370Z GT Roadster
Discussion
liner33 said:
Some nice subtle mods , rare car and great colour
Worth checking if the timing cover gaskets have been replaced , they were revised in 2012 and the earlier ones are prone to failure and can cause low oil pressure to the camshafts (Happens on the 350z HR as well but they have a pressure gauge to show the low pressure unlike the 370)
More info here https://www.350z-uk.com/topic/108292-oil-gallery-g...
Thanks and thanks very much for the experience share. Worth checking if the timing cover gaskets have been replaced , they were revised in 2012 and the earlier ones are prone to failure and can cause low oil pressure to the camshafts (Happens on the 350z HR as well but they have a pressure gauge to show the low pressure unlike the 370)
More info here https://www.350z-uk.com/topic/108292-oil-gallery-g...
I wasn't aware of this problem. Cheers. 
I wasn't aware of it myself when I bought my 350hr but I soon found out 
. These are pretty bulletproof cars though Google steering lock issues (worth removing fuse I'm my opinion but do you own research) and also the clutch issues and spring removal. Forewarned and all that but all in all they are cool cars . I've had three and still lust after a nismo from time to time
. These are pretty bulletproof cars though Google steering lock issues (worth removing fuse I'm my opinion but do you own research) and also the clutch issues and spring removal. Forewarned and all that but all in all they are cool cars . I've had three and still lust after a nismo from time to time How’s life with the 370 panning our, intrigued to hear your ownership thoughts?
Was about to pull trigger on a C63 saloon but sat down and did hard and fast figures and the monthly costs are ridiculous! So back to the drawing board and one of these is still very much in the frame I think.
Keep the updates coming
Si
Was about to pull trigger on a C63 saloon but sat down and did hard and fast figures and the monthly costs are ridiculous! So back to the drawing board and one of these is still very much in the frame I think.
Keep the updates coming
Si
Still over the moon with it thanks...although I do only use it twice a week purely for fun/pleasure roof down so I suppose I'm going to really enjoy it in that situation.
I absolutely love the noise it makes and at really high revs it gives an angry noise that reminds me of my TVR a fair bit. It does suffer from some drone though but I guess that is to be expected because it only has the two rear silencers on it...the rest is just pipe and the sports cats.
It is doing 20 mpg which I think is fair for how its being used, I did get caught up in a bit of stop/start traffic the other day and I found it a little tiring in that situation.
It is more suited to sweeping bends rather than the tight twisties and I think my Cooper S is more fun on them. But with a bit of open space it is fantastic to rev out and I'm appreciating enjoying the depth of a N/A engine again.
I've put some new rear pads on it and I think the fronts won't be long either. One annoying thing is the traction control and it flashes at you loads above 4k rpm so I turn that off now as soon as I get in it.
The 370Z comes very highly recommended from me for sure.
I absolutely love the noise it makes and at really high revs it gives an angry noise that reminds me of my TVR a fair bit. It does suffer from some drone though but I guess that is to be expected because it only has the two rear silencers on it...the rest is just pipe and the sports cats.
It is doing 20 mpg which I think is fair for how its being used, I did get caught up in a bit of stop/start traffic the other day and I found it a little tiring in that situation.
It is more suited to sweeping bends rather than the tight twisties and I think my Cooper S is more fun on them. But with a bit of open space it is fantastic to rev out and I'm appreciating enjoying the depth of a N/A engine again.
I've put some new rear pads on it and I think the fronts won't be long either. One annoying thing is the traction control and it flashes at you loads above 4k rpm so I turn that off now as soon as I get in it.
The 370Z comes very highly recommended from me for sure.
My wife’s old one sadly now sold on. Slightly breathed on by Seven Valley Motorsport (engine and map). H&R springs and spacers. Tarmac Sportz splitter, skirts, spats and defuser. Ark Grip exhaust. R35 bonnet vents and other stuff I can’t remember. The joys of being married to a petrolhead that can drive fast and well.
It’s one of the few cars she has regretted selling. Sold without the Ark Grip.
Hope you have as much fun and enjoyment out of it as we had hers. There’s a great forum that organise weekends away. In fact my wife organised one in the Peak District for the owners club a few years back.
It’s one of the few cars she has regretted selling. Sold without the Ark Grip.
