Z-Speed under shroud install and review

GaleForce · 08-18-2013, 12:17 AM

I recently bought and received the Z-Speed under shroud. Today I installed it. A few forum members asked for a review, so that's what this is.

First and foremost, Joe at ZSpeed Performance Nissan Infiniti Specialist 240SX 300ZX 350Z G35 G37 370Z is awesome to deal with. He's very knowledgable, fast with communication, offers excellent products with great prices, and fast shipping.

The under shroud comes in Silver (raw) or Black powder coat. They also include new hardware, speed clips, bolts, and plastic pins. You can upgrade the hardware to stainless steel for an additional charge.

The shroud was packaged very well, opening the box revealed a protected under shroud.

Top protected, bottom has protection removed,

Stock under shroud vs. Z-Speed Under shroud,

I weighed these with my digital scale. I would not use these as hard numbers but more of a general idea of weight.

Factory shroud = 2.2lbs

Z-Speed shroud = 5.6lbs

Included mounting hardware,

Fit was perfect. Includes hole for coolant drain,

Also includes an access hole for easy oil changes. Plenty of space,

Full view.

Would I buy it again? Yes. It has less flex than the factory plastic piece, perfect fit, good looks, and the great customer service from Joe is the icing on the cake.

Direct link to the under shroud ZSpeed Performance Aluminum Engine Splash Shield 370Z Nissan

TreeSemdyZee · 08-18-2013, 12:52 AM

NIce review. I love mine. Haven't done an oil change since I installed, but I really like not having to take the shield off and on to change the oil.

nismo13807 · 08-18-2013, 05:51 AM

nice.. cant wait to order one for my car!

kenchan · 08-18-2013, 07:42 AM

Nice work, mr.gale! Looking good!!

hide187 · 08-18-2013, 09:11 AM

Thanks Gale! Wonderful write up. I keep hearing great things about Joe @ZSpeed.

COSMO · 08-18-2013, 10:46 AM

Bad @ss!!! Wouldn't you still have to take it off to get to the oil filter though??

ltullos · 08-18-2013, 12:11 PM

Website says there is room to access filter as well. Have this on my Z32 and will be ordering for my 40th AE.

GaleForce · 08-18-2013, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cosmogirl

Bad @ss!!! Wouldn't you still have to take it off to get to the oil filter though??

Yes I do have to remove it to change my oil filter since it's been relocated to the other side of the engine. The review was for the majority of buyers, who will have the oil filter in the factory location.

It's also worth mentioning that I have an oil pan spacer on my car and the Z-Speed shroud clears it easily.

kenchan · 08-18-2013, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaleForce

Yes I do have to remove it to change my oil filter since it's been relocated to the other side of the engine. The review was for the majority of buyers, who will have the oil filter in the factory location.

It's also worth mentioning that I have an oil pan spacer on my car and the Z-Speed shroud clears it easily.

i like how they include those new fasteners and stuff.

are these shrouds any heavier than the factory plastic ones?

Felix 808 · 08-18-2013, 12:54 PM

Looks nice. Looking to get one of these down the road.

Thanks

DEpointfive0 · 08-18-2013, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

i like how they include those new fasteners and stuff.

are these shrouds any heavier than the factory plastic ones?

I'm sure it does, but I can't see more than a few pounds

GaleForce · 08-18-2013, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

i like how they include those new fasteners and stuff.

are these shrouds any heavier than the factory plastic ones?

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

I'm sure it does, but I can't see more than a few pounds

My hand scale says not much difference. Definitely not pounds difference. I didn't bother weighing them as I wanted the rigidity that the Z-Speed shroud offers above all else.

DEpointfive0 · 08-18-2013, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaleForce

My hand scale says not much difference. Definitely not pounds difference. I didn't bother weighing them as I wanted the rigidity that the Z-Speed shroud offers above all else.

Canadian pounds and 'Murican pounds are different... I thought everyone knew that...

I could see it being 2lbs more

tanamerra · 08-18-2013, 07:20 PM

i have this on my Z and changed the oil and filter using the trap door. Removing the shield was not necessary.

kenchan · 08-18-2013, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tanamerra

i have this on my Z and changed the oil and filter using the trap door. Removing the shield was not necessary.

sound good!

cant wait to run over a hubcap.

(inside joke

)

08-18-2013, 12:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51865	Z-Speed under shroud install and review I recently bought and received the Z-Speed under shroud. Today I installed it. A few forum members asked for a review, so that's what this is. First and foremost, Joe at ZSpeed Performance Nissan Infiniti Specialist 240SX 300ZX 350Z G35 G37 370Z is awesome to deal with. He's very knowledgable, fast with communication, offers excellent products with great prices, and fast shipping. The under shroud comes in Silver (raw) or Black powder coat. They also include new hardware, speed clips, bolts, and plastic pins. You can upgrade the hardware to stainless steel for an additional charge. The shroud was packaged very well, opening the box revealed a protected under shroud. Top protected, bottom has protection removed, Stock under shroud vs. Z-Speed Under shroud, I weighed these with my digital scale. I would not use these as hard numbers but more of a general idea of weight. Factory shroud = 2.2lbs Z-Speed shroud = 5.6lbs Included mounting hardware, Fit was perfect. Includes hole for coolant drain, Also includes an access hole for easy oil changes. Plenty of space, Full view. Would I buy it again? Yes. It has less flex than the factory plastic piece, perfect fit, good looks, and the great customer service from Joe is the icing on the cake. Direct link to the under shroud ZSpeed Performance Aluminum Engine Splash Shield 370Z Nissan ENT-Z, hide187, kenchan and 10 others like this. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z Last edited by GaleForce; 08-18-2013 at 07:49 PM.

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Felix 808 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 1,063 Drives: 2011 PW/Grey T/S 7AT Rep Power: 2807	Looks nice. Looking to get one of these down the road. Thanks __________________ Semper Fi Μολὼν λαβέ

08-18-2013, 07:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
tanamerra Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Delaware Posts: 145 Drives: 2010 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 15	i have this on my Z and changed the oil and filter using the trap door. Removing the shield was not necessary. __________________ 2010 370Z Nismo Motordyne M370, Injen cai, HKS cbe, Uprev, Work wheels, Radi-Cal brake kit

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