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

tvfreakazoid · 03-23-2009, 03:33 PM

WOW way too much weight deletions. It won't be possible w/o taking out the a/c unit and every other luxury items. But another 100 to 200 lbs and add about 30 more hp and more TQ. The weight part seems to me to be more realistic. Oh and get rid of the bulky A** door handle and add led lighting on the front head lights.

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Originally Posted by BurntGauge

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

Musashi · 03-23-2009, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

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.

dreamer I got mine at invoice and they didn't even have the car on the lot. I used edmunds.com for my research. good luck.

BanningZ · 03-23-2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by b534202

Delete? I'll delete 2000 lbs from the Z. FTW

I hope you're joking. That would be like driving a 330HP Kleenex box or essentially an Ariel Atom

Zpil0t6 · 03-24-2009, 11:10 AM

i think 200lbs is reasonable....it could be done. then add a funtional intake and exhaust with cat delete ( where legal).

that should bump it to 350 crank....and it would weigh what? 3100 ...3078

With a presnt 0-60 of 4.7 and 13.3 1/4 you find it right at 13 flat maybe even 12.9 and likely an amazing 4.5 0-60....

yeah it would cost more....you'd have to use CF peices to get the weight down. I don't see anything over 300lbs weight loss without getting into real major changes.

they should offer a factory S/C.....but it would interfere with the GTR sales.
the Z is already more car than the GTR inside group imagined.

And there is an internal fued between the Z guys and the GTR guys. i think i read it on this forum...or in a magazine....

And its a big fued. You put TT on the Z and you have a rwd GTR. almost.

braking and handling wouldn't be affected.. and the Z is right up there with top dogs in that respect.....making it the seriously fun car it is.

10k TT factory upgrade.. I'd pay 42,500 for that.

Unicorn_blood · 06-02-2009, 01:21 AM

No butthole, black fangs, 19x9.5F, 19x10.5R wheels

VCuomo · 06-02-2009, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

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.

What he said, plus: Replace the clock with an oil pressure gauge (have the radio display the clock), add an air conditioned drivers seat (or even both seats, individually controlled), and provide the rear fog lamp to US-delivered cars.

jmlenz · 06-03-2009, 02:21 PM

Mostly minor gripes but her they are...

1) replace weird water/fuel gauge thingy w/analog (obvious)
2) delete or make rear fog active
3) option to delete spoiler on sport package
4) some kind of LED DRLs would be a nice touch
5) make door handle touch sensitive for opening instead of using little button (like every other smart key car Ive owned)
6) reduce some engine/transmission NVH
7) make homelink, bluetooth, nav etc stand alone options (my perfect Z is not possible now...base + sport + 6spd + bluetooth + homelink)

Now the wish list, maybe for refresh 2-3yrs down the road...

1) stripped down, cheaper version of GTR dual clutch!!!! please!!!
2) direction injection for a few more ponies, better emissions/+mpg
3) new front bumper w/o fangs and larger inlet (handy for those going FI

)
4) back-up camera!!!

fly yellow · 06-03-2009, 06:56 PM

1.)Add the back up camera with the nav package. It isn't a huge deal. I have been driving 21 years without a backup camera, but it isn't difficult to do either.

2.) Put the Infiniti G37s driver's seat with memory in with the touring package. Those seats are 15 way adjustable and much better for "inspired" driving.

3) Illuminated kickplates should be standard with the touring package. The standard ones are cheap.

4) Stitch a "Z" on the back of the seats

5) do away with the black hole on American spec vehicles.

travisjb · 06-04-2009, 12:50 AM

Overall, a stripped down barely street legal version of the z, with nissan motorsports parts, roll cage, racing seats and optional factory supercharger for under $50K... kind of like a 911 cup car but for the weekend racer on a tighter budget

Details... more accurate gauges... an oil pressure gauge... an OEM version of Traqmate... AND A FACTORY OIL COOLER

37Z · 06-25-2009, 08:04 PM

Rear diffusor (one that is actually aerodynamically efficient)

Oil cooler with oil pressure gauge in the third center gauge stack (ie. replaces the redunant clock)

HU & speaker delete option at purchase

Lighter (5-point harness) seats

[/LIST]

cave vulture · 06-25-2009, 09:47 PM

The hood is just begging for vents, and with the possible engine heat issues couldn't hurt. Maybe not as obvious as the Viper's, but seven and seven tastefully done, might look right, and be functional as well.

frost · 06-25-2009, 09:54 PM

^ begging for struts too. I mean, come on, no hood struts?

cave vulture · 06-25-2009, 11:03 PM

If Nissan is listening, retooling the hood with some louvers, would at least seem like a step in the right direction towards addressing some of the engine heat issues.

