Digsy Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/477002.htm For those who like a gamble in life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Would have expected a full list of car specific upgrades rather than a link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Well with 450 it is a big gamble. Like to see the proof though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 The ad reads like its written by someone who didn't actually mod it himself and bought/imported it that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted April 29, 2008 Author Share Posted April 29, 2008 The ad reads like its writeen by someone who didn't actually mod it himself and bought/imported it that way. You may well be right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC350z Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Those seats look familiar. Has that car been posted here before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 stay well clear of that one unless it has a specifuc list of what has been done and preferably in this country so it can be traced back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisphillips Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Looks like it is this one on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nissan-350Z-450-BHP-SUPERCHARGED_W0QQitemZ190217554820QQihZ009QQcategoryZ18238QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 What is that bonnet all about????? I'm thinking that the lack of details is probably due to the fact that the seller knows jack about it. I would love to know where this 450 bhp figure comes from though?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted April 29, 2008 Author Share Posted April 29, 2008 What is that bonnet all about????? I'm thinking that the lack of details is probably due to the fact that the seller knows jack about it. I would love to know where this 450 bhp figure comes from though?????? Bonnet is required to clear the Stillen gubbins. A good reason why the Stillen SC isn't more popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 What is that bonnet all about????? I'm thinking that the lack of details is probably due to the fact that the seller knows jack about it. I would love to know where this 450 bhp figure comes from though?????? Bonnet is required to clear the Stillen gubbins. A good reason why the Stillen SC isn't more popular. That'll be why there are no front facing pics of the bonnet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Well it looks kind of crappy to me! I can see why the kit isn't popular! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 What is that bonnet all about????? I'm thinking that the lack of details is probably due to the fact that the seller knows jack about it. I would love to know where this 450 bhp figure comes from though?????? called him up he said it was an estimate as he bought the car as it was with supercharger on and figured with everything done must be running to that. Asked if the engine has been rebuilt he said hadnt got a clue like the seats though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 So it's typical of someone that has no clue. They do some simple maths of Car + Supercharger = pie in the sky If you don't know then put it on the dyno. I might buy it then sue them under trade descriptions act! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisphillips Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 It is indeed total pie in the sky. How anyone can guess at the bhp figure and say that is just a pure chancer. Like Stew said it needs to be put dyno. The stage 1 stillen supercharger kit I think goes to around 350BHP @ the fly and the stage 3 gives out a max of 410BHP, and that doesn't take into account the state of the engine anyway. Don't quote me on this as I am only a noob! The bonnet is ugly, it spoils the lines of the car, personally I wouldn't touch it and would much prefer to go down the TT route with uprated internals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 It is indeed total pie in the sky. How anyone can guess at the bhp figure and say that is just a pure chancer. Like Stew said it needs to be put dyno. The stage 1 stillen supercharger kit I think goes to around 350BHP @ the fly and the stage 3 gives out a max of 410BHP, and that doesn't take into account the state of the engine anyway. Don't quote me on this as I am only a noob! The bonnet is ugly, it spoils the lines of the car, personally I wouldn't touch it and would much prefer to go down the TT route with uprated internals. However for the price of a TT with uprated internals you'd be looking at 2 - 3 times the price this car is for sale for I guess. I don't like the pluck a number game, I think it's misleading and very unprofessional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Those seats look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisphillips Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 It is indeed total pie in the sky. How anyone can guess at the bhp figure and say that is just a pure chancer. Like Stew said it needs to be put dyno. The stage 1 stillen supercharger kit I think goes to around 350BHP @ the fly and the stage 3 gives out a max of 410BHP, and that doesn't take into account the state of the engine anyway. Don't quote me on this as I am only a noob! The bonnet is ugly, it spoils the lines of the car, personally I wouldn't touch it and would much prefer to go down the TT route with uprated internals. However for the price of a TT with uprated internals you'd be looking at 2 - 3 times the price this car is for sale for I guess. I don't like the pluck a number game, I think it's misleading and very unprofessional. Absolutely, I agree. If you want it a bit more BHP the supercharger gives you more and is very good value. Going down the TT route is going to be very expensive, Im not sure what the internals of the 350z can take without upgrading, probably around 370? Anyway, I have already promised the Mrs not to modify the car so it will be kept totally stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Generally stock internals 390 - 400bhp safely. However as you say, engines vary. You say stock now....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardesco Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 32,000 miles and 4 owners ? That would start the alarm bells ringing with me. implies lots of people have bought it, found out it's fecked and got rid of it sharpish.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisphillips Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 32,000 miles and 4 owners ? That would start the alarm bells ringing with me. implies lots of people have bought it, found out it's fecked and got rid of it sharpish.... I didn't see the 4 owners bit. Speaks for itself really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 32,000 miles and 4 owners ? That would start the alarm bells ringing with me. implies lots of people have bought it, found out it's fecked and got rid of it sharpish.... I didn't see the 4 owners bit. Speaks for itself really. My G had 5 owners across 13k so I don't think the number of owners is indicative of it being a shed. I think the 3 line ad, the pictures and lack of info on its mods are enough to gather that its about 500 miles away from blowing up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Best thing that car has going for it is the reg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmJak Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 It is indeed total pie in the sky. How anyone can guess at the bhp figure and say that is just a pure chancer. Like Stew said it needs to be put dyno. The stage 1 stillen supercharger kit I think goes to around 350BHP @ the fly and the stage 3 gives out a max of 410BHP, and that doesn't take into account the state of the engine anyway. Don't quote me on this as I am only a noob! The bonnet is ugly, it spoils the lines of the car, personally I wouldn't touch it and would much prefer to go down the TT route with uprated internals. However for the price of a TT with uprated internals you'd be looking at 2 - 3 times the price this car is for sale for I guess. I don't like the pluck a number game, I think it's misleading and very unprofessional. I'd go supercharger if I wanted the risk if I was just going stock internals. This conviced me away from turbo here. Just see how many turbo'd cars blew Stillen would be ace if it wasn't for that daft bonnet or I wouldn't advertise a picture of the bonnet either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 No engine pictures when seeling a car like instantly puts me off. Not far away from me but its not a car I've seen around before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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