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    Just got myself a 350

    in Introductions & Welcome Messages

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    Welcome!

     

    When I first got my Z I saw a guy in a black one at the petrol station. I smiled and said nice car! He scowled and looked like I just asked for a go on his wife lol.

     

    Not all Z owners are happy to be part of a community lol.

     

    It'd be nice to think every time you see a Z it's a fellow forum member, but I've had one or two similar experiences - give a wave or a nod and get a blank stare in return.

    Nismo MK2 exhaust options?

    in Exhaust

    Posted · Edited by sipar69

    Thank's for your advice Sipar! That's very very helpful! I think you're right about the exhaust looking better with straight cut tips rather than slash cut, i don't think Cobra do a staright cut system but the tips look okay on the pictures i can find of it fitted to the mk1 Nismo. I'm not sure if the stillen will be a big enough improvement in sound for what i'm lookng for?

     

    I've had Stillen systems on my last two 370s. It's much nicer sounding than stock but it's not a loud system compared to some. If you think it will be too quiet it probably will be. Adding HFCs changes the sound significantly but obviously ups the cost. You might want to consider Ark DTS. I nearly got one for my Nismo, but they didn't have the tips I wanted in stock at the time. Stillen + HFCS is perfect for me, but it's quite a costly set up and there's always the possibility of an MOT fail with HFCS.

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    Nismo MK2 exhaust options?

    in Exhaust

    Posted · Edited by sipar69

    I still think straight cut tips work better with the Nismo. With regard to fitting, the Cobra appears to have the third hanger 'prong' on the back box - same as the Stillen. You might find a slight issue whereby if you attach it to the bracket on the underside of the car which is intended for the same 'prong' on the Nismo system, the exhaust tips look misaligned (the left hangs lower than the right). That is because the bracket on the Nismo is specifically for that exhaust system and it sits lower than the one on the standard 370.

     

    If so, you can remove the bracket altogether and just have the exhaust attached by the front two 'prongs' (which should be fine) or do what I did - remove the bracket, take off rubber mount for the "prong" and bolt it directly to the sub-frame. Doing this fixes the mount to the car at the correct height and means that the tips line up correctly (sounds complicated but it will make sense when you see it). You obviosuly won't have this issue with exhausts which don't have the third 'prong'.

     

    Apart from that minor issue I can't see that you would have fitment issues. Just make sure that the tips are roughly the same size as the Nismo's, otherwise they will look too small. That's one of the main reasons I went for the Stillen - very similar look to the Nismo system, but better sound.

    370Z Reviews for potential buyers

    in 370z General

    Posted · Edited by sipar69

    This thread is mainly intended for new members who are considering a 370Z and those contemplating moving on from a 350Z.

     

    There is a ton of reviews online, so I have tried to select what I think are the better ones. I seem to be limited to two videos per post so I will add them in sequence. Feel free to add others.

     

    I’m a massive fan of this car (that’s why I’m on my third one!), but I haven’t filtered out negative reviews as long as they offer at least some useful information for potential buyers.

     

    Nismo reviews to be added soon in a separate thread. Enjoy B) (Mods - please pin if you think it would be useful).

     

    370Z Coupe

     

    Fifth Gear - Poor quality video, but worth a watch for potential owners (UK)

     

    Subaruwrxfan – He likes the power! (USA)

     

    Text reviews

     

    Top Gear

    http://www.topgear.c...ews/nissan/370z

     

    Autocar

    http://www.autocar.c...iew/nissan/370z

     

    Telegraph

    http://www.telegraph...70Z-review.html

     

    Guardian

    https://www.theguard...-370z-gt-review

     

    Truthaboutcars.com

    http://www.thetrutha...an-370z-review/

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    2015 Nismo Residuals/Depreciation Forecast?

    in 370z General

    Posted · Edited by sipar69

    Welcome to the forum.

     

    If value for money is your main concern, buy a standard car and modify it. If you prefer the look of the mk2 Nismo buy some glasses ;) Seriously though, the Nismos will drop further in price, but I don't personally think they will drop substantially for a few years.

     

    The two main plus points of the Nismo are its handling, which is significantly better than the standard car, and the way it looks.

     

    But it all really boils down to whether you must have the Nismo. If not, there are plenty of examples on this forum of people who have modded standard 370s to change handling, power and looks and who are happy with the results.

     

    And remember that if you buy the Nismo, you'll still be needing a new exhaust. Sound wise, it's not much better than the one on the standard car.

    370 nismo reg L25COT.

    in 370z General

    Posted · Edited by sipar69

    It's odd because you're asking other members of the forum to help you with information about a member, but not bothering to explain why. I know my posts are usually too long, but a sentence to explain why you were asking....you like his car and want a go in it.....he drives like a muppet....he ran over your cat.... wouldn't have gone amiss! :)

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