Hope you have as much fun and enjoyment out of it as we had hers. There’s a great forum that organise weekends away. In fact my wife organised one in the Peak District for the owners club a few years back.
Hope you are enjoying the car, I was a mod on the 350z-uk forum 
As someone said above google steering lock failure, it doesn't sound like a big deal but you can be hit with up to a four figure bill if it goes on you. The general recommendation is you pull the fuse on it the second you buy the car, if it hasn't been already.
In terms of the other question 350z vs 370z, bear in mind there are three engine versions of the 350z if you like which appeared one after the other during the life of the production run. DE, Revup and HR - the HR is much closer to the engine spec of the 370z, in fact many people buy the 350z HR instead of paying extra for the 370z and live with the older look and more dated interior and put the extra thousands back in their pocket. But its all personal preference. Oh, and rev-matching
As someone said above google steering lock failure, it doesn't sound like a big deal but you can be hit with up to a four figure bill if it goes on you. The general recommendation is you pull the fuse on it the second you buy the car, if it hasn't been already.
In terms of the other question 350z vs 370z, bear in mind there are three engine versions of the 350z if you like which appeared one after the other during the life of the production run. DE, Revup and HR - the HR is much closer to the engine spec of the 370z, in fact many people buy the 350z HR instead of paying extra for the 370z and live with the older look and more dated interior and put the extra thousands back in their pocket. But its all personal preference. Oh, and rev-matching
MB140 said:
My wife’s old one sadly now sold on. Slightly breathed on by Seven Valley Motorsport (engine and map). H&R springs and spacers. Tarmac Sportz splitter, skirts, spats and defuser. Ark Grip exhaust. R35 bonnet vents and other stuff I can’t remember. The joys of being married to a petrolhead that can drive fast and well.
It’s one of the few cars she has regretted selling. Sold without the Ark Grip.
Hope you have as much fun and enjoyment out of it as we had hers. There’s a great forum that organise weekends away. In fact my wife organised one in the Peak District for the owners club a few years back.
Thanks. It’s one of the few cars she has regretted selling. Sold without the Ark Grip.
Hope you have as much fun and enjoyment out of it as we had hers. There’s a great forum that organise weekends away. In fact my wife organised one in the Peak District for the owners club a few years back.
That looks awesome with the tasteful mods.
Really pleased to hear that you both enjoyed the car.
coldel said:
Hope you are enjoying the car, I was a mod on the 350z-uk forum
As someone said above google steering lock failure, it doesn't sound like a big deal but you can be hit with up to a four figure bill if it goes on you. The general recommendation is you pull the fuse on it the second you buy the car, if it hasn't been already.
In terms of the other question 350z vs 370z, bear in mind there are three engine versions of the 350z if you like which appeared one after the other during the life of the production run. DE, Revup and HR - the HR is much closer to the engine spec of the 370z, in fact many people buy the 350z HR instead of paying extra for the 370z and live with the older look and more dated interior and put the extra thousands back in their pocket. But its all personal preference. Oh, and rev-matching
I am big time thanks. As someone said above google steering lock failure, it doesn't sound like a big deal but you can be hit with up to a four figure bill if it goes on you. The general recommendation is you pull the fuse on it the second you buy the car, if it hasn't been already.
In terms of the other question 350z vs 370z, bear in mind there are three engine versions of the 350z if you like which appeared one after the other during the life of the production run. DE, Revup and HR - the HR is much closer to the engine spec of the 370z, in fact many people buy the 350z HR instead of paying extra for the 370z and live with the older look and more dated interior and put the extra thousands back in their pocket. But its all personal preference. Oh, and rev-matching
Really appreciate the share regards the steering lock and I've recently joined the 350Z forum but I've only been browsing up to now.
I love the rev matching too-although with it being coupled to a loud exhaust...I could be accused of showing off a bit too much with it!!
cerb4.5lee said:
I am big time thanks.
Really appreciate the share regards the steering lock and I've recently joined the 350Z forum but I've only been browsing up to now.
I love the rev matching too-although with it being coupled to a loud exhaust...I could be accused of showing off a bit too much with it!!
Do get chatting on the forum, loads of meets etc. always being set up, I still go to them in my VX220 as have made some good friendships on there.Really appreciate the share regards the steering lock and I've recently joined the 350Z forum but I've only been browsing up to now.
