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Datsuns Racing 3/23…Join the Caravan to ‘Seca!

Filed under: Events,Performance
by Alvin G @ 10:57 pm on March 21, 2013

***Attention all Datsun racing fans!***

Come join the caravan to Laguna Seca this SATURDAY morning 3/23! The B-sedan races featuring several Datsuns are at 10am and 2pm. We will meet at Z Car Garage at 7:30am.  This is a great opportunity to witness classic Datsuns driven in anger. Come out to ‘Seca and support your local racers!

Z Car Garage
140 Archer St.
San Jose, Ca 95112
408-452-0350





UPREV Power: Chris’ 370z

Filed under: 370z,Featured Cars and Projects,Performance
by Alvin G @ 10:24 pm on March 19, 2013


Chris M came to ZCG with only an aftermarket intake system on his 370z. With UPREV tuning the VQ37 now makes 305hp/254tq to the wheels:


If you have intake/exhaust modifications to your Z consider an UPREV tune to realize their full potential!





Bavarian Boost: Jermaine’s BMW 540i

Filed under: Featured Cars and Projects,Performance
by Alvin G @ 11:37 pm on March 18, 2013

Dear readers, I know what you are thinking: “what is a BMW doing on ZCarblog?” Well,  Jermaine K is the owner of this fine BMW 540i and as you know it really is a small Z-car world…he was referred to ZCG by familiar enthusiasts Alan E and Enrique R!
Jermaine’s Bimmer had a VF engineering Supercharger kit already installed and he came to us to sort out a few outstanding items.

After new spark plugs were installed and incorrect supercharger kit items fixed we put the sedan on our dyno…385hp/347tq to the wheels makes this one Bad Bimmer!

Even if it is not a Nissan the crew at ZCG is more than happy to work on it and make your car perform as it should. Thanks for the referral Enrique and Alan! Remember to watch for that silver 5-series closing in on you guys 🙂





Black Plate Beauty: Sora Blue

Filed under: Featured Cars and Projects,Performance
by Alvin G @ 10:43 pm on March 16, 2013


The ZCG Datsun 2000 Roadster is now sporting black plates from 1967!  Big thanks to Gary S for hooking us up with these! We like the look and feel even more nostalgic when sitting behind the wheel 🙂





Laguna Seca Track Day Report!

Filed under: Events,Featured Cars and Projects,Performance
by Alvin G @ 10:53 pm on March 15, 2013


Our friend and fellow 350Z racer Scott Smith did track day with Trackmasters on 3/2/13.  Several ZCG cars were present including Allen B and George K. Enjoy the pics and videos, thanks Scott!

Allen, Jen, and I met George and his buddy promptly at 7:30am.  The GreenZ was loaded up, and the X5 made it’s maiden tow voyage with power, pride, and ease.  George was ready for a day of fun in his Nismo 370z with Toyo R888 race tires, as was Allen in his Vortech 350z (on same tires).  George’s friend in the C6 had never driven Seca, so he was excited.  Jen was excited to take her first laps – in a car – around Laguna, as she and Scott had walked the entire track last fall at a PCA event.

It was still chilly for the first session, which Scott and George were in, so Scott and Allen took out Scott’s new, 2010, completely stock X5 Bimmer (video).  Both were impressed at its control, handling, and sheer power.  Full throttle up past the sound check – score!

 

The day warmed up, and all 3 Zs performed flawlessly.  A few other ZCG customers were there as well in their Zs, as well as a plethora of 240Zs from the folks at Unique Towing.  Big dollar Ferraris, 911s, BMWs, a Maserati, Lotus, and even a McLaren were in the mix for the day.

 

 
All-in-all it was a fun and safe day, and track temps were perfect.  Here are some laps in GreenZ! (SpecZ prepped):

 

 





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