World - Thoughts on what future Zs need

RUFFSTUFF · 03-02-2014, 09:08 AM

Well, 2 weeks ago traded the Z in on a Murano for my wife. Sad thing is I don't miss it much.. yet. It was fun while it lasted but in the end it just wasn't practical as all I did was drive it up and down the highway to work, splitting time with my truck, to the tune of 36k miles in 2 years. I've always loved Z cars and now at least I can say that I owned one and it was great.

Here are a couple of things that I would like to see changed, and factor in to why I gave it up, you may or may not agree:

1. Serious bump in horsepower/torque. It's time to bring back the twin-turbo or other forced induction. That 3.7 VQ has so much potential and it's been on the road for too long with no improvements. At the end of the day it couldn't challenge my F250 unless the road turned.
2. The Touring package should be an option in the Nismo. That car is too nice on the outside to get in and be underwhelmed by a bare bones interior and +18hp. Big wheels notwithstanding. It was the #1 reason I didn't go that route. Maybe 100% of Nismo owners race them and don't need the options... I can't say.
3. Beef up/quicken the 7AT. 'Nuff said.

You guys are good people, so now I'm officially changing my status to LURKER. If I get another Z, you'll be the 3rd to know!

axmea? · 03-02-2014, 09:38 AM

I agree with your suggestions. Exact reason why i did not get a Nismo. I'm still enjoying mine so it will be a long time before I consider selling or trade.

RUFFSTUFF · 03-02-2014, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

I agree with your suggestions. Exact reason why i did not get a Nismo. I'm still enjoying mine so it will be a long time before I consider selling or trade.

As nice as yours looks...

onzedge · 03-02-2014, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by RUFFSTUFF

Well, 2 weeks ago traded the Z in on a Murano for my wife. Sad thing is I don't miss it much.. yet. It was fun while it lasted but in the end it just wasn't practical as all I did was drive it up and down the highway to work, splitting time with my truck, to the tune of 36k miles in 2 years. I've always loved Z cars and now at least I can say that I owned one and it was great.

Here are a couple of things that I would like to see changed, and factor in to why I gave it up, you may or may not agree:

1. Serious bump in horsepower/torque. It's time to bring back the twin-turbo or other forced induction. That 3.7 VQ has so much potential and it's been on the road for too long with no improvements. At the end of the day it couldn't challenge my F250 unless the road turned.
2. The Touring package should be an option in the Nismo. That car is too nice on the outside to get in and be underwhelmed by a bare bones interior and +18hp. Big wheels notwithstanding. It was the #1 reason I didn't go that route. Maybe 100% of Nismo owners race them and don't need the options... I can't say.
3. Beef up/quicken the 7AT. 'Nuff said.

You guys are good people, so now I'm officially changing my status to LURKER. If I get another Z, you'll be the 3rd to know!

If you must lurk, lurk wisely.

Mt Tam I am · 03-02-2014, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

If you must lurk, lurk wisely.

6MT · 03-02-2014, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by RUFFSTUFF

You guys are good people, so now I'm officially changing my status to LURKER. If I get another Z, you'll be the 3rd to know!

Hi

Mr&Mrs · 03-02-2014, 12:22 PM

Fair enough, I feel you will find yourself missing it more in months to come.

kenchan · 03-02-2014, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by RUFFSTUFF

Well, 2 weeks ago traded the Z in on a Murano for my wife. Sad thing is I don't miss it much.. yet. It was fun while it lasted but in the end it just wasn't practical as all I did was drive it up and down the highway to work, splitting time with my truck, to the tune of 36k miles in 2 years. I've always loved Z cars and now at least I can say that I owned one and it was great.

you need to get your head checked, sad one.

TerribleONE · 03-02-2014, 12:42 PM

What kind of programmer is on the F250?

RUFFSTUFF · 03-02-2014, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

What kind of programmer is on the F250?

H&S Mini Maxx

RUFFSTUFF · 03-02-2014, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

you need to get your head checked, sad one.

Maybe... But there's a method to my madness.

TerribleONE · 03-02-2014, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RUFFSTUFF

H&S Mini Maxx

if your Z was stock then I can see how it would feel underpowered. 4wd boosted launches FTW!

JungleZ · 03-02-2014, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

if your Z was stock then I can see how it would feel underpowered. 4wd boosted launches FTW!

35k z+ 20k fast inention twin turbo kit and supporting mods + 5k in proper suspension in tires FTL

onzedge · 03-02-2014, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JungleZ

35k z+ 20k fast inention twin turbo kit and supporting mods + 5k in proper suspension in tires FTL

Take Mr. JungleZ's advice -- he knows, having driven a leased stock Z.

TerribleONE · 03-02-2014, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JungleZ

35k z+ 20k fast inention twin turbo kit and supporting mods + 5k in proper suspension in tires FTL

Idk about that I'm loving my Z so far

03-02-2014, 09:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
RUFFSTUFF Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: GEORGIA Posts: 233 Drives: 2012 370Z TOURING Rep Power: 13	World - Thoughts on what future Zs need Well, 2 weeks ago traded the Z in on a Murano for my wife. Sad thing is I don't miss it much.. yet. It was fun while it lasted but in the end it just wasn't practical as all I did was drive it up and down the highway to work, splitting time with my truck, to the tune of 36k miles in 2 years. I've always loved Z cars and now at least I can say that I owned one and it was great. Here are a couple of things that I would like to see changed, and factor in to why I gave it up, you may or may not agree: 1. Serious bump in horsepower/torque. It's time to bring back the twin-turbo or other forced induction. That 3.7 VQ has so much potential and it's been on the road for too long with no improvements. At the end of the day it couldn't challenge my F250 unless the road turned. 2. The Touring package should be an option in the Nismo. That car is too nice on the outside to get in and be underwhelmed by a bare bones interior and +18hp. Big wheels notwithstanding. It was the #1 reason I didn't go that route. Maybe 100% of Nismo owners race them and don't need the options... I can't say. 3. Beef up/quicken the 7AT. 'Nuff said. You guys are good people, so now I'm officially changing my status to LURKER. If I get another Z, you'll be the 3rd to know! equalme likes this. __________________ 2012 370Z Touring w/ NAV, Black Powdercoat, aFe Takeda CAI, Invidia Gemini Ti-tip Catback Exhaust, DVD/NAV bypass

03-02-2014, 09:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,233 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	I agree with your suggestions. Exact reason why i did not get a Nismo. I'm still enjoying mine so it will be a long time before I consider selling or trade. jlo370z and blackcherry20 like this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

03-02-2014, 12:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,192 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 15161	Fair enough, I feel you will find yourself missing it more in months to come. UNKNOWN_370 and onzedge like this. __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

03-02-2014, 12:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	What kind of programmer is on the F250? __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

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