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Old Jan 8, 2005 | 09:53 PM
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POLL: Favorite Chassis Type

Ok guys ( and Girl), I ve been argueing with a few buddies over which chassis think is the best, what handles the best, what looks the best. i m wonderin what everybody prefers, your choices are:

1) 2+0 T-top
2) 2+0 Hard top aka Slick top
3) Convertible
4) 2+2 T-top
and just for giggles, if it was ever made
5) 2+2 Hard top aka slick top

Let me know what everybody thinks.
Personally, I choose the slick top. i own both a t top and and a slick top, and the slick top just feels more comfortable. That and the fact that the chassis is more rare.
Old Jan 9, 2005 | 01:59 AM
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i'll vote for what i have like most ppl will.

4) 2+2 T-Top
Old Jan 9, 2005 | 07:07 AM
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4. I'm partial to my 2+2 - I really like the add'l length. But then I am older than the typical 300ZX driver and have kids. As close a having my cake and eating it too.
Old Jan 9, 2005 | 07:49 AM
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How's this for a not so straight answer.

2+2 = better handling due to slightly longer wheel base
Slick top = slightly better structure rigidity and slighly less weight...and yes more rare.
2 seater looks sportier than 2+2
Vert = damn it's a vert, sweet!

I like the handling of my 2+2. Like lightspeed, my kids get to ride and with the T-Tops I get the openness on those beautiful days.
Old Jan 9, 2005 | 01:07 PM
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Personally I'd choose the 2+0 with T-Tops for maximum sportiness .

But for a track car I would choose the slick top.
Old Jan 9, 2005 | 04:36 PM
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I've owned both a slicktop and I now own a 2+0 t-top. To my knowledge, I didn't notice much of a difference between the two. As for the weight, I've weighed them both. My 2+0 t-top weighs 3330- full tank of gas, t-tops on, with spare tire, jack, etc..gutted. The Slicktop weighed in at 3300 with spare tire and such still on. I also had 18" TSW Catalunyas on my Slicktop and on the t-top I have 17" chrome rims. So I really couldnt tell you what handles better, is faster. Overall I prefer Slicktop with a TT conversion, YUMMY.

Just my .02
Old Jan 9, 2005 | 05:09 PM
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:bow: what I have, 2 seat slicktop, the lightest and the stiffest, but not the swiftest........
:cheers:
Old Jan 9, 2005 | 05:22 PM
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This is the pics of my two babies. These are the reason i am still single.
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Old Jan 9, 2005 | 06:09 PM
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Here is a better shot of my Slick top. Hey canyoncarver your car looks almost like mine! Click on the pic to see a bigger pic
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Old Jan 9, 2005 | 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by WhtFairLadyZ
Hey canyoncarver your car looks almost like mine!
Yep, they look identical ....... Except I don't have that cool NISMO sticker on my door. I do have the NISMO on the windshield tho. My interior is black/dk blue. I never figured I'd own a white car myself, but the deal was too good.

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Old Jan 9, 2005 | 06:50 PM
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The decals are from the NISMO kit off of a 350Z. i bought it with hopes of puttin it on. But the Z33's graphics are too short for the Z32. i only have the hood piece on now. And i put the door and rear bumper ones on too.
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 02:15 PM
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2+0 T-tops, why??? probably because i own one.
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 04:14 PM
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Hehe, good answer. I'm not biased towards either for the fact I've owned them both. I have to say I prefer the look of the slicktop, it just looks so smooth. I prefer the look of the Z with the t's on..
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 08:34 PM
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yeah I like teh 2 seater t-top.Yfirst off I own one. and it looks pretty cool when it's raining andyou take off the t-top shades.
Old Jan 11, 2005 | 12:58 PM
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Some of us aren't fancy enough to have t-top shades :doh: .
Old Jan 11, 2005 | 05:05 PM
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i have the shades but never use them.
Old Jan 17, 2005 | 02:08 PM
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Good questions, all 3 of them, and I'll address them to the best of my knowledge.
Best Chassis....All the Zed32 are the same except for lenght and 4 wheel steering.
Best Handling.....The shorter wheelbase of the 2 seaters make them handle quicker and have faster response. As for the 4 wheel steering, I don't know of anyone into serious racing that uses it.
Best Looks.....Looks are in the eye of the beholder. Personally I like the 2 seaters.
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