Prospective for the 350z?

[SilverBullet GTS]

Do you think the aftermarket for the 350z will be good. Ie: Body kits and a possible turbo kit. So far some people tell me they dont think there will be too much because the car is kind of complete already. I really would like to be able to boost that car and make a monster out of it. With some top notch body work it could be great.

[CSteckel]

I'm wondering the same thing.
Depending on how this arbitration/fraud thing goes, I may bew looking into one of these in the next few months...

[veil320]

it's a rwd nissan. Don't know about the us market but you can be damn sure there will be tons of jdm parts

[autxr]

I say no.

Much like the Celica, the primary market for the Z car will be people that get the car for what it IS, not what they think maybe it will be after a bunch of mods.

Scott

[SilverBullet GTS]

I guess only time will tell.

[ringthree]

Try Jim Wolf Technology, give them a call. They are the number 1 US Nissan tuner.

[dawgg]

nissan will begin importing Nismo parts into the US this fall/winter. They claim there will be parts for the 350Z. I dunno if Nismo is much better than TRD tho. I'd expect them to be about the same.

[Zsolt67]

I may be leaning towards the Infiniti Coupe

I like the looks, very classy.

http://www.freshalloy.com/site/cars/infiniti/2003/g35/coupe/photos/photos_001.jpg

For more info

http://www.freshalloy.com/site/cars/infiniti/2003/g35/coupe/home.shtml

[Oo DaRk StAr oO]

I think im with autxr on this one, I dont think there will be a huge aftermarket for this car. You want after market get the new Turbo Neon. I hear Mopar is going to go insane with that car.

[PorkchopSpecblue GT-S]

There is a couple parts out already. Cam gears, pulleys, clutch, flywheel, exhaust, cams, cold air intake. Thats already quite a bit of parts and the car hasn't even come out yet. Remenber guys its the same engine as the Maxima and Altima. Most of the bolt ons will work.

[CSteckel]

Originally posted by PorkchopSpecblue GT-S
There is a couple parts out already. Cam gears, pulleys, clutch, flywheel, exhaust, cams, cold air intake. Thats already quite a bit of parts and the car hasn't even come out yet. Remenber guys its the same engine as the Maxima and Altima. Most of the bolt ons will work.

They are also marketing both of these cars on more of a sportscar/performance vehicle scale than they are on the past sedan level. No doubt to get new interest from a younger, more aggressive crowd than before.

[2002GT_Celica]

I think the 350Z is way overpriced. The new Z is going to be a bust compared to the old one, which was a true performance bargain.

[Oo DaRk StAr oO]

Originally posted by 2002GT_Celica
I think the 350Z is way overpriced. The new Z is going to be a bust compared to the old one, which was a true performance bargain.

:werd: get a 1992 Skyline

[static]

Originally posted by 2002GT_Celica
I think the 350Z is way overpriced. The new Z is going to be a bust compared to the old one, which was a true performance bargain.

WTF are you talkig about?? The old TT Z was almost 40K.... and this will be the fastest Z ever for under 30... I think u are looking at some bad numbers...

[autxr]

I think he is talking about the 240/260/early 280Z days when it was a sports car, not a touring GT car.

Scott

[2002GT_Celica]

Originally posted by autxr
I think he is talking about the 240/260/early 280Z days when it was a sports car, not a touring GT car.

Scott

Yeah, exactly. I just think that the new Z is not living up to what Nissan promised. At first, they were saying that it would be putting out over 300 hp, now it's not even close. For the 30k you would spend on one, you can get an LS1 for a couple grand less, do a couple mods, and go way faster.

[SilverBullet GTS]

True, actually the msrp for the track model is a little over 35k. That is too much in my book, but the car is sweet. Brembo brakes are the shiat.

[JamesFlames]

Im just hoping they make a 350Z TT model in the future.

[Kenshi]

Originally posted by 2002GT_Celica


Yeah, exactly. I just think that the new Z is not living up to what Nissan promised. At first, they were saying that it would be putting out over 300 hp, now it's not even close. For the 30k you would spend on one, you can get an LS1 for a couple grand less, do a couple mods, and go way faster.

I think you have to acknowledge that straight line numbers are usually not a Japanese sports car's forte. The main strength of the new Z is in it's balance. Theoretically, the Z should be a good track car and have good acceleration numbers. I don't think it's a great idea to only use drag numbers to evaluate the car.

Besides, if you only look at drag numbers, then why would you buy anything other than a muscle car?

[static]

Originally posted by 2002GT_Celica


Yeah, exactly. I just think that the new Z is not living up to what Nissan promised. At first, they were saying that it would be putting out over 300 hp, now it's not even close. For the 30k you would spend on one, you can get an LS1 for a couple grand less, do a couple mods, and go way faster.

Not even close??? Its going to be right around 290 HP.... and only 3180 lbs...

Compared to a Mustang GT 265 Hp and around 3300 or lbs...

And the base model is going to be 27K starting.... with the same engine.

[Tikked Again]

My 86 mk2 supra (which is for sale by the way) weighed in at 3050 lbs and that had an inline 6 iron block engine (and a solid chassis). What the hell is with the new Z weighing 3180 with an aluminum block v6 and all the new age, new fangled, alloy, unibody, lightweight design......crap. I'm driving a 2200 lb (mr2 spyder) car now and I believe every little bit of weight loss is very noticable in all the performance catagories.

