I Bought a 350Z, Again.
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- čas přidán 15. 07. 2024
- Meet the new GG car! Years ago I owned a 350Z exactly like this one, and lost it before I was ready to give it up. So I had to buy another one.
Link to the Fortune Auto 510s I'm running (spec'd with 12k/10k Swift Springs): fortune-auto.com/coilovers/51...
Link to NASA Mid-Atlantic Schedule (2020 Schedule not available yet):
nasaracing.net/schedule/
Coby's Channel: / hondaman7578
(yes, really, hondaman)
DTC-60 Part No. for non-Brembo 350Z/G35:
Front- HB268G.665
Rear- HB370G.559
Special thanks to Fortune Auto, NASA Mid-Atlantic, MAPerformance, Devin Herndon, Vinay Macchi, Eric Rapp, Coby Shield, and many others for making this video all possible.
Primary camera gear that we film with:
Panasonic S1h with MC1 adaptor
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Panasonic S1
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What do you guys think? What's the general opinion of 350Zs? Mine has always been skewed by owning one. More Z modding content coming over the winter, and MORE EVO modding content as well!
I tracked my 350Z in a HPDE format for about 10 years. Solid track car. Watch the oil and water temps as you start pushing it. Great platform for the driver mod you kept talking about.
Try getting a Race Chip tuning piggy back ecu for the z should make a nice difference in power and will save you some fuel when driving in the city or the highways
You do you man I like the 350z :3
the z its great
soo T.A Evo Build.? XD
@@santiagoestevez623 could be
"NOT FAST" Literally faster than most cars people own.
Sword of damocles it’s all relative kid
@RaVeN hush child
I only lost one race with that car wheni had it and the other car was a corvette... So yeap it is fast.
@@Harvey770 i dont know what cars you raced, but its pretty slow by today's standards. even a golf GTD with a tune would blow your doors off.
@@bdmr_isf i used to have. I move on kid.
The construction of those coilovers was satisfying. I loved the sound
Might just be a no-music ASMR edit coming
Gears and Gasoline lol. That be pretty awsome id definitely watch. Also love the z and the beautiful “trumpet” that is the vq
Gears and Gasoline great video btw it was very fluid and had a great appeal to it had a light hearted feel.
Seriously. It was so fascinating to watch. I've never seen video of coil overs being fully assembled before.
im friends with the constructor, he loves his job
The 350z always gives me flash backs of Need For Speed Underground 2
Tokyo drift
YUP
The green 350z
me too
@@Ice-ev8si I would love to modify a 350Z to be like Rachels from underground 2 loved that car, half the time I never gave it back and just spent hours joy riding first lmfao
1:15 that's a nice fire extinguisher in the passenger footwell
Made out of Plastic for weight reduction
“Slightly faster than a Miata” - Beats his Evo
RHD Z33 I really was confused on why he acting like a 350z is slow, it makes about 300hp and is lighter than his evo
@@BMWROYAL well that model is more around 280ish at best, the HR platform finally got 300+ in 07. I own an 08 Z and its fantastic.
stock for stock they aren't much slower then evos driver makes the big difference I matched my mates evo 7 in an 03 350z we were both stock with shity tyres his evo was fun to ride in too love both
Brydanyourday I know that’s why I said about 300hp
What i learned on the track over the years was the higher powered cars don't always pull the fastest lap times. People are obsessed with dyno numbers and all that... The Z is a good drivers car but the Evo is the scalpel while the Z is a butter knife. Totally different platforms and power delivery. Curious to see how this Z will hold up on these track days over time. My track days are over but still fun to watch you youngsters having fun. Brings back memories of myself doing the same in my Evo's of yesteryear 😎 Enjoy my friends 👍
Ben:
"Boi"
Lmao.. i was thinking the same
Boi boi boi
Wow Fortune Auto no bullshit actually hand crafts them. I thought maybe hand assembled.
Plot twist, they even actually go out in the mountains and mine the raw minerals too.
