Nissan 350Z Roadster - First Thoughts

[@fmar.8311]

As a roadster owner, I can't understand why people are hating on it. First of all, the 350Z isn't an all out track car. So having a roof doesn't really add overall performance over the heavier Z roadster. So performance advantage is nil, both cars are relatively slow when compared to cars where the hardtop has noticeable performance increase over it's roadster version, I'm thinking high end exotics. The looks are subjective. I like the roadster because of the looks with the roof off. The hardtop looks like a homeless version of a 911. And it's fucking nice to have a date and you go out for a drive in the country with the top down and you can see the stars above your head. Ultimately, its a personal choice, since you haven't paid for Adam or my car, why the hell would anyone interject?

[@ashl3yow3n]

Straight pipe and people from france will hear you

[@tmr_media6927]

It will sound like an elephant

[@wcdrippy357]

Not legal in the uk 😞

[@valentinkasper1339]

@@wcdrippy357 dude that illegal like everywhere

[@matteaton9108]

@@valentinkasper1339 Naw not everywhere no emissions testing where I live

[@wes20008]

Je t'ai entendu. Merci

[@phantomatocars4274]

I feel it would look especially nice if it was lowered a bit. Not completely slammed! Something practical that looks nice and helps handling. Possibly 10mm spacers?

[@bmorris5863]

Te37, lowered,straight wheels. No crazy Camber

[@diondwyer6113]

I agree lower it with spacer

[@boostedandbolted6890]

Kris Nicholson leave off, 25mm won’t even poke that hard on a 350, never snapped an axle after 48k on an abarth, even with fiat build quality

[@xxiw3stsid3ixx97]

Sits low enough i scrape on shit with stock suspension if its a daily id leave it alone

[@sspyridonidis]

Just begin with Intake & exhaust. Great car :))

[@connertomlinson6467]

I was sold until you said I couldn't fit a human in the boot.

[@Will_M600]

all these people hating are probably driving cars bought with benefits...

[@Roadwarrior92]

Bought and paid for THANKS

[@goodhennessy1646]

Lame as foos huh , they’re all virgin as nerds hating on a keyboard fucking no bitches

[@FelixBank]

Supercharge it. Performance exhaust. Slightly wider 5 spoke wheels. And a tasteful rear spoiler. Then stop, and enjoy 😎

[@Hargan]

0-60 in 6 seconds not quick?? I'm living with 11 seconds to 60 😂

[@CRST3V3]

Its really like 5.2 seconds too

[@lolcow_president]

Ha, my lil Saturn does it in around 7 seconds, that’s like a rocket compared to whatever you’re driving

[@Hargan]

@@lolcow_president At the time it was a Mitsubishi Colt. 1.1 engine with 74bhp

[@shahabdurrahman6851]

Lower it Lighter fly wheel Exhaust Rims N maybe a nice body kit

[@cranstonmichael]

probably had this a million times but, spacers for the rear and front would make it look a lot more mean and presence etc etc etc.

[@ryanelliott7992]

As someone who also has 350z Roadster/convertible as a daily driver I'd like to make a few suggestionsfor your car. If you get tired of the antenna making the car look like a toy RC car I highly recommend an antenna from a Honda S2000, it's shorter and just cleans up the lines of the car, also for any modifications for performance I highly recommend Z1 Motorsports sure they can answer any questions you might have about future mods. Good luck and looking forward to seeing the progress on your car.

[@mooiboyace]

They should’ve made it into a Targa instead of a Roadster

[@ScepticFrog]

I used to have one of these, same colour but a coupe. Please leave the exhaust! The stock exhaust Nissan fitted is lovely from the V6. Just replace them ditch finders with something better please! Then install a CAI K&N with the scoop for a lovely deep bellow when you floor it , spacers all round and upgrade the read lights to LED. And you said slow? Nah never, but I agree with you about the ESP kicking in too much, but yours is definitely more exaggerated because of those ditch finders. I miss mine every day.

[@rolla7887]

I love that comment "What about people who carry tri-pods or children in their boot?". Made me laugh. A good exhaust, extractors, a cold air intake, coilovers and wheels. That will make it a great daily.

[@thechozsen1622]

Bruh I hate the soft top looks I seen hard top replacements but it looks like a hard top version of the convertible is it possible to make it have the original 350z hard top

[@AdamC3046]

ok

[@SebastianJWMX]

Please call it the Adam Z

[@lukewoolner]

Yes.

[@quwers]

Was this filmed on a potato?

[@Roadwarrior92]

Toaster

[@AdamC3046]

Camera

[@oustandingsitter6106]

Is was probably where he was, looks like he was in the sticks. Man you people criticize everything.

[@Roadwarrior92]

@@oustandingsitter6106 well we expect better quality considering the ad revenue from watching

[@AdamC3046]

Nope - this is just my hobby. I can chose where I invest my money thank you.

