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I did A search for Stillen didnt seem to bring up much at all, but thanks for your interjection, i am guessing you knew everything from day one No, I just did my own fecking research rather than relying on everyone else to put it on a plate for me I did a search under Stillen, four pages of not a lot of info as to "why", so, i thought i would ask.

I did A search for Stillen didnt seem to bring up much at all, but thanks for your interjection, i am guessing you knew everything from day one

Unfortunately not, hence why i asked

Well the time is getting closer, a few parts remaining from my breaking Rx7 so i am hot on the 350z trail. It looks like i will get a standard one and then fi at some stage, hopefully soon. I have been doing a lot of reading and searching, looking at others builds and the fi z list. No one running a Stillen on there though? I know they have to have that ugly bonnet bulge and if i got one, i think i would get my mate to fab me up something far nicer. But the question is, why are there not more Stillens? It may sound odd, but in my searches, they just sound stunning and dont want a silent kit or think i would just go the turbo route!

I guess the problem with this kind of car (modified and huge £££ spent) is it is always going to pitched against what you can buy for the money. Sure it may be quicker than some more modern example as mention, rs4, m5 etc but its also slower than other cars that can be bought for less, rx7, skyline etc Personally if i had the original sort of figure asked i would be buying a Nsx (right on the cusp though), sure it may not be anywhere near as fast, stunning to look at though, but if i came to sell it a couple of years later, its still going to be worth at minimum the same money.

Seen this on my recent search for a Zed. I guess the best i can say is, you cant blame a guy for trying. With what i have seen available sat there not selling i would say unless he finds one of those ideal punters with more money than sense he should be taking someones arm off at the "bids" (read friends bidding it up) he has if real.

What exhaust do you have? There is a bit of knack with the statics, make sure the car is nice and warm, dont just bang it straight up to 4500k, build it slowly so you dont get any resonance and keep your foot on the clutch as to avoid gearbox noise Lol, you really need to hear his exhaust... Sounds like one i should avoid if hoping to hit db tests

What exhaust do you have? There is a bit of knack with the statics, make sure the car is nice and warm, dont just bang it straight up to 4500k, build it slowly so you dont get any resonance and keep your foot on the clutch as to avoid gearbox noise

Fantastic info guys, sounds like you can get a nice system which easily meets most db levels Thanks

Drive by or static buddy?

Brands is anywhere from 102 - 105 static from memory

You would be surprised at 4500rpm only a meter away, a buddies TVR was 104db (every 3db increase is rougly twice as loud), lol and his girlfriends standard Porsche 911 was 96db. A lot depends on tone as well.

Done a search and not much mentioned about db levels for track enthusiasts. Going to try to attend some local meets to get some ideas but from here and you tube clips, i am pretty smitten with the HKS. Castle Combe will probably be the strictest i attend, 98db at 4500rpm static 1m away from the tip. Any ideas or personal experiences with track noise tests.

Total newbie to this forum so not sure if my opinion counts but have been scouring the world of 2nd hand zeds out there for the last two weeks or so, even put a post up about the amount of cat c & d's i have seen. If only on a comparative to what else i have seen in the cat c & d bracket this seems fairly priced, plus you have the bonus of seeing the damage and its repair stage, something highly unlikely with any other cat c or d out there, which was mentioned in my thread when it comes to buying one. Is it worth it, only a potential buyer can tell you that

I wouldn't be touching a Z anywhere near the 5k mark! Its the bottom end of the market for a reason. It really depends what you want the car for, if its for the engine and a bit of fun on the weekends an 03 JDM would do you proud but if your looking for a top spec car with all the goodies and a service history be prepared to pay 8k. Yes they are near enough the same age and the same engine but the spec/colour on a Z changes the price drastically. According to the info on here, jdm cars "can" have all the same equipment as UK cars. The only thing i have not seen mentioned is cruise control, it doesnt seem that popular on other jdm cars so dont know whether the jdm 350's have it, maybe someone could confirm?

I think it depends on usage, if those 2k miles a year have been urban driving, stopping and starting, accelerating, slowing down and accelerating etc i would prefer a higher mileage thats been sat at 70 odd mph on a motorway. Trouble is there is no way of knowing i guess.

A bit jaded with the whole car market at the moment, imho with any car it all comes down to if you, want, need or have to sell. I have seen some beautiful cars (varying) advertised at sensible money just sat there for months and the price comes down and down. Was just curious about mileage and if z owners feel it demands a premium Thanks

Anything like an Impreza or Evo is built for the sole intention (from its rallying heritage) of being very quick point to point, so up to 80mph ish they are very fast, but in my experience once they hit 80 or so they hit a wall, they are also not geared for top end, more for acceleration, they are also as aerodynamic as a brick. I have driven various Imrezas, owned a wrx wagon and also an ra version (lightweight, different gearing etc), also owned an evo4, not much would get past you up to 80 ish and then they would reel you in very quickly (private road track of course).

Interesting how he only liked to steer with one hand Lovely sound though

Well similar set ups on rx7's over here net about 50+ less hp than comparative usa ones, so, read into that what you will

From my time with rx7's its well discussed that american dyno results are notorious for over reading.

Seems like a lot of the guys in the usa go down the turbo route, i am pretty set on supercharged as i fancy a change from a turbo. Anyone know why they prefer them, or should i say, they seem more popular, bigger figures achievable etc?

Sure i get that, but not the question i am asking or talking about. What value would be put a lower mileage.

So guys & girls, i have been scouring high and low this week and not surprised to see prices literally differing by £3k pounds for same spec, same year/model cars. Obviously i have not viewed in the flesh so cannot speak for overall condition, but none have looked hanging (although photos can be deceiving) So with that in mind, let say take a 03 - 04 Average mileage to be 80 -100k or north of. I know mileage depends a lot on its usage, if its sat on a motorway for 50% or more of its miles i would prefer an average mileage than one thats done 50k to 60k life being used in town. So what kind of figure do you put on a lower mileage if you know its history, weekend/2nd car perhaps which has been well cared for. I will say from my readings, 100k miles is nothing for one of these engines if well maintained.

I dont wont creamy, lol Looks like the dark grey is now heading the bill or something with a matt grey wrap if its cheap enough to start with But still, if anyones local with a white/cream one, i would love to see in the flesh as been mislead by photos before.