a Z28 Camaro and beat him outright and a WRX from a rolling start and he passed me at about 85 MPH.
Mine is just a black cruiser that looks fast sitting still. I get the S8's, AMG's and M's that pass me and then slow down to get a closer look - not bad for my old LS
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What suspension mods have you done?
I have recently added the JIC FLT-A2 coilovers. I have had it on the track before and after the suspension change. And I agree with you, it's easy to improve on the OE suspension when we are talking about sport.
I wonder how many of us have had our LS on a real race track? It's not exactly the type of car you see out there often.
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I believe with enough preparation the LS could compare to the likes of 5 series BMW or G35, etc. But, out of the box, we are talking too much of a generation gap. (at least me with the UCF11) Newer cars/tech are way better in the handling and braking dept. than cars were 10+ years ago. Let alone the HP increase and variable valve timing, etc.
Furthermore I will add that the LS fairs very well. The suspension is such that offers both performance and comfort (wishbone). As you mention; It's just too damn heavy to compete without a healthy diet, suspension prep, and most of all - a competent driver.
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Peace.
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All my cars see the track. There is no exception.
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They handle MUCH better than you are giving them credit for.
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I have plenty of other, better built, track cars. But, I still very much enjoy the LS on a road course. It's just in my blood. And my profession.
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I have a 2001 gs430
The homocide list:
these are all cars i beat at a drag
1. bmw 2007 530xi (3 times) a v6--but very impressive..but he still lost
2. G35 2004 sedan (joke)
3. Chevy Camaro 1997 375hp w/ intake and exhasut mods
4. GTI
5. I think it was a 2003 - Nissan 350z
These Kids didnt know what hit them...
you shuda seen how confident they were..it was pathetic...like a mouse against a elephant..butt the beemer was impressive.
Btw--
I have no Mods..
yet...
hahah..so we can only imagine what will happen once I get my SRT and the other things i go on my list :-)
these were all street races...now i get bashedd :-(
people dont know...we DONT have tracks in NYC!! (i think) cant find any at least
The homocide list:
these are all cars i beat at a drag
1. bmw 2007 530xi (3 times) a v6--but very impressive..but he still lost
2. G35 2004 sedan (joke)
3. Chevy Camaro 1997 375hp w/ intake and exhasut mods
4. GTI
5. I think it was a 2003 - Nissan 350z
These Kids didnt know what hit them...
you shuda seen how confident they were..it was pathetic...like a mouse against a elephant..butt the beemer was impressive.
Btw--
I have no Mods..
yet...
hahah..so we can only imagine what will happen once I get my SRT and the other things i go on my list :-)
these were all street races...now i get bashedd :-(
people dont know...we DONT have tracks in NYC!! (i think) cant find any at least
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so i kinda raced a BMW x5 v8 2005ish in 85S from greenville. I trailed him until i realized we were cruisin at 110
. the LS seemed unfazed. I didn't have the ***** to keep going. we did do a 60-100 once, he won but not by that much. I was impressed by my old girl... yet again.![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
Pretty much any LS thats 98+ is a beast. I can't wait to find a cheap one.
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Pretty much any LS thats 98+ is a beast. I can't wait to find a cheap one.