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Not a huge leap forward in power but a nice finishing touch nonetheless. This Zele shift knob will also be on display at Tokyo AutoSalon.

Link: Zele Performance Website

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Nissan have now officially priced the 370z for the US market. The base automatic comes in at $31,230 while the base 6 speed manual version will retail at $29,930 just. The touring version will up that to $34,460 or $35,760 with the 7 speed auto.

Nissan is all about reducing the number of options available to streamline the sales process so at launch only a hard drive navigation option and a sport package is available.

The sport package adds 19″ Rays forged aluminium wheels, front and rear spoilers, viscous LSD, bigger brakes and synchro rev match technology in the 6 speed version. All this for $3,000 extra.

Click through the jump to read the entire press release.

Source: Nissan

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ARC have to be the biggest name in Japanese tuning cooler manufacturing. They’ve partnered with MCR to develop engine and differential coolers for the new Z and Option Magazine has photographed them in some detail.

Above you can see the front mounted engine oil cooler core which is discretely mounted to prevent reducing any airflow to the radiator.

MCR and ARC will have these on display at Tokyo AutoSalon in January of 2009. The show starts in Friday the 9th.

Source: Option Magazine

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MCR’s work of art exhaust, the Crimson Exhaust, for the Nissan Z has been completed for the new 370z. Here’s some photos courtesy of ZCar-World.net in Japan of it fitted to the MCR Z.

This exhaust retails around for 472,000 yen mark on the 350z so expect to pay that for the Z34 version.

Source: MCR via ZCar-World.net

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MCR’s 370z preparation is coming along nicely. They’ve recently fitted up a Mono6&6r Endless Brake package along with one of the first Nismo S-Tune aero kits we’ve seen “in the wild”. They’ve also been out filming for Hot Version at Tsukuba for an upcoming DVD issue.

These modifications are on top of that we’ve already detailed in our first article on MCR’s tuning efforts.

Check out the photos in the small gallery below, we look forward to seeing MCR’s new Z in the flesh soon.

Link: MCR Home Page

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Branew, big names in VIP tuning in Japan, have announced plans to complete a full aero kit for Nissan’s latest sports coupe offering, the 370z. They will give full details at Tokyo AutoSalon 2009 but are planning:

• Front Spoiler (FRP and Carbon versions)
• Side Skirts (FRP and Carbon)
• Rear Underspoiler (FRP and Carbon)
• Rear Wing
• Wheel upgrades; BW-101 in 20-22″ sizes, BW-224 in 22″ and Zero Three in 20″ size

Branew also plan the following performance modifications for the new Z:

• Titanium and Stainless exhaust options
• ECU Update
• Suspension Upgrades
• Performance Brake Upgrade

Stay tuned for more on Branew’s new Z tuning parts from our Tokyo Autosalon report in January.

Link: BRANEW Home Page
Source: BRANEW via Zcar-world.net

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Some good progress has been made thus far in Zele’s preparations for Tokyo AutoSalon 2009 in January. We’re not allowed to show too much of the upcoming body kit but here’s a look at a very early design idea as well as the results of the paint work which has just been completed.

As you can see the Zele custom orange paint work is done while the roof is painted black to keep the look consistent between the Z and the Zele Nissan GT-R Complete Edition.

370zblog.com will be updating readers as we can regarding the progress of the various tuning workshops in the lead up to AutoSalon so stay tuned.

Link: Zele Performance Web Site

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5Zigen have just finished test fitting up their ProRacer ZR+520 wheels on their new Z demo car that has just arrived. The wheels are 19″ x 9″ at the front with a +42 offset. 19″ x 10″ with a +37 offset fill out the rear guards. Fitment on these would be considered quite aggressive and the look is quite nice. Certainly one wheel to put on the list of potentials when out shopping for Xmas presents for your new Z.

High res photos of the wheels after the jump…

Thanks to Ian @ GTRcenter.net for the tip.

Link: 5Zigen ProRacer ZR+520 Wheels

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HKS have wrapped up development on their Legamax Premium exhaust for the new Z as we discussed back on the 12th December. Quick development times mean fast releases at HKS and in this case the release date is 25th December 2008.

In terms of noise, those who are after a loud rumble might want to shop around a bit more. This is a Legamax exhaust after all which aims at maintaining the noise emissions of the factory exhaust while improving performance. Sound levels at idle are just 1dB above standard (56dB vs 55dB) and at full throttle just 4dB louder than standard (84dB vs 80dB).

Price wise, the HKS system comes in at 102,900 yen mark making it quite the affordable upgrade.

Link: HKS

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Big name Japanese Z tuning house, Central 20, has been extremely busy getting their 370z tuning products together in next to no time. So far from them we have three new Central 20 products out.

Firstly was the Central 20 floor mats, a true enthusiasts Z is not complete without a set of mats from their favourite tuner and first on the scene was Central 20. Rugged looking OEM fit mats with the Central 20 logo embroided in will set you back just 24,150 yen. An optional trunk mat to go with them is just another 18,900 yen.

Next is this original Central 20 Z Sport Z34 exhaust system. Borrowing the styling from the new Lexus IS-F this all stainless exhaust system increases pipe diameter to 99.5mm with 4x 71.5mm tips. Central 20 are also currently working on some 48mm diameter exhaust manifolds and sports catalyzers to round out their exhaust lineup.

Lastly, and pictured at top, is their latest addition to the lineup, the ZSport Z34 big brake kits. The big six piston front and four piston rear brake kits . The calipers are lightweight forged aluminium units sourced from Endless which are extremely rigid. The rotors are 370mm floating two piece items with the rear being 355mm two piece as well.

Loads more photos after the jump below…

Source: ZCar-world.net
Link: Central 20 Home Page

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