Suggestions for 390z
 

First of all I'd like to say I love my Z, but as with all car companies, there is always room for improvement. Here's my 2 cents.

• Needs more low end torque, and overall torque and a slightly lower max torque powerband on the Tach. I'm thinking 3,500-4k RPM is a good start to dabble with. Also Increase Max torque to somewhere between 300-350.
• Needs more HP, id make 350-400 the standard model, and somewhere near 400-450+ for the nismo so it's actually worth buying the upgraded trim. Upgrade GTR to 500+ to compensate, its due for an increase anyway. GTR is getting slower as the competition heats up, and needs more acceleration from 100 - 200mph. (At the rate Ford is improveing their pony car-the GT jumped over 100hp from 2010 - 2011 alone-, the 370z wont keep up for long at 332/270 with the Mustang and Mustang GT. I understand one is a compact and one is a midsize muscle car, but is that really what you are thinking about when he asks you to race at that red light?
• Correct the dangerous blind spot issue while backing up by making the universal transceiver rearview mirror w/ built in wide angle backup cam standard on all trims (plain rear view mirror is sorely outdated on any car 30k plus anyways and is simply crude in this day and age for a car 30k+.
• Better base sound system with 2 more speakers, current stock sounds aweful.
• Further refine the VQ37 VHR and make the sound quality of the engine/exhaust note more on par with the mustang GT. (Not asking to sound LIKE the GT, but the quality of the specific VQ37 VHR sound definitely needs refinement. (Not sure if VVEL has anything to do with the rough high RPM coarse sounds etc.
• Fix the Oil temp problem. Had my Z for around 1k miles now and it is way too easy to get the engine 220F+. Its a serious issue now, and with more 370z buyers over the next couple years, is bound to become a borderline warranty/recall liability for Nissan. Better to correct this serious defect sooner than later.
• Bump up the base price of the Z to the low-mid 30's to compensate for the improvements/fixes
• Drop weight by about 200 pounds if possible, strive for 2,900-3,000 unladen. This one is not a big deal though.

Cant wait for the 390z. If they did everything I just suggested I'd buy it with a vengence. even if it was 50k.

Let me know what you all think. Or add any suggestions comments welcome.

Yah I think you should just leave. :D

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Show me your tits or GTFO!

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BTW, do you moonlight as ImportConvert? :bowrofl:

His alter ego

For the 420z I think they should make it fly... to go with 4/20

why not just buy a mustang then...?

:icon18: Well, THAT would explain the Versa!

Leave 370 alone! Leave her alone! She didn't do anything to you!

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Why is everyone making suggestions? Its all the same sh*t really. More horses, more torque blah blah same old same old. I'm sick of it. Want a 390z? Make engine upgrade and slap a 390 emblem on the back. Boom, that just happened.

I thought only stickers could increase horsepower, and carbon fiber was for torque?!?

And a huge blower that does absolutely nothing.

I would like to see the off-road capability improved :D

:rolleyes:I agree with the OP. We should get 450hp, a twin turbo setup, huge wheels with a lip, and cameras all around. Oh, and make it like $15K max please.:rolleyes:

I think a big part of the appeal of the 370z, or the z series in general is that it is a muscle car without the big V8. IMO.

I grew up on Saabs... 4 cyl turbo, and loved the power on demand and the fuel efficiency when driving on cruise...

if the 370z went into 4.9L then as said earlier, just go Mustang?

as i said, just my opinion, I think a TT option in the future on the 3.7 would satisfy the power hungry demographic

LOL :icon18:

ROFLMAO :icon18: I gotta a suggestion- 400Z or nothin.

And I want a:
-Pony
-Tonka truck (the metal ones, not the cheap plastic sh*t)
-Hot wheels
-Transformers

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Put the twin turbo back in!

It may well end up being a 4,000lb 560Z with a V8 and does 0-60 in 4.7s.

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What, no slot cars?!?

I would love a remote controlled 370z for the winter months to chance my dog around with

GOOD SUGGESTION!! :tup:

250z coming to a dealership near you :icon08:

There have been a number of "suggestions on how to improve the 370Z" threads over the past couple of years. This thread is no different than them - just use search and you'll find plenty of suggestions for the "390Z" (if there ever is one).

lol he talks about a 390Z and then he says.

you should be talking about the VQ39VHR then

That and a quality (kyosho or autoart) 370z 1/18 scale model.

Gen I transformers?

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Im down

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Did anyone backtrace this guy and report to the cyberpolice?

lol.

Isn't this the guy that did 0-60 faster in a stock 370Z than a GTR?

More cup holders would be nice

bigger cup holder

Speaking of which, I was in my cousin's '06 Z last night and the door side cup holders had an amber light in it!!!

miata doors please