@@datalt7873 😂
I am amazed that you call z "slow"
It's literally faster than 99.5% of what is on the public roads in my country.
stasisthebest went straight to comments to see who else thought this! No mods yet mine is plenty fast. Even if he was trying to compare to his evo its not like the z is a snail
Back when the Z was new it was one of the fastest cars in its price bracket. It punched well above its weight.
The 2003 was within a few seconds of the porsche Cayman around the nordschleife 8:26. And the 2007 was faster than the dodge viper srt-1 unofficially. Almost equal to the Evo IX. 8:11 is the best '07 z33 time i could find.
I don't understand why people keep calling this slow. For a mid 2000's car, at $30000. This was quick ad hell.
It is slow, I drive the convertible version. It is a good entry sports car because it is easy to drive and fun to drive.
Sub 4-5 second 0-60 I consider fast, the 350Z is only about mid 5s which is about the same or slower than a new Toyota Camry SE
@@Lolatyou332 you literally just proven my point. It's fast because 99.5% of what is on the road is slower. Last time I've seen a sub 5 car was this summer and it was a ferrari superfast that belonged to a foreigner tourist. I never seen a camry since they dont sell in my country. Nor will you ever find a car with not minimum engine spec unless it's an actually rich person. They dont even sell subaru here since their engines are not up to enviromental standarts.
So 00.5% is faster?????
The old 350z, the japanese mustang
Japanese Mustang that is equally loved by drifters ^~^
@@IH-nz4cr and apparently crowds love them too.
Kinda accurate. Tons have these have been crashed at this point by drivers that aren't up to the task of controlling a Z. Ala Mustang.
@@lakshyamongia3270 I thought Mustangs love crowds.
the Z32 was the japanese corvette, since that who they were directly competing with.
I just bought a 350z 2 weeks ago and holy shit what a great car! Always underestimated these!!
The Nissan 350Z has a soft spot in my heart I remember seeing it in fast I was young around 9ish Tokyo drift. Ever since then I’ve planned to own one
They aren't that easy to drift, takes lots of practice to master....
@@AustinMBecker they break traction like a dream though. You just have to learn how to manage the drift after it breaks traction but I dont think it's hard at all
We have different definitions of “slow”.
Anyone else clench their butthole when they heard him say he drove it on the track in the rain? I cant imagine pushing my Z when the roads are slippery. I'd turn into a beyblade
my 370z is undriveable in the rain. i need drivermod. and tires without bald spots...
Hell yeah!! I'm so excited to follow your progress with this car. I'm currently rocking an '05 350z in the same color! I already loved your channel but now I have a new reason to love it even more.
Can't wait for the mesmerizing detailing video of the Z
Watching the shocks being made was so relaxing!
Couldn't have said it better myself. I've been talking to you on Instagram about the Z and I feel exactly the same way. I think it's often overlooked as a good driver's car because of the crowd that owns it. I have always wanted the Z, and I got my silver 2003 last year. Couldn't be happier. Thanks for encouraging me to finish my build, and for publishing some genuinely great content. Keep turning laps!
just wanna say, I already love this channel. Prob the only channel I i anticipate videos coming out. Now a 350z video that is tracked? ok i'm big sold. hope to see u guys at a trackday next season!
really glad you brought up the point of difference in dynamics when switching from awd to rwd. not many people realize that still and it should be more known, and you explained it perfectly comparing it to your experience in the evo👍
Pure quality videography and content. Keep em coming!
Sign Deals i read ‚poor‘ and was surprised
What a good find! That's exactly what I did with my C5: base model, older previous owner, absolutely pristine. There are still amazing performance finds out there.
JAX c5 is a great platform. They hold a decent value but still a great bang for the buck
L L. Absolutely! I'd argue there's still not really anything out there that you can extract more performance for the dollar. Light weight, the legendary LS1, and good handling for (easily) $15k is tough to beat.
