New Member New Z!

[Mr&Mrs]

Hi everyone, my new Z should be arriving this weekend. Last week I sent out offers to nearly 50 dealerships that had a Z listed for sale. My exterior color choices in order (in laymen terms) were yellow, white, blue, and black. This car really wears it colors well and wasn't an easy choice. After purchasing my C8 roughly one year ago I told myself I wouldn't pay another ADM.

I had not looked at Z prices for almost a year after the crazy numbers they were asking at launch. To my surprise some dealers replied back with figures upwards of 80k still! I spent an entire day running a one person call center, come to find out sending offers out to that many dealers is a terrible idea! Or was it? Three dealers came back to me with fair asking prices considering the current market. One of them I was able to deal, and get the car at MSRP! It was also my second color choice! There was a catch however, buying a lifetime paint and interior protection package. This seemed reasonable to me. The dealer gets a little bonus and I also get something if needed in the future.

Though the Z is new, I am not new to the Z community and was fortunate enough to build two incredible 370z's. The build journal for those two cars can be found on the370z.com forum, under this same handle. I have already created my wish list of current market items and will be placing the first order soon. I can not wait to dive into this familiar platform. I've owned a lot of fun cars and motorcycles, but something about the Z's hit different. I have a feeling this will be the same. I will continue this Z build here and probably add it to my journal on the other forum as well.

I look forward to sharing knowledge with everyone here! I only have one pic of the new Z for now and ill share a couple renders of the past Z's.

Current Parts List:

Here is an update parts list. Still deciding on wheels 99% sure im going with Rohana Liberty Walk line, because the carpet needs to match the drapes.

Tint Ceramic 15% sides and rear, clear windsheild.

Z1 Motorsports High Pressure Radiator Cap X4

Z1 2023+ Nissan Z High-Energy Ignition Coil Pack - Set of 6

OEM 2023+ Nissan Z Rear Hatch Finisher

Z1 No-Mess Engine Oil Funnel

AMS Performance 2023+ Nissan Z VR30 Intercoolers

ZSPEC 2023+ Nissan Z Titanium Stage 2 Engine Bay Dress-Up Kit
Color: Burnt Ti

ZSPEC Silver Billet Oil Filler Cap w/ Titanium Accents
Color: Silver with burnt Ti

ZSPEC 2023+ Nissan Z Billet Aluminum Dipstick Handle
Color: Silver

Z1 Q50 / Q60 / Z VR30 3.0t Aluminum Lower Water Neck

ZSPEC 2023+ Nissan Z Billet Aluminum Dipstick Handle

Z1 2023+ Nissan Z Performance Heat Exchanger

Z1 2023+ Nissan Z Rear Subframe Tie Bar (Not Recieved)

Z1 2023+ Nissan Z Front Subframe Chassis Brace (Not Received)

GReddy Rocket Bunny Front Bumper Grill Mesh Only

Z1 2023+ Nissan Z Carbon Fiber Cold Air Intake System

Z1 2023+ Nissan Z Carbon Fiber Radiator Air Guide

Z1 2023+ Nissan Z Carbon Fiber Engine Cover

Z1 2023+ Nissan Z Performance Sway Bar Set

Z1 Sway Bar End Links

Z1 2023+ Nissan Z Stock Wheel Fitment Kit

Swift Spec-R Lowering Springs - 2023+ Z (RZ34) (Not Recieved)

Z1 2023+ Nissan Z Aluminum Undershroud
Color: Anodized Black
Selected Options

Seibon 2023+ Nissan Z DA Style Carbon Fiber Spoiler

Seibon 2023+ Nissan Z DA Style Carbon Fiber Side Skirts

Z1 2023+ Nissan Z Carbon Fiber Strut Tower Brace

NISMO 2023+ Nissan Z Carbon Fiber Door Mirror Covers

Z1 2023+ Nissan Z Baffled Oil Catch Can Kit

Q50 / Q60 VR30DDTT 3.0t Race Cats Full Length Downpipes (Waiting on replacement welds were cracked on first set)

Kanjo Spec D Hood Struts

Kanjo Spec D Underglow kit

Liberty Walk Front Bumper, Carbon Fiber Front Lip, and Rear Diffuser (Not received)

Nismo Fender Moldings

 

[Jah_Happy]

Awesome, congratulations! Glad to hear the dealer came down. I had a similar experience calling non stop until I found a dealer willing to sell without a crazy markup.

 

[Georges1]

Hi everyone, my new Z should be arriving this weekend. Last week I sent out offers to nearly 50 dealerships that had a Z listed for sale. My exterior color choices in order (in laymen terms) were yellow, white, blue, and black. This car really wears it colors well and wasn't an easy choice. After purchasing my C8 roughly one year ago I told myself I wouldn't pay another ADM.

I had not looked at Z prices for almost a year after the crazy numbers they were asking at launch. To my surprise some dealers replied back with figures upwards of 80k still! I spent an entire day running a one person call center, come to find out sending offers out to that many dealers is a terrible idea! Or was it? Three dealers came back to me with fair asking prices considering the current market. One of them I was able to deal, and get the car at MSRP! It was also my second color choice! There was a catch however, buying a lifetime paint and interior protection package. This seemed reasonable to me. The dealer gets a little bonus and I also get something if needed in the future.