I just think the car should be atleast 200 lbs lighter. On that note I wonder if it would be easy to shed a couple hundred pounds of excess fat from the 350z

Since when does the car supposed to have around 290 hp? I believe nissan is posting the hp #'s aroung 265. Did they do something big to improve the v6 uummph?

Tik:wiggle:

[JamesFlames]

i read that its supposed to put out "around 280 hp".

[CSteckel]

Originally posted by Tikked Again
My 86 mk2 supra (which is for sale by the way) weighed in at 3050 lbs and that had an inline 6 iron block engine (and a solid chassis). What the hell is with the new Z weighing 3180 with an aluminum block v6 and all the new age, new fangled, alloy, unibody, lightweight design......crap. I'm driving a 2200 lb (mr2 spyder) car now and I believe every little bit of weight loss is very noticable in all the performance catagories.

I just think the car should be atleast 200 lbs lighter. On that note I wonder if it would be easy to shed a couple hundred pounds of excess fat from the 350z

Since when does the car supposed to have around 290 hp? I believe nissan is posting the hp #'s aroung 265. Did they do something big to improve the v6 uummph?

Tik:wiggle:

Yeah,
My 87 Conquest TSi was somewhere around 3300lbs. Geez, even the stock ground effects kit (except for the front lip) was METAL!! I'm baffled by the weight as well. maybe that is with a full 32 gallon tank?;)

[djm221]

Well, considering the G35 coupe is to be rated at 275HP, I imagine the Z will have the same, maybe a little more, not less.

I agree with tikked again, weight is important, and it is ridiculous how cars are getting heavier despite advances in materials technology. Every car you look at (except the Celica) just keeps getting heavier. The Mini is the worst case I have seen lately; that thing should be no more than 2200 lbs, yet it is heavier than the Celica. You can only make a car that small so safe, way too much crap in there.

[MarkyMark]

I remember hearing that the new Z will have too high compression to turbo. You're probably better off with the EVO for expandability.

[static]

Originally posted by djm221
Well, considering the G35 coupe is to be rated at 275HP, I imagine the Z will have the same, maybe a little more, not less.

I agree with tikked again, weight is important, and it is ridiculous how cars are getting heavier despite advances in materials technology. Every car you look at (except the Celica) just keeps getting heavier. The Mini is the worst case I have seen lately; that thing should be no more than 2200 lbs, yet it is heavier than the Celica. You can only make a car that small so safe, way too much crap in there.

Guys.. the last model Z was over 3400 lbs.....

[static]

Originally posted by Tikked Again
My 86 mk2 supra (which is for sale by the way) weighed in at 3050 lbs and that had an inline 6 iron block engine (and a solid chassis). What the hell is with the new Z weighing 3180 with an aluminum block v6 and all the new age, new fangled, alloy, unibody, lightweight design......crap. I'm driving a 2200 lb (mr2 spyder) car now and I believe every little bit of weight loss is very noticable in all the performance catagories.

I just think the car should be atleast 200 lbs lighter. On that note I wonder if it would be easy to shed a couple hundred pounds of excess fat from the 350z

Since when does the car supposed to have around 290 hp? I believe nissan is posting the hp #'s aroung 265. Did they do something big to improve the v6 uummph?

Tik:wiggle:

Those are old numbers... I've been a member of 350Z websites already.. its been practically confirmed the car will have around 290 HP.... Definitely more than the infiniti coupe...

[racinjason]

290hp, 3180lbs will net you a mid to high 13 second car. Not bad for a N/A V6. Z's have always been heavy. And this one is much lighter. 3180 is not bad. There is alot of chassis and sheet metal on that car. Plus the V6 is pretty bulky as well. But the car is suposed to be better performance wise than all others. The TT 300Z's got around a high 13's 1/4 time with the 5speed. They just weren't as fast as the Supras and RX7's.

Aftermarket will be about as big as they were for the older 300Z's which is smaller than our market is now. Turbo will be very expensive to do on this car. And don't look for a factory turbo model either. It just won't happen.

[steckelberg]

I have the Rod Millen catalog and they have 10+ pages just for the old 300 & 240 Nissans. According to them they already have a big line up for the 350z. It'll get better support than we do. But that's not saying much.

[2002GT_Celica]

Originally posted by static


Not even close??? Its going to be right around 290 HP.... and only 3180 lbs...

Compared to a Mustang GT 265 Hp and around 3300 or lbs...

And the base model is going to be 27K starting.... with the same engine.

Where do you get your facts? Certainly not the Nissan website. According to NissanDriven.com the new Z will put out 280+ to me, which means that it will be nowhere close to 300 hp as Nissan originally was promising without the help of a couple mild bolt ons at least. I am not saying that straight line performance is all that matters with a vehicle, I am just saying that this car may end up being a huge letdown. I say this because every time Nissan makes any statement on it, it seems as if they are lowering the hp numbers. I do agree that it will be an excellent handling car. Just a little heavy to only have 280 hp, and weigh as much as it does, while still having a 27k starting price, when almost all enthusiasts will opt for the 35k Track trim.

[2002GT_Celica]

Double post. Sorry. :(

[dx3162]

I'm guessing the aftermarket will be somewat similar to that of a S2000 since they are kinda the same theory and in the same price range.