370z in Germany

semtex · 05-24-2009, 08:39 AM

I think it'll be hard for you to get a throaty sound unless you also replace the stock cats with HFCs in addition to installing a CBE. But my understanding is that German laws are very restrictive when it comes to aftermarket parts, so I'm not sure HFCs are even feasible for you. In any case, I currently have a Stillen CBE combined with Berk HFCs, and it sounds pretty throaty. You can check out this thread for more details, including video clips with sound: Stillen Exhaust with Berk HFCs

Chan Chee Hoe · 05-24-2009, 08:44 AM

Nishi,will your German friend look down on you when you drive a Japanese sports car.?German has the best cars on earth....Why buy Japanese.?

nogoodname · 05-24-2009, 08:46 AM

^^ burns too much gas for a cool car i guess...or maybe wants something different.

Mercs, Porsches are domestic there...lol......needs to stand out

Asheth · 05-24-2009, 10:54 AM

Hey welcome to the boards. Im stationed in Mannheim but deployed till July. I ordered a Z (us spec) will be there in august hope to see you around.

nishi · 05-24-2009, 11:46 AM

the thing is that germany aint the warmest place, so white wouldnt be a good choice...especially when i think about selling it at some point... hopefully black with red leather. what do u think?

semtex · 05-24-2009, 12:01 PM

So, you went from asking about exhaust mods to discussing how color combinations might affect resale value? Hmm . . . interesting train of thought.

nishi · 05-24-2009, 02:56 PM

well germans are super super stingy when it comes to 2nd hand car sales... the only two colors that are driven in germany are silver and black... not even kidding.

I work in Mannheim, so I'll probably run into you if you speed around the city with ur 370z

But i gotta say, mannheim is boring. the only thing keepin me entertained is the no-speed limit on the way from frankfurt to mannheim. A5 and A67

The reason why i want a Japanese car is because i want something new! i've been driving mercs and porsches for as long as i've had my license... sure i wouldn't mind a M5 or CLS63... but the gas consumption on those cars is ridiculous. For example: i drive 178 KM (120 miles) per day if I work in Mannheim.... in my SLK55, thats half a tank per day! considering the gas prices (80 EUR full gas tank) thats 40 EUR a day, or in other terms 180 EUR per week... who the hell wants to pay close to $ 400 a week on gas!

ridic!!!

but... thats germany... back in Boston i paid max $40 for a full tank of gas!

nishi · 05-24-2009, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semtex

I think it'll be hard for you to get a throaty sound unless you also replace the stock cats with HFCs in addition to installing a CBE. But my understanding is that German laws are very restrictive when it comes to aftermarket parts, so I'm not sure HFCs are even feasible for you. In any case, I currently have a Stillen CBE combined with Berk HFCs, and it sounds pretty throaty. You can check out this thread for more details, including video clips with sound: Stillen Exhaust with Berk HFCs

that's very true... cops will pull you over if they think you've modded the living crap outta your car... thats why you can't really mod the exterior... and... i think there are some tuners out there that offer a open/closed valve mechanism in case a cop car is near u

anyone know more about that? i've been seeing those videos on youtube alot...

Slidefox · 05-24-2009, 03:00 PM

Move back to Boston?

i kid i kid

nishi · 05-24-2009, 03:03 PM

:*(

nishi · 05-24-2009, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chan Chee Hoe

Nishi,will your German friend look down on you when you drive a Japanese sports car.?German has the best cars on earth....Why buy Japanese.?

lol, nah don't think so. My other two options for a new car were the new Audi TT RS and a BMW M3. it always amazed me how much power you can get out of japanese engines

Asheth · 05-24-2009, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nishi

well germans are super super stingy when it comes to 2nd hand car sales... the only two colors that are driven in germany are silver and black... not even kidding.

