First post, First Z

karlgustav23 · 03-12-2018, 02:19 PM

I half-accidentally got myself a 370z last August. It is an early model, from 2009. Originally from the USA, imported to Europe in 2014. At first, I thought about driving it a year or so and then maybe selling it but now have fallen in love with it. You know, taking partner voluntarily to work at 6 am Saturday morning's (empty roads

) to the next city although there is perfectly excellent train service. The car is a head-turner here, in the Netherlands, as the NL government has almost banned the 370z with the high car-taxes, haven't seen one on the roads. The Z prices in dealerships are starting from around 105k € / 130K USD. Even a brand new BMW 7 series costs less in here.

Right now I'm thinking about some (minor) upgrades. I'm thinking about exhaust and intake. Am I doing anything wrong by getting Stillen GEN 3 and Berk Test pipes, while still maintaining original exhaust? Should I get the resonated or non-res pipes?

Also, I want to upgrade the brakes, as the current non-sport brakes are quite worn. I'm looking at Z1 brake kit, possibly with EBC Yellows. Don't give a damn about brake dust and squealing, just want them to work every time. Even after multiple 150-100mph brakes on the autobahn.

Speaking of the Autobahn, the car has terrible vibrations at higher speeds. The vibrations start at around 80/90mph and get bad at 140mph, and increases when I'm braking. Went to the dealership and they said that it's from the driveshaft. Could it be that or should I get the new brakes installed and wheels checked before ordering it? Or get it checked at another garage? The car has around 75k miles on the clock. The stealership is quoting 1500€ (1850usd) for it, and I reckon it is smarter to order it from the US, where the prices are around 700 bucks. Myus.com has US tax-free ZIP and can ship it to NL quite cheaply. If I would do that, where should I order it from? Also, the dealership said that the product code is 370001EA0A, but the site https://www.nissanpartswebstore.com/...70001EA0A.html says that it is suitable for 2014+ Z's only. Has the dealership made a mistake with the product code or is the website wrong?

ColtronZ · 03-12-2018, 02:39 PM

Welcome and the Z is a plague, it takes over and consumes you in a good way of course. I've always loved that bumper over the newer models like I have, the "fangs" looks aggressive.

God-Speed · 03-12-2018, 03:33 PM

Congratulations on the new Ride. As far as mods go, take your time and read and don't be afraid to ask questions. In the mean time enjoy the Ride.

jchammond · 03-12-2018, 04:18 PM

I see the Z has aftermarket wheels,,,have them check'd really good by a professional tire tech & if your rotors are severely warped-it could cause a vibration & worsen when applied firm.
Z1 has 1st class products & they ship world wide.
ck. emission codes before removing cat's & as far as exhaust,,,,,it would be Fast Intentions!

also-very unlikely driveshaft has failed,unless it's been hit or a universal joint going out...

1st · 03-12-2018, 06:20 PM

The vibration when braking is due to warped rotors. If steering wheel vibrates at high speeds could be due to the wheels not balanced properly.

Memphis370Z · 03-12-2018, 09:47 PM

Congratulations and welcome.

karlgustav23 · 03-13-2018, 04:15 AM

Thank you for the feedback and warm welcome!

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Originally Posted by ColtronZ

... consumes you in a good way ...

Hope so

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Originally Posted by jchammond

... have them check'd really good by a professional tire tech & if your rotors are severely warped-it could cause a vibration & worsen when applied firm...

I'll definitely get the wheels and rotors checked out. I think that the rotors likely aren't the main cause, as with severely warped rotors I should feel some kind of vibrations through the brake pedal as well. Having experienced warped rotors a couple of times, the vibrations just doesn't feel like it. But I'll get em checked when balancing wheels just in case.

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Originally Posted by jchammond

ck. emission codes before removing cat's & as far as exhaust,,,,,it would be Fast Intentions!

I'm sort of in a legal loophole, as the car is registered in another EU country and I'm driving it the Netherlands. Thanks to an exception in the EU law I'm allowed to drive the car indefinitely in NL without doing any technical checks or road taxes. As long as it isn't rolling coal or something else really bad, the emissions shouldn't be a problem.

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Originally Posted by 1st

The vibration when braking is due to warped rotors. If steering wheel vibrates at high speeds could be due to the wheels not balanced properly.

Most likely it is either the front end (wheels or rotors) or something from drivetrain. As the vibration increases when braking hard (and decreases when accelerating), it likely isn't
coming from rear wheels.

Quicksilvers · 03-13-2018, 07:39 AM

Welcome to the 370Z forums. Very sharp 370Z you have there congratulations! Definitely feel free to search the forums. You will probably find better prices on parts for your 370Z in the USA.

mults · 03-13-2018, 09:48 AM

Welcome and congrats on your new to you Z...

Where in the Netherlands are you??? My wife and I spent some time in Amsterdam a few years ago and fell in love with the city, country and people...

Spoiler · 03-13-2018, 10:02 AM

Welcome to the Z forum...

Enjoy your car

Z-Girl 12 · 03-13-2018, 03:51 PM

Congrats and welcome to the family!

Zingston · 03-13-2018, 06:16 PM

Congrats!!!

Streetlife · 03-14-2018, 11:39 AM

Congratulations OP, welcome!

karlgustav23 · 03-17-2018, 09:30 AM

Thanks everyone!

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Originally Posted by mults

Welcome and congrats on your new to you Z...

Where in the Netherlands are you??? My wife and I spent some time in Amsterdam a few years ago and fell in love with the city, country and people...

I'm located in The Hague and Rotterdam.