[@uptheduffagain]

Your face in the thumbnail is the same face my Mrs pulls when she goes in the toilet after I've been for a shit lol

[@josephseed8965]

Really like this video , usually alot of dick heads making videos with there 350z . However you seemed like a cool guy you got my sub! Have a good day or night which ever it is have a good one!

[@damionbuelow3371]

I love the z roadster. You're right about getting a spoiler. There is quite a few aftermarket options that compliment the back of the car.

[@paradoxmight5512]

Get a motordyne exhaust or a tomei both of these exhaust systems sound amazing on this car. I have the motordyne exhaust on my g35 and sounds amazing just don’t straight pipe please

[@deep-fried-zombie699]

Straight pipes blow.. unless you’re putting them on an old Camaro or Corvette

[@markwright3161]

7:10 Paul the wasp is now your garage helper when you need a second pair of hands to do any work. Seriously, they're all called Paul. Wheeler dealers, Fifth gear (their modifying bit of the series that just finished and now repeating on Quest), Car SOS and others I can't recall off the top of my head. I've not met my mate Paul yet. My Focus longs for mods but I just don't have a Paul living in my garage yet. :)

[@nathansilvaharmston]

Sports Cat. Different back box Spacers Lower by 20/30 mm Intake Remap

[@Be4tJumper]

remap on a stock N/A engine?

[@Will_M600]

@@Be4tJumper tbh if you mess with exhaust and intake on a car like this i would. a mate did it to his old yaris t sport and got 24 more hp out of a 1.5 lol

[@tomcondron2180]

Doesnt have to be force inducted to be remapped

[@Toby_the_Glen]

First go through the car and replace the worn/sketchy bits. THEN modify!

[@Will_M600]

@@Toby_the_Glen polybush everything

[@jp8950]

Mine hits 60 in 4.7

[@AdamC3046]

Ok

[@boostedone1367]

I really dont like convertibles. But this thing looks mint

[@dj_paultuk7052]

Performance air filter, but maintain the original airbox as they do flow well already and have a cold feed. A good proper Remap will help crispen up the engine a little and make it more responsive. 15bhp possible max increase.

[@Usercouldnotbefound]

If you get the resonator taken out of the exhaust will cost no more than 100 and will sound beefy as hell. Rather than spending so much for a full system...just a thought like

[@gmballistic506]

Best mod I did on mine apart from supercharging it was the exhaust system. Plenty of choice depending upon your budget. I went with an Invidia exhaust system with HFC's which I later swapped out for De-Cats. Like I said before you should sign up to the 350Z UK forum to really help you get the most from the Zed.

[@chrishunter9784]

Like it as-is. Do with it what YOU like and enjoy!

[@dylancrosby6179]

I’m 16 and I’m getting a car in the next year or 2 and im saving for this car cause it’s my dream first car

[@AdamC3046]

Insurance might be an issue, but I don't know about America

[@dylancrosby6179]

@@AdamC3046 what u mean insurance might be a issue what’s the problem o:

[@AdamC3046]

@@dylancrosby6179 we in the UK would not be able to get insured on a 3.5 litre rwd sports car as a first car. I don't know what America etc is like, but it's not advisable

[@dylancrosby6179]

@@AdamC3046 ohhh shit I never thought about that ur right omg

[@dylancrosby6179]

@@AdamC3046would I be able to get insuraned on a all black convertible Mini Cooper maybe

[@pj9375]

Nice review! I love 350s and I think you may well have the best colour there. What polish do you use? Looks nice - perhaps a vid on a detail would be good.... Hahaha Paul the wasp 👍🐝👍

[@pj9375]

Ps check out Horsham Developments for upgrades on Zs.... Everything from induction to full on superchargers 😎

[@Hyperezil]

I'd urge you on the side of caution with the 350z in terms of traction. Even though you have the ESP off and traction control in theory is still on. It will correct small slides and cut the power but if you really pin the throttle and the back end really kicks out it won't do a thing and they are notoriously hard to correct due to the weight especially in the damp/rain.

[@AdamC3046]

yeh

[@AkiraSRT9]

The Nismo exhaust if you can find one definitely sounds the best!!!

[@shahrozalijafri8816]

It’s not fast but it’s very very fun to drive

[@majahe50]

Great car Adam. Enjoy the mods and upgrades in the future.

[@z33tanner]

I can only hope to find a Z even half that clean for $5k in the US!

[@carguy1697]

Waffeey update? Did you find one and how many miles

[@TheOrangeEliseCup250]

Great daily! 🇯🇵 Very nice in blue. 👍

[@scotty2036]

Guy looks like sherman off americqn pie ......hate when people do car reviews and only see the people in the car and not what the car looks like driving on the road.