I work in Mannheim, so I'll probably run into you if you speed around the city with ur 370z

But i gotta say, mannheim is boring. the only thing keepin me entertained is the no-speed limit on the way from frankfurt to mannheim. A5 and A67

The reason why i want a Japanese car is because i want something new! i've been driving mercs and porsches for as long as i've had my license... sure i wouldn't mind a M5 or CLS63... but the gas consumption on those cars is ridiculous. For example: i drive 178 KM (120 miles) per day if I work in Mannheim.... in my SLK55, thats half a tank per day! considering the gas prices (80 EUR full gas tank) thats 40 EUR a day, or in other terms 180 EUR per week... who the hell wants to pay close to $ 400 a week on gas!

ridic!!!

but... thats germany... back in Boston i paid max $40 for a full tank of gas!

Yea he isnt lying about that black and silver are the only colors lol. White is rare, Red is really red(ferrari or lambo mostly) yellow=where?

I love A6/A67 long straight and no speedlimit except the camera's as you get close to Darmstadt but rest is wide open!! 1hr un-molested driving! And I plan to def going to ride around Mannheim!!

I plan to get G3 intakes probably Berks Exhaust and HFC's. Inspection can be a problem but if the parts look OEM then I won't have a problem with that. Especially with a new car like the Z. Germans love japanese cars and American muscle like Mustangs especially if they aren't made in Germany. In 6 years living in mannheim I've only seen 5 350z's. I don't know how inspections are on the german side though.?

nishi · 05-24-2009, 03:48 PM

very very strict! unless you know people

I'll try to get a hold of my buddy who can get it all done. i dont know how, but he managed to get his CLS55 Carlsson with 614 HP through inspection.

those 3 cameras under the bridge are a bitch... cuz they dont flash during the day, only at night. don't forget the weird tower-shaped camera at the entrance of mannheim. its new.... its the first generation 360 degree camera in germany that can also catch you from behind :/

350z are very rare in germany. most people drive VW, Audi or Merc. In Frankfurt you see all kinds of cars, from astons to lambs to carrera GTs! but yeah, germans love muscle cars and japanese cars. problem is inspection!

Asheth · 05-24-2009, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nishi

very very strict! unless you know people

I'll try to get a hold of my buddy who can get it all done. i dont know how, but he managed to get his CLS55 Carlsson with 614 HP through inspection.

those 3 cameras under the bridge are a bitch... cuz they dont flash during the day, only at night. don't forget the weird tower-shaped camera at the entrance of mannheim. its new.... its the first generation 360 degree camera in germany that can also catch you from behind :/

350z are very rare in germany. most people drive VW, Audi or Merc. In Frankfurt you see all kinds of cars, from astons to lambs to carrera GTs! but yeah, germans love muscle cars and japanese cars. problem is inspection!

Hmm when did they install that? I heard about that camera I don't go that way to often unless I am coming from Heidelberg. Or going to SpeedFire. Speaking of which have you ever been there? They do good interior work and other custom work. I forgot the guy's name that works there but both of them are cool. They hooked up my friends 300C with vertical doors, custom grille, put 24's on it and TVs in head rest and a fold down TV from the roof.

semtex · 05-24-2009, 04:25 PM

Is it feasible to throw the stock parts back on for inspection, then swap them out afterwards? It's a bit of a pain, sure, but it's not like it takes 12 hours to swap out an exhaust (cats and CBE).

05-24-2009, 08:39 AM	#16 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 53 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	I think it'll be hard for you to get a throaty sound unless you also replace the stock cats with HFCs in addition to installing a CBE. But my understanding is that German laws are very restrictive when it comes to aftermarket parts, so I'm not sure HFCs are even feasible for you. In any case, I currently have a Stillen CBE combined with Berk HFCs, and it sounds pretty throaty. You can check out this thread for more details, including video clips with sound: Stillen Exhaust with Berk HFCs __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

05-24-2009, 10:54 AM	#19 (permalink)
Asheth Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland Posts: 917 Drives: 09 Blk 6mt Rep Power: 17	Hey welcome to the boards. Im stationed in Mannheim but deployed till July. I ordered a Z (us spec) will be there in august hope to see you around. __________________ 180 customs Headlights - Yantech Backup Camera - Projekt 1 - Stillen Gen 3- EVO-R V2 Foglight, EVO-R CF Diffuser, Carbon Fiber Element Steering wheel - Fast Intentions TDX/RHFC's - RJM A.F.P. - Z1 Oil Cooler - 2015 Nismo Conversion.

