Finally the Z returns
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Finally got the 350z back in working order thanks to the guys at Middlehurst. Had to replace the clutch after the supercharger ate it so now has a single plate Nismo job, which whilst being a little heavier certainly handles the extra power better.
I read the article about the upgraded 294bhp Z, which sounds great, but if you really want one of these things to run as I'm sure the Japs really intended, stick a supercharger in and enjoy the whine, the torque, but above all the surprised looks on the faces of the boys who think it's still standard!
If the weather ever turns sunny I'll post a few pics from under the bonnet ... not as exciting as the wife in a g-string granted, but an eye opener nonetheless!
>> Edited by nigew on Monday 13th February 14:50
I read the article about the upgraded 294bhp Z, which sounds great, but if you really want one of these things to run as I'm sure the Japs really intended, stick a supercharger in and enjoy the whine, the torque, but above all the surprised looks on the faces of the boys who think it's still standard!
If the weather ever turns sunny I'll post a few pics from under the bonnet ... not as exciting as the wife in a g-string granted, but an eye opener nonetheless!
>> Edited by nigew on Monday 13th February 14:50
nigew said:
Finally got the 350z back in working order thanks to the guys at Middlehurst. Had to replace the clutch after the supercharger ate it so now has a single plate Nismo job, which whilst being a little heavier certainly handles the extra power better.
I read the article about the upgraded 294bhp Z, which sounds great, but if you really want one of these things to run as I'm sure the Japs really intended, stick a supercharger in and enjoy the whine, the torque, but above all the surprised looks on the faces of the boys who think it's still standard!
If the weather ever turns sunny I'll post a few pics from under the bonnet ... not as exciting as the wife in a g-string granted, but an eye opener nonetheless!
Sounds good! I must say the 350's really grown on me. Didn't like it at first - probably because it's such a natural competitor to the 7 and I had my rotary blinkers on. Really like them now and adding a supercharger woudl make it into the car it should've been.
What RWHP does it put out now?
Pix would be good. Of the wife too so we can fairly comment on the engine bay/g-string assertion
I guess what I'm trying to say is that I think they are gorgeous cars, lovely engine note, and generally cool as... I was just put off by the weight side of it... I'm a big fan of trackdays, and on a track it's gonna be awful heavy on juice tyres, brakes, suspension etc etc... I guess it's more of a fast cruiser than a balls out hoon machine... 
jaker said:
I guess what I'm trying to say is that I think they are gorgeous cars, lovely engine note, and generally cool as... I was just put off by the weight side of it... I'm a big fan of trackdays, and on a track it's gonna be awful heavy on juice tyres, brakes, suspension etc etc... I guess it's more of a fast cruiser than a balls out hoon machine...
You'd be surprised by how nimble the Z is despite its weight, and I haven't found it particularly hard on tyres/brakes etc. from tracking it.
The Z has clocked 8:26 on the Nordschelife beating lightweight car such as the Lotus Exige (8:32) and VX220 Turbo (8:34).
I've no idea what RWHP it's puting out. They claimed around 80 extra for the charger, another 10 for the intercooler and a tad extra for the exhaust but who really knows. What it really does is up the torque, from real low down, that's what makes it an absolute pleasure to drive.
I've had a couple of TVR Tamoras and to be honest this is a better. A more useable drive. The Tamora set up is so hard and twitchy you never feel entirely relaxed driving it and B road hooning shakes your fillings out and requires chiropractic assistance afterwards. Point to point cross country the Z is faster, much more comfortable and planted, in my opinion.
As quick as the Evos are, and my mate has an FQ340, they have to rank in the top 10 ugliest ever cars. Have you stood next to that spoiler. From what he says, great fun, stick to the road as if running on velcro, but where's the real challenge, all wheel drive, computer aided suspension ... christ, it almost steers for you. Once you turn the traction control off on the Z there's now somewhere near 370bhp going through rear wheel drive, front engined bliss ... it slides about all over the place, probably not as quick round the roundabouts here in Mitlon Keynes, but certainly a bigger grin.
I'll sort some photos out this weekend ... any preference on the colour g-string?
I've had a couple of TVR Tamoras and to be honest this is a better. A more useable drive. The Tamora set up is so hard and twitchy you never feel entirely relaxed driving it and B road hooning shakes your fillings out and requires chiropractic assistance afterwards. Point to point cross country the Z is faster, much more comfortable and planted, in my opinion.
As quick as the Evos are, and my mate has an FQ340, they have to rank in the top 10 ugliest ever cars. Have you stood next to that spoiler. From what he says, great fun, stick to the road as if running on velcro, but where's the real challenge, all wheel drive, computer aided suspension ... christ, it almost steers for you. Once you turn the traction control off on the Z there's now somewhere near 370bhp going through rear wheel drive, front engined bliss ... it slides about all over the place, probably not as quick round the roundabouts here in Mitlon Keynes, but certainly a bigger grin.
I'll sort some photos out this weekend ... any preference on the colour g-string?
Most excellent Upgrade dude 
I love the Z350, tons of road presence too. I'm always quite surprised when getting up close to one, as to how big they really are, for a 2ish seater sports coupe. S/c forced induction seems to suit the engine really well. Looking forward to seeing the pics.
I love the Z350, tons of road presence too. I'm always quite surprised when getting up close to one, as to how big they really are, for a 2ish seater sports coupe. S/c forced induction seems to suit the engine really well. Looking forward to seeing the pics.
The clutch went at 17,000 miles, roughly 7,000 after having the S/C fitted. Usual symptoms of a slipping clutch, engine revs increase but the speed doesn't. The Nismo single plate job that's been fitted certainly does the trick, but it's twice the price of a standard Nissan clutch. I did think about just replacing the clutch every 7,000 miles, but I've been assured this one will last more than 14,000 miles, so quids in in the long run.
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