Tricky-Ricky Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 For a PX for my single Supra, and the cheeky sod offers me just£1500 on top:jester: His 350Z is up on Pistonheads for £9,250 and mine for £14,500 Some right chancers about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 you would swap the sup for a 350z ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted December 16, 2009 Author Share Posted December 16, 2009 you would swap the sup for a 350z ?? Yep! i fancy a change, and want to slow myself down a bit;) and want some cash back:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creative Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 do you have the 370z over there yet? Saw one today in a bronze colour and it was stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 He would have crashed it anyway! I didn't realise how slow 350z's were! Though very sexy looking cars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 I really like them too but I was really disopointed with the performance. It went really well upto 4500rpm then it's arse seemed to fall out. Those engines are screaming for a turbo I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavin.starr Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Im sure they have a renault megane engine in them, my mate used to work for renault. dont quote me on it but they would be good with a turbo slapped on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 For a PX for my single Supra, and the cheeky sod offers me just£1500 on top:jester: His 350Z is up on Pistonheads for £9,250 and mine for £14,500 Some right chancers about. Can't blame the guy for trying. Why not, he would have been a idiot for not giving it a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted December 17, 2009 Author Share Posted December 17, 2009 Can't blame the guy for trying. Why not, he would have been a idiot for not giving it a go. True i guess, but how would you feel if somebody offered you 10K for your pride and joy;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 True i guess, but how would you feel if somebody offered you 10K for your pride and joy;) I'd kick some ass!!! Grr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Im sure they have a renault megane engine in them, my mate used to work for renault. dont quote me on it but they would be good with a turbo slapped on. They are Renault engines. Not sure which one though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted December 17, 2009 Author Share Posted December 17, 2009 They are Renault engines. Not sure which one though. Contrary to popular belief, they are a Nissan engine design, the VQ35DE and its derivatives was fitted to the Nissan Altima, Maxima, and Pathfinder, as well as the Infiniti I35, G35, and QX4. plus a lot of others, most of these where around before Renault bought Nissan, there is an updated engine now fitted to the 350Z which has stronger internals etc,that may have had Renault design input, but essentially its still all Japanese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Kev Huntley's 350Z TT isn't too slow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pricey NA Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 is it this 350? http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1367759.htm if so he has been on at me for a swap with mine, wont leave me alone now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted December 18, 2009 Author Share Posted December 18, 2009 is it this 350? http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1367759.htm if so he has been on at me for a swap with mine, wont leave me alone now! Yep! thats the one, he contacted me through the 350Z club, regarding my wanted for PX. Don't think hes had it long, also states its 100% std, so why has he been asking for a std exhaust;) He also says it belongs to a mate on the forum, makes me kind of suspicious. In any case once i responded to his offer:tongue: i haven't heard from him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Contrary to popular belief, they are a Nissan engine design, the VQ35DE and its derivatives was fitted to the Nissan Altima, Maxima, and Pathfinder, as well as the Infiniti I35, G35, and QX4. plus a lot of others, most of these where around before Renault bought Nissan, there is an updated engine now fitted to the 350Z which has stronger internals etc,that may have had Renault design input, but essentially its still all Japanese. Doesn't stop it from being a shite engine though They do sound nice though, especially supercharged http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oy6ifc4IZB4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted December 18, 2009 Author Share Posted December 18, 2009 Why do you say they are a shite engine ? Do you know something i don't? isn't the new Skyline engine based on this design to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adnanshah247 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I really like them too but I was really disopointed with the performance. It went really well upto 4500rpm then it's arse seemed to fall out. Those engines are screaming for a turbo I think. couldnt agree more, i have sat in a turbo charged 350z and its a completly different car. performance to match the looks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted December 18, 2009 Author Share Posted December 18, 2009 Are they really that bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Are they really that bad? In standard form sir yes! If I brought one it would be mainly on the looks! Though I thought the handling was not too bad