05-24-2009, 11:46 AM	#20 (permalink)
nishi Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 21 Drives: 06 SLK55 AMG Rep Power: 15	the thing is that germany aint the warmest place, so white wouldnt be a good choice...especially when i think about selling it at some point... hopefully black with red leather. what do u think? __________________ '06 SLK55 AMG \| '08 Porsche 911 Turbo \| '08 Mercedes G400 Diesel

05-24-2009, 12:01 PM	#21 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 53 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	So, you went from asking about exhaust mods to discussing how color combinations might affect resale value? Hmm . . . interesting train of thought. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

05-24-2009, 02:56 PM	#22 (permalink)
nishi Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 21 Drives: 06 SLK55 AMG Rep Power: 15	well germans are super super stingy when it comes to 2nd hand car sales... the only two colors that are driven in germany are silver and black... not even kidding. I work in Mannheim, so I'll probably run into you if you speed around the city with ur 370z But i gotta say, mannheim is boring. the only thing keepin me entertained is the no-speed limit on the way from frankfurt to mannheim. A5 and A67 The reason why i want a Japanese car is because i want something new! i've been driving mercs and porsches for as long as i've had my license... sure i wouldn't mind a M5 or CLS63... but the gas consumption on those cars is ridiculous. For example: i drive 178 KM (120 miles) per day if I work in Mannheim.... in my SLK55, thats half a tank per day! considering the gas prices (80 EUR full gas tank) thats 40 EUR a day, or in other terms 180 EUR per week... who the hell wants to pay close to $ 400 a week on gas! ridic!!! but... thats germany... back in Boston i paid max $40 for a full tank of gas! __________________ '06 SLK55 AMG \| '08 Porsche 911 Turbo \| '08 Mercedes G400 Diesel

05-24-2009, 08:44 AM	#17 (permalink)
Chan Chee Hoe Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 861 Drives: 370z,Yellow,7sp A Rep Power: 17	Nishi,will your German friend look down on you when you drive a Japanese sports car.?German has the best cars on earth....Why buy Japanese.?

05-24-2009, 08:46 AM	#18 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	^^ burns too much gas for a cool car i guess...or maybe wants something different. Mercs, Porsches are domestic there...lol......needs to stand out

05-24-2009, 03:00 PM	#24 (permalink)
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05-24-2009, 03:03 PM	#25 (permalink)
nishi Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 21 Drives: 06 SLK55 AMG Rep Power: 15	:*( __________________ '06 SLK55 AMG \| '08 Porsche 911 Turbo \| '08 Mercedes G400 Diesel

05-24-2009, 03:48 PM	#28 (permalink)
nishi Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 21 Drives: 06 SLK55 AMG Rep Power: 15	very very strict! unless you know people I'll try to get a hold of my buddy who can get it all done. i dont know how, but he managed to get his CLS55 Carlsson with 614 HP through inspection. those 3 cameras under the bridge are a bitch... cuz they dont flash during the day, only at night. don't forget the weird tower-shaped camera at the entrance of mannheim. its new.... its the first generation 360 degree camera in germany that can also catch you from behind :/ 350z are very rare in germany. most people drive VW, Audi or Merc. In Frankfurt you see all kinds of cars, from astons to lambs to carrera GTs! but yeah, germans love muscle cars and japanese cars. problem is inspection! __________________ '06 SLK55 AMG \| '08 Porsche 911 Turbo \| '08 Mercedes G400 Diesel

05-24-2009, 04:25 PM	#30 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 53 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	Is it feasible to throw the stock parts back on for inspection, then swap them out afterwards? It's a bit of a pain, sure, but it's not like it takes 12 hours to swap out an exhaust (cats and CBE). __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

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