Trying out the 370z

jliu · 01-05-2016, 02:18 PM

Gone through quite a few cars in the past. Decided to try the 370z out. Found a 2014 370z Graphite color Touring with the sport package only with 5000 miles. Got it the day after X'mas. Great present to me.

The car has some after market parts to it. It has the short Stillen CAI, Swift springs, and H&R wheel spacers 20/25mm. I think it has every options available.

I wished I had test drove a 370z before I purchased a 2014 WRX a year ago. For what I paid, the WRX had nothing compared to this Z. The stock suspension sucked big time, the shifter was very vague felt like driving a truck. On the way home after picking up the WRX I almost crashed as the car did not stop as well as I expected. Eventually, I changed the suspension, short shifter with different bushings and brake pads made the WRX more capable. The final straw was it burned oil. A brand new car that ate a bit less than a quart every 3k miles. Subaru said it is normal, right! So I sold it.

My impression on this Z has been positive. It is very composed when pushed. Granted the stock Bridgestone tires are loud and not so good in wet conditions. I will drive them unitl they wear out then switch to something different. I especially enjoy the inside of the Z. The instrumentation lay out is wonderful. The ride is comfortable even with the Swift springs. The H&R wheel spacers 20/front, and 25/rear really made the car looks badass. However, I am going to remove them as I have not problem with the stock look. The stopping power is amazing with the sport package. Light years ahead of the WRX.

The clutch engagement is a bit high and I guess it is normal for the Z after talking to others. I also have a 2012 Miata. I would rate the Z's handling a bit heavier but very capable compares to the Miata. The Miata feels a bit raw compares to the Z. The noise most people complain about does not bother me much as I am used to a convertible.

Looking forward to participate in this forum.

Jeff

MagmaRed370z · 01-05-2016, 02:39 PM

Welcome and enjoy!! Post pics when you can!

SS_Firehawk · 01-05-2016, 04:13 PM

You found the right place

Welcome!

axmea? · 01-05-2016, 06:52 PM

Your clutch is high but be ready for it to go down low.

Welcome btw.

birdman71 · 01-05-2016, 06:57 PM

Welcome to the forums! and Hope you enjoy it more!

Memphis370Z · 01-05-2016, 08:11 PM

Congratulations and welcome, Jeff!

jliu · 01-05-2016, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axmea?

Your clutch is high but be ready for it to go down low.

Welcome btw.

Yeah, I read all about the CSC issue. I am just going to cross my fingers and hope it does not happen. I will do what I can to prevent(if that is even possible)it by changing the fluid frequently.

axmea? · 01-06-2016, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jliu

Yeah, I read all about the CSC issue. I am just going to cross my fingers and hope it does not happen. I will do what I can to prevent(if that is even possible)it by changing the fluid frequently.

Sorry to say this - not the fluid, it is the part Nissan used. I replaced mine twice now. I am on my third ---- failed at 6K and 59K. Master cylinder sucks too but I still

Zoren 370 · 01-06-2016, 06:25 AM

Congratulations! Had the Z for 5 years now Yet its still like the honeymoon stage everytime I drive it. Share some pictures your Z!

For an Appetizers of what the forum offers:

Feast on this thread you'll see how bad A looking most of the forum members Z's in here.

Post your Z best shot!:)

Second of all thePremium Section: sorry can't share the link you have to have $20M to go in.

BoneZ · 01-06-2016, 06:53 AM

Welcome bud.

ramoszx12r · 01-06-2016, 02:47 PM

Welcome to the forum.

01-05-2016, 02:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
jliu Base Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: N. CA Posts: 107 Drives: 2014 370z Touring Rep Power: 10	Trying out the 370z Gone through quite a few cars in the past. Decided to try the 370z out. Found a 2014 370z Graphite color Touring with the sport package only with 5000 miles. Got it the day after X'mas. Great present to me. The car has some after market parts to it. It has the short Stillen CAI, Swift springs, and H&R wheel spacers 20/25mm. I think it has every options available. I wished I had test drove a 370z before I purchased a 2014 WRX a year ago. For what I paid, the WRX had nothing compared to this Z. The stock suspension sucked big time, the shifter was very vague felt like driving a truck. On the way home after picking up the WRX I almost crashed as the car did not stop as well as I expected. Eventually, I changed the suspension, short shifter with different bushings and brake pads made the WRX more capable. The final straw was it burned oil. A brand new car that ate a bit less than a quart every 3k miles. Subaru said it is normal, right! So I sold it. My impression on this Z has been positive. It is very composed when pushed. Granted the stock Bridgestone tires are loud and not so good in wet conditions. I will drive them unitl they wear out then switch to something different. I especially enjoy the inside of the Z. The instrumentation lay out is wonderful. The ride is comfortable even with the Swift springs. The H&R wheel spacers 20/front, and 25/rear really made the car looks badass. However, I am going to remove them as I have not problem with the stock look. The stopping power is amazing with the sport package. Light years ahead of the WRX. The clutch engagement is a bit high and I guess it is normal for the Z after talking to others. I also have a 2012 Miata. I would rate the Z's handling a bit heavier but very capable compares to the Miata. The Miata feels a bit raw compares to the Z. The noise most people complain about does not bother me much as I am used to a convertible. Looking forward to participate in this forum. Jeff SS_Firehawk, axmea? and MagmaRed370z like this. Last edited by jliu; 01-10-2016 at 04:12 PM.

01-05-2016, 02:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 13	Welcome and enjoy!! Post pics when you can! __________________ Sold: 2014 Magnetic Black Base. Current: 2014 Magma Red 370z Sport \| ARK Grip Exhaust \| 25mm HR Spacers \| GTR Button \| DRL Mod

01-05-2016, 04:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
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01-05-2016, 06:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,236 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Your clutch is high but be ready for it to go down low. Welcome btw. SS_Firehawk and birdman71 like this. __________________ >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

01-05-2016, 06:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
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01-05-2016, 08:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
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01-06-2016, 06:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	Congratulations! Had the Z for 5 years now Yet its still like the honeymoon stage everytime I drive it. Share some pictures your Z! For an Appetizers of what the forum offers: Feast on this thread you'll see how bad A looking most of the forum members Z's in here. Post your Z best shot!:) Second of all thePremium Section: sorry can't share the link you have to have $20M to go in.

01-06-2016, 06:53 AM	#10 (permalink)
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01-06-2016, 02:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
ramoszx12r Track Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Carneys point NJ Posts: 665 Drives: 16 370Z Nismo White. Rep Power: 1428	Welcome to the forum. __________________ Tony Ramos