Z-Speed under shroud install and review

theDreamer · 03-04-2014, 11:08 AM

This is the opposite of "dress up" for our car, this is a protection item.
If I had my Z today I would snap a picture, but the OEM plastic piece for both Nismo and coupe start to sag over time and tear, this piece provides real protection for the underside of your engine along with better cooling and added bonus of an easy access port of oil changes.

kenchan · 03-04-2014, 11:09 AM

i consider this a dress up mod myself.

during oil changes.

the car does not need it, but something nice to have.

Chuck33079 · 03-04-2014, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

This is the opposite of "dress up" for our car, this is a protection item.
If I had my Z today I would snap a picture, but the OEM plastic piece for both Nismo and coupe start to sag over time and tear, this piece provides real protection for the underside of your engine along with better cooling and added bonus of an easy access port of oil changes.

Not to mention the additional support for the bumper. Buying this is really a no-brainer. It was the first mod I did. I still love it, even though mine has to come off for oil changes after the TT/oil cooler/etc.

theDreamer · 03-04-2014, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Not to mention the additional support for the bumper. Buying this is really a no-brainer. It was the first mod I did. I still love it, even though mine has to come off for oil changes after the TT/oil cooler/etc.

Same here, once I get one, the oil access is not used with the SC relocating the filter to the other side. Then again, even before the SC I still removed the undertray because it is easy and I can inspect everything while under the car.

Gismo · 03-04-2014, 12:49 PM

Ehhh Nismo one is 399

Maybe in a week or soo, been wanting this mod for a while >.< my udertray is so beat up thanks to the crazy dips in texas! and it has the tendency of coming loose every now and again!

Zteve · 03-04-2014, 01:23 PM

definitely on my to get list had one on my 350z and it lasted for years, oil changes are so much easier

kenchan · 03-04-2014, 02:07 PM

yah, when i banged up my factory cover on my G last year i was about to pull the trigger on one as well. ended up using a heat gun, VHB, and thick sheets of plastic + paint to fix the damage. looks factory finish again.

swiss370Z · 03-04-2014, 03:18 PM

E-Mail send on Sunday

Hello, anybody out there...(or in Hollyday?)

GaleForce · 03-04-2014, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Same here, once I get one, the oil access is not used with the SC relocating the filter to the other side. Then again, even before the SC I still removed the undertray because it is easy and I can inspect everything while under the car.

I do the same.

gurneyeagle · 03-04-2014, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Not to mention the additional support for the bumper. Buying this is really a no-brainer. It was the first mod I did. I still love it, even though mine has to come off for oil changes after the TT/oil cooler/etc.

BIG addition to supporting the front bumper.

scottIN · 03-05-2014, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

BIG addition to supporting the front bumper.

I can't remember-would it interfere with a front lip? Like a Stillen? Or does it connect far enough back. Broke off my lip and figure when I replace it, might as well do this as well since I pull the undertray anyway.

Chuck33079 · 03-05-2014, 09:23 AM

If the lip interfered with the stock undertray somehow, you would still have the same issue with the aftermarket one. I'm not sure how the two would interact, but if the lip covered the bolt holes for the OEM undertray you'd have problems with this one too.

GaleForce · 03-05-2014, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

If the lip interfered with the stock undertray somehow, you would still have the same issue with the aftermarket one. I'm not sure how the two would interact, but if the lip covered the bolt holes for the OEM undertray you'd have problems with this one too.

^^^^ This.

The Z-Speed cover fits like the factory plastic one. FWIW I have a Mines lip. The two parts fit without modification.

Meulen · 03-05-2014, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

^^^^ This.

The Z-Speed cover fits like the factory plastic one. FWIW I have a Mines lip. The two parts fit without modification.

I have the 3-piece EVO R lip. No fitment issues at all. The Z-speed undershroud was one of my best mods IMO. I was totally impressed with the quality of the piece when it came. It was easy as pie to install, everything fit perfect. Which is REALLY rare when it comes to aftermarket parts of that nature.

axmea? · 03-05-2014, 10:12 AM

I may have missed it but is there anyone who has the hotchkis sways with this tray? Issues?

03-04-2014, 11:08 AM	#46 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	This is the opposite of "dress up" for our car, this is a protection item. If I had my Z today I would snap a picture, but the OEM plastic piece for both Nismo and coupe start to sag over time and tear, this piece provides real protection for the underside of your engine along with better cooling and added bonus of an easy access port of oil changes. gurneyeagle, Chuck33079, Hotrodz and 1 others like this. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

03-04-2014, 11:09 AM	#47 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i consider this a dress up mod myself. during oil changes. the car does not need it, but something nice to have. SterlingDrive likes this.

03-04-2014, 12:49 PM	#50 (permalink)
Gismo Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Markham Tx Posts: 56 Drives: Like I Stole It Rep Power: 12	Ehhh Nismo one is 399 Maybe in a week or soo, been wanting this mod for a while >.< my udertray is so beat up thanks to the crazy dips in texas! and it has the tendency of coming loose every now and again! __________________ 2009 370z Nismo #261-K&N Filters, Red Leds 2006 350z Touring-JBL 10's,Alpine unit & Amp,Motordyne Plenum Spacer,Magnaflow Exhaust,BFGoodrich Sport-Comps,Powdercoated Moda rims,Injen CAI-SOLD "I always tell the truth. Even when I lie."

03-04-2014, 01:23 PM	#51 (permalink)
Zteve Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 348 Drives: 2013 370Z MB w/Sport Rep Power: 3369	definitely on my to get list had one on my 350z and it lasted for years, oil changes are so much easier __________________ 2013 Midnight Blue 370Z Base w/Sport Package

03-04-2014, 03:18 PM	#53 (permalink)
swiss370Z Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: In the Mountains Posts: 649 Drives: VW UP! 1.0 Ltr Rep Power: 15	E-Mail send on Sunday Hello, anybody out there...(or in Hollyday?) __________________ /// ONE LAST RIDE /// R.I.P. FAIRLADY Z ///

03-04-2014, 02:07 PM	#52 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, when i banged up my factory cover on my G last year i was about to pull the trigger on one as well. ended up using a heat gun, VHB, and thick sheets of plastic + paint to fix the damage. looks factory finish again.

03-05-2014, 09:23 AM	#57 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	If the lip interfered with the stock undertray somehow, you would still have the same issue with the aftermarket one. I'm not sure how the two would interact, but if the lip covered the bolt holes for the OEM undertray you'd have problems with this one too. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

03-05-2014, 10:12 AM	#60 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,236 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	I may have missed it but is there anyone who has the hotchkis sways with this tray? Issues? __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

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