Suggestions for 390z

tnortonZ · 12-24-2010, 01:59 AM

First of all I'd like to say I love my Z, but as with all car companies, there is always room for improvement. Here's my 2 cents.

Needs more low end torque, and overall torque and a slightly lower max torque powerband on the Tach. I'm thinking 3,500-4k RPM is a good start to dabble with. Also Increase Max torque to somewhere between 300-350.
Needs more HP, id make 350-400 the standard model, and somewhere near 400-450+ for the nismo so it's actually worth buying the upgraded trim. Upgrade GTR to 500+ to compensate, its due for an increase anyway. GTR is getting slower as the competition heats up, and needs more acceleration from 100 - 200mph. (At the rate Ford is improveing their pony car-the GT jumped over 100hp from 2010 - 2011 alone-, the 370z wont keep up for long at 332/270 with the Mustang and Mustang GT. I understand one is a compact and one is a midsize muscle car, but is that really what you are thinking about when he asks you to race at that red light?
Correct the dangerous blind spot issue while backing up by making the universal transceiver rearview mirror w/ built in wide angle backup cam standard on all trims (plain rear view mirror is sorely outdated on any car 30k plus anyways and is simply crude in this day and age for a car 30k+.
Better base sound system with 2 more speakers, current stock sounds aweful.
Further refine the VQ37 VHR and make the sound quality of the engine/exhaust note more on par with the mustang GT. (Not asking to sound LIKE the GT, but the quality of the specific VQ37 VHR sound definitely needs refinement. (Not sure if VVEL has anything to do with the rough high RPM coarse sounds etc.
Fix the Oil temp problem. Had my Z for around 1k miles now and it is way too easy to get the engine 220F+. Its a serious issue now, and with more 370z buyers over the next couple years, is bound to become a borderline warranty/recall liability for Nissan. Better to correct this serious defect sooner than later.
Bump up the base price of the Z to the low-mid 30's to compensate for the improvements/fixes
Drop weight by about 200 pounds if possible, strive for 2,900-3,000 unladen. This one is not a big deal though.

Cant wait for the 390z. If they did everything I just suggested I'd buy it with a vengence. even if it was 50k.

Let me know what you all think. Or add any suggestions comments welcome.

kenchan · 12-24-2010, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tnortonZ

First of all I'd like to say I love my Z, but as with all car companies, there is always room for improvement. Here's my 2 cents.

Needs more low end torque, and overall torque and a slightly lower max torque powerband on the Tach. I'm thinking 3,500-4k RPM is a good start to dabble with. Also Increase Max torque to somewhere between 300-350.
Needs more HP, id make 350-400 the standard model, and somewhere near 400-450+ for the nismo so it's actually worth buying the upgraded trim. Upgrade GTR to 500+ to compensate, its due for an increase anyway. GTR is getting slower as the competition heats up, and needs more acceleration from 100 - 200mph. (At the rate Ford is improveing their pony car-the GT jumped over 100hp from 2010 - 2011 alone-, the 370z wont keep up for long at 332/270 with the Mustang and Mustang GT. I understand one is a compact and one is a midsize muscle car, but is that really what you are thinking about when he asks you to race at that red light?
Correct the dangerous blind spot issue while backing up by making the universal transceiver rearview mirror w/ built in wide angle backup cam standard on all trims (plain rear view mirror is sorely outdated on any car 30k plus anyways and is simply crude in this day and age for a car 30k+.
Better base sound system with 2 more speakers, current stock sounds aweful.
Further refine the VQ37 VHR and make the sound quality of the engine/exhaust note more on par with the mustang GT. (Not asking to sound LIKE the GT, but the quality of the specific VQ37 VHR sound definitely needs refinement. (Not sure if VVEL has anything to do with the rough high RPM coarse sounds etc.
Fix the Oil temp problem. Had my Z for around 1k miles now and it is way too easy to get the engine 220F+. Its a serious issue now, and with more 370z buyers over the next couple years, is bound to become a borderline warranty/recall liability for Nissan. Better to correct this serious defect sooner than later.
Bump up the base price of the Z to the low-mid 30's to compensate for the improvements/fixes
Drop weight by about 200 pounds if possible, strive for 2,900-3,000 unladen. This one is not a big deal though.

Cant wait for the 390z. If they did everything I just suggested I'd buy it with a vengence. even if it was 50k.

Let me know what you all think. Or add any suggestions comments welcome.

Yah I think you should just leave.

