G35 vs me

[fastsolara]

Hey man all power to you.

We all do respect I think the only one knocking on any doors here is you. Your talking to veteran SolaraGuys who've been there done that type deal for years.

I seriously think the driver of the G35 was cutting you some slack.

im not knockin on anything

actually i repsect this forum and the people on it. I have just become a Solara owner and have no clue as to what my car is capable of yet. So, i am out there doing whatever to see and that race was one thing i thot was great. im not sure about anyone elses cars nor am i disrespecting anyone on here, but i was in the driver seat and saw what my car did the other night. Now please just let me happy about it.


This is my first Toyota. I have been a Nissan guy for years owning nothing but Nissans because of their great power and torque. I have had several Nissans and am fully aware what they can and cant do. Almost all Nissans drop off at higher speeds. There power is geared more to lower and midrange speeds. They are designed that way and have been for years.
So from a take off, Nissans will pull anything, but from a roll, they are just ok. My 94 Sentra Se-R is the only Nissan i have ever owned that has great top end. All the rest fall short of the competition. I have been a Nissan guy for almost 20 years.. I will say one thing, This Solara has really suprised me in its power. I didnt not expect what it has.

[Somedude]

next time you should go at the drag, and hopefully a G35 will show and if you beat him again, post the slip and then we will say it is believable.

What you are saying is like me saying that a person with a stock Tercel can keep up with a TC.

[fastsolara]

does not matter how new your motor is, a g35 is more than a second faster on the 1/4 than the solara and make any where from 260-300 hp

260-300hp? no, more like 265 flywheel.
Solaras dont lose as much power in the drivetrain as all Nissan cars. Nissan cars have very heavy drivetrains, which make them dependable and strong and great for large upgrades, but really rob the motor from its stock power potential.

The Solara stock wheel hp is what? 177 ish hp?
The G35 stock wheel hp is around the 200 mark. that is a huge drop for a RWD but becuz of a heavy drive train.
The Mazda RX-8s only have 160+ whp.

[fastsolara]

next time you should go at the drag, and hopefully a G35 will show and if you beat him again, post the slip and then we will say it is believable.

What you are saying is like me saying that a person with a stock Tercel can keep up with a TC.

and again i will say, from a stop, yes, a G35 and its RWD will eat most any FWD car.
that is where all there power is, at take off
higher end is where they fall off

the Solara was built with great all around power

[Jakecallun20]

I don't see how this could have happened. Like someone said earlier he must not have been giving it his all. No way a stock solara w/ like 145 whp could beat a G35. I've driven one, they aren't slow.

[fastsolara]

What you are saying is like me saying that a person with a stock Tercel can keep up with a TC.

um no, i think you got lost somewhere

those cars are in no comparison

[fastsolara]

I don't see how this could have happened. Like someone said earlier he must not have been giving it his all. No way a stock solara w/ like 145 whp could beat a G35. I've driven one, they aren't slow.

he might not have been giving his all...
i didnt really get a chance to ask him

[ptballer]

I've raced and beaten a G35 coupe on the highway as well. It was my friend's car so I knew he was trying. I didn't expect that to happen as he beat the snot out me when when we raced from a dead stop when he first got the car.

[Ruski]

Ive raced my friends G35 .. Got raped the whole way.. Maybe you won.. who knows, but yourself.. even from a roll.. 70mph you stated thats in what high 3rd, mid 4 gear roll if im correct ? im sure the g35 walks on bone stock solara's in that gear .. are cars arnt really designed with high end power.. but like i said maybe you beat him .Us Sg members will never know..

[Somedude]

Those G35 have 300hp (not whp) at least, They have more horsepower than the 350Z. That is 100hp more than what you got.

I am not saying that you are lying but it is possible that he is toying with you, heck even some of our SG members have done the same to other people.

If you really did beat him then you did, I wasn't there so I can't say that you didn't.

[Midias]

does not matter how new your motor is, a g35 is more than a second faster on the 1/4 than the solara and make any where from 260-300 hp

260-300hp? no, more like 265 flywheel.
Solaras dont lose as much power in the drivetrain as all Nissan cars. Nissan cars have very heavy drivetrains, which make them dependable and strong and great for large upgrades, but really rob the motor from its stock power potential.

The Solara stock wheel hp is what? 177 ish hp?
The G35 stock wheel hp is around the 200 mark. that is a huge drop for a RWD but becuz of a heavy drive train.
The Mazda RX-8s only have 160+ whp.

yes flywheel 260-80 for 2003 then 280-300 for newer models Also solara 5 speeds are about 155 whp stock according to dyno graphs off this site.

[theprodigy79]

Those G35 have 300hp (not whp) at least, They have more horsepower than the 350Z. That is 100hp more than what you got.

I am not saying that you are lying but it is possible that he is toying with you, heck even some of our SG members have done the same to other people.

If you really did beat him then you did, I wasn't there so I can't say that you didn't.

The 2003 G35 Sedan is a 3500lb car with 260 crank hp bro... I ain't sayin I believe him, as it still seems a bit far fetched (I've seen them launch in traffic and they seem to pull just fine at higher speeds) but it ain't THAT far fetched...

[lilmike2069]

260-300hp? no, more like 265 flywheel.

I do believe that 265 is between 260 and 300... anyone want to back me up on that one? And perhaps the G35 was stuck in first gear? Or perhaps he forgot to release his parking break?

[Dawgz]

im supercharged, with 200whp, and i dont even know if i could beat a stock g35....


i dono about u, but u might have a ivisible supercharger with a 7psi pulley hahaha ....Nice kill if its for real tho.

[DatSRBoi]

My solara stock boost= lost-----------------------------240hp
My solara tuned= raped the SHIATTTTTTT out of one------------------------310hp
My accord stock= beat it by a fender-----------------------------------250hp
My soon completed beast= Hehehe you decide---------------------------------------------------------XXX


older model G35

Horsepower : 280 hp @ 6200 rpm('03-'04),
298 hp @ 6400 rpm('05-'06 manual), 280 hp('05-'06 auto)
Torque : 270 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm('03-'04),
260 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm('05-'06 manual), 270 lb-ft('05-'06 auto)
Redline : 6600 rpm

Top speed : 155 mph(electronically limited)
0-60 mph : 5.6 sec.('03 manual). 6.2 sec.(auto)
0-¼ mile : 14.2 sec @ 100.5 mph('03 manual)
60-0 braking distance : 117 ft
200 ft skidpad : 0.92 g

Curb Weight : 3416 lbs
Overall length : 182.2 in.
Wheelbase : 112.2 in.
Overall Width : 71.5 in.
Height : 54.8 in.

The new G35

Horsepower : 306 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque : 268 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm
Redline : 7000 rpm

Top speed : 158 mph
0-60 mph : 5.3 sec.(manual), 5.6 sec.(auto)
0-¼ mile : 13.9 sec @ 99.9 mph(manual), 14.1 sec @ 101.0 mph(auto)
60-0 braking distance : 111 ft
200 ft skidpad : 0.88 g

Curb Weight : 3532-3532 lbs
Overall length : 182.2 in.
Wheelbase : 112.2 in.
Overall Width : 71.5 in.
Height : 54.8 in.

In conclusion. Its not as fast as people claim them to be, but they are definitely No joke for they are still pretty dam fast. From a roll they are alittle bit weak until they finally overachieve speed due to their weight. Thats the only reason why my accord was able to win although I could see it was pulling me in VERY slowly. Thank goodness for Vtec... Instant power.