Z Reveal Surprises?

[FPenvy]

I'm hoping that its not exactly a 370 with a VR30 and new body panels/interior. If it is and it uses all the nismo parts standard then I'm definitely more okay with that. It just seems like an engineering fail to come out with a car that you've produced for 10 years and not address the current issues with a brand new generation.

actually, i love the way the 370 drives and handles. i'm ok with engine and body upgrades.

the issues that needed address i assume are being addressed.

better engine, hopefully no CSC....., better auto tranny, oil temp issues that were semi addressed, etc.

chassis wise i've never really had any issues with the 370.

 

[trackratZ]

What about the differential, will it be the prior 370Z or from the Q series. Heard issues with the R190 gears stripping.

Also would be great if we get helical LSD (like my Quaife in the 240Z) not the VLSD clutches overheating.

 

[BJM2021]

I want the Z to be a huge success and hammer the Supra. I had a 90 and 92 twin turbo 5 speed cars, we have an xterra and I just bought an 18 titan. However, I doubt you will see a Nismo or any special models anytime soon. I feel Nissan will be very closely tracking sales of the Z and if they are below expectations or very low, they wont put anymore $ into it other some minor tweaks along the way…

 

[West Aussie]

I want the Z to be a huge success and hammer the Supra. I had a 90 and 92 twin turbo 5 speed cars, we have an xterra and I just bought an 18 titan. However, I doubt you will see a Nismo or any special models anytime soon. I feel Nissan will be very closely tracking sales of the Z and if they are below expectations or very low, they wont put anymore $ into it other some minor tweaks along the way…

Your kidding right?
“Very Low”
I just can’t see that happening.
Dealers in Aus who have taken names and deposits have already sold most of their allocations…many have double the amount of names to the number of cars they are expecting.

This is going to be massive for Nissan, and after selling out of the GT there will be added interest on the Z.
By now I’m guessing that Nissan will have a fairly good understanding of how this is going to go off, as I’m sure the dealers have been in contact to see what their chances are of upping the numbers

My only worry…it’s too popular and they are a dime a dozen like the BRZs on the road
I like them to be a little special

 

[Datsun280Z]

Your kidding right?
“Very Low”
I just can’t see that happening.
Dealers in Aus who have taken names and deposits have already sold most of their allocations…many have double the amount of names to the number of cars they are expecting.

This is going to be massive for Nissan, and after selling out of the GT there will be added interest on the Z.
By now I’m guessing that Nissan will have a fairly good understanding of how this is going to go off, as I’m sure the dealers have been in contact to see what their chances are of upping the numbers

My only worry…it’s too popular and they are a dime a dozen like the BRZs on the road
I like them to be a little special

I think the fact that it will probably be a 40 to 45 grand sports car will price some people out of it until they start showing up on the used market. I also have to think you will see less of them than Mustangs, Challengers, and Camaros, which are everywhere. Considering the impracticality of a two-seater, I would also think a lot of people who have the means to buy a second car have more than enough money to "step it up" and get a Porsche or something of its ilk. I consider myself well-off, but can't financially carry a 2017 Mustang, a 2022 Z, and 1962 Triumph, so the Mustang will be cut. I prefer a car company that respects its heritage anyway, unlike Ford.

 

[BJM2021]

@West Aussie I am serious relative to the total sales of models from Nissan. There is a huge push to EV’s SUV’s and the highest sales are always with lower priced models. Toyota sells way more Corolla’s than Supra’s. I agree it will be huge for Nissan, they need this, it is fantastic they are launching it, I have a $1000 deposit on one, and we are all hyper focused on the Z, but in the big picture for Nissan…

 

[West Aussie]

@West Aussie I am serious relative to the total sales of models from Nissan. There is a huge push to EV’s SUV’s and the highest sales are always with lower priced models. Toyota sells way more Corolla’s than Supra’s. I agree it will be huge for Nissan, they need this, it is fantastic they are launching it, I have a $1000 deposit on one, and we are all hyper focused on the Z, but in the big picture for Nissan…

I agree with some of that…but I believe it will still be huge.
Same as the GT, when cars sell out it generates more interest in the motorist community than if they sit on the lot. It’s also about bring customers in for those cheaper cars.
And I suppose again it depends where you live.
The price difference between a Z and a Porsche in Aus is huge….many could stretch themselves to buy a 370 view could do it for a Porsche
370 is around $70000 k here ( not a Nismo) new
A Porsche and BMW you are looking at 120000, and 90000 respectively

 

[240SX]

Some new colors that aren't carried over from the Z34 would be nice!

 

[2JZ-No-Sh*t]

I would be surprised to see a DCT.

 

[trackratZ]

Be pleasantly surprised if the GTR's brakes is an option in a pkg or indiv.

 

[bhamZ35]

This is going to sound very VERY weird but I don't want any surprises, I would be very happy with a 35k car with 400hp, six speed, LSD, and look just like how it does.

I don't need no over the top AWD, I don't need GTR brakes on a car that will only see weekend fun pulls.

I don't need stock 500hp that's gonna cost me 55k

I'm ready for a value rwd sports car. If I really needed everything listed above I would just buy a GT350.

 

[FPenvy]

I would be surprised to see a DCT.

i would love to see a DCT but doubt it. would be getting to close to the GTR set up for have the massive price gap i feel.

 

[FPenvy]

Be pleasantly surprised if the GTR's brakes is an option in a pkg or indiv.

me too. even if it's like a nismo thing it would still be awesome.

i think Nissan has to have plenty in the parts bin after 12-13 years of the GTR to spare.

 

[jdm-rhd]

edit: just noticed i posted this in the wrong thread. i'll leave it here anyways since it kinda goes with the discussion.

i'm sure nissan is well aware of what the zupr4 can do. they have had plenty of time to prepare...this their time to outshine the competition. the z will be lighter, the engine will have more hp and I'm sure can be tuned for more.

the only big question is the auto trans and wether is can hang with the zupr4s. but they have been working on that behind the scenes according to various sources.

the one thing i can see happening is the base z be quite a bit slower because it may be not be tuned for more hp, using the current auto trans out of the 370z. the base model would compete with the 2.0 zupra. in other words the s, t and s/t trims would be upgraded and be the zupra 3.0 killers.

 

[trackratZ]

me too. even if it's like a nismo thing it would still be awesome.

i think Nissan has to have plenty in the parts bin after 12-13 years of the GTR to spare.

New Z coming out with 400hp seriously needs good brakes, standard 370Z brakes won't do, hoping for a BBK option, GT-R or Brembos, or even StopTech?