What improvments would you trade your Z for?

Lemers · 08-10-2010, 12:12 AM

So with all this talk of the next Z coming out, it got me thinking. What the one thing that Nissan really would need to do to or add to the next Z that would get you to run down and trade in your 370 for?

For me power in it's self isn't going to do it for me. it would be hard for me not to go right out and bring home a new Z with a targa top. I think it's timethey make a comeback.

Red370 · 08-10-2010, 07:24 AM

drop the weight by 200 lbs, 350+ hp and at least 300 ft/lbs, gear LSD instead of that viscous BS, resolve oil consumption issue on ALL Z's, some have it, some dont, we need some continuity. Thats pretty much all it would take for me. Oh, and ensure all cars in the lineup have SRM so that those that cant afford it, dont have to pay an additional 3k for the feature.

nolan1016 · 08-10-2010, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Red370

drop the weight by 200 lbs, 350+ hp and at least 300 ft/lbs, gear LSD instead of that viscous BS, resolve oil consumption issue on ALL Z's, some have it, some dont, we need some continuity. Thats pretty much all it would take for me. Oh, and ensure all cars in the lineup have SRM so that those that cant afford it, dont have to pay an additional 3k for the feature.

More power is the biggest thing for me, torque is pathetic for this sports car.

PapoZalsa · 08-10-2010, 07:34 AM

I'm keeping my current Z for a wild, unless I hit the lotto. However, some more power and that Nissan work out all the issue known since the 350Z would be nice.

fullmonty · 08-10-2010, 07:43 AM

I'd consider trading in for one with TTops

m4a1mustang · 08-10-2010, 08:06 AM

I won't buy another Z unless they decide to put the 5.6L in it.

TongMan · 08-10-2010, 08:14 AM

Factory Twin Turbo or Supercharger...but highly unlikely. The 370z is hard selling even as it is right now.

m4a1mustang · 08-10-2010, 08:29 AM

This is a tough market for a "toy" car.

SiXK · 08-10-2010, 09:45 AM

Not sure I would trade it in for more power or a different top. My other Z has two turbos and t-tops, but if they totally redesigned it and went with something like the 240Z retro style body I'd consider it, just depends on how it turned out. Too much retro can be a no-go.

Mt Tam I am · 08-10-2010, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by LSUTurboTiger

My other Z has two turbos and t-tops, .........

Don't forget you also had a sport/touring switch for around town or call it the 'stuck behind idiot' switch. Your last car may have cost more in actual unadjusted for inflation dollars than the 370 15-20 years later.

T tops for sure would be an improvement. A VDC button that acts like the S-match button and stays on or off where you left it.

Neither would be enough to trade for, but throw in appreciably more torque and power too, I just might.

Let it be known, I am pretty happy overall.

Jordo! · 08-10-2010, 12:01 PM

Less weight, more power.

GingaBreadMan · 08-10-2010, 12:28 PM

Less weight is mandatory. Would also like a lower ride height. Getting tired of looking down to Vettes and Ferraris. More power isn't necessary, I can turbocharge myself and blow the doors of almost anything in production.

theDreamer · 08-10-2010, 12:30 PM

I know I am in the minority, but I would like a lower seat or the ability to lower it more.
Beyond that anything I "need" for this car I can add myself or better than Nissan could provide at a competitive price.

m4a1mustang · 08-10-2010, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

I know I am in the minority, but I would like a lower seat or the ability to lower it more.
Beyond that anything I "need" for this car I can add myself or better than Nissan could provide at a competitive price.

That reminds me... a telescoping steering wheel would have been VERY nice. I have long legs that require me to slide the seat all the way back for proper pedal reach but unfortunately that means I have to stretch a bit to comfortably grip the steering wheel.

shadoquad · 08-10-2010, 12:34 PM

frag cannons

08-10-2010, 12:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	What improvments would you trade your Z for? So with all this talk of the next Z coming out, it got me thinking. What the one thing that Nissan really would need to do to or add to the next Z that would get you to run down and trade in your 370 for? For me power in it's self isn't going to do it for me. it would be hard for me not to go right out and bring home a new Z with a targa top. I think it's timethey make a comeback. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

08-10-2010, 07:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 295	drop the weight by 200 lbs, 350+ hp and at least 300 ft/lbs, gear LSD instead of that viscous BS, resolve oil consumption issue on ALL Z's, some have it, some dont, we need some continuity. Thats pretty much all it would take for me. Oh, and ensure all cars in the lineup have SRM so that those that cant afford it, dont have to pay an additional 3k for the feature. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

08-10-2010, 07:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4499	I'm keeping my current Z for a wild, unless I hit the lotto. However, some more power and that Nissan work out all the issue known since the 350Z would be nice. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

08-10-2010, 07:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 33	I'd consider trading in for one with TTops __________________

08-10-2010, 08:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I won't buy another Z unless they decide to put the 5.6L in it. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

08-10-2010, 08:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 715	Factory Twin Turbo or Supercharger...but highly unlikely. The 370z is hard selling even as it is right now.

08-10-2010, 08:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	This is a tough market for a "toy" car. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

08-10-2010, 09:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
SiXK Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Orlando Posts: 352 Drives: 09 370Z / 91 300ZXTT Rep Power: 185	Not sure I would trade it in for more power or a different top. My other Z has two turbos and t-tops, but if they totally redesigned it and went with something like the 240Z retro style body I'd consider it, just depends on how it turned out. Too much retro can be a no-go. __________________ Magnetic Black 2009 370Z / Pearl Yellow 1991 300ZXTT Last edited by SiXK; 08-10-2010 at 09:48 AM.

08-10-2010, 12:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 417	Less weight, more power. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

08-10-2010, 12:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
GingaBreadMan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York Posts: 313 Drives: 09 370z Sport 6spd Rep Power: 15	Less weight is mandatory. Would also like a lower ride height. Getting tired of looking down to Vettes and Ferraris. More power isn't necessary, I can turbocharge myself and blow the doors of almost anything in production. __________________ ClearBra/Debadging/Tinted Head & Taillights Coming Soon:180° Customs Headlights/ISS Forged Spyder 19" 265*305/Swift Springs/STS Rear Mount Turbo

08-10-2010, 12:30 PM	#13 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	I know I am in the minority, but I would like a lower seat or the ability to lower it more. Beyond that anything I "need" for this car I can add myself or better than Nissan could provide at a competitive price. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

08-10-2010, 12:34 PM	#15 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	frag cannons

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