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Would you do it? From a GTR to a Z??

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Old 03-11-2013, 04:58 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Old 03-11-2013, 05:10 PM   #18 (permalink)
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Wow! 13 replies in less than 20 minutes....you guys are quick (or should I add quick just like your Z's ) I would never get this quick response from the folks on F-Chat for sure....

But let's stay focused here on my original question.

No, my finances are just fine the way they are....thank you for all your concerns.

My GTR is bone stock with only HKS midpipe and LegaMax exhaust as performance mod wise. After 3 years of trouble free driving (as a dd) car is going back to dealer at lease end. I can just buy the car from dealer at residual or less (with some negotiation, of course) and just keep driving it until R36 comes out but feel the car is getting a little long on tooth. So I'm thinking of returning the GTR and just get a "gap" vehicle to hold me until R36 is here.

I really like the exterior styling of the 370Z but only if Nissan would do a Z-R just like what they did to the Juke-R then my problem would be solved in an instant. But, hey, one can only dream...right?


So, from what I get from most of you responded so far is that a stock Z will most likely be a disappointment. Then, what about a Z with Stillen's new supercharger kit?? Would that ease the pain a little??
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local forum member VAUROS went from a GT-R (a couple too I think) to a Nismo Z, but sure his feelings on this but I would hit him up for real world feedback
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In your position I would do it! Why not? Then you can get the R36. That way you can get a taste of the Z. A modded Z NA is really good. Bone stock, not so much.
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Wow! 13 replies in less than 20 minutes....you guys are quick (or should I add quick just like your Z's ) I would never get this quick response from the folks on F-Chat for sure....

But let's stay focused here on my original question.

No, my finances are just fine the way they are....thank you for all your concerns.

My GTR is bone stock with only HKS midpipe and LegaMax exhaust as performance mod wise. After 3 years of trouble free driving (as a dd) car is going back to dealer at lease end. I can just buy the car from dealer at residual or less (with some negotiation, of course) and just keep driving it until R36 comes out but feel the car is getting a little long on tooth. So I'm thinking of returning the GTR and just get a "gap" vehicle to hold me until R36 is here.

I really like the exterior styling of the 370Z but only if Nissan would do a Z-R just like what they did to the Juke-R then my problem would be solved in an instant. But, hey, one can only dream...right?


So, from what I get from most of you responded so far is that a stock Z will most likely be a disappointment. Then, what about a Z with Stillen's new supercharger kit?? Would that ease the pain a little??
Its funny you say that. I prefer the Z styling to the GTR. Obviously id like the 500+ hp AWD ....but the Z body.

My take: performance wise you're going to get bored fast. Other than that, I dont see any problems if you're just using it as a hold over.
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Old 03-11-2013, 05:33 PM   #22 (permalink)
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... No, my finances are just fine the way they are....thank you for all your concerns.

My GTR is bone stock with only HKS midpipe and LegaMax exhaust as performance mod wise. After 3 years of trouble free driving (as a dd) car is going back to dealer at lease end. I can just buy the car from dealer at residual or less (with some negotiation, of course) and just keep driving it until R36 comes out but feel the car is getting a little long on tooth. So I'm thinking of returning the GTR and just get a "gap" vehicle to hold me until R36 is here.

...

So, from what I get from most of you responded so far is that a stock Z will most likely be a disappointment. Then, what about a Z with Stillen's new supercharger kit?? Would that ease the pain a little??


A 370Z + Forced Induction sounds like a great filler car, though nothing like the GT-R in terms of bang for the buck; brand new will run $50Kish I would imagine with mods. Also, if it's your DD, there's downtime to consider for the mod installs.

Go test drive a Z first opportunity if you haven't already. If you enjoy I think you'll find the handling is great fun and has even more potential. Then imagine it with almost as much power as your GT-R (500ish) Plus the Z looks better
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or keep the 6MT 370Z stock and learn how to drive.
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I wouldn't. I don't know how much your residual is but getting a new Z and adding force induction (plus cosmetic mods) to it is not cheap. Can you re-lease the GT-R? That would be the best solution imo.
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or keep the 6MT 370Z stock and learn how to drive.

...and this: Does anyone know how it feels!! is another reason I gave up my 993Turbo seven years ago. Just don't want to deal with clutch in traffic.



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I wouldn't. I don't know how much your residual is but getting a new Z and adding force induction (plus cosmetic mods) to it is not cheap. Can you re-lease the GT-R? That would be the best solution imo.
I would like to get a 370Z Touring with Sport and Nav and just add a Stillen supercharger kit and no exterior mods (keeping it looking stock for the unsuspected...). I don't want to lease another R35...just something different but fun to hold me till R36.

Now, has anyone here done a 7sp AT with Stillen supercharger??

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...and this: [thread=68104]I would like to get a 370Z Touring with Sport and Nav and just add a Stillen supercharger kit and no exterior mods (keeping it looking stock for the unsuspected...). I don't want to lease another R35...just something different but fun to hold me till R36.

Now, has anyone here done a 7sp AT with Stillen supercharger??
It's been done, I'm in line for a twin turbo kit... To make it TRULY work you'd need a transmission cooler and most likely GTM's valve bodies, and MAYBE their heat treated flex plate


Again, PM me your number, I'll shoot you a text and you're more than welcome to take my car out
It's a 7AT, sport, touring, with Nav (the nav is much better now in a '13, but mine still does the job)
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It's been done, I'm in line for a twin turbo kit... To make it TRULY work you'd need a transmission cooler and most likely GTM's valve bodies, and MAYBE their heat treated flex plate


Again, PM me your number, I'll shoot you a text and you're more than welcome to take my car out
It's a 7AT, sport, touring, with Nav (the nav is much better now in a '13, but mine still does the job)
What made you decide on TT instead of SC?

I have much to read up on GTM stuff....

Thanks very much for your offer....that's real nice and trusting of someone to a complete stranger.
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the only reason why i did not get the GT-R. my area only has boring straight roads.
If that's the case, you should've gotten a slightly used 997 GT3 lol
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What made you decide on TT instead of SC?

I have much to read up on GTM stuff....

Thanks very much for your offer....that's real nice and trusting of someone to a complete stranger.
Welllllll... Stillen lies about numbers, they have kinda shitty customer... They have no customer service...
And I'm just the first person to have put my name in for Fast Intentions' TT kit.

It's cheaper to go S/C, but when you're getting "special intro pricing" (LOL)
It'll hopefully be about the same


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What made you decide on TT instead of SC?

I have much to read up on GTM stuff....

Thanks very much for your offer....that's real nice and trusting of someone to a complete stranger.
You'll get more power out of the TT over the SC which is a big draw for most going FI. The big draw for the Stillen SC is that it's 50state legal. For people like myself, this is a huge reason to get the Stillen as I've had my share of smog headaches living in Cali and just want enough punch to push me back in my seat. It's also a little bit cheaper.

If you want something comparable to hold you over and cost isn't the issue, why not step into a Vette? The new C7 looks to be amazing and has a manual transmission if that's what you're after. Or a Z06 which is at the same level as the GTR. Or are you super loyal to the Nissan brand?
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