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Redline37 03-19-2010 12:32 AM
A VR38VETT to replace the VQ37HR :tup:

Lemers 03-19-2010 12:45 AM
How about dealer installed and warrantied TT or SC. This an an option that could be applied to all current Zs

370zlove3 03-19-2010 01:14 AM
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Originally Posted by chuckd05 (Post 453541)
I would like to see nothing changed... Maybe make less of them actually?
Don't be selfish now!

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And the 370 needs more HP to compete with the competition ?

What car for 30k gets you 333 hp and low 13 second 1/4 and more than comparable handling ??? Pontiac Solstice ? Saturn Sky ? Hyundai Genesis ? BMW 335 ? Lexus is350 ? (power is there but not for 30K closer to 50 ) Corvette ? Yes, but its a Chevy and still way more money ... Mustang GT? inferior.
It wouldn't be a low 30k if you add in all of the navi and touring packages.
I'm also not basing this on engine only. V8s from Ford, Chevy, and Dodge are also allowed in this game just because they are also sports car at a lower level.

And why would the Mustang be inferior? I'll agree with the 2010's Mustang but there is no doubt in my mind that the 2011's might edge the current 370Z. Hence it is important for Nissan, imo, to upgrade to compete and better its opponents. And as for Chevy, I was actually thinking of the Camaro SS. If I can recall correctly, so far, the Camaro has beaten the 370Z (Nismo?) on all of the tracks despite it being a stereotypical straight line performance car. Competition and bragging rights usually stem from performance statistics. It would be harsh for the Camaro SS drivers to say that in a straight, they would beat us AND on the track.
What can we say about them? That our car is smaller and is more fun to drive? Sure, maybe for you, but for the general public, people want to see which car is better mostly from a performance/competition standpoint.




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You want it to compete with the cars priced 45k+ but for 30k...
This tread encompasses all ranges of the 370Z including the 40k Nismo.

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We are lucky it makes the power it does ... The car is rock solid and I love everything about it..
Why is it lucky?

gumpy 03-19-2010 02:50 AM
1. no auto option, z drivers should be manual drivers.
2. DI
3. Auto headlight switch in between the parking and full headlights.
4. sunroof option
5 harman kardon speakers or B&O or not bose
6. 4 cylinder DI Turbo option
7. noise damping
8. analogue clock
9. Nismo should have TT, if it gets too close to the GTR then create a GTR nismo with quad turbos and nos
10. headlights that turn with the steering wheel
11. dvd player
12. two tone interior, like the fake suede a different colour to the leather.

cab83_750 03-19-2010 03:05 AM
Call me crazy but

1. A targa model. I will settle for a sunroof. Or a t-top

2. A widebody. Heck why not be like Porsche.

3. A twin turbo model.

Matt 03-19-2010 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by soCo (Post 453840)
What would I want in a 2011 370z? How about one in my driveway?

Seriously though if they announce they are doing an orange color for 2011, I'll be picking up the first orange 2011 370z sold I'll guarantee that. If no orange or some kind've amazing color I like or other vast improvements from the 2010, i'll be picking up the 2010 in late 2010 :)

A burnt orange color is the only thing I wish it had. I'm in love with the orange 350z and the rust-colored Mustang.

Oh well, Solid Red isn't too shabby!

theDreamer 03-19-2010 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by gumpy (Post 454130)
1. no auto option, z drivers should be manual drivers.
2. DI
3. Auto headlight switch in between the parking and full headlights.
4. sunroof option
5 harman kardon speakers or B&O or not bose
6. 4 cylinder DI Turbo option
7. noise damping
8. analogue clock
9. Nismo should have TT, if it gets too close to the GTR then create a GTR nismo with quad turbos and nos
10. headlights that turn with the steering wheel
11. dvd player
12. two tone interior, like the fake suede a different colour to the leather.
1 - DI will probably be the next engine (after the 3.7)
4 - Sunroof is for luxury (G37)
6 - 4 cylinder is reserved for the 240sx which they are producing again, soon
7 - So you want to weight more?
8 - Luxury (G37)
9 - So you want it to cost 60k from Nissan?

I really do not get why so many of you want TT or SC from factory, is it because you want a Nissan warranty? Either of those options would add probably 10-20k to the price of the Z and put it in another group which is not the point of the Z heritage. It is suppose to be for a slightly better sports car at a reasonable price. It competes with certain Porsche's already for 20k less almost, it is doing its job.