ClemsonWill · 12-24-2010, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Yah I think you should just leave.

fullmonty · 12-24-2010, 09:26 AM

Show me your tits or GTFO!

m4a1mustang · 12-24-2010, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Yah I think you should just leave.

m4a1mustang · 12-24-2010, 09:36 AM

BTW, do you moonlight as ImportConvert?

fullmonty · 12-24-2010, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

BTW, do you moonlight as ImportConvert?

His alter ego

Sibze · 12-24-2010, 10:53 AM

For the 420z I think they should make it fly... to go with 4/20

6spd · 12-24-2010, 11:04 AM

why not just buy a mustang then...?

ProfessorDave · 12-24-2010, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Sibze

For the 420z I think they should make it fly... to go with 4/20

Well, THAT would explain the Versa!

spearfish25 · 12-24-2010, 11:28 AM

Leave 370 alone! Leave her alone! She didn't do anything to you!

kenchan · 12-24-2010, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 6spd

why not just buy a mustang then...?

LuckyJinx · 12-24-2010, 11:29 AM

Why is everyone making suggestions? Its all the same sh*t really. More horses, more torque blah blah same old same old. I'm sick of it. Want a 390z? Make engine upgrade and slap a 390 emblem on the back. Boom, that just happened.

ProfessorDave · 12-24-2010, 11:31 AM

I thought only stickers could increase horsepower, and carbon fiber was for torque?!?

LuckyJinx · 12-24-2010, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

I thought only stickers could increase horsepower, and carbon fiber was for torque?!?

And a huge blower that does absolutely nothing.

12-24-2010, 01:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
tnortonZ Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: CA Posts: 12 Drives: 2010 Z BLK w/ Sport Rep Power: 0	Suggestions for 390z First of all I'd like to say I love my Z, but as with all car companies, there is always room for improvement. Here's my 2 cents. Needs more low end torque, and overall torque and a slightly lower max torque powerband on the Tach. I'm thinking 3,500-4k RPM is a good start to dabble with. Also Increase Max torque to somewhere between 300-350. Needs more HP, id make 350-400 the standard model, and somewhere near 400-450+ for the nismo so it's actually worth buying the upgraded trim. Upgrade GTR to 500+ to compensate, its due for an increase anyway. GTR is getting slower as the competition heats up, and needs more acceleration from 100 - 200mph. (At the rate Ford is improveing their pony car-the GT jumped over 100hp from 2010 - 2011 alone-, the 370z wont keep up for long at 332/270 with the Mustang and Mustang GT. I understand one is a compact and one is a midsize muscle car, but is that really what you are thinking about when he asks you to race at that red light? Correct the dangerous blind spot issue while backing up by making the universal transceiver rearview mirror w/ built in wide angle backup cam standard on all trims (plain rear view mirror is sorely outdated on any car 30k plus anyways and is simply crude in this day and age for a car 30k+. Better base sound system with 2 more speakers, current stock sounds aweful. Further refine the VQ37 VHR and make the sound quality of the engine/exhaust note more on par with the mustang GT. (Not asking to sound LIKE the GT, but the quality of the specific VQ37 VHR sound definitely needs refinement. (Not sure if VVEL has anything to do with the rough high RPM coarse sounds etc. Fix the Oil temp problem. Had my Z for around 1k miles now and it is way too easy to get the engine 220F+. Its a serious issue now, and with more 370z buyers over the next couple years, is bound to become a borderline warranty/recall liability for Nissan. Better to correct this serious defect sooner than later. Bump up the base price of the Z to the low-mid 30's to compensate for the improvements/fixes Drop weight by about 200 pounds if possible, strive for 2,900-3,000 unladen. This one is not a big deal though. Cant wait for the 390z. If they did everything I just suggested I'd buy it with a vengence. even if it was 50k. Let me know what you all think. Or add any suggestions comments welcome. Last edited by tnortonZ; 12-24-2010 at 02:22 AM.

12-24-2010, 09:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 34	Show me your tits or GTFO! __________________

12-24-2010, 09:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	BTW, do you moonlight as ImportConvert? __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

12-24-2010, 11:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	why not just buy a mustang then...? __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

12-24-2010, 11:28 AM	#11 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Leave 370 alone! Leave her alone! She didn't do anything to you! __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

12-24-2010, 10:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 63	For the 420z I think they should make it fly... to go with 4/20

12-24-2010, 11:29 AM	#13 (permalink)
LuckyJinx Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 465 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 15	Why is everyone making suggestions? Its all the same sh*t really. More horses, more torque blah blah same old same old. I'm sick of it. Want a 390z? Make engine upgrade and slap a 390 emblem on the back. Boom, that just happened. __________________

12-24-2010, 11:31 AM	#14 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 19	I thought only stickers could increase horsepower, and carbon fiber was for torque?!? __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

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