New Z owner

[Ikazuchi6]

My friend has a S550 6MT and yeah the Z does pull way harder than the 5.0. The 5.0 has a typical NA powerband that has power rising with RPM, as with the Z hits you hard with a bunch of torque early and holds it through most of the RPM range. Also the S550 6MT gearing is such that 4th gear is 1:1 so the gears are longer as you only have 3 gears that are underdriven vs in the Z 6MT 5th gear is 1:1 so you have 4 gears underdriven. When a gear is under driven the engine has a mechanical advantage vs overdrive gears the engine is at a disadvantage thus feeling slower.

Ok, thanks for posting that. I didn't realize the single overdrive vs the double overdrive on the Mustang but I figured gearing was probably part of the equation, plus the power band being different like you say with the NA vs turbo torque. It was just real surprising to me and the automatic Z I drove didn't seem near as quick but everything I've read online says the exact opposite. I'm still breaking the car in but I did do a couple WOT pulls (I couldn't resist) and I was shocked how easily the Z will just blow the tires...the Mustang will too but it comes on at the top of the rpm range and it lets you know it's coming...the Z is like a light switch lol...

They're similar in some ways and different in others but so far the mechanical transition for me has been pretty easy. It's the steering wheel controls and infotainment stuff that's taking me getting used to...

 

[Ikazuchi6]

as long as your nismo nuts have the wheel adaptors, you should be fine. If not, i'd be cautious, if anything wouldn't drive it till you get those wheels secured

https://au.gktech.com/products/z34-370z-wheel-nut-adapter-set-of-20

Thanks man!

Those are cool, although a bit pricey. I didn't even know those existed. I was able to get a set of factory lugs today though. I didn't feel comfortable driving the car anywhere once I realized the wrong lug nuts were on it.

 

[D2M]

Ok, thanks for posting that. I didn't realize the single overdrive vs the double overdrive on the Mustang but I figured gearing was probably part of the equation, plus the power band being different like you say with the NA vs turbo torque. It was just real surprising to me and the automatic Z I drove didn't seem near as quick but everything I've read online says the exact opposite. I'm still breaking the car in but I did do a couple WOT pulls (I couldn't resist) and I was shocked how easily the Z will just blow the tires...the Mustang will too but it comes on at the top of the rpm range and it lets you know it's coming...the Z is like a light switch lol...

They're similar in some ways and different in others but so far the mechanical transition for me has been pretty easy. It's the steering wheel controls and infotainment stuff that's taking me getting used to...

Exactly, thats what I love about this car. Its a wild ride every time. The S550 has a lot of modes and options within those modes, the Z is simplified, turn the TC off and rip it sideways!!

 

[Ikazuchi6]

Exactly, thats what I love about this car. Its a wild ride every time. The S550 has a lot of modes and options within those modes, the Z is simplified, turn the TC off and rip it sideways!!

Ya know, that's my thoughts exactly. I told my wife I was looking for a "driver's car," something more analog. The Z isn't exactly analog, I know...but it's much simpler and straight forward than the Mustang. I'm scared to turn the TC off until I get used to the powerband, which might be a little while since I'm still breaking it in and the weather has been in the 30s! Lol!

 

[T2kizz]

Hello all, thanks for the ad!

Getting used to the new Z, been in the Mustang S550 chassis for the last 7 years. I picked it up this week on Monday.

Got some questions for y'all. Any thoughts/input appreciated.

My dealer had to get this car from another dealer. First thing I noticed was the Nismo lug nuts. Nice!

The dealer already had the windows tinted, so that was nice as well.

Got the car home, it feels quicker than it should. But I don't have any experience with the Z, other than the automatic I test drove. This 6 speed car feels much quicker. Enough so, that I was looking for an underhood tuner or a possible tune on the car but I couldn't find one. But I did notice the Nismo cold air intake is already installed and it has the Nismo gas cap and oil cap.

Ideas, thoughts? The only thing I can figure is that someone asked the dealer to install these parts but then the deal fell through. Seems odd the dealer gave up the car to my dealer without any mention of it.

Anyway, happy to be here and learn more about this platform. I've been lurking here for the past week so I finally made an account today lol...

Great photos and color! Congrats!!

 

[Ikazuchi6]

Great photos and color! Congrats!!

Thanks!!!

 

[METROdigital]

Congratulations. Now finish off your wheels with a set of Z caps from the dealer.

 

[Zenogias]

I know the feeling. I got my Z in July and have a full tint, PPF, ceramic coat, and accessories like splash guards, black lugs, Z wheel caps, and a CTEK charger. I plan on doing some minor mods this spring, including AWE track exhaust, Swift Springs, Z1 wheel spacers, and new tires. I got some vanity plates that are coming (SXYRZ34). Here are a few pics.

Aww, you put the front plate on...

 

[Ikazuchi6]

1st "mod" to a car I said I was gonna keep all stock lol

The install wasn't bad once I figured out my plan of attack; the install website isn't working and the templates weren't as accurate as I think they should be so I tossed them out.

I love the fronts and I really "like" the rears, I think they look better in person than online in pics. But I can see how some people may hate them.

They do add "some" width to the rear of the wheel well so they'll hopefully serve their purpose.

I wish the paint matched better, that's a little disappointing that they're not a better match. I know they can't be "perfect" but I feel like they could have been closer. It's not like I'm gonna be staring at them all day so there's that lol...and I have seen factory paint on bumper covers and such be off as much or maybe even worse. But these are pretty close to the outer limit and I know this yellow is probably hard to spray?

I dig it though, I ain't mad at it

 

[AlanZ]

1st "mod" to a car I said I was gonna keep all stock lol

The install wasn't bad once I figured out my plan of attack; the install website isn't working and the templates weren't as accurate as I think they should be so I tossed them out.

I love the fronts and I really "like" the rears, I think they look better in person than online in pics. But I can see how some people may hate them.

They do add "some" width to the rear of the wheel well so they'll hopefully serve their purpose.

I wish the paint matched better, that's a little disappointing that they're not a better match. I know they can't be "perfect" but I feel like they could have been closer. It's not like I'm gonna be staring at them all day so there's that lol...and I have seen factory paint on bumper covers and such be off as much or maybe even worse. But these are pretty close to the outer limit and I know this yellow is probably hard to spray?

I dig it though, I ain't mad at it

I was thinking of doing these but I’m just not sure if it’s worth it on my black Z.

 

[Ikazuchi6]

I was thinking of doing these but I’m just not sure if it’s worth it on my black Z.

Put some yellow ones on it!

On a black car, they might be one of those things only you notice. They do add to the profile on the back, especially from straight on.

 

[Ikazuchi6]

Question, does the Nismo Cold Air Intake use washable filters? I can't find anything in the description online.