Horseface 03-19-2010 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by SophiaZ (Post 453302)
For REAL?!! I think this was a serious question...let's not bore each other with retarded-ness. (I'm sorry to hear that's what you wanna do to kill your Z :) :p
I think go kart-handling is what I miss most about my previous car. The 370z feels like a boat by comparison.

:)

The next one should be smaller. I would like that. A lot.

Lug 03-19-2010 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by 370zlove3 (Post 454060)
Don't be selfish now!



It wouldn't be a low 30k if you add in all of the navi and touring packages.
I'm also not basing this on engine only. V8s from Ford, Chevy, and Dodge are also allowed in this game just because they are also sports car at a lower level.

And why would the Mustang be inferior? I'll agree with the 2010's Mustang but there is no doubt in my mind that the 2011's might edge the current 370Z. Hence it is important for Nissan, imo, to upgrade to compete and better its opponents. And as for Chevy, I was actually thinking of the Camaro SS. If I can recall correctly, so far, the Camaro has beaten the 370Z (Nismo?) on all of the tracks despite it being a stereotypical straight line performance car. Competition and bragging rights usually stem from performance statistics. It would be harsh for the Camaro SS drivers to say that in a straight, they would beat us AND on the track.
What can we say about them? That our car is smaller and is more fun to drive? Sure, maybe for you, but for the general public, people want to see which car is better mostly from a performance/competition standpoint.






This tread encompasses all ranges of the 370Z including the 40k Nismo.



Why is it lucky?
+1 The 370Z eclipses the similarly priced competition in every catagory except straight line power. This is where I would add some. It doesn't have to match power for power, just match acceleration times. Due to it's lighter weight, I'd say if they could squeeze 360 to 370 hp, it will match the 2011Mustang and stomp on the Camaro and Challenger in 0-60. The extra power would also probably best the Cayman S on the track. A win-win. The stock block seems to be able to take this much power with ease so the uptick shouldn't cause a huge price jump. It's easy to want twin turbos and larger blocks, but then you loose the 370Z actual biggest current benefit, it's increadable bang-for-the-buck.

Zsteve 03-19-2010 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Lug (Post 454488)
+1 The 370Z eclipses the similarly priced competition in every catagory except straight line power. This is where I would add some. It doesn't have to match power for power, just match acceleration times. Due to it's lighter weight, I'd say if they could squeeze 360 to 370 hp, it will match the 2011Mustang and stomp on the Camaro and Challenger in 0-60. The extra power would also probably best the Cayman S on the track. A win-win. The stock block seems to be able to take this much power with ease so the uptick shouldn't cause a huge price jump. It's easy to want twin turbos and larger blocks, but then you loose the 370Z actual biggest current benefit, it's increadable bang-for-the-buck.
When we say "best bang for the buck" I think we need to keep in mind that this is all determined by how much money you have to begin with. A person who only makes 20K a year isnt going to call the Z the best bang for the buck. A person who makes 200K a year isnt going to call the Z the best bang for the buck. Its all perspective to your income. Those of us in here are fairly close in income thus it works for us. But best bang for the buck would be something like which car gives the most HP/ TQ/ performance/ handling/ style/ quality/ even functionality etc per dollar. And Im not sure what car that is.

The Z is a good car and in a couple of years it will up its HP just like it has always. Its a cycle all car companies play in.

Matt 03-19-2010 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Zsteve (Post 454550)
When we say "best bang for the buck" I think we need to keep in mind that this is all determined by how much money you have to begin with. A person who only makes 20K a year isnt going to call the Z the best bang for the buck. A person who makes 200K a year isnt going to call the Z the best bang for the buck. Its all perspective to your income. Those of us in here are fairly close in income thus it works for us. But best bang for the buck would be something like which car gives the most HP/ TQ/ performance/ handling/ style/ quality/ even functionality etc per dollar. And Im not sure what car that is.
Exactly.

Bang for the buck means completely different things to different people. My coworker thinks his 100 more hp and torque means the Camaro is better bang for the buck. /shrug

crf450 03-19-2010 12:06 PM
1.) 400 hp is very realistic and they could do it at almost no cost (i did it with different intake, exhaust and reflash, pully etc)
2.) increase cooling ability
3.) make sure sport pkg and nismo have track worthy brakes
4.) could use 30lbs of sound deading in back and lose 75lbs in front to improve weight dist.
5.) paint could be more chip resistant, I added clear bra
I love this car and it rides and handles SOOOO nice , I have 21000 miles and loving it. I feel they could make these changes for less than $500 their cost if they wanted to.

