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[ShAdy Jp]

If this post was already made, i'm sorry for doubling it.
Anyway, my favourite car is the Nissan 350z, i'm a big fan of tuners, and an even bigger fan of the imports. I plan on getting one in the next 2-5 years, and im going to "supe" it up, it's gonna be one of the best cars in my area.

[guttergirl]

What?!?

I thought you were going to drive my shitmobile. So I didn't have to

[ShAdy Jp]

I'll drive the boat, doesn't mean it's my favourite car though, lol

[CaptainHenreh]

If this post was already made, i'm sorry for doubling it.
Anyway, my favourite car is the Nissan 350z, i'm a big fan of tuners, and an even bigger fan of the imports. I plan on getting one in the next 2-5 years, and im going to "supe" it up, it's gonna be one of the best cars in my area.

350z's are pretty bad ass. An acquantance of mine owns this one:


I don't really feel the lambo doors, but the turbo kit is pretty clean, and they blacked out the intercooler, so you really have to do a double take to see it.

My favorite new car, currenty, is the Z4 M Coupe:


But I like lots of cars. My favorite car I've ever owned was my twin turbo Supra, with my 240sx being a close second. I'm hoping my 325 will be as cool as I think it's going to be, but we'll see.

Anyway if you do ever "supe" up a 350z, please don't go retarded with the 20" chrome spinnaz, please.

[ShAdy Jp]

Lol, I won't put spinners on a tuner, those i'll save (if I get the money) for a truck (obviously low rider).
For the 350z i'll super charge it, put in a turbo, a sound system (duH), prolly a new engine before I turb/SC, body kit, spoiler, so forth. It's gonna be tight.

Speaking of 240sx, this kid at my school has a lime green one. He painted it him self... With a brush

[Orangejuice]

Mine is the Jag XKR.
Tho the new one is better in terms of what makes a car great, the 2001 XKR looks
better!
Maybe if I had the one from Die Another Day, I could take out all the caravans on the M5!

[Keith]

Lol, I won't put spinners on a tuner, those i'll save (if I get the money) for a truck (obviously low rider).
For the 350z i'll super charge it, put in a turbo, a sound system (duH), prolly a new engine before I turb/SC, body kit, spoiler, so forth. It's gonna be tight.

Speaking of 240sx, this kid at my school has a lime green one. He painted it him self... With a brush

Since you're loaded, lemme borrow twenty bucks.

[Zach]

The problem with putting a new engine in a car is that if your transmission can't handle the added torque, it'll break.

And those are expensive.

[Keith]

The 350z's engine compartment is one of the tightest fits I've been introduced to. You'll be moving your battery and a half dozen other components to the passenger seat or trunk if you plan on putting a bigger engine in it. What size engine are you planning on going to? The 3.5 liter in it is already quite beastly for that particular vehicle.

The problem with putting a new engine in a car is that if your transmission can't handle the added torque, it'll break.

And those are expensive.

Anyone who has fifty grand laying around to buy a 350z, a new engine, a supercharger to fit, a turbo to fit, upgraded exhaust, new cat, body kit, soundsystem, a wing, and an intercooler, not to mention another two dozen components to make the vehicle operate properly, surely has another three or four thousand for a good transmission.

[{ katie }]

jeep wrangler, no doubts.

[CaptainHenreh]

Anyone who has fifty grand laying around to buy a 350z, a new engine, a supercharger to fit, a turbo to fit, upgraded exhaust, new cat, body kit, soundsystem, a wing, and an intercooler, not to mention another two dozen components to make the vehicle operate properly, surely has another three or four thousand for a good transmission.

The VQ motor is 4.0 liters in the trucks, so if I were going to build a high-po motor, I'd probably go with that. 4.0 crank, with the 3.5 heads and cams. Your (theoretical) six speed transmission ought to hold the power to 700 or so, assuming it was in good shape to begin with.