considering it look quite...well er fatty! Though I believe a single conversion is expensive... hold on you already have a single turbo Supra (nice one at that too) so you will know about this already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Are they really that bad? In standard form sir yes! If I brought one it would be mainly on the looks! Though I thought the handling was not too bad considering it look quite...well er fatty! Though I believe a single conversion is expensive... hold on you already have a single turbo Supra (nice one at that too) so you will know about this already Just to add some balance, I don't agree with the above. It's an NA car, it won't have the punch of a turbocharged motor. The power band is different, so you'll have to adjust your driving style to get the most from it. The engine might seem asthmatic at the higher end of the rev range, but I've yet to drive a V-configured 3.XL NA which doesn't. The low-down torque however does make up for it. The chassis is beautifully weighted and the steering very sharp and refined. You can hold some mighty big powerslides too . I've had quite a few hours driving the 350z in standard and modified form, and it's a fantastic modern coupe. All these people saying "oh no, it's a Renault engine!" might want to take a step back and do some reading. Not only is it a Nissan developed engine, but even if it was a Renault engine what would be the problem with that? Renault have and do make some brilliant cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Suprafly Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I Sold my Zed a couple of months back, They do lack in the power stakes but with 300bhp they're still quickish and they do hit the right spots, I've also had a 300ZXtt and felt as quick as that when the 300 was still in standard form, but the best thing about the 350Z is the unbelievable handling and the engine roar which I miss, Mine was a UK Nismo GT, and god I miss it, sometimes I wonder why I sold it, but I had the Supra itch that had to be scratched for the 4th time. I'll definately buy another Zed but it would be the 370Z probably next year or maybe 2011, I've tested one on Nissans high speed test track at the plant in Sunderland, the 370Z has 334bhp and a shorter wheelbase so it's even better handling than the 350Z, and noticably quicker too. I'm quite clued up on these cars and am a real Zed enthusiast, and I'm still a member on the 350Z-UK forum, so If anyone here feels they want a Zed and are looking for advice etc please don't hesitate to drop me a pm. This was my last Zed, UK Nismo GT Rays with all the extras... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Suprafly Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Oh and just to add. The Zeds use Nissan engines, you couldn't hold Renault responsible for developing such a fine engine as this. It's a VQ35DE if anyone wondered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Just to add some balance, I don't agree with the above. It's an NA car, it won't have the punch of a turbocharged motor. The power band is different, so you'll have to adjust your driving style to get the most from it. Apologies might have come out wrong, I was comparing more towards Ricky's white single turbo. Lower performance does not always mean a step back, I thought the build quality was not too bad considering Nissan interior plastics are very err plasticky Though comparing to my TT I guess I had high expectation's, especially the weekend I was driving it I was also hoping in and out of a Mazda RX8 & although quicker than the RX8 it was a massive difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted December 19, 2009 Author Share Posted December 19, 2009 (edited) I Sold my Zed a couple of months back, They do lack in the power stakes but with 300bhp they're still quickish and they do hit the right spots, I've also had a 300ZXtt and felt as quick as that when the 300 was still in standard form, but the best thing about the 350Z is the unbelievable handling and the engine roar which I miss, Mine was a UK Nismo GT, and god I miss it, sometimes I wonder why I sold it, but I had the Supra itch that had to be scratched for the 4th time. I'll definately buy another Zed but it would be the 370Z probably next year or maybe 2011, I've tested one on Nissans high speed test track at the plant in Sunderland, the 370Z has 334bhp and a shorter wheelbase so it's even better handling than the 350Z, and noticably quicker too. I'm quite clued up on these cars and am a real Zed enthusiast, and I'm still a member on the 350Z-UK forum, so If anyone here feels they want a Zed and are looking for advice etc please don't hesitate to drop me a pm. This was my last Zed, UK Nismo GT Rays with all the extras... http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a157/japspeed_wayne/Wayne/2009-02-21-063.jpg Very nice 350Z, they do look nice with a kit, if you look back at the previous page i have done my research about the engines, and a few other bits. I have no misconceptions about the power difference, but the though of a reasonably poky N/A appeals, coupled with the great handling and quirky looks, the whole package is appealing, and having owned a couple of Nissan's i can forgive the dubious quality interior;) Believe it or not you can actually get tired of being pined in your seat whilst accelerating toward the horizon at warp speed, only to stand on the brakes before a corner or fear of loosing your licence:eyebrows: Edited December 20, 2009 by Tricky-Ricky (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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