Elihuspeaks 03-19-2010 12:08 PM
Give me a trunk for 2 sets of clubs. Or how about 1 set without taking out the Driver and 3 Wood.

FoxMan 03-19-2010 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Elihuspeaks (Post 454585)
Give me a trunk for 2 sets of clubs. Or how about 1 set without taking out the Driver and 3 Wood.
Strange. I can fit mine perfectly. There's a depression on the left side of the "trunk" specifically for golf club heads. I just have to lower the bag in top first. My woods are pretty old though. They're regulation length Big Berthas. I'll have to check when I get the new clubs in.

soCo 03-19-2010 02:14 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Matt (Post 454203)
A burnt orange color is the only thing I wish it had. I'm in love with the orange 350z and the rust-colored Mustang.

Oh well, Solid Red isn't too shabby!
I'm not to picky when it comes to colors and yeah theres a lot of colors that I really like on the 370z:

Black
PG
cherry
PW
Mb
40th graphite.

But I love the orange color cars. Orange + black accents = :leghump:

TamZ 03-19-2010 02:15 PM
Lighted HOME LINK buttons. It's all I wish for on mine. hehe....

elmz 03-19-2010 02:56 PM
I would like to see Direct Injection... then again it would prolly make me mad too.

LH1 03-19-2010 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by elmz (Post 454761)
I would like to see Direct Injection... then again it would prolly make me mad too.
I'm thinking they might add DI at some point. I guess it would add somewhere in the range of 10-12 hp and 5-7 lb./ft. of tq. Small increase in gas mileage too.

On other car forums I browse which have cars with DI, some members complain a lot about ticking noises that sound like something is wrong with the engine. It's apparently normal.

Like I posted earlier in this thread, Nissan should've stuck the 4.5 V8 from the previous gen M45 in this Z.

theDreamer 03-19-2010 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by LH1 (Post 454778)
Like I posted earlier in this thread, Nissan should've stuck the 4.5 V8 from the previous gen M45 in this Z.
Why? The Z is meant to be a V6, maybe in the future they will move over to a V8 after they feel the V6 is inadequate but the V6 is great right now.

LH1 03-19-2010 03:29 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 454784)
Why? The Z is meant to be a V6, maybe in the future they will move over to a V8 after they feel the V6 is inadequate but the V6 is great right now.
I guess I'm just being greedy. The last 2 gen Z's were 6 cyl, so I thought there was a chance Nissan might move the Z upmarket to an 8. I agree with you that this V6 is great.

Lug 03-19-2010 03:30 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Matt (Post 454571)
Exactly.

Bang for the buck means completely different things to different people. My coworker thinks his 100 more hp and torque means the Camaro is better bang for the buck. /shrug

But with nothing more than a slight HP boost, the 370Z will take the camaro in all performance catagories. It will already out-handle, out break, out corner, etc. As far as where to improve the 370Z, adding a bit of power is the best way for nissan to leverage the rest of the car's stunning performance. I agree about different cost catagories (for instance, the vette is probably the best bang for the buck performancewise if you step up to the 50K range), but the Camaro, Mustang, and Challenger are already in the same price area. If you can match their straight line speed and dominate in all other catagories, you get to win every internet argument with their owners! :D

Ztoon 03-19-2010 03:55 PM
#1, #2, #3,......not a d amn thing

NeedforZ 03-19-2010 04:00 PM
Just a nit.... but how about a different design on the fuel gauge. Those LEDs just don't do it for me.

scruffydog 03-19-2010 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by NeedforZ (Post 454844)
Just a nit.... but how about a different design on the fuel gauge. Those LEDs just don't do it for me.
-Definitely the LED of the Fuel Gauge needs to be changed.
-Take out that ugly looking Butthole
-More stock HP
-Cool seats as an option? (Kind of like the Lexus IS)
-Bigger Glove Boxes
-Add a Sunglass Pocket on the roof? (for people that have the NAV pkg)

I love the car either way, with/without these changes.

WICKED_GRIN 03-19-2010 06:19 PM
Nissan is going to make the Z instruments “configurable” as on the Nissan GT-R.
USA today (3/19/10)



Nissan 370Z gets to the heart of the matter: Fun - USATODAY.com

WICKED_GRIN 03-19-2010 06:21 PM
^^ That has to be the best improvement…

pulpz 03-19-2010 06:50 PM
We'll I think Nissan did an excllent job overall refining the entire car

But to add to the list:

1. Seat/Mirror setting memory so when the wifey drives I don't have to get pissed off while hunting for my seat position. I would have gone with the touring package if they offered memory.

