ZSpeed Performance Aluminum Engine Undershrouds New Vendor Special!

klill001 · 03-16-2012, 09:42 AM

Joe,
Where are we at for the NISMO'S???

Joe@ZSpeed · 03-16-2012, 12:42 PM

Should know more this evening, Installed yesterday and may make one small change. Overall everything is almost perfect.

FireDan50 · 03-16-2012, 01:11 PM

Wow, I'm liking the newer version in plain aluminum...with no powdercoating, does that affect corrosion?

Joe@ZSpeed · 03-16-2012, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FireDan50

Wow, I'm liking the newer version in plain aluminum...with no powdercoating, does that affect corrosion?

Powder coated will be better against corrosion, We have had these on 300zx's, 350z's G35's ect for years with no PC and no issues, Just wipe them down with spray wax or something similar when you change your oil.

3zworld · 03-16-2012, 04:28 PM

Ok...have a legitimate question and wanted to find out this before I think about buying one. What exactly is the major benefit of replacing the manufacturer's plastic (lighter) shroud ? I get that it may protect the oil pan better, but unless you are driving over rubble all the time or taking your car out 4 wheeling what would be the reason to swap it out ? Just playing devil's advocate on this as I was thinking about getting one but kept asking myself "why?".

Joe@ZSpeed · 03-16-2012, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3zworld

Ok...have a legitimate question and wanted to find out this before I think about buying one. What exactly is the major benefit of replacing the manufacturer's plastic (lighter) shroud ? I get that it may protect the oil pan better, but unless you are driving over rubble all the time or taking your car out 4 wheeling what would be the reason to swap it out ? Just playing devil's advocate on this as I was thinking about getting one but kept asking myself "why?".

First and foremost the OEM Nismo piece is like $1500.00 to replace.

This will last virtually forever.
Wont fall off or sag.
You can change the oil and filter without removing the entire shield with the built in access door.
Offers better cooling to the oil pan, we all know the 370z needs anything it can get to help it cool better.
Offers better heat escape from the engine bay.
Aluminum will dissipate heat better out of the engine bay.
Better protects the oil pan from damage at the track or on the street as it sits directly in harms way of any road debris esp with a oil pan spacer.

I have more reasons but can't think of them right now

3zworld · 03-16-2012, 10:14 PM

Ok...I wasn't aware the price of replacement or the fact that there really was benefit of this helping with cooling at all, makes sense and I thank you for clarifying.

Joe@ZSpeed · 03-16-2012, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3zworld

Ok...I wasn't aware the price of replacement or the fact that there really was benefit of this helping with cooling at all, makes sense and I thank you for clarifying.

Not a problem, Glad we could help.

Most people use these as a much better replacement when their OE plastic one is falling off or they see it behind them going down the interstate. As they are pretty close to the replacement cost for the regular OEM piece on the non-nismo models, it's kind of a no brainer.

klill001 · 03-21-2012, 12:30 PM

Joe,
I need to get one for the NISMO, delivered by April 6, 2012. Is this possible?
Thanks
Kevin

Joe@ZSpeed · 03-21-2012, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klill001

Joe,
I need to get one for the NISMO, delivered by April 6, 2012. Is this possible?
Thanks
Kevin

I am hoping to have some ready to go out by the middle of next week, It is in the hands of oh mighty sheet metal God right now

klill001 · 03-22-2012, 02:12 PM

Joe,
I understand the sheet metal god has control of the situation, however, when can I drop an order for one?
Thanks

Nismo221 · 03-22-2012, 11:01 PM

Sorry it took so long for me to get back on here. But last other weekend we installed one on my Nismo. Everything fit up just the way it should. This is a top quaility product. You can tell just by looking at it that alot of time went into making it. Thanks again Joe for letting my car be your test fit subject.

Joe@ZSpeed · 03-24-2012, 11:43 PM

Here are a few pictures of the final version of the 2009-2012 Nismo 370Z under pan, There will be one change on the back side bottom which will increase the rigidity and also allow the use of oil pan spacers and deeper oil pans.

The outside fender pieces are mounted on the wrong side of the middle part in these pictures but will give you a good idea what they will look like.

I will get some pics of production pieces in the next few days and also get them on the website with pricing which is going to be in the $400 range.

We are also working on integrated brake ducting which is in the works right now.

Should have final pieces ready to ship in the next 3-4 days if all goes well.

Picture below shows air duct to bring in cool air which will flow air across the oil pan and suction hot air out of the engine compartment and out the back of the shield for cooler under hood temps.

Outside fender liner pieces get mounted on top of the center section instead of below as pictured here.

