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Old 12-12-2009, 03:43 AM
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07 since the stillen SC is garbage. Also talk them down on the 07 price. You should be able to get that price dropped near 10 percent.
Old 12-12-2009, 05:25 AM
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07. HR is the shizznitt. The DE has been laid to rest, plus I bet you could make 320whp with that HR with just boltons/tune. And it would be super reliable NA power. The Stillen just doesnt perform like it should. I bet it dynos around 298whp lol!!!
Old 12-12-2009, 07:42 AM
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get a rsx or srt4
Old 12-12-2009, 08:50 AM
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well the stillen supercharger kits are garbage and make n/a numbers for power, who cares how much boost its on cause those kits just dont have it....so with that comparison id get the 07....just buy my z !!!.lol, but seriously
Old 12-12-2009, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Hamster350Z
i did some searching and read how the 07-08's have the clutch slave cylinder problems, and how they fail with upgraded clutches. That really demotivates me...how do people drive around with upgraded clutches without killing the slave cylinder?
You're right, but they're all still under warranty so its covered. Its not until they run out that buying an HR will be sketchy, because some of the replaced ones are starting to go again. Only real fix is the 03-06 style slave retrofit that a few companies sell. I'm sure you've read about it if you've done research on the problem on here.
Old 12-13-2009, 12:32 AM
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Originally Posted by chrisjersey06
You're right, but they're all still under warranty so its covered. Its not until they run out that buying an HR will be sketchy, because some of the replaced ones are starting to go again. Only real fix is the 03-06 style slave retrofit that a few companies sell. I'm sure you've read about it if you've done research on the problem on here.
Yeah, i read about it. And to me the conversion they're selling for $2k-$3k is just too much for me. Ultimately i want a reliable DD/fun car if i have to go with an 05 with a DE motor i wont mind.

How are dem 05's?
(avoiding revup motors) so 06's are out of the question
Old 03-13-2010, 08:05 PM
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Did you go naturally aspirated or show some ***** and go forced-induction?
Old 03-13-2010, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by twitch579
07. HR is the shizznitt. The DE has been laid to rest, plus I bet you could make 320whp with that HR with just boltons/tune. And it would be super reliable NA power. The Stillen just doesnt perform like it should. I bet it dynos around 298whp lol!!!
ROFL, you can always dream.
Old 03-13-2010, 08:52 PM
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if both were equally reliable, i'd go with the 05. ps not a fan of the stillen kit.
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No need to be ashamed. The RSX is sporty and reliable transportation.
Old 06-12-2010, 02:45 PM
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07, and i never knew s/c and turbo's can pass smog.
Old 06-12-2010, 02:52 PM
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I wouldn't even consider buying a used 350z with FI unless it was a gret deal on a salvage car I could use for parts. There's a recall on 07 slave cyls.
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Originally Posted by davidv
No need to be ashamed. The RSX is sporty and reliable transportation.
I had an '04 RSX-S and I loved that thing, it was my first brand new car. Then I traded it in for an '04 350Z six months later . But that's not the point. The point is, I'd be happy with an '05 RSX-S (if I didn't have my '08Z), I think those cars still look good, especially the Arctic Blue Pearl.
Old 06-12-2010, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Hamster350Z
Yeah, i read about it. And to me the conversion they're selling for $2k-$3k is just too much for me. Ultimately i want a reliable DD/fun car if i have to go with an 05 with a DE motor i wont mind.

How are dem 05's?
(avoiding revup motors) so 06's are out of the question
I beg to differ:

https://my350z.com/forum/vq35hr/4495...r-problem.html


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Old 06-12-2010, 06:59 PM
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07 n/a
Old 06-13-2010, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Goin' Sidewayz!
I'd take the 07 simply because I'd never buy a car that's been boosted.
+1.

Mods = reduces value.
Old 06-13-2010, 02:17 PM
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if you don't take the HR you are an idiot
Old 06-13-2010, 03:37 PM
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thread is over 6months old, fyi
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