Feb. '09 Car and Driver road test lists Differential and Oil Cooler Options

Cupcar · 01-03-2009, 12:38 PM

I read the road test of the 370Z in the Feb. '09 issue and noted in their options list for the car that they list a "differential cooler" and an "oil cooler" each an estimated $500 option?

Below is a picture taken of an early 370Z that shows what looks like a differential cooler oil line.

What's up with this?

Slidefox · 01-03-2009, 12:42 PM

Are they saying these were factory options?

Cupcar · 01-03-2009, 12:57 PM

Here is what it says on page 80 of the Feb. Issue of Car and Driver road test summary. Looks like C&D think it was a factory option...

Slidefox · 01-03-2009, 01:00 PM

Hmmm..... interesting!! I wonder if they had some aftermarkets put in, and printed them as factory options (wouldn't be the first time for C&D).

From previous reviews in Japan, the oil cooler is going to be needed for anything beyond spirited driving. The diff cooler is just added protection, IMO. Did they get the car on a track or just open road?

Cupcar · 01-03-2009, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slidefox

Did they get the car on a track or just open road?

Just open road.

I wonder if the coolers will really be Nismo "dealer install" options in the future.

sirploppy · 01-03-2009, 05:04 PM

That's I'm waiting for more info on the Nismo. My thinking is that these will be standard features on that model. Granted, at a higher MSRP. I will be planning to do some track days.

shumby · 01-04-2009, 10:08 PM

looks after market

TomatoEvo · 01-05-2009, 08:51 AM

Some other reviews have stated that the cars they've test came with Nismo oil and diff coolers.

Japanese tuners who have had this car on the track can attest to the need for the oil cooler with temps reaching in excess of 270 F with the car in stock form.

So it sounds like its a must if you're gonna track your 370z. Not very encouraging but I still want one.

01-03-2009, 12:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cupcar Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: So Cal Posts: 21 Drives: '03 Track Red 6speed Rep Power: 366	Feb. '09 Car and Driver road test lists Differential and Oil Cooler Options I read the road test of the 370Z in the Feb. '09 issue and noted in their options list for the car that they list a "differential cooler" and an "oil cooler" each an estimated $500 option? Below is a picture taken of an early 370Z that shows what looks like a differential cooler oil line. What's up with this?

01-03-2009, 12:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Slidefox Previous Moderator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,534 Drives: A Pony Rep Power: 213	Are they saying these were factory options? __________________ Forum Rules: Click Here Before Posting Click Here to Become a Premium Member Go Turbo or Go Home!!//Cowboys 2012 Superbowl Champs// Suns 2012 NBA Champions

01-03-2009, 01:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Slidefox Previous Moderator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,534 Drives: A Pony Rep Power: 213	Hmmm..... interesting!! I wonder if they had some aftermarkets put in, and printed them as factory options (wouldn't be the first time for C&D). From previous reviews in Japan, the oil cooler is going to be needed for anything beyond spirited driving. The diff cooler is just added protection, IMO. Did they get the car on a track or just open road? __________________ Forum Rules: Click Here Before Posting Click Here to Become a Premium Member Go Turbo or Go Home!!//Cowboys 2012 Superbowl Champs// Suns 2012 NBA Champions

01-04-2009, 10:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 44 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 236	looks after market __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

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Cupcar Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: So Cal Posts: 21 Drives: '03 Track Red 6speed Rep Power: 366	Here is what it says on page 80 of the Feb. Issue of Car and Driver road test summary. Looks like C&D think it was a factory option...

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sirploppy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Korova Milk Bar Posts: 25 Drives: 06 S2000, 08 E90 M3 Rep Power: 16	That's I'm waiting for more info on the Nismo. My thinking is that these will be standard features on that model. Granted, at a higher MSRP. I will be planning to do some track days.

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TomatoEvo Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Qatar Posts: 36 Drives: Stripped S2000 Rep Power: 16	Some other reviews have stated that the cars they've test came with Nismo oil and diff coolers. Japanese tuners who have had this car on the track can attest to the need for the oil cooler with temps reaching in excess of 270 F with the car in stock form. So it sounds like its a must if you're gonna track your 370z. Not very encouraging but I still want one.