Joe@ZSpeed · 03-24-2012, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nismo221

Sorry it took so long for me to get back on here. But last other weekend we installed one on my Nismo. Everything fit up just the way it should. This is a top quaility product. You can tell just by looking at it that alot of time went into making it. Thanks again Joe for letting my car be your test fit subject.

Thank You!

klill001 · 03-25-2012, 08:27 PM

Joe,
Looks good are they comming in aluminum as pictured or are they going to be black?
Thanks

03-16-2012, 12:42 PM	#77 (permalink)
Joe@ZSpeed The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,304 Drives: Nissan Rep Power: 342999	Should know more this evening, Installed yesterday and may make one small change. Overall everything is almost perfect. __________________ Phone *937-506-7224* E-Mail Sales@Zspeed.com www.ZSPEED.com

03-21-2012, 12:30 PM	#84 (permalink)
klill001 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Fort Knox Posts: 13 Drives: 2011 NISMOZ Rep Power: 13	Nismo Joe, I need to get one for the NISMO, delivered by April 6, 2012. Is this possible? Thanks Kevin

03-22-2012, 11:01 PM	#87 (permalink)
Nismo221 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Decatur, Alabama Age: 35 Posts: 489 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo Rep Power: 14	Sorry it took so long for me to get back on here. But last other weekend we installed one on my Nismo. Everything fit up just the way it should. This is a top quaility product. You can tell just by looking at it that alot of time went into making it. Thanks again Joe for letting my car be your test fit subject. __________________ Stillen Gen 3, Motordyne M370 Intake Manifold, 25 row oil cooler, Z1 test pipes, Greddy Ti-C 70mm dual exhaust, 15mm front/20mm rear spacers, RE-11's, V1 detector, LED interior lights, LED tag lights, Password JDM CF engine and radiator cooling covers.

03-24-2012, 11:43 PM	#88 (permalink)
Joe@ZSpeed The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,304 Drives: Nissan Rep Power: 342999	Here are a few pictures of the final version of the 2009-2012 Nismo 370Z under pan, There will be one change on the back side bottom which will increase the rigidity and also allow the use of oil pan spacers and deeper oil pans. The outside fender pieces are mounted on the wrong side of the middle part in these pictures but will give you a good idea what they will look like. I will get some pics of production pieces in the next few days and also get them on the website with pricing which is going to be in the $400 range. We are also working on integrated brake ducting which is in the works right now. Should have final pieces ready to ship in the next 3-4 days if all goes well. Picture below shows air duct to bring in cool air which will flow air across the oil pan and suction hot air out of the engine compartment and out the back of the shield for cooler under hood temps. Outside fender liner pieces get mounted on top of the center section instead of below as pictured here. __________________ Phone *937-506-7224* E-Mail Sales@Zspeed.com www.ZSPEED.com

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03-16-2012, 09:42 AM	#76 (permalink)
klill001 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Fort Knox Posts: 13 Drives: 2011 NISMOZ Rep Power: 13	Joe, Where are we at for the NISMO'S???

03-16-2012, 01:11 PM	#78 (permalink)
FireDan50 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio Posts: 714 Drives: '09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 19	Wow, I'm liking the newer version in plain aluminum...with no powdercoating, does that affect corrosion?

03-16-2012, 04:28 PM	#80 (permalink)
3zworld Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 257 Drives: '09 370z -Boosted Rep Power: 13	Ok...have a legitimate question and wanted to find out this before I think about buying one. What exactly is the major benefit of replacing the manufacturer's plastic (lighter) shroud ? I get that it may protect the oil pan better, but unless you are driving over rubble all the time or taking your car out 4 wheeling what would be the reason to swap it out ? Just playing devil's advocate on this as I was thinking about getting one but kept asking myself "why?".

03-16-2012, 10:14 PM	#82 (permalink)
3zworld Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 257 Drives: '09 370z -Boosted Rep Power: 13	Ok...I wasn't aware the price of replacement or the fact that there really was benefit of this helping with cooling at all, makes sense and I thank you for clarifying.

03-22-2012, 02:12 PM	#86 (permalink)
klill001 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Fort Knox Posts: 13 Drives: 2011 NISMOZ Rep Power: 13	Joe, I understand the sheet metal god has control of the situation, however, when can I drop an order for one? Thanks

03-25-2012, 08:27 PM	#90 (permalink)
klill001 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Fort Knox Posts: 13 Drives: 2011 NISMOZ Rep Power: 13	Joe, Looks good are they comming in aluminum as pictured or are they going to be black? Thanks