TUNED 370Z'S and 350Zs AT TOKYO AUTO SALON

AK370Z · 01-13-2009, 08:14 PM

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Instead of just mashing everything together in a series of posts, I'm going to divide my TAS coverage up into separate stories that cover the various styles or types of cars. I thought I'd start off with the Nissan Z, since the new Z34 was one of the most anticipated cars at this year's show. The new Z has only been on sale for around month in Japan, but the aftermarket has already jumped all over it, and there were a number on display at Auto Salon. The Z33 has been one of Japan's most popular platforms over the past several years, and it looks like the Z34 will be continuing the tradition.

Also, after spending two days at Auto Salon, I can say that I have officially "accepted" the headlight and taillight treatment on the Z34. I'm not sure if I grown to like it yet, but it no longer stands out to me like it did when the first photos of the car surfaced.

Alright, on with the Z's-

One of the most popular (and one of my personal favorite) Z34's at TAS was the Zele International complete model. Painted in the same orange color as Zele's R35 GT-R, the Z is sporting full aero, wheels, exhaust, suspension etc. Like the Zele GT-R, this Z will also be sold in limited numbers as a complete, pre-tuned machine.

A bit simpler was this white Z34 in the Revspeed Magazine booth equipped with "original style" Volk TE37's. You can bet this car will be tuned for some serious circuit action, in true Revspeed fashion.

The Z34 may have been the big story at this year's show, but the Z33 isn't to be forgotten. Voltex has shown how great the "old" Z33 can look with the release of its new aero kit. This car wasn't on display at Auto Salon itself, but next door at the special Kyoho exhibition on Friday.

On display in the Fujitsubo booth was this Z34 equipped with Advan T6's, Endless brakes, TEIN coilovers, and an exhaust from....Fujitsubo! The Advan T6 wheels were an interesting choice for the car being an older design, but I think they look great.

Seemingly, the newer a car gets, the larger wheels it will take. Branew's Z34 demo car is rolling on 22's and it doesn't even look that strange. The car is also equipped with Branew's complete Z34 aero kit that just debuted.

Another shot for those feeling nostalgic for the ole' Z33. This car was on display in the Shadow booth alongside their R35 GT-R. This car competes in the popular Z-Master race series.

Also quick to jump into the Z34 tuning fray is Sunline Racing from Okayama. Their Z34 is already sporting an original aero kit (which looks quite good IMO), an exhaust system, full suspension, brakes, and all the other "light tuning" goods. The wheels are 19" SSR Type F's.

Impul has always been a "second Nismo" of sorts, working closely with Nissan and offering tuning parts for all of their models. Here's their take on the Z34.

This Cockpit-tuned Z33 was on display in the Bridgestone booth.

Finally, the Z34 in the Ray's Engineering booth. If you saw it from one side it looked like this...

...and if you saw it from the other side it looked like this. Completely different wheels and graphics on side. This is actually a pretty good idea for demo car and I wonder how it'd be on a street car?

So what do you guys think of the new Z tuning so far? I was pretty impressed with what I saw at Auto Salon.

Source: GALLERY>>TUNED Z'S AT TOKYO AUTO SALON - Speedhunters

invazn · 01-13-2009, 08:31 PM

I really like the Sunline Racing front lip.

nismoflip6 · 01-14-2009, 10:26 AM

^^^Me too

zosomoso · 01-16-2009, 12:19 AM

the zele is by far the nicest, and imo the only nice kit so far...

Minicobra1 · 01-16-2009, 01:04 AM

+1 on the Zele

Any info on price?? availability date??

DONSK1 · 01-16-2009, 01:28 AM

i'll take any car

TerribleONE · 01-16-2009, 05:33 AM

love the zele.. sunline is runner up. i cant get over how good the Z34 looks with an aggressive rim setup in the rear..

CrownR426 · 01-17-2009, 10:31 AM

I think Zele has the best kit but that back bump/exhaust set up seems a bit too ricey for me.

zsport1 · 01-18-2009, 03:19 AM

These pics show a peak into the tuning potential of the new Z. I have always thought the 370Z would look great with the right set of wheels and/or some body enhancements.

Nikon FM · 01-18-2009, 10:22 AM

I like the Zele aero kit the most. In looking at the original post the word "tuned" is used. When I hear of "tuned" I think of engine work. Are there any HP numbers associated with these cars or is the word "tuned" only referring to the aero and wheel upgrades? If engine work has been done I would certainly like to see the mods (or at least know what was done) and the associated HP numbers posted.

Thanks

NorCalZman · 01-18-2009, 02:23 PM

im not a big fan of kits, but I REALLY want that Zele exhaust on my (future) 370Z. Hope we will be able to get a quad exhaust for the car eventually.

NISMOFO · 01-27-2009, 09:26 PM

Lots of awesome 370z's

01-14-2009, 10:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
nismoflip6 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kapolei, Hawaii Posts: 82 Drives: 07 SMB 350Z 6MT Rep Power: 16	^^^Me too __________________ -Mike- 2007 San Marino Blue 350Z

01-16-2009, 01:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
Minicobra1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange County, CA. Posts: 1,205 Drives: 370Z Tour, Spt, 6mt Rep Power: 644	+1 on the Zele Any info on price?? availability date?? Last edited by Minicobra1; 01-16-2009 at 01:06 AM.

01-17-2009, 10:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	I think Zele has the best kit but that back bump/exhaust set up seems a bit too ricey for me. __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

01-18-2009, 10:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
Nikon FM Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Snoqualmie WA Posts: 973 Drives: 03 996TT Porsche Rep Power: 606	Zele I like the Zele aero kit the most. In looking at the original post the word "tuned" is used. When I hear of "tuned" I think of engine work. Are there any HP numbers associated with these cars or is the word "tuned" only referring to the aero and wheel upgrades? If engine work has been done I would certainly like to see the mods (or at least know what was done) and the associated HP numbers posted. Thanks __________________ Buddy Revell: "One man's sooner is another man's later"

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invazn Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new orleans Posts: 105 Drives: 07 350z Rep Power: 17	I really like the Sunline Racing front lip.

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DONSK1 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3 Drives: 09 Xterra Rep Power: 16	i'll take any car

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TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	love the zele.. sunline is runner up. i cant get over how good the Z34 looks with an aggressive rim setup in the rear..

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zsport1 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: TEXAS Posts: 224 Drives: 300 Rep Power: 17	These pics show a peak into the tuning potential of the new Z. I have always thought the 370Z would look great with the right set of wheels and/or some body enhancements.

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NorCalZman Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Age: 43 Posts: 65 Drives: 1988 Nissan 300ZX SS Rep Power: 16	im not a big fan of kits, but I REALLY want that Zele exhaust on my (future) 370Z. Hope we will be able to get a quad exhaust for the car eventually.

01-27-2009, 09:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
NISMOFO Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 269 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 16	Lots of awesome 370z's