[@AdamC3046]

Luckily for you, you're not paying for the privilege to watch my videos. So you're welcome, and enjoy.

[@scotty2036]

@@AdamC3046 I watched and didn't enjoy 👎

[@AdamC3046]

@@scotty2036 How fascinating. Unfortunately for you, you're not a statistic that I'm going to pay attention to.

[@DavidPayne-ii4uv]

The only advice I can give you is you can buy a coup.

[@AdamC3046]

yuck

[@CarlsModsClass]

Induction kit and exhaust would be a good start

[@NHRIbiza]

Did you just said you bought this car for 5.000 pounds ?

[@AdamC3046]

yes

[@carguy1697]

AdamC3046 how many miles?

[@xxiw3stsid3ixx97]

Plenum spacer highflow cats, catback exhaust, high flow filter id leave the intake alone they have issues with alot of the aftermarket set ups. I have a blitz drop in filter on mine you can hear it. No reason to get a short throw, shift throw is quite minimal fromm factory. Depending on miles clutch slave cylinders go out on these all the time i got mine with 40k on it had to change it at 46k pedal started sticking on hot days. Takes like 15 min though its an external slave on the trans. Poly urethane diff bushings are a must if you plan on doing some really spirited driving also invest in a oil catch can. VQs BURNNNN oil like no tomorrow

[@ownubadboy10]

Cold air intake will do nothing so don't waste your money on that (other than look cool of course). I would say lower it, new rims (and tires?), and remove the mufflers or put a new exhaust on.

[@hsdemonpro2826]

All you need to make decent fun Power with the 3.5 VQ35 is a good intake and a good exhaust and maybe chuck on a lighter fly wheel and Coilovers and it will feel perfect on those B Roads

[@mehmetvaizoglu247]

Its bad u get the cabrio...

[@AdamC3046]

No it's not...

[@mehmetvaizoglu247]

Your choise but better than rotary anyway😂

[@oustandingsitter6106]

You say its bad only because you dont like it, doesnt make it bad.

[@mehmetvaizoglu247]

Just saying my own bruv

[@mooiboyace]

waiz bum Better than rotary ? Wtf

[@DansAm76]

I'd say exh and clutch/lightened flywheel then worry about wheels/stance. I'd say its a keeper. A very proper sports car.

[@josephdonnelly3169]

Nice car

[@slyv6]

The centre console is painted in a rubberised paint which scratches off really easy, as is around the door release handle and door switches. I've yet to see one that hasn't got some paint missing inside, mine has and it looks bad. If only they'd of used some sort of primer so the paint would stick properly. Don't lower it you'll be scrapping the cats at every speed bump. My Z has a powerflow centre and rear box which sounds nearly stock until you go For it.

[@jmc7098]

Put a straight pipe and coilovers if that's how you spell it

[@boostedone1367]

Lower it on coilovers. No stance ofcourse. Exhaust. Intake. Remap. Maybe other jdm wheels. These stock ones actually look good

[@rscosworthfan]

Id put a little spoiler on the rear not a huge one just a small one to break that bold rear end up a bit, Nice car though im feeling tempted to get one

[@pugz16v]

Looks great always been a fan of the 350z I think duck tail without wheel stance will look daft maybe just a lip spoiler but your car your choice! stunning colour

[@retroal]

The brush effect facias are not oem they are just stuck on, good cars for the money

[@dazaa5698]

Where can I find this interior upgrade? I can't seem to find it after searching so long, Please somebody help me

[@axelvoller9935]

New exhaust? 1st mod? Sun? In the uk?

[@oustandingsitter6106]

Dark Light - In the uk? Sun? 1st mod? New exhaust?

[@boostedone1367]

@@oustandingsitter6106 i see what u did there

[@oustandingsitter6106]

Boosted One - Lol how can he comment something like that with no explanation

[@boostedone1367]

@@oustandingsitter6106 maybe he just talks like a robot lol

[@oustandingsitter6106]

Boosted One - Lol stranger danger

[@GG-cy5rr]

And drift it😂

[@Megayoshio8]

Get a Cobra exhaust. Not to much money and sound amazing and a Pop charger intake.

[@r1kzg]

Revup (facelift) air intake box if you want the most power or jwt pop charger if you want sound and a bit more power. Also exhausts and sports cats, sounds amazing after these two mods! As yours is the pre facelift you can also get a plenum spacer. Doing the above should give you around 15-20 bhp if remapped with an uprev map, and more torque across the range 👍

[@richardbartholomew2365]

It may be me but I have never liked Nissan 350z I preferred to had a mx5

[@anthonybelton-ford3124]

What these kids listen to these days? This guys a kid himself????

[@chrishomewood5723]

The brushed stainless look on you centre console seem to be an extra after a quick search on ebay

[@alca4340]

how many miles does a stock powertrain reach without major work

[@z33tanner]

Lol is seeing a Challenger in the UK like seeing an modern SS in the states?

