Originally Posted by DIGItonium (Post 831093)

You should defintely do version 2.0 with your car. Bullitt is working on the 4.5L monster. I'm sticking to stage 1 with gtr intake plenum. Also note that it will be a pain to replace the stock triple meter.

Originally Posted by jamaica951 (Post 831084)

More options with black

Originally Posted by Nitrouz (Post 831112)

Yeah I was on the phone with Sam for a while a few days ago discussing options.

what's the "triple meter"?

Originally Posted by Nitrouz (Post 831112)

what's the "triple meter"?

Originally Posted by Nitrouz (Post 831112)

Yeah I was on the phone with Sam for a while a few days ago discussing options.

what's the "triple meter"?

Originally Posted by TongMan (Post 831259)

I say go for the more pure sports car, the 370z. The GTR is not a sports car, but a Malibu on steriods. I hate that auto transmission on the GTR!! Definitely needs a manual gearbox.

Originally Posted by Nitrouz (Post 829293)

Hello,

I've just contacted my dealership to find me a 370z (no Z's left on their lot) and I will trade in my GTR for it. I'm just debating between black and blue... unsure which color I like more.

The last time I remember REALLY enjoying driving, was when I was driving my stock block 350Z with an APS TT kit. Simple TT kit on a stock block conservatively tuned, nice suspension, simple bodykit, wheels and tires. Nice unique little pocket rocket. Since then, I've spent a lot of money and time and built up the Z into a complete daily drivable show car. Lots of fun, but sometime in the build, it became more hassle than actual, uninhibited FUN. Always had to keep an eye on the gauges, listening to sounds, refilling water/meth, worrying if I want to go for a long distance road trip, etc.

Therefore I went for the GTR. With the GTR, it's an AWD all-season car, to the full extent. Fast, unique, 4 seater, good sized trunk, dual-clutch tranny, easily tunable, etc. Makes sense right? I spent the last 2 1/2 years of my life with the daily driven GTR. Full exhaust, intake, HKS BOV's, Cobb custom tune, wheels, suspension, lip kit, etc. Nice and simple. Sounds amazing. Makes sense in every aspect to keep it. However, I overlooked the most basic and primal factor in driving......the "fun". Don't get me wrong, the GTR is extremely fun on the racetrack, blowing past 911 turbos, GT3's, Lambos, Ferraris, etc. But on the street where I spend 90% of my driving time? Not so much. Fully stable and full of traction, it is not "fun" until you pass 140mph in a high speed corner. Yes it goes from 0-60 in under 3 seconds, but that's as much fun as it gets on the street. For me at least.

Therefore I've decided to go back to basics. 370z, simple GTM 500whp kit, wheels, suspension, kit, some other aesthetics. Simple little pocket rocket where I can have fun at 40mph instead of having to push up to 150+mph to have fun.

Now...I've been researching on this forum over the past few days. Great site btw. Read some of the little problems with the 370z (overheating, etc). Other than that, has anyone here found anything really annoying with the 370z? Not something everyone would KNOW from a test drive...but actually living with the car, any EMOTIONAL disappointments? I'm not looking for the fastest car. I'm not looking for the rarest. I'm looking for something that is rewarding emotionally everytime I get into the driver seat.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Alex

Originally Posted by TongMan (Post 831259)

I say go for the more pure sports car, the 370z. The GTR is not a sports car, but a Malibu on steriods. I hate that auto transmission on the GTR!! Definitely needs a manual gearbox.

Originally Posted by Nitrouz (Post 831113)

what do you mean by more options? it's harder to see the aesthetic lines though.

Originally Posted by TongMan (Post 831259)

I say go for the more pure sports car, the 370z. The GTR is not a sports car, but a Malibu on steriods. I hate that auto transmission on the GTR!! Definitely needs a manual gearbox.

Originally Posted by Ghost (Post 831277)

Some people should just refrain from commenting on the GTR. Some of the comments in this thread regarding the GTR are just retarded.

Originally Posted by jamaica951 (Post 831572)

I must say it is a night and day difference between the GTR and z.when cornering in the gtr its a whole different world to me

Originally Posted by FL 4Motion (Post 831622)

Nitrouz,
Good luck with your new 370z once you get it. As Juno stated earlier, we made the switch a little while back and the Z is def more fun at legal speeds. :) I do miss the space in the interior of the GTR though, the Z is a bit cramped for me but she fits in it just fine. Then again, I'm a tad bigger than average. So it may be of no consequence to you.

We've got the Nismo and we are super happy with it. Just upgraded the h/u and the nav in the kenwood unit is pretty much OEM quality and fit and finish on the unit is very very good. Since your plans involve so much mods, the Nismo probably doesn't make much sence for you, but if you were to just lightly mod the car, I'd say the Nismo is the perfect platform.

I'm sure you'll enjoy the Z immensely.:driving:

Originally Posted by Nitrouz (Post 831381)

+1

Couldn't agree more. But it's obvious when someone comments if they have no experience with the GTR. I just laugh behind my computer...they're just embarassing themselves....who cares.

Originally Posted by Nitrouz (Post 831625)

Hey thanks mate. I don't think I'll mod this 370z as much as my old 350, but I do want to do the basics (exhaust, suspension, kit, wheels, turbos). I guess that's all the Nismo inclusions, but I want aftermarket. So I guess a non-nismo would be best suited for me.

Anyways good luck! Hope you and Juno enjoy the car!

Originally Posted by Nitrouz (Post 831625)

Hey thanks mate. I don't think I'll mod this 370z as much as my old 350, but I do want to do the basics (exhaust, suspension, kit, wheels, turbos).

Anyways good luck! Hope you and Juno enjoy the car!

Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 832003)

I guess you have your own opinion, but it seems that your getting rid of your GT-R because of lack of fun on the street mirrors my opinion of the car. Great for the track, boring on the street, no thanks.

Can't wait to see how your 370 turns out!

Originally Posted by Spec Jay (Post 832053)

this thread delivers :D

Originally Posted by Nitrouz (Post 832258)

and yet I'm still at minimal reps......:icon14:

Originally Posted by Nitrouz (Post 832258)

and yet I'm still at minimal reps......:icon14:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 832294)

I'll share some of mine. :hello:

Originally Posted by atx370z (Post 832571)

Im trading in my bugatti veyron for a 370z... i just want something more fun on the street.:icon14:

Originally Posted by atx370z (Post 832600)

I can't really make sense of this thread, but i won't be an ******* about it because im sure im missing something seeing as ive never driven an GTR.

I can say, i would get rid of my 370z for a GTR without hesitating if it was a possibility.

Originally Posted by ClemsonWill (Post 832657)

I can see where he is coming from. Just because the GTR is a supercar doesn't mean it is fun for everyone to drive. Especially on the street.

Originally Posted by ClemsonWill (Post 832657)

I can see where he is coming from. Just because the GTR is a supercar doesn't mean it is fun for everyone to drive. Especially on the street.