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TAS09: BRANEW’s Brand New 370z

January 30th, 2009

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BRANEW’s styling brush has been applied to the new Z and we got to check it out this month at Tokyo AutoSalon in Japan. The formula is simple but the application is refreshing consisting of an original aero kit, original wheels and exhaust.

The modifications on the BRANEW Z right now, with pricing where available are:

  • BRANEW Front Half Spoiler – 72,450 yen
  • BRANEW Side Skirts – 76,650 yen
  • BRANEW Rear Underspoiler – 72,450 yen
  • BRANEW Rear Wing – 79,800 yen
  • BRANEW Titanium and Stainless exhaust – 187,950 yen
  • BRANEW BW-101 22 inch matte finish wheels

Coming soon however is the full setup in carbon fibre, suspension, brake upgrades and ECU. We’ll get some more details when they’re available.

Link: BRANEW Website
Link: BRANEW related articles on 370zblog
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370Z, BRANEW, Tokyo AutoSalon, Tuner News

TAS09: Mine’s 370z – All That And More

January 28th, 2009

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The Mine’s 370z was truly one of the highlights of the show. One of the best known tuners in Japan had big expectations to live up to and in true Mine’s fashion it managed to live up to those expectations and exceed them by far.

New on the Mine’s Z is a dry carbon front lip spoiler, dry carbon fibre rear wing carbon antenna cover and dry carbon front Air Scoop Type-IIs in the standard front bumper. These subtle highlights offset the traditional white Mine’s colour scheme to perfection.

In terms of power, Mine’s has installed a Mine’s VX-ROM ECU, Mine’s VX-AIR Filter, engine oil cooler and a Mine’s Silence-VX PRO Titan II Titanium Exhaust.

Wheels are a new favourite, Rays Volk Racing TE37 Generation2 (G2) in 20″ size and behind those are a set of Cusco Type-RS coilovers. On the inside are Recaro SP-G seats with Takata MPH-340R harnesses.

Link: Mine’s Website
Link: Mine’s related articles on 370zblog.com
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370Z, Mine's, Tokyo AutoSalon, Tuner News

Zele Performance 370z Pricing Official

January 26th, 2009

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It’s time to start setting aside cash for the next modification to your new Z. If you’re anything like me you’ve already decided which way to go with your 370z and it’s the Zele Complete Edition look.

Zele have announced Japanese pricing for the 370z aero and tuning parts today with


Titanium Shift Knob 32,000 JPY
Titanium Strut Tower Brace 195,000 JPY
Titanium Muffler Type2 485,000 JPY
Carbon Fiber Side Mirror Cover Set 18,500 JPY
Carbon Fiber Pillar Cover Set 16,500 JPY
Carbon Fiber Radiator Shroud 28,000 JPY
ZELE Performance Brembo Race Brake Kit 1,950,000 JPY
FZ-ROM ECU 105,000 JPY

For those of you curious to hear what a titanium muffler sounds like on the new Z, 370zblog has filmed a test of the new Zele Type-2 exhaust at Zele’s Yokohama workshop. This exhaust sounds amazing when driving.

Link: Zele Performance
Video/Photos: 370zblog.com (C)

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370Z, Parts, Tuner News, Zele

TAS09: Introducing the IMPUL 934S

January 26th, 2009

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IMPUL have a long history of complete cars based on popular Japanese models and their latest is the IMPUL 934S based on the Nissan 370z. The prototype 934S was on display at Tokyo AutoSalon earlier this month.

As usual the IMPUL total tuning package 934S comes with power, aero and handling upgrades aplenty. Firstly and most obviously is the new aero kit. An aggressive front bumper gives it a trademark IMPUL facelift, sideskirts, rear half bumper and rear wing complete the look while not going overboard.

Wheels are 19″ IMPUL Racing Aura SR-08, again another IMPUL traedmark, in sizes 19×8.5 +21 front and 19×9.5+29 rear. Hidden behind is a IMPUL brake system and IMPUL suspension system.

Making the extra hp on the 934S is the IMPUL Extra Power Kit which includes IMPUL Hi-Power Control Unit ECU and a IMPUL Power Throttle Body upgrade.

