Someone please tell me why?

zguynate · 09-02-2013, 03:21 PM

Another thing to think about is it seems there's really no middle ground when it comes to the quality aftermarket Z parts. It's either cheap or made close to top notch. There are a bunch of Mustang exhausts that are mild steel and mig welded. There is no exhaust comparable for the Z. You start off with high grade stainless steel with tig welded joints.

Also like said above, the aftermarket is much larger for domestics here because of the volume of domestics out and about.

Super Werty · 09-02-2013, 03:36 PM

I hope the mods are cheap, the car weighs half a ton more than the Z. It's gonna need 600 hp just to get out of the parking lot

like others have said, the aftermarket Z parts tend to gravitate towards higher quality/fit/finish/material

trust me, you can find very expensive parts for american muscle cars

DEpointfive0 · 09-02-2013, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Super Werty

I hope the mods are cheap, the car weighs half a ton more than the Z. It's gonna need 600 hp just to get out of the parking lot

like others have said, the aftermarket Z parts tend to gravitate towards higher quality/fit/finish/material

trust me, you can find very expensive parts for american muscle cars

You DO realize that a Mustang GT with its 5.0L engine and it's 4 seats only weighs 300-400 pounds more than the 370Z

Oh, and it comes with a spare 80hp to boot

Z_ealot · 09-02-2013, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

You DO realize that a Mustang GT with its 5.0L engine and it's 4 seats only weighs 300-400 pounds more than the 370Z

Oh, and it comes with a spare 80hp to boot

yes, but i think he was referring to the OP talking about the dodge charger which i have to agree is a fat pig compared to the mustang or the 370 for that matter

Super Werty · 09-02-2013, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Z_ealot

yes, but i think he was referring to the OP talking about the dodge charger which i have to agree is a fat pig compared to the mustang or the 370 for that matter

Yes I was referring to the charger. I love the new stangs! No complaints there, but in the end I still chose the Z. Test drive both and you will feel that 400 lbs the first time you try to take a corner.

PaulZ370 · 09-04-2013, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

You DO realize that a Mustang GT with its 5.0L engine and it's 4 seats only weighs 300-400 pounds more than the 370Z

Oh, and it comes with a spare 80hp to boot

Oh... and it comes with an extra 2 cylinders (or an extra 1.3L)

Oh... and it's a dime a dozen on every street corner... same with the Chargers, Challengers, and Corvettes

I'll stick to my neck turning jaw dropping intimidating Z anyday...

jburke26 · 09-05-2013, 08:22 AM

I was shocked by the price of modifications also. I purchased a 98 Jeep Wrangler last Friday and was blown away how cheap parts were for it.

The manifold on the jeep was cracked and I purchased a replacement manifold for $180 and they had it in stock at autozone! I know where my money is going now...

the_wiZard99 · 09-04-2013, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Super Werty

I hope the mods are cheap, the car weighs half a ton more than the Z. It's gonna need 600 hp just to get out of the parking lot

like others have said, the aftermarket Z parts tend to gravitate towards higher quality/fit/finish/material

trust me, you can find very expensive parts for american muscle cars

LMAO!

Foxlogik · 09-03-2013, 10:24 PM

Pff I think parts for my Z are cheap as hell coming from a VW R32, seems nobody wants to make reasonable parts for a car that there's only 5000 of

. So be happy you only have to pay 2x as much as mustang owners

09-02-2013, 03:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
zguynate A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Strangeland Posts: 1,054 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 75	Another thing to think about is it seems there's really no middle ground when it comes to the quality aftermarket Z parts. It's either cheap or made close to top notch. There are a bunch of Mustang exhausts that are mild steel and mig welded. There is no exhaust comparable for the Z. You start off with high grade stainless steel with tig welded joints. Also like said above, the aftermarket is much larger for domestics here because of the volume of domestics out and about. __________________ 2009 370z touring w/sports package

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Super Werty Track Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: AZ Posts: 668 Drives: '13 Sport Rep Power: 14	I hope the mods are cheap, the car weighs half a ton more than the Z. It's gonna need 600 hp just to get out of the parking lot like others have said, the aftermarket Z parts tend to gravitate towards higher quality/fit/finish/material trust me, you can find very expensive parts for american muscle cars the_wiZard99 likes this.

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Foxlogik Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9 Drives: black '09 370z Rep Power: 13	Pff I think parts for my Z are cheap as hell coming from a VW R32, seems nobody wants to make reasonable parts for a car that there's only 5000 of . So be happy you only have to pay 2x as much as mustang owners Vertigo likes this.

09-05-2013, 08:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
jburke26 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cullman, Alabama Posts: 252 Drives: Sold Z Rep Power: 15	I was shocked by the price of modifications also. I purchased a 98 Jeep Wrangler last Friday and was blown away how cheap parts were for it. The manifold on the jeep was cracked and I purchased a replacement manifold for $180 and they had it in stock at autozone! I know where my money is going now...