got a 370z have some questions asapppp

KrnShawty · 11-15-2014, 06:15 PM

I have no words for stupidity.....

dant1127 · 11-15-2014, 11:55 PM

1. Couldn't find a "good used" GTR, but
2. Can't afford a twin turbo kit on a used Z, and
3. Has a 2000ish VW Golf ("HID-Like" halogens?) that drives better than his Z, and
4. Is paying $345 for his Z with a warranty, but will be paid off in a year ($4,140 for an '09 Z?)

I smell B.S.

SgtGoldy · 11-16-2014, 05:56 AM

I remember when this forum didn't talk so much crap on other members.... The good ol days I guess...

OP like ARK said, do you homework. Tons of info here, more than you need.

Welcome to the forum, hope your build goes well

DavidZ370 · 11-16-2014, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SgtGoldy

I remember when this forum didn't talk so much crap on other members.... The good ol days I guess...

OP like ARK said, do you homework. Tons of info here, more than you need.

Welcome to the forum, hope your build goes well

Well, I agree with you but understand this, he wanted a used GT-R but "they are hard to find used" (bs number 1, used GT-Rs are everywhere so don't even play that card) so then he goes off to say that the Z isn't fast enough AND better yet his VW is faster with the FWD ( he already lost me there I raged to a point of no return) then he mentioned the Stillen SC which I couldn't do anything but rage quit. not to mention him paying off the car in a year LOL

370zHawaii · 11-16-2014, 08:01 AM

Welcome to the forum, one thing your friend should do is fix his credit when he gets back on his feet. I had a friend who did the same, put money into a car that he did not own. I highly recommend bolt on inexpensive mods on a car that you are still financing. Once the car is paid, then go all out, until then keep it simple. Just my 2 cents.

Also is the VW is FWD? A 1.8L spooled faster than a 3.7 RWD? I don't know much about VW's that's why I ask. The only VW that I know of is the old bug where tuners would swap Porsche motors into them. Anyway good luck and welcome.

btimola · 11-16-2014, 01:58 PM

David it isnt as easy as you think. The nearest gtr was 5hrs away, but all of the ones i saw were being financed. My bank wouldnt finance me without the car here and the title. The people couldnt get the title without the cash. Wouldnt work. Plus i wanted to stay at 65k max. Yes the gti is fwd sooo? What rwd adds power? Thats how much you know.

DavidZ370 · 11-16-2014, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by btimola

David it isnt as easy as you think. The nearest gtr was 5hrs away, but all of the ones i saw were being financed. My bank wouldnt finance me without the car here and the title. The people couldnt get the title without the cash. Wouldnt work. Plus i wanted to stay at 65k max. Yes the gti is fwd sooo? What rwd adds power? Thats how much you know.

Modifying FWD cars is like

. end of the DAY ITS FWD LOL

btimola · 11-16-2014, 10:18 PM

I paid 20k for my z. Its a touring sport w lsd

JC-Nismo · 11-16-2014, 10:55 PM

Your opinion is just that and that's cool, but a lot of us think the power plant is just fine. My SRT8 will spin circles around Nismo as far as straight line speed, but it doesn't lack at all to me and I'm use to driving pretty fast cars. Just a quick question, "how much power would you have liked to see a 370z come out the factory with"?

btimola · 11-16-2014, 11:57 PM

I think 380 but turbo or supercharged that way we wouldnt have to do much for real good power. Say it was turbo itd be a beast. You tune it up the boost, exhaust, boost controller and ud ve at an easy 440 hp with a bad *** kick. Even better.....imagine this car with the gtr engine and awd?? And standard!? They could sell it at 70 to 80k easy.

370zHawaii · 11-17-2014, 07:32 AM

I think stock for stock, without any mods how will the 1.8 compete against the 370z? One of my buddies who is still stuck in the stone age dropped 30k in mods on a Civic...Why because he is stuck in the stone age. At the end of the day it is still a Civic no matter how fast it goes LoL. Not to mention the panels flex when he goes over 100mph (somewhere along those lines). The car was not built to go that fast. He should have saved his money for an actual sports car instead.

My point is that the 370z no matter what is a Z, and I agree, it does feel like it is lacking a tiny bit of power on the low end for me, that's just me. But the car itself without any mods, overall feels great, it sticks to ground, it moves when I need it to and the exterior design is sweet, and the price--depending on where you buy--is affordable to most. Some say it is not practical without backseats, but who is buying a sports car for practicality?

Anyway congrats on the purchase, you got a good deal IMHO, 20K for an 09 seems about right if you talk a good game at the stealership.

