How has your 370Z held up?

Mecinoid · 12-10-2011, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Streetlife

I can understand that, they're just starting production on my 2012 370z this month, with an expected delivery date of February 2012. During the course of the four months I'll receive my VIN and a more concrete date of delivery, keep in mind that i put my deposit for my Z on 9/2/2011, glad i have very good patience. Also, i've waited for Nissan to finesse the Z since i almost bought the 350Z when it first came out in 2003. Since the 370Z has every change i wanted and more, she's worth the wait.

I had a 350Z... as good as it is ... There were a few things that needed tweaking. The 370Z car is that car. About the only thing I could want more of is power. But, it doesn't matter because whatever car I own ... I want more power.

For Nissan it's a power vs cost. For Insurance it's power vs cost. So as far as I am concerned the Z has the right power level for 99% of the drivers out there on the road and I wouldn't want them to have more. For those of us that mod our cars it is a mute point that the Z only has 332HP... We can make that into 500HP and very, very few cars on the road would beat us in a drag race. As it sits very, very few cars beat us in the corners. The Z is one smokin' hot deal. Best keep secret in the automotive world. I absolutely, without reservation love my 370Z !!!

ImportConvert · 12-10-2011, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecinoid

I had a 350Z... as good as it is ... There were a few things that needed tweaking. The 370Z car is that car. About the only thing I could want more of is power. But, it doesn't matter because whatever car I own ... I want more power.

For Nissan it's a power vs cost. For Insurance it's power vs cost. So as far as I am concerned the Z has the right power level for 99% of the drivers out there on the road and I wouldn't want them to have more. For those of us that mod our cars it is a mute point that the Z only has 332HP... We can make that into 500HP and very, very few cars on the road would beat us in a drag race. As it sits very, very few cars beat us in the corners. The Z is one smokin' hot deal. Best keep secret in the automotive world. I absolutely, without reservation love my 370Z !!!

You are correct on power. You always get used to what you have. Power is a poor deal maker for that reason, unless we are talking just a total dog or something. Took be a while to learn that

Streetlife · 12-10-2011, 09:56 AM

When i test drove the 370z it was base+auto, so i really didn't get use to it like i wanted to. I have a cool salesman though, i floored it and was very impressed with the response of the motor and the transmission shifts in manual mode with the stick felt perfect. I'm use to paddle shifting in a few loaner Acura's my wife has had when i get her car serviced for her, but they didn't feel as interconnected to the vehicle as the auto Nissan created for the 370z does. Once my girl arrives, i can know how Base+sport feels, plus a few mods i feel are necessary (i am more into detailing a perfectly new car than adding horsepower all the time, and Nissan did their homework so well on the 370z that not much unimpressed me). I've learned from the OG's about modding (like Kenchan), i only want a CBE+y-pipe and silicone MAF Tubes and replace rubber hoses with silicone hoses from Z1, that black friday special was something i couldn't pass up, and Z1 Motorsports Passion for Z's is what i look for in an aftermarket company, they're top notch along with the quality and customer service to match.

KaienZ34 · 12-10-2011, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Streetlife

When i test drove the 370z it was base+auto, so i really didn't get use to it like i wanted to. I have a cool salesman though, i floored it and was very impressed with the response of the motor and the transmission shifts in manual mode with the stick felt perfect. I'm use to paddle shifting in a few loaner Acura's my wife has had when i get her car serviced for her, but they didn't feel as interconnected to the vehicle as the auto Nissan created for the 370z does. Once my girl arrives, i can know how Base+sport feels, plus a few mods i feel are necessary (i am more into detailing a perfectly new car than adding horsepower all the time, and Nissan did their homework so well on the 370z that not much unimpressed me). I've learned from the OG's about modding (like Kenchan), i only want a CBE+y-pipe and silicone MAF Tubes and replace rubber hoses with silicone hoses from Z1, that black friday special was something i couldn't pass up, and Z1 Motorsports Passion for Z's is what i look for in an aftermarket company, they're top notch along with the quality and customer service to match.

CBE systems include a new y pipe.

Streetlife · 12-10-2011, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by KaienZ34

CBE systems include a new y pipe.

Most do, but not Tanabe (after months of research on CBE's and actually hearing this CBE i had to have it). I appreciate you telling me that just in case i was dealing with a vendor or dealer who was trying to rip me off, hasn't happened of course.

12-10-2011, 09:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
Streetlife Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 467 Drives: 2012 370z Mont/sport Rep Power: 18	When i test drove the 370z it was base+auto, so i really didn't get use to it like i wanted to. I have a cool salesman though, i floored it and was very impressed with the response of the motor and the transmission shifts in manual mode with the stick felt perfect. I'm use to paddle shifting in a few loaner Acura's my wife has had when i get her car serviced for her, but they didn't feel as interconnected to the vehicle as the auto Nissan created for the 370z does. Once my girl arrives, i can know how Base+sport feels, plus a few mods i feel are necessary (i am more into detailing a perfectly new car than adding horsepower all the time, and Nissan did their homework so well on the 370z that not much unimpressed me). I've learned from the OG's about modding (like Kenchan), i only want a CBE+y-pipe and silicone MAF Tubes and replace rubber hoses with silicone hoses from Z1, that black friday special was something i couldn't pass up, and Z1 Motorsports Passion for Z's is what i look for in an aftermarket company, they're top notch along with the quality and customer service to match. Last edited by Streetlife; 12-10-2011 at 10:20 AM.