I did the exact opposite thing, top trim 300zx with open title from 2003 and somehow got over 114 thousand more miles on it with no owner/insurance and it slightly riced, but thankfully all is being rebuilt, and brought back to its former glory
dekhunter 1 Nice! Sometimes you gotta role the dice and hope you get lucky, right? 🤣👍🏻
@@jax1079 and did I, the "ricing" was so badly done that a pressure wash and a razor blade fixed 60% of it.
I absolutely love these track day videos! They are outstanding to watch with the incredible filming you guys do!
Coming from owning an 03 silver touring 350z two years ago, and sold it for an sti. I’m glad you guys made this video! I absolutely miss this beast of a car! Timeless body design!
Woah look a shot of the Focus, awesome video, can't wait for the next one :)
I like the idea of keeping it NA
Makes it more fun in my eyes
Less to worry about
yea but more power is fun
@@devon5078 plus "whoosh!"
Another high quality, high production value video from Gears and Gasoline. Good stuff guys! The z has always had a special place in my heart.
starting from 2:58 that is the most satisfying suspension assembly i have ever seen.
Now I look like my rusty old one very differently. Thank you for that.
Love the VQ!
Love the gran turismo esk music at the beginning
esque*
KiNGEzz I said what I said
the car aspects aside, this was a great video: great direction, commentary, storyline, and editing
I instantly subbed👍
I’ve always loved those. I’m glad you got your hands on one that was well kept! Can’t wait to see what’s next with Seat Time Z!!
3:30 i didn't know porn was allowed on CZcams now
Filip Erić there was lube, so it wasn’t dirty content
I would like your comment but I just can’t bring myself to do it.
Josh Smith 🥺
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Great video. I just about bought a Z when I found out my MK3 Supra needed a engine rebuild. Kinda sorted as to why I choose not to. Love the Supra. but the Z just seems so much more "new"
Yes! Super excited for the 350z series!
I'm always shocked at how this channel doesn't have at least 1M subs. This channel is amazing
I’m biased toward Z/G content so obviously I’m exited for what’s to come.
Saaame. I lnow you saw that Tomei at the end too then 😂
I’ve had roughly the same car for the track for about three years. It’s a true jack of all trades; really good at a lot, not super great at any one thing. But it’s been a wonderful platform at a good price to get into track stuff. Maybe I need the 510s...
You need 510s... or at least 500s!
Can honestly tell you this video conviced me to get the manual sedan g35 and it feels like my first sportscar and ive had a gti... also i enjoy everyone telling me to get the coup 😁 love your channel!
Super cool! I was so excited when these first came out and I was in my early 20s. I finally bought a brand new 2005 touring and loved it, drove across country a couple times in that car!
careful with oil slosh in this thing, vq's are notorious for oil starvation at tracks
This is true, I once had my old 370 shut down after turning hard onto a highway onramp.
First time hearing this. So its good to top this thing up(or at least check regulatory)
@@tmf344344 That was most likely fuel starvation due to saddle style gas tank.
@@djrobzander Correct. The 350Z doesn't have this problem. 370Zs need to run a lot of fuel at the track to keep from fuel starving on corner exit.
i’m binge watching Z videos due to the fact i want one as my first car and i’m gathering as much information i can about them. i’m 19 and i’m wanting learning manual! Z’s are affordable if you look and they’re lovely. ♡ plus, my boyfriend loves them as well, so it seems we’ll be getting one together, haha.
Did you end up getting one?
@@samcharles1166 ithink they broke up lol
@@richardkirbyapaga4462 don’t say that 😭
It is unbelievably cool to finally find a channel in my area of the US that I'm super familiar with and can relate to. I didn't realize it until this video where you go to VIR. Keep up the good work! :D
Can't wait to see what you guys do with this car. Love the Z.
Engine is heatsoaking lap after lap losing power. Definitely would upgrade cooling and intakes next.
Another brother
me: 2019 or 2003?
Nissan designers: the world may never know...
Hahaha so true😂😂
I love it! Was just saying this to a friend of mine.
Your content and production is pure 🔥 keep the great work gentlemen 👏🏽
Sweeeet. Love you Gears and Gasoline!! You guys are friggin awesome.