FPenvy · 11-17-2014, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by btimola

Hi guys, first z. Always liked them. I wanted a gtr but too hard to find a good used one. Ive owned like 7 vws all turbo and the z is definately lacking.

i made it this far........and decided that this thread is worthless.

IBTL

SgtGoldy · 11-17-2014, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FPenvy

i made it this far........and decided that this thread is worthless.

IBTL

I was honestly wondering when you would chime in. I thought your post would be another "timeout" ban haha!

FPenvy · 11-17-2014, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SgtGoldy

I was honestly wondering when you would chime in. I thought your post would be another "timeout" ban haha!

sorry work has been busy lol but i couldnt let this stupidity slide.

btimola · 11-17-2014, 11:37 AM

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11-15-2014, 11:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
dant1127 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: US Posts: 110 Drives: NA Rep Power: 11	1. Couldn't find a "good used" GTR, but 2. Can't afford a twin turbo kit on a used Z, and 3. Has a 2000ish VW Golf ("HID-Like" halogens?) that drives better than his Z, and 4. Is paying $345 for his Z with a warranty, but will be paid off in a year ($4,140 for an '09 Z?) I smell B.S. stopher, edk370, Wonka2581 and 2 others like this. Last edited by dant1127; 11-16-2014 at 12:11 AM.

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11-15-2014, 06:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
KrnShawty Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: South Plainfield NJ Posts: 227 Drives: 2015 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 11	I have no words for stupidity.....

11-16-2014, 08:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
370zHawaii Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sun Shining State Posts: 294 Drives: A Starship Rep Power: 15	Welcome to the forum, one thing your friend should do is fix his credit when he gets back on his feet. I had a friend who did the same, put money into a car that he did not own. I highly recommend bolt on inexpensive mods on a car that you are still financing. Once the car is paid, then go all out, until then keep it simple. Just my 2 cents. Also is the VW is FWD? A 1.8L spooled faster than a 3.7 RWD? I don't know much about VW's that's why I ask. The only VW that I know of is the old bug where tuners would swap Porsche motors into them. Anyway good luck and welcome.

11-16-2014, 01:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
btimola Base Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: el paso Posts: 185 Drives: 09 370z touring spor Rep Power: 11	David it isnt as easy as you think. The nearest gtr was 5hrs away, but all of the ones i saw were being financed. My bank wouldnt finance me without the car here and the title. The people couldnt get the title without the cash. Wouldnt work. Plus i wanted to stay at 65k max. Yes the gti is fwd sooo? What rwd adds power? Thats how much you know.

11-16-2014, 10:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
btimola Base Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: el paso Posts: 185 Drives: 09 370z touring spor Rep Power: 11	I paid 20k for my z. Its a touring sport w lsd

11-16-2014, 10:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
JC-Nismo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,244 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 13	Your opinion is just that and that's cool, but a lot of us think the power plant is just fine. My SRT8 will spin circles around Nismo as far as straight line speed, but it doesn't lack at all to me and I'm use to driving pretty fast cars. Just a quick question, "how much power would you have liked to see a 370z come out the factory with"?

11-16-2014, 11:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
btimola Base Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: el paso Posts: 185 Drives: 09 370z touring spor Rep Power: 11	I think 380 but turbo or supercharged that way we wouldnt have to do much for real good power. Say it was turbo itd be a beast. You tune it up the boost, exhaust, boost controller and ud ve at an easy 440 hp with a bad *** kick. Even better.....imagine this car with the gtr engine and awd?? And standard!? They could sell it at 70 to 80k easy.

11-17-2014, 07:32 AM	#11 (permalink)
370zHawaii Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sun Shining State Posts: 294 Drives: A Starship Rep Power: 15	I think stock for stock, without any mods how will the 1.8 compete against the 370z? One of my buddies who is still stuck in the stone age dropped 30k in mods on a Civic...Why because he is stuck in the stone age. At the end of the day it is still a Civic no matter how fast it goes LoL. Not to mention the panels flex when he goes over 100mph (somewhere along those lines). The car was not built to go that fast. He should have saved his money for an actual sports car instead. My point is that the 370z no matter what is a Z, and I agree, it does feel like it is lacking a tiny bit of power on the low end for me, that's just me. But the car itself without any mods, overall feels great, it sticks to ground, it moves when I need it to and the exterior design is sweet, and the price--depending on where you buy--is affordable to most. Some say it is not practical without backseats, but who is buying a sports car for practicality? Anyway congrats on the purchase, you got a good deal IMHO, 20K for an 09 seems about right if you talk a good game at the stealership.