New Z guy

Nismodean · 10-23-2010, 10:38 PM

Hey guys, new Z owner here! For over a month I've been researching what I've been wanting. The price and performance range have always led me to the new Camaro and the 370Z.

I finally got out and tested the Nismo (my first choice) then a sport packaged 2009 black 370Z (used with only 2500 miles, thats right twenty five hundred!).

My "butt dyno" could barely tell the difference between the two in HP. The suspension was noticeably different in the Nismo but for an $8,000+ difference in sticker price it just isn't justifiable.

When I get back from sea I'll be looking to install a Stillen exhaust and an intake setup. Not sure which intakes have been proven to be the most effective but I'll do my research and find some good choices.

One person I'd like to thank for his plethora of information is AK370Z. Thanks man, you helped me make a solid and informed decision.

Trips · 10-23-2010, 10:45 PM

Welcome and Congrats!

Jamaica · 10-23-2010, 10:50 PM

Welcome!!

c41006 · 10-23-2010, 11:28 PM

Welcome!

ThoriumHotdog · 10-24-2010, 12:23 AM

Congrats on the Z.

Picture time?

Nismodean · 10-24-2010, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThoriumHotdog

Congrats on the Z.

Picture time?

Living in Wa. St. doesn't provide many opportunities during monsoon season for pictures. I just dried her off in the garage. I'll wax her *** a bit and try to get some decent snap shots tomorrow.

I think I'll name her マリリン (Marilyn)

Haha, A$$ is censored? How do I change this? I looked in the options and couldn't find it. I'm a big enough boy I think I can handle colorful text.

djpathfinder · 10-24-2010, 02:32 AM

Welcome and congrats! Go with Stillen Gen 3 cold air intake.

Xan · 10-24-2010, 03:10 AM

Welcome! And enjoy!

(the filter is on the forum, not on you, can't turn it off, you can also thank AK for that one.

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Nismodean · 10-24-2010, 05:15 PM

Sorry for the size, I have to figure out how to resize them later on. These were taken w/ my wife's camera phone!

ThoriumHotdog · 10-24-2010, 11:12 PM

If you don't have photoshop or some editing software you can always use Flickr. It gives you several options for image sizes to share once you've uploaded. I use it all the time for craigslist stuff. Here ya go.

Nice ride.

10-23-2010, 10:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nismodean Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 313 Drives: 2009 RIP Now 2012 Rep Power: 15	New Z guy Hey guys, new Z owner here! For over a month I've been researching what I've been wanting. The price and performance range have always led me to the new Camaro and the 370Z. I finally got out and tested the Nismo (my first choice) then a sport packaged 2009 black 370Z (used with only 2500 miles, thats right twenty five hundred!). My "butt dyno" could barely tell the difference between the two in HP. The suspension was noticeably different in the Nismo but for an $8,000+ difference in sticker price it just isn't justifiable. When I get back from sea I'll be looking to install a Stillen exhaust and an intake setup. Not sure which intakes have been proven to be the most effective but I'll do my research and find some good choices. One person I'd like to thank for his plethora of information is AK370Z. Thanks man, you helped me make a solid and informed decision.

10-23-2010, 10:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,730 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Welcome and Congrats! __________________

10-24-2010, 02:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	Welcome and congrats! Go with Stillen Gen 3 cold air intake. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

10-24-2010, 03:10 AM	#8 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	Welcome! And enjoy! (the filter is on the forum, not on you, can't turn it off, you can also thank AK for that one. ) __________________

10-24-2010, 05:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
Nismodean Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 313 Drives: 2009 RIP Now 2012 Rep Power: 15	Sorry for the size, I have to figure out how to resize them later on. These were taken w/ my wife's camera phone! Last edited by Nismodean; 10-24-2010 at 05:38 PM.

10-23-2010, 10:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	Welcome!!

10-23-2010, 11:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
c41006 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 9,034 Drives: '10 G37 Coupe BO 7AT Rep Power: 114	Welcome!

10-24-2010, 12:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
ThoriumHotdog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: TX Posts: 1,104 Drives: Turbo CRX si Rep Power: 17	Congrats on the Z. Picture time?

10-24-2010, 11:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
ThoriumHotdog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: TX Posts: 1,104 Drives: Turbo CRX si Rep Power: 17	If you don't have photoshop or some editing software you can always use Flickr. It gives you several options for image sizes to share once you've uploaded. I use it all the time for craigslist stuff. Here ya go. Nice ride.