Hands Up all the Aussies

[Proto Z]

got part numbers.

happy to order now

I'll confirm with them and let you know. They are taking my car in the next week for mounts and bushings, so I'll ask them then

 

[JoshZed]

So the guy on Facebook just posted pics of the black Z delivered .

So let me try and explain again. He posted well over a week ago about getting it, meaning the dealer did not have it until this week….so again. Why would Nissan Aus continue to deliver the car to said dealer knowing it was going to someone well down the list.

Again, not dissing the buyer, but Nissan promised the cars would be given in order, I understand things may change after the car has arrived, but it’s clear this car was still en route when the buyer was told he could have it AND it’s clear that was the case because he chose to ignore every person asking about which dealer he got it from until AFTER it had arrived, now he is happy to tell anyone asking.
Sorry if you disagree, but to me it’s devious to push in line. And I have no vested interest because I’ve ordered yellow not black. But as mentioned I know the guy in front of me at my dealer ordered black and placed his order early March 2021

The car should have been redirected ….end of

So the guy on Facebook just posted pics of the black Z delivered .

So let me try and explain again. He posted well over a week ago about getting it, meaning the dealer did not have it until this week….so again. Why would Nissan Aus continue to deliver the car to said dealer knowing it was going to someone well down the list.

Again, not dissing the buyer, but Nissan promised the cars would be given in order, I understand things may change after the car has arrived, but it’s clear this car was still en route when the buyer was told he could have it AND it’s clear that was the case because he chose to ignore every person asking about which dealer he got it from until AFTER it had arrived, now he is happy to tell anyone asking.
Sorry if you disagree, but to me it’s devious to push in line. And I have no vested interest because I’ve ordered yellow not black. But as mentioned I know the guy in front of me at my dealer ordered black and placed his order early March 2021

The car should have been redirected ….end of

I've seen it all well but don't believe it was the same person that skipped the que

 

[Proto Z]

What is the Sway bar for again? Sorry, I’m not technical.

bar under the car that stiffens things up - especially side to side roll

https://www.whitelineperformance.com.au/collections/sway-bar/products/bnk008-sway-bar-vehicle-kit

 

[West Aussie]

I've seen it all well but don't believe it was the same person that skipped the que

Perhaps a different guy…but still a que jump because he states someone canceled so he got lucky.

So my point being either the dealer or Nissan is not doing as promised. I understand it’s not easy, but given the long run around some people have endured they should at least try…I don’t believe they are even trying.
My take and I know it’s not worth much. But if I was the guy from mu dealer who orders six months before this guy and the exact speck…I wouldn’t be happy
Hell I’m not happy about it now, and it’s not what I want

 

[StrikeS30]

Perhaps a different guy…but still a que jump because he states someone canceled so he got lucky.

So my point being either the dealer or Nissan is not doing as promised. I understand it’s not easy, but given the long run around some people have endured they should at least try…I don’t believe they are even trying.
My take and I know it’s not worth much. But if I was the guy from mu dealer who orders six months before this guy and the exact speck…I wouldn’t be happy
Hell I’m not happy about it now, and it’s not what I want

It's got to be frustrating as hell, I totally understand your take. When I see people post stuff like "after such a long wait, my "order" showed up!" followed by oh placed my deposit down a few months ago, and just got the call! Really makes you question why they did all this pre-order/reservation stuff, when the cars that seem to be appearing are going in almost no particular order. Mind you, is it people who are snapping up dealership demos, or is it their actual reservations showing up? its hard to tell. Because, even up here in Canada, a few people were lucky enough to score a car, but they happened to buy the one and only allocation their unsuspecting dealer got. It's been a really confusing process so far

 

[West Aussie]

It's got to be frustrating as hell, I totally understand your take. When I see people post stuff like "after such a long wait, my "order" showed up!" followed by oh placed my deposit down a few months ago, and just got the call! Really makes you question why they did all this pre-order/reservation stuff, when the cars that seem to be appearing are going in almost no particular order. Mind you, is it people who are snapping up dealership demos, or is it their actual reservations showing up? its hard to tell. Because, even up here in Canada, a few people were lucky enough to score a car, but they happened to buy the one and only allocation their unsuspecting dealer got. It's been a really confusing process so far