I love the rev matching too-although with it being coupled to a loud exhaust...I could be accused of showing off a bit too much with it!!
h on long runs 
I do miss having a heater! cerb4.5lee said:
Still over the moon with it thanks...although I do only use it twice a week purely for fun/pleasure roof down so I suppose I'm going to really enjoy it in that situation.
I absolutely love the noise it makes and at really high revs it gives an angry noise that reminds me of my TVR a fair bit. It does suffer from some drone though but I guess that is to be expected because it only has the two rear silencers on it...the rest is just pipe and the sports cats.
It is doing 20 mpg which I think is fair for how its being used, I did get caught up in a bit of stop/start traffic the other day and I found it a little tiring in that situation.
It is more suited to sweeping bends rather than the tight twisties and I think my Cooper S is more fun on them. But with a bit of open space it is fantastic to rev out and I'm appreciating enjoying the depth of a N/A engine again.
I've put some new rear pads on it and I think the fronts won't be long either. One annoying thing is the traction control and it flashes at you loads above 4k rpm so I turn that off now as soon as I get in it.
The 370Z comes very highly recommended from me for sure.
What tyres do you have on it? I found the OEM Potenzas to be pretty lacking but Mich Pilot SS were awesome I absolutely love the noise it makes and at really high revs it gives an angry noise that reminds me of my TVR a fair bit. It does suffer from some drone though but I guess that is to be expected because it only has the two rear silencers on it...the rest is just pipe and the sports cats.
It is doing 20 mpg which I think is fair for how its being used, I did get caught up in a bit of stop/start traffic the other day and I found it a little tiring in that situation.
It is more suited to sweeping bends rather than the tight twisties and I think my Cooper S is more fun on them. But with a bit of open space it is fantastic to rev out and I'm appreciating enjoying the depth of a N/A engine again.
I've put some new rear pads on it and I think the fronts won't be long either. One annoying thing is the traction control and it flashes at you loads above 4k rpm so I turn that off now as soon as I get in it.
The 370Z comes very highly recommended from me for sure.
liner33 said:
What tyres do you have on it? I found the OEM Potenzas to be pretty lacking but Mich Pilot SS were awesome
I was chuffed to see Michelin pilot sport 4's on it and I'm happy enough with those at the moment. Super sports are brilliant from what I've read for sure. I've always liked potenzas in the past but from doing some reading they don't work as well on the Z as you mention. Love it! Fabulous cars, I had three absolutely brilliant ears in a Black Rose (lovely colour!) 2011 GT Roadster.
It never put a foot wrong, it was great to drive, a fair bit faster than it actually felt, and it was 100% reliable. One of my prior cars that I still miss to this day. It got a huge amount of attention, all positive, and seemed to escape the ridicule/aggressiveness that some of my previous cars had attracted. A shame it never sold in greater numbers - but that means they're still quite rare and for me, more attractive for that.
Here's mine, on a day like that pictured, the car was an utter joy.
It never put a foot wrong, it was great to drive, a fair bit faster than it actually felt, and it was 100% reliable. One of my prior cars that I still miss to this day. It got a huge amount of attention, all positive, and seemed to escape the ridicule/aggressiveness that some of my previous cars had attracted. A shame it never sold in greater numbers - but that means they're still quite rare and for me, more attractive for that.
Here's mine, on a day like that pictured, the car was an utter joy.
SiT said:
How’s life with the 370 panning our, intrigued to hear your ownership thoughts?
Was about to pull trigger on a C63 saloon but sat down and did hard and fast figures and the monthly costs are ridiculous! So back to the drawing board and one of these is still very much in the frame I think.
Keep the updates coming
Si
Got your message it was in my spam, but I've replied.Was about to pull trigger on a C63 saloon but sat down and did hard and fast figures and the monthly costs are ridiculous! So back to the drawing board and one of these is still very much in the frame I think.
Keep the updates coming
Si
I did notice that they do a supercharger conversion for it for 7k! 
I'm happy with it in fairness though at the minute with the light mods it already has. I've never touched the suspension of any cars that I've had but I know plenty do with very good results.
I'm just waiting now for some decent weather so I can start using/enjoying it more.
I'm happy with it in fairness though at the minute with the light mods it already has. I've never touched the suspension of any cars that I've had but I know plenty do with very good results.
I'm just waiting now for some decent weather so I can start using/enjoying it more.
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