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How to Guarantee the Z is a track edition?

Old Sep 8, 2007 | 04:28 AM
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^^ If the car has VDC, it also has TCS (TCS is part of VDC)

The switch on the left side of the dash near your knee is labeled VDC (for
cars equipped with VDC, which includes TCS) or TCS if it is only equipped with TCS.

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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 05:03 AM
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Stock FRC
Base Coupe
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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by A1C Basinger
is there something in the VIN
No.
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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 08:02 AM
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If the z has Brembos, the Ray wheels, VDC, & MT it is a Track. I suppose someone could add Brembos and Rays to a Performance model but highly doubtful.
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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 08:17 AM
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It's quite possible it also has leather... but aftermarket. Here was my Z in stock glory back in '03, except for the seats:

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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 08:23 AM
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Easy way is to take the VIN and ask a dealer. I wondered the same when i bought my track model. Like everyone says.. key things are Rays wheels, brembos, NO BOSE, NO leather, NO seat heaters, VDC button on left side, TPS sensor, Aerodynamics package front splitter, rear underspoilers etc.
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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 08:32 AM
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Its either vdc or tcs, not both.

Look down and to the left of the steering wheel youll see two black buttons side by side and below them is the fuel door release. The left of the two black buttons should say TCS or VDC depending on the model.

Track has at a minimum:
brembos
rays 18's 6 spoke wheels
aero package
no leather
no bose
larger spare
no heated seats
6mt
lsd


also, verify the steering wheel controls, hid's and power seats. I dont know what the track has for those options.
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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by CUxtopher
Its either vdc or tcs, not both.
Actually, VDC incorporates TDC.
Originally Posted by CUxtopher
also, verify the steering wheel controls, hid's and power seats. I dont know what the track has for those options.
Track has the steering wheel controls (base does not).
Track has HIDs.
Track does NOT have weight-adding power seats.
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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 10:24 AM
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Peformance did not have TPS in 03....
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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by opathal
I believe the track was the only edition to have Brembos in 03. It should also have special edition rays rims. That look like this...minus cross drilled rotors.

i have a 2004 track model, and it has brembo.

brembo
forged rays wheels
little tighter suspension
lighter than other models
VDC (look for that on the left-lower hand side under ur steeering wheel.
no bose
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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by PDX_Racer
Actually, VDC incorporates TDC.

Track has the steering wheel controls (base does not).
Track has HIDs.
Track does NOT have weight-adding power seats.


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VDC>>TCS Dealer will say it has VDC .

TDC = not an option.
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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by redkaz04
Peformance did not have TPS in 03....
The 03 350z Performance model did have Tire Pressure Sensors. I have an 03 Performance model and it has TPS. The beeping is a pain in the butt when you go to the track and lower the tire pressure. You could also get the aero package as an option on the 03 Performance Model.

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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by joe645733
i have a 2004 track model, and it has brembo.

brembo
forged rays wheels
little tighter suspension
lighter than other models
VDC (look for that on the left-lower hand side under ur steeering wheel.
no bose
Unless you changed your suspension to an after market one, it's identical to all other Z.

Same Part Number on everything. The initial journalist comments on that is an illusion. Part placebo, part from lighter and wider wheel setup.
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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 10:58 AM
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really....well the 04 sure as hell doesn't have it....
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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by iamdigital
VIN and CarFAX


Nice...
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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 11:05 AM
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It sure as heck would eliminate confusion if you only post info your certain of.

The 03 Performances did have TPS.

VDC includes TCS

VIN does not tell you model.
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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 11:14 AM
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Im well aware that TCS is a part of VDC, its just that youll only find a VDC button in the car.
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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 11:15 AM
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Well I picked up an 03 track edition today. When called to get the loan approved, the VIN showed it saying touring, what the hell???

Everything on the car checks out to prove its a track model. Does this happen much, or should they be explaining something.....?
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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 11:15 AM
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yes...so this will eliminate if it is a base or enthusiast..
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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 11:20 AM
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god dangit! OP, why dont you tell us what is on the car????????? Itd help alot.

Tourings have leather and heated seats and a BOSE system. The seats are also power adjustable. They have VDC but so does the Track model. Tourings can also have nav and brembos. The 6mt versions came with 6 spoke 18's while the autos had the 7 spoke 17's iirc.

Help us help you, is it that hard?
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