I've been browsing this forum for awhile now and you all have helped me learn alot about the 350Z! Well, I finally broke down and bought one from CarMax. Black on black, 2006, 6spd, 23K miles, Beautiful condition.



I would really appreciate some help identifying a few things under the hood. My first question is what is the large silver/grey covering on the engine that says "Kinetix" or something? I'm very new to Nissans so please spare me...haha. I'll post engine pics a bit later.

I am a converted Jeep Wrangler driver...and very attached to my new 350Z already!

Thanks all and I look forward to contributing to this forum as I learn.

 

Did you check your oil yet?

 

Not yet, I assumed Carmax had me ready to go...what should I look for as a new owner? Thanks

 

Congrats man i just got an 06 silverstone with 23,XXX miles about a month ago... which model and how much did you pay? Yeah oil consumption is the main concern on the 06 model.

 

Congrats to you as well Jasa!I bought an 06' base model...I bought from Carmax due to 3 previous great experiences with them. This 350Z came into their Memphis, TN store and the day I saw it online I had it transferred because it had everything I wanted - less than 25K miles, all black in/out, and 6spd coupe...I had to go for it! It was $19,000 even + $200/month for insurance...damn! =)

I'm posting engine pics in 2 minutes...maybe you guys can let me know what some of the different parts are on the engine...I'd like to confirm if this is an aftermarket intale manifold (kinetix) or not. Thanks again!

 

Ok just checked the oil - it was perfectly filled by Carmax, no problems there! How often should I check this as I've only had the car for 3 days?

Now on to the Engine pics! Please take a glance and let me know if it does in fact have Kinetix intake manifold...it seems to have a black Kinetix cover on top of the engine...not sure what this is...please let me know if anything catches your eye. Thanks again fellas!

 

More pics:



And there was one unusual item about the car...when I opened the hood to check the oil, this thing popped out and ran away!

 

well i see you got a K&N Air intake in there too it looks like.. it seems those are pretty good mods on there.. how do u like it so far.. i have about the same mods.. i also bought my car from carmax in the summer time.

 

thats def an aftermarket strut bar and intake manifold.. also your intake is stock its only a K&N air filter which isnt bad keep that just make sure you clean it every once in a while.. nice car tho man ill take some pics of my engine just to show you what the differences are.. yeah i got mine from A1 Imports for 18,000... about the same in price.

 

My 350Z looks to have aftermarket brakes/rotors as well...are these any good?

 

I love the ride so far guys...it puts a smile on my face every time I look at it. I'm 28 and work hard...this is my first car purchased compeltely by myself which makes it even better! Thanks for the comments!

Also, if the intake is stock...what is the Kinetix black/plastic cover thing? Thanks again all!

 

Here is the outside

 

Nice Jasa! I like that color alot - that is a very clean looking Z! How do you plan to wash the car...powerwash or hand wash everytime? Also are you planning to use any particular type of fuel or oil? I've read the manual but would like some advice from experienced Z owners as well for the best maintenance plan.

 

I wash my car by hand with meguiars gold class... then dry it with them rubber towls... i use alluminum wheel polish... Meguiars Hot shine for the wheel dressing, it doesnt spray off on the car when you drive dont get spray always use the gel and an applicator.. then i use NXT cleaning wax then Meguiars gold carinuba wax.. and i put 93 in my tank would recommend sunoco... but dont use Wawa ***** terrible gas.. oil i use castrol synthetic but if you use synthetic oil dont switch back to regular

 

should have bought an 07. congrats none the less.

 

It's a JWT Popcharger, not K&N: http://www.jimwolftechnology.com/cus...asp?PartID=350

Kinetix manifold: http://www.kinetixracing.com/kinetix...zg3503-06.aspx

GTSpec Dry carbon strut brace: http://www.gtspec.com/index.php?nav=...pid=239&cat=76

 

Thanks a million for the advice and links fellas! Much appreciated, excellent forum!

 

+1. Get the recharger spray from JWT. It will have instructions on their site to wash and prep the filter to "recharge" (spray with a special oily spray to improve filtration). You may be able to use the K&N recharger also, not sure.