2. T-Tops. The Z34 roof line i think this becomes a realistic option (minus the airbags)

nicknick 03-19-2010 07:56 PM
Things I'd like to see?

1. A decrease in weight by 100kgs, with no loss in rigidity.
2. Just tastefully improve the interior just a little bit, pretty good as is but.
3. Smooth out the motor and generate a stirring exhaust tone.
4. Change the DVD based sat nav to HDD.
5. Fix the track only related engine oil cooling problems and if the price needs to increase, so be it. NOTE, NISSAN IS NOT THE ONLY CAR MANUFACTURER TO HAVE PROBLEMS ON THE TRACK. BMW, MERCEDES ETC HAVE ALL HAD PROBLEMS ON TRACK, JUST CHECK OUT THEIR FORUMS. The Zed is a mighty machine in many ways and to be tracked just requires some basic mods.
6. A slight increase in torque would also be good, say to 380nm.

WICKED_GRIN 03-19-2010 07:58 PM
Targa top would be better than T-Tops….

Crazy8 03-19-2010 08:59 PM
A sunglass holder. Memory seats.

OldGuy 03-19-2010 09:03 PM
Get that Aux port off the faceplate of the head unit and stow it away in a less visible place where it and the iPod can be heard and not seen. I don't like that iPod cable and iPod stretched all over the place or hanging in the center cup holder with the cable so visible. My pet peeve---glad that's my biggest gripe about my wonderful new car! Same set up in my Altima coupe---same gripe.

PapoZalsa 03-19-2010 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by NeedforZ (Post 454844)
Just a nit.... but how about a different design on the fuel gauge. Those LEDs just don't do it for me.
Yeap, forgot that one!!!!

areyouin729 03-19-2010 10:05 PM
I love my 370Z, my only real gripe is the crappy paint

other than that the car is pretty much perfect to me

areyouin729 03-19-2010 10:06 PM
oh yea a targa would be insane but I dont see that happening

I hear there are rumors of a Genesis targa though

scruffydog 03-19-2010 10:08 PM
Oh yea, definitely the Exhaust tone, the 350Z was great, but the 370z engine noise does sound like a truck like most reviews critic said.

cab83_750 03-20-2010 01:21 AM
Oh I forgot:

a "1st-2nd lurch-free" transmission.

GTRFAN 03-20-2010 01:28 AM
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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve (Post 453576)
What yu talkin' 'bout, mate? :tup: me windows ain't wet.
http://www.the370z.com/australia-new...t-windows.html

gumpy 03-20-2010 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 454336)
1 - DI will probably be the next engine (after the 3.7)
4 - Sunroof is for luxury (G37)
6 - 4 cylinder is reserved for the 240sx which they are producing again, soon
7 - So you want to weight more?
8 - Luxury (G37)
9 - So you want it to cost 60k from Nissan?

I really do not get why so many of you want TT or SC from factory, is it because you want a Nissan warranty? Either of those options would add probably 10-20k to the price of the Z and put it in another group which is not the point of the Z heritage. It is suppose to be for a slightly better sports car at a reasonable price. It competes with certain Porsche's already for 20k less almost, it is doing its job.
4. Sunroof can be for the 370z as well.
6. it is but it'd make me happy if the 370z got the option.
7. Yes i wouldn't mind 5-20kg more weight for slightly less road noise
8. But I don't want sensory deprevation just the z slightly modified
9. Nismo should be Nissan's M or RS or AMG. Yes it can double the price of the entry level if the performance gain will match. If they put out a 370z with sub-4 0-60mph with the same handling characteristics of the 370z then they will sell some 60k Nismos. They'll just need to produce a sub 3 GTR Nismo before they release the 370z Nismo (proper one)...

OldGuy 03-20-2010 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by cab83_750 (Post 455444)
Oh I forgot:

a "1st-2nd lurch-free" transmission.
When I first got my Z, I also found that lurch to be disturbing. I found though that if I accelerate a little more than usual through those first few gears, the lurch is far less noticeable---almost non-existent. It worried me at first, fearing there was a defect in my car's transmission. But that technique has pretty much eliminated the problem for me.

Red370 03-20-2010 04:51 PM
I want mine to come stock with a MoTec system exhaust.


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