Not a boat with my new GTSpec lower tie bars! This thing is like a F1 now! My G steps on Spyders.

 

Do I feel the sting of a glove on my face?

 

Let's see..... On the Brazos Bend drive, you were how far back? Didn't want to go fast in those fantastic high speed turns. With my new setup, I can be sooo much more agressive in the twisties. I'm plannin' on adding the GTSpec rear Lateral arm brace as soon as SixFive verifies it clears the coupe mid-pipe on a sedan. My sedan is addicted to the twisties......

 

I think caution should be exercised in making those kinds of generalizations. The handling of your car will depend on many factors including mechanical set up as well as driver skill.

In the hands of capable drivers the G sedan and coupe are pretty impressive. I know at least a couple of Z drivers at the last Stampede who couldn't help but comment how well the Gs handled the Raging Bull. Just ask G35_TX and TexasScout how much fun they have driving their G sedans.

Of course, the G is heavier than the Spyder, but that doesn't mean it will handle worse in curves. It is by no means a heavy car. A BMW M5 is a lot heavier than both cars yet it could outdrive the other two cars in the hands of the right driver. My car - a 240SX, well-known for being a well-handling car - is only 2,700 lbs yet I wouldn't doubt that Cato, G35_TX, and TexasScout could outdrive me in their G sedans on the twisties. Sure, weight makes a big difference in handling, but that is only one critical variable. The Gs are great handling cars and very capable in the hands of experienced drivers.

If you don't enjoy carving through twisties then, of course, that's your prerogative. However, if you do, don't be afraid to enjoy your car in the twisties. Take it easy, do some things to tighten your car's handling, and attend a high performance driving event or two and you will be amazed with how much more fun you will have in your G.

Of course, again, you may just enjoy driving lighter cars i.e. cars less than 3,000 lbs. No problem with that (I prefer lighter cars, too). However, I think calling a G a 'boat' is a mischaracterization. Perhaps you meant you prefer driving lighter cars, which is a totally different statement.

Just my two cents.

 

No problem. Just trying to help you out.

 

take a breather

 

The G and the Spyder are different class cars. Last time I checked, this was G35Driver.com, not MyNewSpyder.com......
Bone stock the G35 handles pretty well, add sway bars and considerably better. Add the GTSpec lower tie braces and even better still. I got an email today from Ken, Sales manager at GTSpec, with an offer to test fit the GTSpec four point mid-chassis brace on the Sedan! I'm going for it. It just keeps getting better and better!

 

Cato.

Did you ever give your review of the f/r lower tie braces?

 

Yeah, it's posted in the sedan forum under "GT Spec Bars fit on sedan".
I posted pics of the install and lots of comments.

 

Thanks man. Going there now.