Got the car up on the lift today and checked the driveshaft myself. The rear joints have a minimal (I was barely able to notice it) (rotational) play on them, otherwise, everything was sound. Got the wheel balances checked, the rear ones were fine but the front wheels were really off balance. The wheels needed like 13+28 and 15+20 grams to balance them. So most likely the vibrations were because of that. Also, the front left brake calliper is somewhat stuck as the wheel is not rotating as freely as it should and the pads have uneven wear on them.

03-12-2018, 02:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
karlgustav23 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Netherlands Posts: 3 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 8	First post, First Z I half-accidentally got myself a 370z last August. It is an early model, from 2009. Originally from the USA, imported to Europe in 2014. At first, I thought about driving it a year or so and then maybe selling it but now have fallen in love with it. You know, taking partner voluntarily to work at 6 am Saturday morning's (empty roads ) to the next city although there is perfectly excellent train service. The car is a head-turner here, in the Netherlands, as the NL government has almost banned the 370z with the high car-taxes, haven't seen one on the roads. The Z prices in dealerships are starting from around 105k € / 130K USD. Even a brand new BMW 7 series costs less in here. Right now I'm thinking about some (minor) upgrades. I'm thinking about exhaust and intake. Am I doing anything wrong by getting Stillen GEN 3 and Berk Test pipes, while still maintaining original exhaust? Should I get the resonated or non-res pipes? Also, I want to upgrade the brakes, as the current non-sport brakes are quite worn. I'm looking at Z1 brake kit, possibly with EBC Yellows. Don't give a damn about brake dust and squealing, just want them to work every time. Even after multiple 150-100mph brakes on the autobahn. Speaking of the Autobahn, the car has terrible vibrations at higher speeds. The vibrations start at around 80/90mph and get bad at 140mph, and increases when I'm braking. Went to the dealership and they said that it's from the driveshaft. Could it be that or should I get the new brakes installed and wheels checked before ordering it? Or get it checked at another garage? The car has around 75k miles on the clock. The stealership is quoting 1500€ (1850usd) for it, and I reckon it is smarter to order it from the US, where the prices are around 700 bucks. Myus.com has US tax-free ZIP and can ship it to NL quite cheaply. If I would do that, where should I order it from? Also, the dealership said that the product code is 370001EA0A, but the site https://www.nissanpartswebstore.com/...70001EA0A.html says that it is suitable for 2014+ Z's only. Has the dealership made a mistake with the product code or is the website wrong? danegrey, axmea?, Jayhovah and 7 others like this. Last edited by karlgustav23; 03-12-2018 at 02:22 PM.

03-12-2018, 02:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
ColtronZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 310 Drives: 17 370z Rep Power: 6295	Welcome and the Z is a plague, it takes over and consumes you in a good way of course. I've always loved that bumper over the newer models like I have, the "fangs" looks aggressive. danegrey likes this.

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God-Speed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 4,363 Drives: Prototype Rep Power: 2684377	Congratulations on the new Ride. As far as mods go, take your time and read and don't be afraid to ask questions. In the mean time enjoy the Ride. jchammond likes this.

03-12-2018, 04:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684394	I see the Z has aftermarket wheels,,,have them check'd really good by a professional tire tech & if your rotors are severely warped-it could cause a vibration & worsen when applied firm. Z1 has 1st class products & they ship world wide. ck. emission codes before removing cat's & as far as exhaust,,,,,it would be Fast Intentions! also-very unlikely driveshaft has failed,unless it's been hit or a universal joint going out... __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

03-13-2018, 09:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
mults A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH Age: 69 Posts: 1,830 Drives: 2010 (40th) #706 Rep Power: 16886	Welcome and congrats on your new to you Z... Where in the Netherlands are you??? My wife and I spent some time in Amsterdam a few years ago and fell in love with the city, country and people... __________________ mults 40th Anniversary 'Z', 312.06HP/260.58TQ (Dynosty EcuTek Tune) Build Date/Number: 1/27/2010 #706 Berk HFC + CBE, R2C CAI, Clear Bra, Cleveland Z Club

03-12-2018, 06:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,708 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	The vibration when braking is due to warped rotors. If steering wheel vibrates at high speeds could be due to the wheels not balanced properly.

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Memphis370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Memphis Area Posts: 3,117 Drives: '09 MB Rep Power: 124434	Congratulations and welcome.

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Quicksilvers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,039 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 25463	Welcome to the 370Z forums. Very sharp 370Z you have there congratulations! Definitely feel free to search the forums. You will probably find better prices on parts for your 370Z in the USA.

03-13-2018, 10:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
Spoiler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Central Florida Age: 65 Posts: 8,409 Drives: 21 Supra -Blk/Red Rep Power: 2684380	Welcome to the Z forum... Enjoy your car __________________ … I SUPPORT HOES WITH SUPPORT HOSE…

03-13-2018, 03:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	Congrats and welcome to the family! __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

03-13-2018, 06:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
Zingston A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 4,028 Drives: like it's a rental. Rep Power: 2684370	Congrats!!!

03-14-2018, 11:39 AM	#13 (permalink)
Streetlife Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 466 Drives: 2012 370z Mont/sport Rep Power: 16	Congratulations OP, welcome! __________________ Tanabe Medalion Exhaust + Tanabe Y-Pipe, Baker Tuning, K&N Drop-Ins, Z1 Post MAF Tubes, GT-R Button, Nismo Magnetic Oil Drain Plug, CeramiKool Tint 35%, Solar Gard Clearshield Clearbra