Thinking of buying a Z, got some questions

[glacier]

Hi all,

I am looking into buying a 07-08 Z coupe, and have a few questions if I may:

#1 Does 07-08 Z come with paddle shift? I forgot to check today while at the dealer.

#2 I assume the HID bulbs can be easily exchanged to aftermarket 8000K?

#3 Are there intakes and exhausts, and other mods available for 07-08 models?

Thanks people!

[Dittoz7]

Hi all,

#1 Does 07-08 Z come with paddle shift? I forgot to check today while at the dealer.

Thanks people!

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[glacier]

Well, it's easier to shift with paddles so I wouldn't have to take my hand off the steering wheel, but that is indeed not as fun a shifting sticks.

So I take it paddle shifting is not available on the Z?

[Bubba1]

Well, it's easier to shift with paddles so I wouldn't have to take my hand off the steering wheel, but that is indeed not as fun a shifting sticks.

So I take it paddle shifting is not available on the Z?

Correct, no paddles on the current Z. A lotta American sports car purists feel the paddle shifts take much the fun out of the driving experience. Although the Z is a traditional stick shift, it has very good pedal positions for heel/toe.

Good question about the bulbs. I'm not sure. Hopefully someone else can answer that.

There should be a full range of aftermarket performance stuff for even the newer Z's.

[NSRsheets]

There is more and more parts comeing out for the 07+ Z's. The only real difference between the 07's and the previous years is that the hood is different and you need dual intakes. All the other parts should be the same.

[northhoustonser]

whats the HP ratings on the 07+ Z's??? is it still like the previous years where the track edition package would have to be purchased to get higher HP ratings?? is there HP differences between the packages/options on the newer z's???

[glacier]

07s are all gone, and 08 whites are available only after 3 month, in Vancouver.

So I am now looking at a white 06 manual.

So I take it 06 is SINGLE intake, not dual intake?

07-08 has 306HP, and this is not part of the package, car comes with 306HP with or without options.

[rmezz13]

07s are all gone, and 08 whites are available only after 3 month, in Vancouver.

So I am now looking at a white 06 manual.

So I take it 06 is SINGLE intake, not dual intake?

07-08 has 306HP, and this is not part of the package, car comes with 306HP with or without options.

Thats cool, i think the 06 is 300hp. But its like 260 torque. The early models(03 and 04) that are not the Rev Up motor have 287hp and 274 torque. Some have had both, or driven both. They say the one with more torque is funner to drive and actually seems a bit faster all around. Also if you buy one of the older ones and add a plenum spacer or a plenum ( roughly $300), there is your 300hp and you have even more torque, which you started with 274, not 260. Plus an older model (like an 04) can still be financed for 5 years like the 06 but is cheaper in price because of the year difference. Just think about it.

[bizcotch]

Thats cool, i think the 06 is 300hp. But its like 260 torque. The early models(03 and 04) that are not the Rev Up motor have 287hp and 274 torque. Some have had both, or driven both. They say the one with more torque is funner to drive and actually seems a bit faster all around. Also if you buy one of the older ones and add a plenum spacer or a plenum ( roughly $300), there is your 300hp and you have even more torque, which you started with 274, not 260. Plus an older model (like an 04) can still be financed for 5 years like the 06 but is cheaper in price because of the year difference. Just think about it.

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[rmezz13]

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Now you've agreed with me on two posts. I'm flattered. I really don't know my ****, just love my car. But if you know your **** (which i hope someone does) please answer my "Injectors Anyone...." post. Its not a challenge, i just need to know!!!! Thanks~