Poll - Your 350Z

[RaikkonensApprentice]

So, a little challenge for all you guys:

If you could build your dream 350z, your ideal Z33, what would the package include? If you could do anything and everything to a 350z, what would you do to it? And how much money would you put into it?

I'm looking forward to some great ideas...who knows how they may be used

[evildky]

I'd start with an 07-08 Nismo, add turbo's, and if there truely was no spending limit, it woudl be a 4.2 stroker

[RaikkonensApprentice]

nice one! the nismo would be good for saving money on body mods too, it's already sexy as hell, no work needed

[spitalul2bad]

Without compromising weight, I would find a way to get more than 100 hp / liter from the V6, somewhere around 360-370 hp N/A. This means better exhaust, intake manifolds, rods, plenums, camshafts, crankshaft, flywheel, headers... everything to get more than the magical 100hp/liter.

Get it a little bit lower and wider with added suspension and tires.

Ditch the plastick-y interior for some alcantara or even the beautifully stitched leather you can see in the current Aston Martin V8 Vantage.

Finally, I would make it at least an option for a better quality stereo, such as the Jaguar XF's Bowers & Wilkinson $4000 stereo system. It's exquisite.

Throw in a factory 1.5 LSD and shorter gearing for better acceleration.

I would get rid of the rear wiper, use the HR's engine hood (with the "power bulge").

If money permitting, I would replace ALL metal & aluminium parts with carbon fibre... and not "cheap" carbon fibre (like a hood that costs $600), but the stuff they ACTUALLY use on F1 and other race cars, thus getting the car lighter by at least 100 kg (220 lbs).

Finally, I would put a big brake kit on the car. Most won't need it, but with the added power and loss of weight, it would be useful. Especially to those who plan on tracking the car... it would do a lot of good to have it stock with a BBK.

So... that's my 350z.

P.S. No turbos or superchargers. That gets you in another racing class in some cases, into engine problems in others, and it's something that is not needed in 90% of the cases. For street or track, the standard 350z is more than capable. After mastering it on a track, with no problems whatsoever, can you finally say "more power".

[evildky]

nice one! the nismo would be good for saving money on body mods too, it's already sexy as hell, no work needed

the body si fugly but functional, the nismo comes with a stich welded chassis, it's the only model that came that way and to strip a car bare and stitch weld woud be stupid expensive and time consumingit also had better suspension, lighter weight seats, larger lightweight wheels, stickier tires and the brembo brakes

[Mr. Z33]

1. Procharger2. Built internals with Nismo cams3. Nismo headers4. High flow cats5. Nismo exhaust6. Carbon fiber front bumper, side skirts, rear bumper7. Upgraded clutch,flywheel etc.8. Nismo suspension9. GTR wheels10. Custom paint

[ldstang50]

Since I already have a Nismo.... adjustable coilovers, adjustable contral arms front and rearAlcantera seats, 5pt cage, make the trunk more useful, lighter wheels, bigger brakes. The Brembos work good, but I wish they were bigger for the Nismo's. Make the air tract (I/E) for flowing. I wouldn't add forced induction, s*** breaks that way. A full 2 way LSD as this car doesn't trailbrake worth s***.Oh, and a glovebox where its supposed to be

[RaikkonensApprentice]

these are all really great lists.

just to give you some insight and peak your interest, you guys are basically helping me brainstorm for a company car idea.

It's my job to come up with an idea for what to build to represent the dealership.

[quiksilverx181]

Without compromising weight, I would find a way to get more than 100 hp / liter from the V6, somewhere around 360-370 hp N/A. This means better exhaust, intake manifolds, rods, plenums, camshafts, crankshaft, flywheel, headers... everything to get more than the magical 100hp/liter.

Get it a little bit lower and wider with added suspension and tires.

Ditch the plastick-y interior for some alcantara or even the beautifully stitched leather you can see in the current Aston Martin V8 Vantage.

Finally, I would make it at least an option for a better quality stereo, such as the Jaguar XF's Bowers & Wilkinson $4000 stereo system. It's exquisite.

Throw in a factory 1.5 LSD and shorter gearing for better acceleration.

I would get rid of the rear wiper, use the HR's engine hood (with the "power bulge").

If money permitting, I would replace ALL metal & aluminium parts with carbon fibre... and not "cheap" carbon fibre (like a hood that costs $600), but the stuff they ACTUALLY use on F1 and other race cars, thus getting the car lighter by at least 100 kg (220 lbs).

Finally, I would put a big brake kit on the car. Most won't need it, but with the added power and loss of weight, it would be useful. Especially to those who plan on tracking the car... it would do a lot of good to have it stock with a BBK.

So... that's my 350z.

P.S. No turbos or superchargers. That gets you in another racing class in some cases, into engine problems in others, and it's something that is not needed in 90% of the cases. For street or track, the standard 350z is more than capable. After mastering it on a track, with no problems whatsoever, can you finally say "more power".

That post is epic. You just wrote down my dream car, to the dot.

[Viggy75]

start out basically with the nismo package for suspension and just change the body kit to vielside version 2 and throw a nismo V2 wing on it fully rebuild engine with Greddy twin turbo system nismo headers exhaust injen dual cia race cams pistons pulleys flywheel and all the other stuff in there... black 5 spoke rims with titanium lip ... carbon fiber hood carbon wing... power seats with heat and massagers better radio system... now paint... lambo green everything calipurs exterior and interior but interior is all suede seats dashboard everything... dashboard will light up green at night... (my fav color is green) lol and the headlights will look like normal z but along with the crazy audi daytime running lights. BAM SEXY

[rmezz13]

If i kept the VQ...Brian Crower built heads (+1's)Cosworth Block (4.2)TwinsTein Suspension, Stop Tech Brakes, Nitto Tiresnice clean body kit but stockish lookingtint the windows, put a nicer radio in itHIDs big fat NICO windshield banner, and the plates would say "ZZZZ PSH"^^^ All of this stuff especially for a dealership car (big names) and then throw on a plate frame for the dealership.... Oh but if its a Nissan Dealer then you have to start with a nismo.... Oh and these...

If not the VQ then a nasty built RB

[ZedHead]

What is the purpose of this 350? Is it just to promote the dealership or promote the 350 also? I'm guessing its a Nissan dealership. Does this particular dealer have an awesome parts department? If a dealer is putting money is a car why arent they using the 370?

Just wonderin, doesnt really make sense to build the old model for promotion since you cant buy it anymore. (Im assuming this is a car dealer, could be aftermarket shop or something) specify man.

Put a boosted Titan V8 in it

[dasoupdude]

You guys are all spending WAY too much money for horsepower.

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[ZedHead]

You guys are all spending WAY too much money for horsepower.

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[dasoupdude]

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[simmode1]

Without compromising weight, I would find a way to get more than 100 hp / liter from the V6, somewhere around 360-370 hp N/A. This means better exhaust, intake manifolds, rods, plenums, camshafts, crankshaft, flywheel, headers... everything to get more than the magical 100hp/liter.

Get everything Cosworth makes for the VQ. Done. Plus you can rev to like, 10k rpm

[matt_2036]

I already have....see signature.