As far as your "supercharged and turbocharged" goes, I'm with keith. Pick one, and tune it well. Twin charging is, generally, a dumb idea, especially larger motors. It's mechanically sound, but in execution tends to be very poor. A turbocharger will give you higher max horsepower, but a supercharger will be more streetable, and easier to maintain.

But keith is right -- the engine bay is very cramped, which would be even more complicated by adding forced induction.

You could probably have a reliable 500hp 350z for under 10 grand. But that doesn't count your blingy body kit, wing, chrome wheels, suspension, or *gasp* your sound system. Of course, if you get the track package, your brakes are taken care of.

However, based on what you've said, stock would be more than fast enough for you. Me? I'd be holding out for a cheap six speed G35 coupe. Much sexier car in my opinion:

G35:

350Z:

[ShAdy Jp]

Well I knew the car was small but didn't think the engine bay would have made much of a difference. I'll probably leave in the stock engine and then supercharge/turbo it like you guys said. Which would be better for me to do?

I was on break at work last night and I was reading the paper. I saw 2003 Hyundai Tiburon for $10,950 with like a $200 down payment, and you can pay $88 PMT (Per month)
I almost called in but then I thought i'de sit for about a year and a half to just collect dust cause I wouldnt have the money to do any work on it. But yea, Tiburons are also another car i'de like to drive. My list of wanted cars.

1966 Shelby GT 350
1967 Ford Mustang
1963 Frrd Mustang
Nissan 350z
Nissan Skyline
Hyundai Tiburon

And many more that I can't remember the names of right now. Lol

[CaptainHenreh]

Well I knew the car was small but didn't think the engine bay would have made much of a difference. I'll probably leave in the stock engine and then supercharge/turbo it like you guys said. Which would be better for me to do?

I was on break at work last night and I was reading the paper. I saw 2003 Hyundai Tiburon for $10,950 with like a $200 down payment, and you can pay $88 PMT (Per month)
I almost called in but then I thought i'de sit for about a year and a half to just collect dust cause I wouldnt have the money to do any work on it. But yea, Tiburons are also another car i'de like to drive. My list of wanted cars.

1966 Shelby GT 350
1967 Ford Mustang
1963 Frrd Mustang
Nissan 350z
Nissan Skyline
Hyundai Tiburon

And many more that I can't remember the names of right now. Lol

Can you drive a stick?

[ShAdy Jp]

Standard? Not yet, but once I get a car and drive an auto for a few months i'll learn how to drive standard,

[kell]

uh...i'd work on that before thinking about getting the 350Z.

also, if you're looking to have a car for street racing...or whatever...ditch the body kit, spoiler and sound system. Why add all the power and then add that much more weight? Especially when they aren't going to add to the performance. Spend the money you'd use on frivolous upgrades on brakes. You have to stop, preferably by not wrecking.

[ShAdy Jp]

Yea that's true. Then again all the cars here that people race with have systems, bodys, and all that extra weight. The cars are really for show since people don't race all that much, and when they do they're caught by the cops. I dunno i'll see what happens.

[Keith]

Maybe when you actually start driving and not just regurgitating things you see on the street or think are cool, you'll start developing your own opinion as to what is important to you.

[CaptainHenreh]

Yea that's true. Then again all the cars here that people race with have systems, bodys, and all that extra weight. The cars are really for show since people don't race all that much, and when they do they're caught by the cops. I dunno i'll see what happens.

I can guarantee that the only racing that these "racers" you know is either stoplight jackassery or the occassional autocross.

You really interested in racing? Go the Barnes and Noble and buy a copy of this:

http://www.grmotorsports.com/

And read it cover to cover. Then go find your nearest amateur racing club, and volunteer to work some events. They'll be happy to have you, and you might be able to ride on a racetrack at speed in a REAL racecar.

Also, learn to use a manual. Its cheaper, safer, faster, more efficient, and worlds more fun than driving an automagic. Don't even bother learning on anything but a manual. Any idiot can drive an auto.