Does anyone know which month this year the update to the engine etc happened?

I am looking at the Z as a more sensible replacement (than a 4 year old Porker) and don't want to buy the less powerful model if I buy nearly new!

Ta

 

Not sure, March I think.

MY06 can be easily identified by the LED rear lights.

 

as i mentioned a few posts back the car i test drove on monday was a 55 plate and it had the revised engine (according to the salesman).

apparently there isn't really any noticeable difference between the 276 & 296 engines - a couple of breathings mods on the older one should alledgedly bring it up in line with the new one according to a guy i've been chatting to that has one.

the older engine also has more torque that the newer one - strange, but true.

 

Thanks, I hadn't thought of that.

With head ruling the heart the Z seems to be a sensible but fun option and something a bit different to the S.

 

Heh heh, another 350Z thread! Let's all start ing the Nissan!

Actually, I quite like the 350Z too, it's one of a number of Japanese cars from MOTH (Manufacturers Other Than Honda) that I like. But I wouldn't change my S for one, or trade up to one when the S goes. I think it's an alternative to the S ie I would've bought it instead of the S2000.

Love the 350Z's engine and the weight of the controls. I drove a GT pack black coupe very briefly and it impressed me. Still prefer the S though, for the poise and balance.

Nice review, I'm with the others on speed however

 

The Z felt stabler on long straight american roads I am not saying the s doesn't feel stable its just louder and more scary.. the road where I tend to drive the s2000 fast in UK has bad wind too. I think my car might be a bit slow it is stock but not for much longer its having a vortech supercharger fitted right now

 

Well, that'll certainly pep it up a bit then! No problems with performance once it's kicking out 280bhp+!

 

I'd be finding out why your car is a bit slow before whacking a 'charger on it.

Sounds like a big bang waiting to happen...

 

Well I had it checked out by the honda dealer and 42k service done they said it was fine. Any suggestions what/where I get checked on it?

The tuner told me the car dyno'd 179BHP @ the wheels before they began installing stuff which seems a little low.

Thinking about it I do have 18" wheels on it that definitely are a bit bigger than stock so maybe its putting the speedo out a bit also... but @ 125mph GPS says 117mph ish.

 

bollocks to the datsun lets talk about your vortech

where you getting it done and what you getting done? the std kit or any other work done?

any other details would be great

Rick