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Mine’s ESTA Suspension Released for Nissan 370z

Kris — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:25:42 +0000

Mine’s have announced this week that the awaited and coveted Mine’s ESTA suspension is now available for the Nissan 370z / Fairlady Z Z34. The suspension is available in two specifications at different price levels depending on the springs chosen.

First up is the Mine’s ESTA suspension featuring Ohlins dampers and Eibach springs (picture at top). This set is fully height and damper adjustable and can lower the vehicle ride height by 25 – 40mm. Spring rates are 11.6k front and 10.0k rear. This set retails at the 386,400 yen mark.

Next is the Mine’s ESTA suspension featuring Ohlins dampers and Hyperco springs. These are also full adjustable for height and damper with the same ride height variance. The spring rates are slightly different in the rear 10.6k. These go for 417,900 yen.

Link: Mine’s Website

Mine’s 370z Parts Release Schedule and Pricing Announced

Kris — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 06:53:18 +0000

Mine’s made a splash at Tokyo AutoSalon with their Z34 parts. Given the small amount of time they had their parts were exactly what many were looking for.

Pricing and release dates are set for many of the parts and we have the updates from Mine’s today:

Mine’s Z34 Parts Schedule and Pricing
Mine’s Air Scoop Type-II	Late February 2009	89,250 yen
Mine’s Carbon Front Spoiler	Early March 2009	94,500 yen
Mine’s Carbon Rear Wing	Early March 2009	TBA
Mine’s ESTA Suspension Professional Edition	Late March 2009	365,400 yen
Mine’s VX-Air Filter	Now	26,040 yen
Mine’s Silence-VX Titan II Exhaust	Now	294,000 yen
Mine’s Front Pipes	Now	52,500 yen

Link: Mine’s Website
Link: Mine’s 370z Photo Gallery from Tokyo AutoSalon 2009

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

Kris — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:04:13 +0000

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.

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Mine’s Test New Z at Fuji Speedway

Kris — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:30:28 +0000

Well it didn’t take long from Z launch day less than 2 weeks ago to a Mine’s tuned version doing laps at Fuji Speedway. That’s exactly what was happening this week though as Mine’s had Keiichi “Drift King” Tsuchiya out testing settings in the new car during the Bridgestone Potenza Exciting Stage Event 2008 (PES2008).

Modifications on the Mine’s Z34 include a Mine’s tuned ECU, Mine’s titanium exhaust, Mine’s front pipe, Mine’s catalytic converters, oil cooler, Mine’s air filters, Ohlins Mine’s full suspension, Mine’s brake pads, Recaro seats, Takata harnesses, Mine’s LSD and Bridgestone Potenza RE11 tires.

While there were up to 30 cars on the track making it impossible to get a clear lap, Tsuchiya said the improved rigidity of the new Z really works to it’s advantage on the circuit. The standard brake pads however were not up to the track work and would need replacement.

While at PES2008 Z Car World also got a few inside details about what exactly Mine’s will be offering for the Nissan 370z in the near future, the answer is – quite a lot. Check out the list:

Mine’s VX-ROM ECU (tuned OEM ECU) – 100,800 yen
Mine’s Silence VX-PRO Titan II Muffler – In Development
Mine’s Stainless Front Pipe – 52,500 yen
Mine’s Super Catalyzer II – 155,400 yen
Mine’s VX Panel Filters – 2,604 yen
Mine’s Esta Full Suspension System – In Development
Mine’s Original Brake Pad (Winmax) – In Development
Mine’s Type-II Carbon Aero Mirrors – In Development
Mine’s Carbon Front Underspoiler – In Development
Mine’s Carbon Rear Wing – In Development
Mine’s Type-II Carbon Air Scoop – In Development
Mine’s Carbon Roof Antenna Cover – 25,200 yen

Source: ZCar-World.net
Link: Mine’s Home Page
Link: Bridgestone Potenza Exciting Stage 2008

Mine’s Preparing for Tokyo AutoSalon 2009

Kris — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:22:02 +0000

No doubt one of the highlights of the Tokyo AutoSalon 2008 was the much anticipated Mine’s built Nissan R35 GT-R. This year Mine’s are busy preparing their brand new Nissan Z34 370z for AutoSalon in January. Rumour has it that they’ve had their Z for quite some time now so we’re quite eager to see what they’ve been up to.

More news as we get it!

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And So It Begins – First Tuners Take Delivery

Kris — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:40:54 +0000

Trust Nissan to release a new car with a tight deadline to the biggest tuner show of the year in Japan – Tokyo Auto Salon. Several tuners have already or are now taking deliveries of their new Z with aims to show them at TAS2009 in January 2009.

Zele International have bold plans as we announced earlier, they will be painting their Nissan 370z in Lamborghini Arancio Metallic Orange and have already begun work on the aero kit.

Above we see MCR take delivery of their brand new Red one and we also know that some other tuners have Z’s in their stable bound for TAS2009 also. More on these soon!

Image: MCR