Z-Speed under shroud install and review

2011 Nismo#91 · 10-28-2013, 11:15 AM

A bit of a bump but well deserved. I just installed this yesterday I got the Nismo one with the black powder coat. I have to say it is a well made product. Everything aligned up nicely with the rest of the car, that I know it should be the norm for everything to fit but some less reputable vendors have poor fitment issues, this does not, its quality workmanship IMO. It was very simple to install and only required a little bit of through to figure out how the sides installed. They provided all the bolts needed to install it so you didn't have to re uses any old parts and the bolts had a powder coating as well to help slow any corrosion. I am very happy with it, its defiantly more solid then the near $1,000 plastic from Nissan. If someone is expecting some more cooling from the aluminum and vent hole I didn't notice any difference and after about an hour of driving I got out and checked it it had pickup any amount of heat an the part was only a bit warm so there's not really any heat transfer going on.

Anyone want to buy an slightly used oem under shroud? =P

TreeSemdyZee · 10-28-2013, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

A bit of a bump but well deserved. I just installed this yesterday I got the Nismo one with the black powder coat. I have to say it is a well made product. Everything aligned up nicely with the rest of the car, that I know it should be the norm for everything to fit but some less reputable vendors have poor fitment issues, this does not, its quality workmanship IMO. It was very simple to install and only required a little bit of through to figure out how the sides installed. They provided all the bolts needed to install it so you didn't have to re uses any old parts and the bolts had a powder coating as well to help slow any corrosion. I am very happy with it, its defiantly more solid then the near $1,000 plastic from Nissan. If someone is expecting some more cooling from the aluminum and vent hole I didn't notice any difference and after about an hour of driving I got out and checked it it had pickup any amount of heat an the part was only a bit warm so there's not really any heat transfer going on.

Anyone want to buy an slightly used oem under shroud? =P

+a gazillion.
I just did my first "legit" oil change (the first was the same day that I put on the shroud, so it doesn't really count.) It was so quick an painless that I actually enjoyed it.
Joe does a fantastic job with all of his stuff. I wish I could find the write-up that he did when they developed the CSC for the 350z. It was obvious to me then, that his engineering abilities are very "sensible". If my clutch ever takes a poop, I'll be heading to Dayton to have them do the work.

tonythetiger · 10-28-2013, 03:38 PM

adding this onto my mod list :-)

OldFart · 10-28-2013, 04:38 PM

Mine arrived earlier in the week (powdercoated black), very well constructed. Also a very nice write up.

Rusty · 10-28-2013, 04:44 PM

When installing this tray or the stock tray. You guys might want to do what I just got done doing.

Mine has been beat on a few times.

Fix for the rattling front under tray.

GaleForce · 10-28-2013, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

When installing this tray or the stock tray. You guys might want to do what I just got done doing.

Mine has been beat on a few times.

Fix for the rattling front under tray.

Good idea

Riptide67 · 10-28-2013, 08:05 PM

Nice write up! I have this on my wish list and it is certainly reasonably priced.

GaleForce · 10-28-2013, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldFart

Mine arrived earlier in the week (powdercoated black), very well constructed. Also a very nice write up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riptide67

Nice write up! I have this on my wish list and it is certainly reasonably priced.

RyanWest · 10-28-2013, 11:46 PM

I just got mine in the mail last week! Thanks for the halloween candy Zspeed. Cant wait to install mine! Its so shiny sitting in my room!

swiss370Z · 03-02-2014, 02:58 AM

Mr. GaleForce

Thanks for this great write up!

Since the removal of my front bumper (new intercooler)
I have this part of the wish list

GaleForce · 03-02-2014, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swiss370Z

Mr. GaleForce

Thanks for this great write up!

Since the removal of my front bumper (new intercooler)
I have this part of the wish list

You're welcome

Jimbo370 · 03-02-2014, 09:00 PM

What would look best for my magnetic black 370z. shiny aluminum or black coated? Can you see it?