Who knows..it doesn’t appear to be demos, as the dealers were supposed to have an embargo on them for at least 9 months from delivery and not permitted sell pretty sure it’s only been around 4-5 months since they arrived

I think (like most) that Nissan just dropped the ball completely for this roll out …still it could be worse. Could be in the US where it seems totally unprofessional and unfair as to who gets to own a Z

 

[Proto Z]

Heya everyone, I'll post this up in the exhaust sub as well, but thought I'd share here considering it was designed and built in AU.

Sound comparison of a custom 3.5" cat-back vs stock (both 6MT).
(Apologies in advance for the Insta-spamming - I'm not trying to get famous ?, just don't want to add these to my personal YouTube account...)



EDIT: if anyone has any thoughts/comments/critique on the exhaust sound, look, or even my shitting insta-editing, don't hesitate to let me know! Still working with RBE and my tuner (AK Racing) to get the perfect combination of sound and performance, and I'm always keen for feedback

 

[MattJ2020]

Now that sounds good. I think I’ll order one.

 

[Proto Z]

Now that sounds good. I think I’ll order one.

They do customs fabrications, but should pretty easily be able to make up more based on my measurements.

I'll get some more vids posted as soon as the secondary cats get deleted. I should have also done a side by side with the valves closed, but for reference it is MUCH quieter. About same db as stock, but much lower/deeper pitch.
This particular muffler they used is very large, and has an anti-drone chamber built in.

 

[Mud]

Sorry I didn't get to hear this in person.
Things got moving very quickly

 

[Proto Z]

Sorry I didn't get to hear this in person.
Things got moving very quickly

Ran to try to flag you down as you were leaving... sorry mate. I ended up being the last one to leave with Dakota, so thought... fuggit, may as well do it real quick now.

Posted another open/closed comparison in the exhaust sub too if you are interested. Otherwise, should be at the next C&C.

 

[morgand]

Perhaps a different guy…but still a que jump because he states someone canceled so he got lucky.

I wouldn’t be happy
Hell I’m not happy about it now, and it’s not what I want

I think it may have been a Victorian Dealer with that Black Auto....

Which is exactly my order and a dealer not too far from ours that I ordered it from.

You can imagine how happy I am. ha ha ha.....

 

[peter]

bar under the car that stiffens things up - especially side to side roll

https://www.whitelineperformance.com.au/collections/sway-bar/products/bnk008-sway-bar-vehicle-kit

Hi have you fitted front and rear sway bars yet, have talked to Josh from Whiteline performance and the link he sent was for BNK006 but this is for 350z, called them today and they said they did not have a kit for 2023 Z, and were not sure if BNK014 for the 370z would fit

 

[Proto Z]

Hi have you fitted front and rear sway bars yet, have talked to Josh from Whiteline performance and the link he sent was for BNK006 but this is for 350z, called them today and they said they did not have a kit for 2023 Z, and were not sure if BNK014 for the 370z would fit

Hey mate - yep I sure did... they are in the car now

Whiteline are based in SYD, but I'm in BNE, so the work was done at the Fulcrum R&D/Training facility in Brisbane.

The guys there are installing new mounts and checking clearances now that the larger exhaust has gone in, and I'm meant to hear from them this week. I'll ask them to give me a contact for someone who can sell these things and pass on the deets.

 

[peter]

Hey mate - yep I sure did... they are in the car now

Whiteline are based in SYD, but I'm in BNE, so the work was done at the Fulcrum R&D/Training facility in Brisbane.

The guys there are installing new mounts and checking clearances now that the larger exhaust has gone in, and I'm meant to hear from them this week. I'll ask them to give me a contact for someone who can sell these things and pass on the deets.

Thanks
Was it a straight install without any problems, which kit did you use.
I am also looking at the kit from Z1 performance in the states.