Link: IMPUL Website
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370Z, Impul, Tokyo AutoSalon, Tuner News

TAS09: Tein Suspension’s New Z Hardware

January 24th, 2009

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Tein made a great showing as usual at Tokyo AutoSalon 2009 earlier this month. For the Z they’ve produced the Tein Sports Spec Winding Master Mono Flex suspension. Offering full height and damper adjustment, this gear is supported by the EDFC (Electronic Damper Force Controller) to allow in cabin adjustment of the dampers on the fly.

Spring rates on these are 10 kg/mm in the front and 9 kg/mm in the rear and they’re available now for 248,850 yen.

Link: Tein Website
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370Z, Tein

Injected Performance Dyno US Spec 370z

January 22nd, 2009

Injected Performance have got their hands on a 370z and got it on the dyno. The completely standard US specification Z34 makes a healthy 258rwhp, a healthy margin over the outgoing 350z’s 230ish. Considering the chassis update and the fact the new Z is lighter too it should make for a amazing drive.

Source: Injected Performance Blog

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Zele Performance Carbon Radiator Shroud for 370z

January 21st, 2009

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Zele Performance isn’t content to just rest now AutoSalon is over in terms of producing tuning parts for the new Z. Today they’ve given us a look at the new carbon fibre radiator shroud they’ve come up with for the Z.

Seen below installed with the super lightweight Zele Performance titanium strut tower brace it gives the engine bay a great look.

Priced at just 28,000 yen it’s one of the more affordable treats for your new Z car.

Link: Zele Performance Website

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370Z, Parts, Tuner News, Zele

Sunline Racing GTSpecEX Series Exhaust Pricing

January 20th, 2009

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Sunline Racing have released pricing for their new GTSpecEX series of exhaust products for the new Nissan 370z. Featured on the Sunline Racing Tokyo AutoSalon demo car earlier in the month this exhaust is a serious quality looking piece of kit.


Sunline Racing GTSpecEX Exhaust Lineup
RS Titan Muffler 159,600 yen
Circit Center Pipe Titan 109,200 yen
RS Titan Center Pipe set 258,300 yen

Link: Sunline Racing Website
Source: ZCar-World.net

370Z, Parts, Sunline Racing, Tuner News

TAS09:Rays Wheels Booth

January 18th, 2009

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The Rays Wheels booth was one of the larger booths at Tokyo AutoSalon this year. In prime centre position was their new 370z on display sporting two different sets of Rays wheels. On the drivers side was the new Forged Magnesium prototypes in 20″, an extremely lightweight wheel set for release in 2009. On the passenger side were the new Volk Racing TE37 G2, otherwise known as the VRG2 wheels also in 20 inch sizes.

The Rays wheels demo car also featured the ings LX Sport prototype aero kit featuring the LX Sport front half spoiler and ings Z Power rear wing. Exhaust was also provided by ings in the form of the LX Sport muffler. Brakes and suspension were supplied by Endless in the form of Racing Mono6 front and rear calipers and Zeal Function X coilovers.

Follow the jump to see the rest of the photos from the Rays Wheels booth at Tokyo AutoSalon 2009!

Link: Rays Wheels Website
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370Z, Motor Shows, Parts, Rays Wheels, Tokyo AutoSalon

Sunline Racing SLR Sport Aero Pricing Announced

January 17th, 2009

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Sunline Racing are one of the first tuners to come to the 370z party with a new aero kit. They’re also one of the first to announce official pricing this week when they announced pricing for all Sunline Racing parts we got to check out at Tokyo AutoSalon last week.


SLR Sport Aero Kit for Z34 Fairlady Z
Front Half Spoiler Carbon: 81,900 yen
Matte Carbon: 87,150 yen
FRP: 48,300 yen
Side Skirts Carbon: 109,200 yen
Matte Carbon: 119,700 yen
FRP: 68,250 yen
Rear Under Fins Carbon: 75,600 yen
Matte Carbon: 80,850 yen
FRP: 44,100 yen
Sport Aero Three Piece Set Carbon: 249,900 yen
Matte Carbon: 265,650 yen
FRP: 147,000 yen
Carbon Roof Cover Carbon: 67,200 yen
Matte Carbon: 72,450 yen

Click the read more link below to see the whole image gallery from Sunline Racing or click this link to see more photos of the car as it appeared at Tokyo AutoSalon 2009.

Link: Sunline Racing Website
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Source: ZCar-World.net

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370Z, Sunline Racing, Tuner News