KY Z Owner

sstroudwku · 06-03-2013, 10:31 PM

Hey all, I joined a little while ago but I'm just now taking some time to post in here. I'm a Nissan Master Tech in South Central Ky. Been with Nissan just a a little over a year now. The dealer got my car at an auction in Missouri. It's an 11 Base 6MT in Monterey Blue. Had 8300miles on the dial and I got it certified as well. I got the car for a steal, nearly 6k less than retail. They sat on the car for 190days and had to move it. I made a reasonable offer and they took it. I've loved every minute I've owned it. I purchased a second hand stock Nismo exhaust, I wanted the H-pipe. Installed an AFE Takeda Stage 2 Attack CAI as well. I have a few complaints like anyone else. First and foremost, why produce a sports car with an open diff. Then offer an LSD that is just not up to the expectations or performance the rest of the car. I would have like to have seen a 1.5 clutch lsd, similar to a Nismo GT or a Giken. We have them, we've used them in older cars. It just seemed like too many accountants had their hands in the design process. If I can help anyone out by all means let me know.

Zbrah · 06-04-2013, 12:41 PM

Welcome sir! and congrats on your Z!! do you have any pics to share? I like the idea of going with the second hand Nismo exhaust, cheapest way to power gain and upgrading the look of the rear. I planned on doing the same.

I'm looking to getting into my first Z soon, since you're a Nissan Master Tech, do you have any advise what I should be pay close attention to when I'm inspecting a used Z? Any tips from you would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

sstroudwku · 06-05-2013, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Zbrah

Welcome sir! and congrats on your Z!! do you have any pics to share? I like the idea of going with the second hand Nismo exhaust, cheapest way to power gain and upgrading the look of the rear. I planned on doing the same.

I'm looking to getting into my first Z soon, since you're a Nissan Master Tech, do you have any advise what I should be pay close attention to when I'm inspecting a used Z? Any tips from you would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

With the VVEL system just make sure you can track the oil changes. It's a system we bought the rights to from our German friends. If you haven't seen the system torn apart it's insanely complex. The 370 is new enough still that most who own them take pretty good care of them. I suggest using a good synthetic, our ester oil is very expensive. If you'd like a reasonably priced alternative I'd suggest BMW 5w30 Synthetic. It has the same properties as our oil and I actually prefer it over the ester. Depending on your dealer mark up you can get it from $7-9/qt. Being a tech I pay 6.81 per.

Mechanically they are quite sound. Now, that being said you need to look out for body damage. People under estimate the car get it squirrely and wreck it. Check the bolts that hold the door hinges, bonnet and boot hinges as well. if the paint is chipped around these I'd ask about accident history. Most people stick to the 3750 oil changes. I've always thought this was excessive. When getting oil changes "if you use the dealer" ask them to use a 9E filter, it's about a 1/4qt bigger for the same price and run 5k intervals or even 7500 if you just DD the car. If you have any questions let me know.

12155ny · 06-05-2013, 12:20 PM

Welcome - fellow Z lover just an hour (or two) north of you on I-65...

sstroudwku · 06-05-2013, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 12155ny

Welcome - fellow Z lover just an hour (or two) north of you on I-65...

I was up there last night with some friends watching Fast 6 @ the Rave16 off 265. Decent movie, twisted ending.

boarderbob · 06-05-2013, 12:51 PM

Welcome aboard!

LakeShow · 06-06-2013, 12:11 AM

Welcome!!

Leuz · 06-07-2013, 12:02 AM

wecome!

Zbrah · 06-07-2013, 12:12 AM

Appreciate the great tips. Thanks!!

6MT · 06-08-2013, 10:14 AM

Hi

Z-Girl 12 · 06-08-2013, 03:51 PM

welcome and congrats

06-03-2013, 10:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
sstroudwku Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Posts: 33 Drives: '11 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 12	KY Z Owner Hey all, I joined a little while ago but I'm just now taking some time to post in here. I'm a Nissan Master Tech in South Central Ky. Been with Nissan just a a little over a year now. The dealer got my car at an auction in Missouri. It's an 11 Base 6MT in Monterey Blue. Had 8300miles on the dial and I got it certified as well. I got the car for a steal, nearly 6k less than retail. They sat on the car for 190days and had to move it. I made a reasonable offer and they took it. I've loved every minute I've owned it. I purchased a second hand stock Nismo exhaust, I wanted the H-pipe. Installed an AFE Takeda Stage 2 Attack CAI as well. I have a few complaints like anyone else. First and foremost, why produce a sports car with an open diff. Then offer an LSD that is just not up to the expectations or performance the rest of the car. I would have like to have seen a 1.5 clutch lsd, similar to a Nismo GT or a Giken. We have them, we've used them in older cars. It just seemed like too many accountants had their hands in the design process. If I can help anyone out by all means let me know.

06-05-2013, 12:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
12155ny Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 49 Drives: 2013 370z GM M6 Rep Power: 11	Welcome - fellow Z lover just an hour (or two) north of you on I-65... __________________ 321whp/264wtq Dynosty Tuned \|Stillen HFC \|Stillen Gen3 CAI\|Stillen CBE\|

06-06-2013, 12:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	Welcome!! __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

06-07-2013, 12:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
Leuz Track Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 555 Drives: Bunny Rep Power: 13	wecome! __________________ 2013 PW 370Z Touring+Sport, NAV Tint 35% side, 18% back \| RJM clutch pedal \| ZSpeed SS lines \| Stillen Gen3 CAI \| Fast Intentions HFC and TDX 12'' CF CBE \| UpRev

06-08-2013, 10:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	Hi __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

06-04-2013, 12:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5451	Welcome sir! and congrats on your Z!! do you have any pics to share? I like the idea of going with the second hand Nismo exhaust, cheapest way to power gain and upgrading the look of the rear. I planned on doing the same. I'm looking to getting into my first Z soon, since you're a Nissan Master Tech, do you have any advise what I should be pay close attention to when I'm inspecting a used Z? Any tips from you would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

06-05-2013, 12:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
boarderbob Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here Posts: 107 Drives: 2011 370Z GM M6 Rep Power: 12	Welcome aboard!

06-07-2013, 12:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5451	Appreciate the great tips. Thanks!!

06-08-2013, 03:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	welcome and congrats __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

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