06-03-2009, 02:21 PM	#37 (permalink)
jmlenz Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 645 Drives: a car Rep Power: 643	Mostly minor gripes but her they are... 1) replace weird water/fuel gauge thingy w/analog (obvious) 2) delete or make rear fog active 3) option to delete spoiler on sport package 4) some kind of LED DRLs would be a nice touch 5) make door handle touch sensitive for opening instead of using little button (like every other smart key car Ive owned) 6) reduce some engine/transmission NVH 7) make homelink, bluetooth, nav etc stand alone options (my perfect Z is not possible now...base + sport + 6spd + bluetooth + homelink) Now the wish list, maybe for refresh 2-3yrs down the road... 1) stripped down, cheaper version of GTR dual clutch!!!! please!!! 2) direction injection for a few more ponies, better emissions/+mpg 3) new front bumper w/o fangs and larger inlet (handy for those going FI) 4) back-up camera!!!

06-03-2009, 06:56 PM	#38 (permalink)
fly yellow Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 455 Drives: 09 yellow 370z Rep Power: 265	1.)Add the back up camera with the nav package. It isn't a huge deal. I have been driving 21 years without a backup camera, but it isn't difficult to do either. 2.) Put the Infiniti G37s driver's seat with memory in with the touring package. Those seats are 15 way adjustable and much better for "inspired" driving. 3) Illuminated kickplates should be standard with the touring package. The standard ones are cheap. 4) Stitch a "Z" on the back of the seats 5) do away with the black hole on American spec vehicles. __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. Mitch Hedberg

06-04-2009, 12:50 AM	#39 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	Overall, a stripped down barely street legal version of the z, with nissan motorsports parts, roll cage, racing seats and optional factory supercharger for under $50K... kind of like a 911 cup car but for the weekend racer on a tighter budget Details... more accurate gauges... an oil pressure gauge... an OEM version of Traqmate... AND A FACTORY OIL COOLER __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

06-25-2009, 08:04 PM	#40 (permalink)
37Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 476 Drives: 370Z MB 6M -sold Rep Power: 262	New Spec 370Z Wish List Rear diffusor (one that is actually aerodynamically efficient) Oil cooler with oil pressure gauge in the third center gauge stack (ie. replaces the redunant clock) HU & speaker delete option at purchase Lighter (5-point harness) seats [/LIST]

06-25-2009, 09:47 PM	#41 (permalink)
cave vulture Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 427 Drives: 370z tour,sport,auto Rep Power: 15	The hood is just begging for vents, and with the possible engine heat issues couldn't hurt. Maybe not as obvious as the Viper's, but seven and seven tastefully done, might look right, and be functional as well. Last edited by cave vulture; 06-25-2009 at 10:58 PM.

03-24-2009, 11:10 AM	#34 (permalink)
Zpil0t6 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 52 Drives: 07 Zo6,06 GTO,05Busa Rep Power: 16	i think 200lbs is reasonable....it could be done. then add a funtional intake and exhaust with cat delete ( where legal). that should bump it to 350 crank....and it would weigh what? 3100 ...3078 With a presnt 0-60 of 4.7 and 13.3 1/4 you find it right at 13 flat maybe even 12.9 and likely an amazing 4.5 0-60.... yeah it would cost more....you'd have to use CF peices to get the weight down. I don't see anything over 300lbs weight loss without getting into real major changes. they should offer a factory S/C.....but it would interfere with the GTR sales. the Z is already more car than the GTR inside group imagined. And there is an internal fued between the Z guys and the GTR guys. i think i read it on this forum...or in a magazine.... And its a big fued. You put TT on the Z and you have a rwd GTR. almost. braking and handling wouldn't be affected.. and the Z is right up there with top dogs in that respect.....making it the seriously fun car it is. 10k TT factory upgrade.. I'd pay 42,500 for that.

06-02-2009, 01:21 AM	#35 (permalink)
Unicorn_blood Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Milky Way Posts: 40 Drives: Enzo Rep Power: 16	No butthole, black fangs, 19x9.5F, 19x10.5R wheels

06-25-2009, 09:54 PM	#42 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	^ begging for struts too. I mean, come on, no hood struts?

06-25-2009, 11:03 PM	#43 (permalink)
cave vulture Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 427 Drives: 370z tour,sport,auto Rep Power: 15	If Nissan is listening, retooling the hood with some louvers, would at least seem like a step in the right direction towards addressing some of the engine heat issues.

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