[@markwright3161]

5:55 You didn't heal and toe to rev match for the roundabout. :) That's what I do, (not heal and toe but brake, lift off brake with clutch in, change gear and blip, and back to braking). I still haven't mastered it after 2 years of driving (heal and toe), (and I still have the nerve to call myself a petrolhead).

[@AdamC3046]

Never got used to heel and toeing. It never felt natural to me.

[@dj_paultuk7052]

Some really nasty dirt on your steering wheel leather. Showing up on the camera with all that sunlight !. Highly recommend Gliptone leather cleaner for this task.

[@AdamC3046]

That's not dirt. I have scrubbed the steering wheel like hell to get it back to how it should be. I imagine what you're being is wear.

[@mattvaughan180]

The a class pulled up at the end of video because they thought you were dogging

[@ihaveahugecoc]

Boi i am first and i love ur vids and im cool and actually not but still i have no friends

[@elliottclaxton8836]

Most importantly did you ask Paul what he thinks about it?

[@peterrose5746]

Another good video. Are these cars all twin turbo?

[@jonnyadamson]

Adam have a look at the Agency Power single exit exhaust

[@golders99]

CCJ in the numberplate. Let's hope that is not an omen!

[@sugarbombs6884]

Do a rear muffler delete when or if you get a new exhaust

[@bertalanlovasz7512]

Hmm.. Two ideas then: kill that bloody wasp, and neons !

[@lifeisbeautiful9932]

@ 7:09 LOL "There's Paul the wasp"

[@Toby_the_Glen]

Two guys in a two seater - no. With the top down - definately not!

[@AdamC3046]

If you're comfortable with your sexuality it should be no problem.

[@MrAlexTech]

Totally agree. I took a mate out in my Mx5 and instantly developed a taste for penis...

[@Toby_the_Glen]

@@MrAlexTech "in and out" challenge!

[@Toby_the_Glen]

@@AdamC3046 I'm comfortable with mine, are you comfortable with yours? I'm not hating on your sexuality Adam, it's just 'a thing'.

[@Roadwarrior92]

@@MrAlexTech haha

[@Night__Rider__]

Get a lightened flywheel the pickup will be better

[@XzQtionz]

Carbon fibre plenum, or spacers for the plenum

[@arneschlunz2789]

Headers, cats, Tomei, Intake, remap, single mass flywheel, LSD, coilovers, braided brake lines, real TE37

[@AdamC3046]

I guess they don't have LSD as standard? I heard somewhere that they do, but it doesn't feel like one.

[@arneschlunz2789]

AdamC3046 unfortunately they don‘t

[@Will_M600]

suspension mods and more steering lock. you'll thank me later.

[@ryanchalmers9298]

I think it would look nice a little bit lower

[@MikeG-fo1lb]

Was he christened DDM Historics ? He must have suffered at school

[@DDMHistorics]

Right here we go :P. Whats being christened or not have anything to do with school?

[@yzfdyl1110]

Just get an exhaust, induction and a tune

[@markwright3161]

Zed. This ain't 'merica Not hatin', just statin' :)

[@AdamC3046]

I get more corrections if I call it a Zed than a Zee. Also Zee rhymes with AdamC.

[@purelit4415]

Why did he buy the shit one

[@AdamC3046]

I bought the one I wanted.

[@purelit4415]

@@AdamC3046 keep her between the ditches lad . I didn't mean to piss you off I watch your videos all the time, just wouldn't be the one I would go for .

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

That’s a lot of car for 5 grand.

[@DanTheMan93UK]

Get those budget tyres off 😷

[@TABRO284]

Sounds good on the outside shots.

[@royalstevep68]

I’d ditch the spare wheel

[@b_mb4948]

_"Square(s) hunting! ft. Paul the wasp..."_

[@shadowchrome_]

Sorry but its has a renault engine , the car was designed by a indian man from birmingham for america.

[@Roadwarrior92]

Wtf

[@AdamC3046]

Sorry but that doesn't change my opinion on the car.

[@Roadwarrior92]

Soft top is... Nah. Would rather watch video's on the mg

[@AdamC3046]

My choice I'm afraid.

[@Roadwarrior92]

@@AdamC3046 obviously

[@qlus]

The thumbnail should be a meme

[@pierrechardonnet4685]

Are you going to brings neons back ? 🤣

[@Slideslikebutter]

Ducktail ducktail

[@leonessmann7786]

Go for some fitment and nice wheels

[@brotherhound1]

Maybe change the rims?

[@TABRO284]

AdamZ3046

[@NorthWestRailways]

STRAIGHT PIPE

[@intellectualtommy3902]

Ebay build? sounds fun

[@GG-cy5rr]

Maybe a sport intake?