I sent this letter to
[email protected] just minutes ago.
Someone at
www.nissancubelife.com had placed up a post saying that Greddy USA was interested in releasing parts for the Z12 Cube. This is good news, because I think Greddy builds nice aftermarket parts! I have several Greddy items on my SR20 Powered S13, so I am already acquainted with your parts.
Now this may be my personal take, but I feel that maybe the market isn't there for high performance parts, although there is a small cry for a turbo kit. Me personally I'm not wanting that. I see the car more like alot of the drifters overseas. I have a performance car, an I want a nice hooked-up but comfortable ride for daily use/an evening on the town that isn't spent on a winding road.
Here is what I would really like to see developed for the car based on your current lines of parts:
*SE and/or SP2 exhaust system.
*SUS Header
*Airinx Intake
*Air Diversion Panel
Maybe Some light tune suspension products like a Type S coilover along with a Strut Bar.
Gracer aerodynamics parts.... a lip kit and grill would be great.... but at the very least a grill... Nissan's grills are seriously hideous. I am very partial to the Impul grill in Japan. Not crying for a direct copy.... just letting you know. Maybe something towards the way of the old 01 Civic Si Grill.... Just some ideas.
The good thing about the suspension products, is that other than some weight differences, which would probably lead to a spring rate and dampening adjustment, the suspension parts from a Cube will work on a Versa, so you can open up to two different cars with pretty much the same R&D.
Most of the engine parts I listed would increase gas mileage along with power, and after reading the boards, that would be an important role in the marketing. Frequently people ask "what mpg are you getting?" along with the typical HP and TRQ related questions.
Just trying to let you know how I feel and what I'd like to see.... like I said I love Greddy products and I would love to see some for this great little car!
Also a shift knob designed for the 6SPD with reverse lockout crowd would be great.... with the exception of some small companies.... the selection is looking kinda like ricer shit out of the first Fast and Furious movie..... 7 SPD Eclipses fail.... Just an Idea...
Dustin Mankin
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Like I said I know some people want a turbo kit, and if you do, you should voice your opinions. It takes all kinds of people, I have a turbo car, I don't need two, but for a streetable turbo kit, Greddy doesn't make a bad product. Granted they don't always post the highest numbers around, but if you were after that, I feel you wouldn't be in a cube anyway, and a 50-75 horsepower gain isn't bad. People speak up... if we don't let them know we are out here dying to tune, they won't make parts for us.... they KNOW that 370Z tuners exist....so logically without an outcry they will develop parts for said platform.... but if we speak up I think you'll be surprised what you can get. Just have a clue what it is you want.... don't say exhaust... be specific. Maybe someone on this board wants an evo2 exhaust... I don't... but if you do let them know! And as my email shows... A little butt-kissing never hurts. I'll post a reply when/if I get one.
Dustin