Chuck33079 · 03-02-2014, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbo370

What would look best for my magnetic black 370z. shiny aluminum or black coated? Can you see it?

It's under the car. You can't see it.

phantom370z · 03-04-2014, 08:15 AM

I noticed at Z1's website the "Nismo" version is an extra 229 bucks, which frankly seems like craziness. What sort of difference is there for a Nismo?

Z Speed Performance Aluminum Undershroud

theDreamer · 03-04-2014, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phantom370z

I noticed at Z1's website the "Nismo" version is an extra 229 bucks, which frankly seems like craziness. What sort of difference is there for a Nismo?

Z Speed Performance Aluminum Undershroud

The two are very different shapes, the Nismo has more material involved in it.
Also, the OEM Nismo undertray (which is plastic) is over $1,400.

10-28-2013, 03:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
tonythetiger A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SA, TX Posts: 1,035 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z PG MT Rep Power: 194	adding this onto my mod list :-) __________________ KWV3/Eibach/StillenG3/FI CBE+LTH+34Row/Uprev/SPL/SouthBendSS/QuaifeLSD/4.08/TommyKaira/Status/VolkZE40/AP Radical BBK/Seibon/Amuse/VIS/Sparco/WorksBellGTC/RJM/Nismo

10-28-2013, 04:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
OldFart Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Carlisle, PA Age: 63 Posts: 682 Drives: 2011 Wannabe Nismo Rep Power: 962	Mine arrived earlier in the week (powdercoated black), very well constructed. Also a very nice write up. GaleForce likes this.

10-28-2013, 04:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rusty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 70 Posts: 35,571 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684440	When installing this tray or the stock tray. You guys might want to do what I just got done doing. Mine has been beat on a few times. Fix for the rattling front under tray. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

10-28-2013, 08:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 38 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 70	Nice write up! I have this on my wish list and it is certainly reasonably priced. GaleForce likes this. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

03-02-2014, 02:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
swiss370Z Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: In the Mountains Posts: 649 Drives: VW UP! 1.0 Ltr Rep Power: 16	Mr. GaleForce Thanks for this great write up! Since the removal of my front bumper (new intercooler) I have this part of the wish list __________________ /// ONE LAST RIDE /// R.I.P. FAIRLADY Z ///

10-28-2013, 11:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,413 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40571	A bit of a bump but well deserved. I just installed this yesterday I got the Nismo one with the black powder coat. I have to say it is a well made product. Everything aligned up nicely with the rest of the car, that I know it should be the norm for everything to fit but some less reputable vendors have poor fitment issues, this does not, its quality workmanship IMO. It was very simple to install and only required a little bit of through to figure out how the sides installed. They provided all the bolts needed to install it so you didn't have to re uses any old parts and the bolts had a powder coating as well to help slow any corrosion. I am very happy with it, its defiantly more solid then the near $1,000 plastic from Nissan. If someone is expecting some more cooling from the aluminum and vent hole I didn't notice any difference and after about an hour of driving I got out and checked it it had pickup any amount of heat an the part was only a bit warm so there's not really any heat transfer going on. Anyone want to buy an slightly used oem under shroud? =P

10-28-2013, 11:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
RyanWest Track Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tamp, Fl Posts: 714 Drives: 2009 Nissan Rep Power: 35	I just got mine in the mail last week! Thanks for the halloween candy Zspeed. Cant wait to install mine! Its so shiny sitting in my room!

03-02-2014, 09:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
Jimbo370 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 466 Drives: 09 black 370z MT Rep Power: 13	shroud choice What would look best for my magnetic black 370z. shiny aluminum or black coated? Can you see it?

03-04-2014, 08:15 AM	#14 (permalink)
phantom370z Track Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: South Carolina Posts: 865 Drives: 14 Nismo 370Z PW Rep Power: 14	I noticed at Z1's website the "Nismo" version is an extra 229 bucks, which frankly seems like craziness. What sort of difference is there for a Nismo? Z Speed Performance Aluminum Undershroud __________________ 14' Pearl White Nismo 370z - SOLD

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