I always loved the 350Z especially after NFSU2
Even to this day, I think the 350Z is one of the best looking cars of all time
BASITH PH I also think it’s one of the best looking, except for the convertible variant. Ew.
I was playing that game today reminds me of the good days :)
Always wanted a Z but could never afford one...
Ah well at least I have my Civic.
Same here
Hoonigan just picked one up for $2200!
just bought a Z for 10 grand with 60k miles they not that expensive anymore
Lynn Mckenney a civic?
@@Krezo200 A 350z
Dam dude, only 25yrs old and living the Gran Turismo dream! (Own multiple fun sports cars, live near mountain roads, a real track with track days, and near Fortune Auto). I was slightly jelly at the amazing footage of the FA coilover assembly haha, very well done production. This might become my favorite car related channel.
I am getting to enjoy your channel more and more
This is a car that I remember coming out when I was in high school and I keep finding myself looking at them on craigslist. A brz would be great, sure....but....a 350...for what you can get them for (heck, hoonigan just picked one up for $2200, which is actually close to my budget! I mean, it's a mess, sure.), it's hard to find something comparable honestly.
Love the channel, LOVE this series and am really looking forward to seeing how much the car mods vs how much you end up enhancing your driver mod.
Are you planning on keeping the car more streetable, or going a bit nuts on performance?
Streetable is less of a concern than lappable. No turbos or anything for a long time. Need to make sure it can give me lots of seat time. But it probably won't stay super comfortable for the street.
@@GearsandGasoline *insert Ron Swanson excited giggle gif here*
Wow you guy are so lucky. A 350 would cost about $40K in my country :)
I bought mine for $4300
@@justanothercarguy7134 what country is this???
The Zeat time machine
ZEET
Z33 platform is such a good foundation for a build. Great video!
Dope video, didn't think it would make my playlist of 'cars' but it did
The 350z is now the new 240sx for drift/track build. Affordable and newer 👍
I'd wish for a 350z to be affordable in my country, they start at $42k (used)
@@ivokiller2000intel you need a new country :/
ivanostapuk 350?! You don’t mean the 370? Also what county are you in (for inflation purposes)?
@@larsstroomberg3292 I'm from Argentina, approximately cars here cost twice as in the us, and yes we have around 45% inflation this year. For that reason premium cars are directly advertised with the price in dollars(our currency isn't dollars)
@@ivokiller2000intel that sucks man. U cant buy from a cheaper country and import it?
always wanted a 350z but ended up getting an NA miata instead for autocross
Great video as always! Can't wait to see more on the Seat Time Z!!
Wow, this was such a great video. I bought a 2007 san marino blue 350z after graduating HS, and it's been with me through almost 5 years of college. I've become pretty apathetic about it despite putting in effort to have a proper suspension setup (similar to yours), and all of the bolt ons etc. Your video is a reminder to me of just how simple yet great the 350z platform is. Maybe I'll take it out for a spin soon :)
Normal people: Crash their 350zs
This dude: *Gets it pushed off a cliff by a drunk guy*
Time to play some Teriyaki boyz
Man this makes me miss my 03 350z Performance Trim. Modded it pretty heavily and did a lot of autocross and road course racing in it. Loved that car! Nice video!
Very happy to see a Z on the channel! I lost my Z in a similar way. Less than a year owning it, drunk driver smashed into my garage, pushing my 350z into the washer and dryer, taking out a wall and water heater. Never made it to LimeRock Park 😫
Z nation 👍🏼👍🏼 🤙🏼
What’s the opening song? It sounds exactly like “Running Away” by Vulfpeck
Glad you got a Z. Can't wait for more vids!
Very good review. Good base platform to grow in. You guys rock.
Don’t these have overheating issues at the track?
dont make me get a 350 :( been having a hard time not buying one but i just love my subarus so much haha
So happy for you man
seriously. that suspension sounds are pure love
I had an 05 35 anniversary edition loved that car. I should of kept it.
