What would you like to add delete or change about the 370Z

Educ8r · 03-07-2009, 06:19 PM

Yikes, I'm assuming you aren't going to purchase a 370!

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Originally Posted by chubbs

My wishlist of changes/improvements so far, bearing in mind that I'm in the UK and haven't seen one in real life yet! (I'm sure I'll think of more)...

Electrics & Audio...

Electrically retracting wing mirrors, like the 350Z has already.
Indicators in the wing mirrors.
More stylish/sporty, maybe smaller wing mirrors. The current ones are too chunky still.
LEDs in the headlights.
USB port, for all the music on my memory sticks.
A 'dipped beam' indicator light in the instrument cluster, as well as the 'full beam' indicator light. I'm right in thinking the 370z doesn't have this, aren't I?
A less bright blue 'full beam' indicator light. I hear it's too strong a light.

Interior...

Guages more similar to 350z please - (if it ain't broke, don't mess it up).
350z-style gear knob - it was better.

Engine & mechanicals...

350bhp (partly by losing weight?).
Brembo badge on the brake calipers, just because I prefer it to the word 'Nissan'.
A lot more torque AND longer first & second gears.
Quality exhaust system.
Some chips and very long bolts.
Adjustable suspension.

Bodywork...

Wheel arches that are slightly more snug for a 19" wheel.
Slightly lower ride height (-1"?).
Even wider wheel arches, especially the rear - which probably means making the trunk area more narrow, rather than widening the actual arch.
Lose the fridge door handles, leaving hardly anything - maybe just a button and a lock.
No lumps & bumps in the front & rear lamps.
'Z' badges front & rear, instead of the Nissan burgers - they will never do this, of course.
More attention to the side skirt area.
Headlamp washers (EU) that don't spray your nice clean bodywork.
A more aggressive-looking front view.
Redesign of that over-large rear number plate recess - it's my least favourite part of the entire body of the car.
Make the front windscreen slope a little more (ie, less vertical, more sleek).
Hydraulic struts to lift & support the bonnet (hood).

...and a few thousand £/$ off the price

Well, you asked, didn't you? Maybe Nissan will take this list and make my mini-dreams come true with a facelift model soon

chubbs · 03-21-2009, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Educ8r

Yikes, I'm assuming you aren't going to purchase a 370!

I never said that! Still undecided - the urge may get too strong.

AndreZ Cadena · 03-21-2009, 11:06 AM

Individual TPMS.
Fix the supposed oil temp problems (havent seen it myself).
Replace fuel and water temp with traditional gauges.
Direct Injection.

Thats it. This car is pretty solid already. Like this dude--->

batman_4 · 03-21-2009, 01:06 PM

the only thing that gets to me it the light switch (paddle). i hate how to get to the only corners on you have to go through the AUTO feature....they should have put that at the end of the settings.

oh and they could have done a better job on the ipod adapter menu...hate having to scroll through letters without knowing what letter im passing up

Pushing_Tin · 03-21-2009, 02:36 PM

Add heated mirrors, sport/track setting for stability control. Add more sound insulation to the rear wheel wells. Add telescoping steering wheel and inside fuel release.

The LCD dots for fuel and temp is lame, but it works fine, and I have no problem seeing mine in bright light. The addition of cross-drilled rotors would be a nice addition too.

alan93rsa · 03-21-2009, 07:04 PM

Oil/trans cooler.

BurntGauge · 03-21-2009, 11:08 PM

I would say delete 400-500 lbs, add 30 hp more.

Anatoray · 03-22-2009, 12:39 AM

I would place the ipod adapter someplace else, like in the glove box, or maybe in the middle of the shelf space right behind the seats. Having to sacrifice one of the cup holders for it to me is ironic, because I'm only going to use it on a longer trip where i'll need the cup holders for drinks.

Zpil0t6 · 03-22-2009, 09:57 AM

1.Twin turbo, with built in methanol port injection,
2. In cabin coilover controls
3.Ok Oil cooler, bigger tranny cooler
4 a spec v version....lower weighted sport package with as much weight loss as possible. factory intake and exhaust mods. 350 hp crank.

Musashi · 03-22-2009, 06:48 PM

All I would ask for is a better stock exhaust and a dead pedal for the manual to rest my foot, lol

theDreamer · 03-22-2009, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Musashi

All I would ask for is a better stock exhaust and a dead pedal for the manual to rest my foot, lol

Maybe my mind is playing a trick on me, but I thought I remembered a dead pedal on my test drive this weekend.

Musashi · 03-23-2009, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Maybe my mind is playing a trick on me, but I thought I remembered a dead pedal on my test drive this weekend.

It's there but barely! needs to be about an inch taller.
So when you gonna step up to the plate and buy the car? You wont be disappointed!!!

theDreamer · 03-23-2009, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Musashi

It's there but barely! needs to be about an inch taller.
So when you gonna step up to the plate and buy the car? You wont be disappointed!!!

Finished all my test driving this past weekend, have all numbers from near by dealerships (first round) and will probably go back and just say invoice or bust. I am hoping at the end of the month to put my order in, trying to line up all my points first. Writing a check to pay off my current car, getting the right deal then ordering. I know exactly what I want, and with all the information I have already gained, I know what to do right away, just trying to find out also if there is no coming in that meets my needs.

dustyroads · 03-23-2009, 01:11 PM

How about a real LSD? (Torsen or other)

tvfreakazoid · 03-23-2009, 03:31 PM

Damn if they made a spec v version it will probably will almost double in price. Hell look at the gtr spec v. SCARY

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Originally Posted by Zpil0t6

1.Twin turbo, with built in methanol port injection,
2. In cabin coilover controls
3.Ok Oil cooler, bigger tranny cooler
4 a spec v version....lower weighted sport package with as much weight loss as possible. factory intake and exhaust mods. 350 hp crank.

03-21-2009, 01:06 PM	#19 (permalink)
batman_4 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: McAllen Tx. Posts: 1,038 Drives: '09 PW 370Z Rep Power: 367	the only thing that gets to me it the light switch (paddle). i hate how to get to the only corners on you have to go through the AUTO feature....they should have put that at the end of the settings. oh and they could have done a better job on the ipod adapter menu...hate having to scroll through letters without knowing what letter im passing up __________________ '09 6spd. Touring: Eibach / SPC / Motordyne / Berk / Z1 / Oneighty / Mines / SSR / Stillen / CFE

03-21-2009, 07:04 PM	#21 (permalink)
alan93rsa Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 412 Drives: 16 Cayman GT4 Red Rep Power: 220	Oil/trans cooler. __________________ 16 Cayman GT4, Carmine Red, Buckets, PCCB etc.

03-21-2009, 11:08 PM	#22 (permalink)
BurntGauge Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 81 Drives: '06 VW GTI 6MT Rep Power: 291	I would say delete 400-500 lbs, add 30 hp more. __________________ Yours truly, Gabriel

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dustyroads Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 6 Drives: 95 R-package miata Rep Power: 16	How about a real LSD? (Torsen or other)