Though the Z is new, I am not new to the Z community and was fortunate enough to build two incredible 370z's. The build journal for those two cars can be found on the370z.com forum, under this same handle. I have already created my wish list of current market items and will be placing the first order soon. I can not wait to dive into this familiar platform. I've owned a lot of fun cars and motorcycles, but something about the Z's hit different. I have a feeling this will be the same. I will continue this Z build here and probably add it to my journal on the other forum as well.

I look forward to sharing knowledge with everyone here! I only have one pic of the new Z for now and ill share a couple renders of the past Z's.

Congratulations!! It’s too bad to have to jump through all the hoops, but your perseverance paid off. Enjoy your new Z

 

[Mr&Mrs]

Congratulations!! It’s too bad to have to jump through all the hoops, but your perseverance paid off. Enjoy your new Z

Its a shame that previous Z owners don't get first dibs. Heck even if they did production cant meet demand. It actually added a layer of fun to it IMO. Next time I will just source each dealership myself though. Not putting my number out for all the hounds lol

 

[MCN1SMO]

welcome!

 

[NissanFreak2021]

Congratulations and welcome to the forum

 

[Mr&Mrs]

1x​	Z1 2023+ Nissan Z Carbon Fiber Cold Air Intake System	​
1x​	Z1 2023+ Nissan Z Carbon Fiber Radiator Air Guide	​
1x​	Z1 2023+ Nissan Z Carbon Fiber Engine Cover	​
1x​	Z1 2023+ Nissan Z Performance Sway Bar Set - Include: Z1 Sway Bar End Links	​
1x​	2023+ Nissan Z Stock Wheel Fitment Kit by Z1 - Height: Lowered	​
1x​	Swift Spec-R Lowering Springs - 2023+ Z (RZ34)	​
1x​	Z1 2023+ Nissan Z Aluminum Undershroud - Finish: Anodized Black	​
1x​	Seibon 2023+ Nissan Z DA Style Carbon Fiber Spoiler	​
1x​	Z1 2023+ Nissan Z Carbon Fiber Strut Tower Brace	​
1x​	NISMO 2023+ Nissan Z Carbon Fiber Door Mirror Covers	​
1x​	Z1 2023+ Nissan Z Baffled Oil Catch Can Kit	​
1x​	Q50 / Q60 VR30DDTT 3.0t Race Cats

Parts on the way! Swift springs are back ordered until November =( Wheel spacer kit until I decide on wheels. Still undecided on exhaust. Im considering the boost logic titanium for weight savings but have not purchased their products before.

 

[trackratZ]

Congrats and welcome! Awaiting your upgrades with past 370Z knowledge. Any particular goal(s) on your upcoming build?

 

[Mr&Mrs]

Congrats and welcome! Awaiting your upgrades with past 370Z knowledge. Any particular goal(s) on your upcoming build?

Id like to be around 550-600 WHP in the end, but close to 500 out the gate will satisfy me for a while. I feel that is a great range for this platform. Mostly street use, occasional track. I like a nice balance of show and go. Would be nice to bring home some more 1st places at local events.

 

[TKAZ]

Congratulations! The two-tone black on white looks stunning. I love it.

 

[Go2ZZZ]

Welcome! I have similar parts as the ones you ordered! Great choices

 

[Mr&Mrs]

Welcome! I have similar parts as the ones you ordered! Great choices

Great minds think alike! Currently im trying to find a way to bolt the 3" Boost Logic exhaust system to 2.5" downpipes. I found this: Adapter but looking for confirmation from both manufacturers.

 

[71zman]

Hi everyone, my new Z should be arriving this weekend. Last week I sent out offers to nearly 50 dealerships that had a Z listed for sale. My exterior color choices in order (in laymen terms) were yellow, white, blue, and black. This car really wears it colors well and wasn't an easy choice. After purchasing my C8 roughly one year ago I told myself I wouldn't pay another ADM.

I had not looked at Z prices for almost a year after the crazy numbers they were asking at launch. To my surprise some dealers replied back with figures upwards of 80k still! I spent an entire day running a one person call center, come to find out sending offers out to that many dealers is a terrible idea! Or was it? Three dealers came back to me with fair asking prices considering the current market. One of them I was able to deal, and get the car at MSRP! It was also my second color choice! There was a catch however, buying a lifetime paint and interior protection package. This seemed reasonable to me. The dealer gets a little bonus and I also get something if needed in the future.

Though the Z is new, I am not new to the Z community and was fortunate enough to build two incredible 370z's. The build journal for those two cars can be found on the370z.com forum, under this same handle. I have already created my wish list of current market items and will be placing the first order soon. I can not wait to dive into this familiar platform. I've owned a lot of fun cars and motorcycles, but something about the Z's hit different. I have a feeling this will be the same. I will continue this Z build here and probably add it to my journal on the other forum as well.

I look forward to sharing knowledge with everyone here! I only have one pic of the new Z for now and ill share a couple renders of the past Z's.

Congrats and Welcome
To the Club!! I got my Proto Last September and have 2300 miles on it and absolutely love it. You will too!! I prefer driving it over my 22 Z51 C8 due to the manual 6spd connection !

 

[Mr&Mrs]

She is on the way! Picked up this morning.

 

[StrikeS30]

This has got to be incredibly exciting for you Congrats! Obviously keep us updated on it's journey