“Because I’m a garbage boi” 😂
This is like the best video I have ever seen on CZcams.
This was really satisfying to watch. Goodjob. Subscribed!
Give Japanese cars love :)
I’m 19 and broke af :(
JJN Joshy I was too.
Don't worry you'll be even broker when you realize how much it costs to exist
Just save your cash. I just bought a 06 350z for 10k. I am twenty years old, I just started saving for a sports car when I was 18.
scott Craig-Stearman are you broke now? 😄
@@_baller Haha not really. I made sure I had plenty left over. You always need to prepare for somthing being broken when you buy a used vehicle. Though so far I have owned it for a month and nothing came up :)
Nice i love this channel it's always so relaxing to watch.Since i have Crohns that keeps getting worse and i had to stop my job as a mechanic (medical discharge) and stop working on my audi project,so it's nice to watch a channel like this.😁👍Keep on tracking.👍✌️👉
MrAudi220 i dont know anything about chrohns but it’s very unfortunate to hear that. Hopefully the symptoms improve and you can get back in the garage soon.
Gavin Sepanik Hey thank you for the kind reply,and lets hope that after my operation i atleast can function a bit better physically but sadly this illness in my case is a viscous cirle since this problem of intestinal blockades will return after each operation,it will take years if your carefull but who knows my last sergery was in 2009 and by 2016 i needed it again.So fingers crossed and thank you👍✌️👉
MrAudi220 good luck and have a fast recovery
Im saving up for a 350Z myself bro. Love what youve done with her. A lot of people make them look nice and go fast on street but, the track is where it was meant to be, shes a drivers car.
When 5.5 seconds isn't fast... Lol
Well most new sedans do about that these days. Also getting that 0-60 time in the real world is not all that easy. I love my 350z, but I would never say it is all that fast.
Way faster then a brz and miata though.
@@insaneconqueror5421 True. LOL
scott Craig-Stearman yeah standards have risen...but it's not exactly slow..
Never new the 350z was considered slow for a entry level sports car
It's not! I have one.....
@@dannylee1987 it's slow for the price.
such good vibe in this video. Great music, so good! :)
Excited to see more! White 05 350zed checking in from Canada.
Hope you have an engine oil sponsor since those early years vq engines love to gulp oil.
'05 & '06 with RevUps are far, FAR worse.
Slightly more powerful Miata or brz? Ok stop it lol
Thank you for sharing that was great to watch!!
I love 350z's happy you got your "first car" back man also I'm happy the evo is staying
Normaly I'm a fan of RPF1's but they look weird on this car
Its_Me_Romano _ you got a good point. It’s weird seeing a 350z without three piece wheels 🤣
"It was not particularly fast"
Me; drives a 107 hp Slowrolla: "Excuse me, wtf"
at least u got the Good gas mileage lmao
Great showing effective "bang for your buck" upgrades. I still think this car is the best overall performance bargain right now. Comfortable enough to drive long distances and one of the few cars I have been able to find tough enough and used for rally use that isn't a Subaru or Mitsubishi.
I will be buying my first stick. A 350z soon. Can’t wait for those fortune autos and drift weekends
“Not that fast”
Meanwhile i drive a 100hp car and is faster than half the cars around me 😂
David Micevski facts I drive a civic 😂
You compared the Z's speed to the Miata and BRZ? That's disrespectful
Yup, I agree.
Congrats on the new car
This is an extremely high quality video
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The Z chassis is the new S chassis, Cheap : Manual : RWD
The 350Z is a solid platform. I don't know why they get so much hate. I mean, sure, maybe it's because most of the vape boys buying them talk them up to be the fastest thing out there but in general, they're not a bad driver car. I really like what you've done so far! Brakes, wheels/tires, suspension and I'd add some lightness and just have a super fun track/daily car.
Can't wait to see what you have planned for this car Ben. Makes me want to try and get to TMP for one of those event you talked about initially in my fiesta st I just picked up this past April. Hopefully next season after my wedding I will get to see you guys up there