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Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 02-18-2013, 09:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,477
Posted By kenwood
Check this video fro "5th Gear"

5th Gear - Myth about fuel additives - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jbcCr2ll3c)
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 02-18-2013, 08:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,477
Posted By kenwood
"Octane Boosters" for VQ37 Motor

I have a new 2013 370Z with a totally unmodified (so far) VQ37 motor. The "91 Octane" engine performance seems to vary by oil company. Chevron has been OK so far. No pinging, just not enough grunt....
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 01-16-2013, 12:43 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,862
Posted By kenwood
I owned a 2003 350Z for 10yrs. I just purchased a...

I owned a 2003 350Z for 10yrs. I just purchased a 2013 370Z Touring with Sport package / Nav package / Bose Sound / 7 SP AT / 19" Rays. When they said they changed everything on the Z, they did and...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 01-15-2013, 04:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,672
Posted By kenwood
Another thing that I have found that works well...

Another thing that I have found that works well on the 7 SP AT is shifting from full auto to manual if you are cruising around town at 40 to 50 MPH. In the full auto mode, the AT will lope the motor...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 01-14-2013, 11:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,672
Posted By kenwood
In any event... Nissan Z engineering rules...

In any event... Nissan Z engineering rules...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 01-14-2013, 11:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,672
Posted By kenwood
My point is, I think the logic Nissan built into...

My point is, I think the logic Nissan built into the 7 SP AT / motor CPU is amazing. It appears that there is no way to accidentally over-rev the motor when pushing the limits of the gears with the...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 01-14-2013, 10:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,672
Posted By kenwood
2013 Touring/Sport (7 SP) AT - Idiot Proof??

Hi,

I just did a dumb thing with my new 2013 Z. I came around an intersection right turn in "M" mode and forgot I was not in full-auto mode. The trans auto-shifted down to 3RD gear and I punched...
Forum: New 370Z Owner 12-01-2012, 02:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,196
Posted By kenwood
“VDC” System on 2013 370Z

I recently purchased a 2013 370Z (Touring / with sport suspension and A/T). When the VDC is on, regardless of road surface conditions, it feels like the "VDC" is constantly inhibiting the motor...
Forum: New 370Z Owner 11-23-2012, 02:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 817
Posted By kenwood
Paved surface... plenty of room.

Paved surface... plenty of room.
Forum: New 370Z Owner 11-23-2012, 02:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 817
Posted By kenwood
"Surprise"

"Surprised" meaning taillights clearly visible on 370. And, he clrerly wanted to "go"...
Forum: New 370Z Owner 11-23-2012, 01:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 817
Posted By kenwood
Forum: New 370Z Owner 11-18-2012, 12:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,920
Posted By kenwood
Best 0-60 (1/8 mile) / (1/4 mile) times with 2013 7SP AT

Greetings,

I just purchased a 2013 370z Turing with NAV, Spot Suspension and 7-speed AT. My question is, for best 0-60 / 1/8 mile and ¼ mile times, do I paddle shift or let the CPU do the gear...
Forum: Intake/Exhaust 11-03-2012, 06:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,729
Posted By kenwood
Good Point on ECU

How sensitive is the ECU on the 370Z? Does it respond to micro changes in barometric / altitude, temp and humidity? I have detected some performance variances with weather changes. I also have a...
Forum: Intake/Exhaust 11-03-2012, 04:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,729
Posted By kenwood
JWT Dual POP-Charger for 2013 370Z

What’s your opinion of the JWT (Jim Wolf Technology) Dual POP-Charger Intake System for the 370Z? It looks legit.

I’m looking at combining the JWT Dual POP's with the NISMO Cat Back. The gain...
Forum: Intake/Exhaust 10-27-2012, 07:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,612
Posted By kenwood
Nismo Catback for 2013 370Z Sport Touring

Hey... is the Nismo catback a good way to go? My dealer has one he's itch'n to sell and it comes with a factory warranty. I'm also looking at a set of JWT intake "Pop Chargers" at the same. Both come...
Forum: New 370Z Owner 09-12-2012, 04:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,367
Posted By kenwood
Synthetic vs. Organic Oil

I have always used synthetic Mobile 1 and equivalent. I assume everyone agrees it’s better than organic…
Forum: New 370Z Owner 09-12-2012, 04:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,367
Posted By kenwood
1200 mile - initial break-in period for motor

Hey… Is there any real truth to the 1200 mile initial break-in period for the motor? I am letting the Stangs and Beemers get away with way too much following the owners manual warning (limiting the...
Forum: New 370Z Owner 09-12-2012, 04:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,367
Posted By kenwood
1200 mile - motor break-in period

Hey… Is there any real truth to the 1200 mile initial break-in period for the motor? I am letting the Stangs and Beemers get away with way too much following the owners manual warning (limiting the...
Forum: New 370Z Owner 09-09-2012, 02:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,367
Posted By kenwood
350Z (Total loss... without a scratch on the body!)

Yep… My (’03) 350Z was declared a total loss by 21st Century. The Nissan Dealership where I purchase the 350 had $10k in repairs before replacing the floor boards that had been cratered by the...
Forum: New 370Z Owner 09-08-2012, 07:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,367
Posted By kenwood
New 2013 370Z Dream Machine

2013 370Z Touring w/ Navigation, Sport Suspension / 19” Rays w/ 275 rear and 245 front and 7 speed auto w/ down shift rev match. Simply better in every way… (A pic)
Forum: New 370Z Owner 09-08-2012, 12:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,367
Posted By kenwood
New 2013 370Z

Greetings,

As a new member of the forum I thought I would share a picture of my former mint 2003 350Z. I live in SoCal and the ground shakes down here. We had some earthquakes last Sunday. In any...
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