Official New York spotted thread

[Justin1686]

Originally Posted by Maduro

Just picked up a 2013 370z sport, looking to get some work done anyone know of a trustworthy place in either Staten Island or Brooklyn, was thinking of just going to the dealer.

pending exactly where you are, Real Auto Dynamics in Oceanside. I know it's outside of where you request, but it's where a lot of people might mention and you'll read a lot about in the area.

[Maduro]

Thanks just looking to add air intake and maybe a catback, was thinking of going to the Nissan on 5th ave and 65 street in Bklyn.

[enkei2k]

Originally Posted by Maduro

Thanks just looking to add air intake and maybe a catback, was thinking of going to the Nissan on 5th ave and 65 street in Bklyn.

Going to the dealer for after market stuff? Why?

That dealership is notorious for ripping people off based on the online reviews I found. Even though that dealership is closest to me, I chose to deal with Joe @ Koeppel in Queens instead.

[Joelito]

What kind of we talking about

[Maduro]

Hey Justin1686, Thanks for the info. went to check out Real Auto Dynamics and ended up getting a Stillen Gen 3 intake

[Joelito]

Joe is the man

[Maduro]

spotted a 2013 red z by SI Mall

[Maduro]

Can someone explain to me why is there such a difference between the advertise HP and what a Dyno test shows for a 370z.

[Cmike2780]

Originally Posted by Maduro

Can someone explain to me why is there such a difference between the advertise HP and what a Dyno test shows for a 370z.

.....because the powertrain components connecting the motor to the wheels create resistance/friction, which in turn creates a loss in hp to the wheels. The advertised hp is at the flywheel and correctly measures the output of the motor itself. This is usually measured before the motor is installed in the car using an engine dyno. A wheel Dyno is used to calculate gains or loss in hp from a baseline pull, not measure max hp as most people think. It's to give you a fairly accurate reading to see if your modifications or tune is creating or losing power/torque. You also can't rely on wheel Dyno numbers alone since each Dyno is different and the hp readings can vary greatly based on temperature and altitude. This is why you try to shoot for the same conditions using the same shop.

[Maduro]

Thanks it all seems so obvious now when someone explains it. I check out horsepower on cable and I see them testing the engine on the dyno the way you mentioned.... feel like such a rookie!!!!! thanks again for taking the time to explain.

[igota21incher]

Black nismo bronze rims two center pipe exhaust south bound Austin blvd. gave you a nod when you passes jimmy hays

[Joelito]

Not to be a d!ck, but try the performance section of the forum^^.... Back on topic, gun metallic with amuse body kit off of rockaway near 104st anyone?

[Maduro]

Spotted a Silver 350z, heading west on the Belt Pkwy

[enkei2k]

Spotted a black 370Z Nismo with temp Jersey plates in Korea Town, NYC 6PM today.

so freshhhhh still with the temp plates

[enkei2k]

spotted a white Nismo over the weekend in the Bensonhurst/Dyker area. Was parked in the street.