DoogyRev Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 46 minutes ago, GranTurismoEra said: Yep. Maybe youll be able to compare the Stang and the Z if you can get a test drive. Different planets but would be interested to hear how both are to drive. I will keep an eye on my local dealer and see if I can wangle a test drive, but TBH I am expecting anything that comes in to already be sold for a good year or so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GranTurismoEra Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 Z Base price coming in from Japan is 5.2 Million Yen or $40,000. Around £32,000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hmale4yu Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 On 26/04/2022 at 15:11, GranTurismoEra said: Z Base price coming in from Japan is 5.2 Million Yen or $40,000. Around £32,000. I dont think the base manual has the Rev matching tho tbh I prefer the wheel design although the wheel arch gap is a bit big. Plus would be more comfortable around town Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 Be amazed if it didn’t have rev matching, however not having it is a good thing in my eyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 (edited) Synchro rev on the Nismo made upshifts and downshifts much smoother. Had it on at all times. no LSD Nissans stock LSD isnt all that anyway...Much better options on the market... 😂 Edited April 27, 2022 by GranTurismoEra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmale4yu Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 (edited) Had a look into the Jap specs and tbh the very basic spec seems like the best deal 5,241,500 YEN / $40,890 Auto or Manual (Rev match tbc) Pretty much all the exterior colours to choose from Miss out on the suede seats but doesnt really matter esp if you're happy with black cloth (which pairs well with the brighter exterior colours) Better looking alloys (subjective I know) Day to day British cruising no need for the performance add ons, staggered set up. Together with the Auto I feel this would be the best daily driver spec esp in cities. more then enough performance for the price for most ppl Cleaner rear end without the spoiler (subjective again I know) Bose set up on this spec should be sufficient as well as the infotainment esp coming from a 370z Seems like this $40k spec is only for the Jap market not US - can anyone confirm? Edited April 27, 2022 by hmale4yu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmale4yu Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, hmale4yu said: Edited April 27, 2022 by hmale4yu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 (edited) 17 hours ago, hmale4yu said: I dont think the base manual has the Rev matching tho tbh I prefer the wheel design although the wheel arch gap is a bit big. Plus would be more comfortable around town Due to US market markups it will be more expensive in US. Is that the spec youre interested in? I think after a year with a few miles at best only a few grand off. Due to the situation with chips.... Edited April 28, 2022 by GranTurismoEra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDON Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 does anyone have any Japan car dealer contacts that we can discuss ordering and shipping to the UK with? we could set up a team to work together to import them over? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 50 minutes ago, RDON said: does anyone have any Japan car dealer contacts that we can discuss ordering and shipping to the UK with? we could set up a team to work together to import them over? My mate works for Nissan UK. I'm sure if you really wanted one it would be possible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDON Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Sim said: My mate works for Nissan UK. I'm sure if you really wanted one it would be possible. Ok I'm in! hook me up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 3 hours ago, Sim said: My mate works for Nissan UK. I'm sure if you really wanted one it would be possible. Apparently Nissan London West imported a few Skylines in the past according to one Service Manager. Not sure how true that is They closed down and its just renault there now. So not far fetched. Just dont expect Nissan to touch them officially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 3 hours ago, RDON said: does anyone have any Japan car dealer contacts that we can discuss ordering and shipping to the UK with? we could set up a team to work together to import them over? Import for yourself or Import to sell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 https://www.carscoops.com/2022/04/nissan-z-racecar-revealed-by-nismo-will-take-part-at-the-fuji-24-hour-race/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmale4yu Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 Base cloth seats don't look too bad tbh and passable given the cost saving Aesthetically the rear spoiler/front chin spoiler delete looks cleaner imo This base spec has a different exhaust but tbh the high end trim isnt known for its sound note Think the only omission is the open diff instead of a LSD - but is it really going to negatively affect the driving dynamics esp for daily driving? I'm still confused as to whether this econo-spec is Jap only? That would be better for us intending to import 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 I'm really liking the grey look. The wheels look great too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 Didnt they say US was only getting 3 trims. Sport, Performance and Proto. Sport being similar to base in Japan. No word on if thats being used to test a road going Nismo version. I cant see it being more than a 20-30 hp hike with aero kit. Something you could do with the base car. Another 150 hp+. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmale4yu Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 49 minutes ago, GranTurismoEra said: Didnt they say US was only getting 3 trims. Sport, Performance and Proto. Sport being similar to base in Japan. No word on if thats being used to test a road going Nismo version. I cant see it being more than a 20-30 hp hike with aero kit. Something you could do with the base car. Another 150 hp+. I'm p sure the Japs are offerred a econo spec that's lower then the cheapest US spec. That's the one im referring to and is v cheap considering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDON Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 On 28/04/2022 at 16:15, GranTurismoEra said: Import for yourself or Import to sell? yes for myself, but then also for other interested owners 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Good to see someone interested in taking this up. Good used examples would be better value with a few miles. Despite leaving the showroom their values will still be high due to demand and current situation with new cars. In the low to high 30s. Its customs that would send it over 40k even for a base near new. Although id need a fat loan to procure one as my current car is only 25% of the value door to door even used. Need to start saving up lol Hopefully Litchfield, Abbey and a few others can offer some aftermarket maintenance on them. If Q60 is anything to go by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GranTurismoEra Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 (edited) Lazy slushbox. Almost as bad as mine lol. Manual is the way to go Hopefully somebody can provide a software update for the gearbox. Gearing is a bit long too. For a 9 speed shorter ratios and longer 7,8,9th gear.... Obviously the Supras ZF8 is superior im sure it would raise the price of the car even further to develop something similar or put a DCT. Jatco can update it via software if they get enough complaints lol Mind you cars heavier than 370Z by 80kg apparently so handling may be more laboured. There was some understeer . Edited May 4, 2022 by GranTurismoEra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 What's going on at 4:35 and especially 8:20?! He shifts but the delay in shifts causes him to bounce of the limiter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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