Japanese tuning company Branew is gearing up to debut its own range of aftermarket body addenda for the brand-spankin’-new 370Z at the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon, Japan’s biggest exhibition of tuned and tweaked cars.
Branew’s kit features a front under-bumper addon, side steps, rear diffuser and a rear wing, all of which can be made out of either carbonfibre or fibreglass.
A set of blingy 22-inch wheels will also complement Branew’s kit and can be requested in a slightly more subtle 20-inch size. Upgraded suspension, brakes, exhuast system and ECU will also be added to Branew’s 370Z catalogue, and should help the shapely coupe handle, stop, accelerate and sound better.
Meanwhile, Branew’s compatriots at Zele International are busy prepping their own show car for TAS09. Zele’s approach is a little less flashy than Branew’s, however there’s a greater emphasis on engine tuning and handling performance.
A titainium muffler and high-flow exhaust piping (below) ease restrictions on the engine, while Zele’s FZ-ROM ECU tweaks ignition timing, fuel/air maps and the 3.7 litre VQ37VHR VVEL system for a few additional ponies. An engine oil cooler and differential oil cooler keeps the engine and driveline cool during spirited drives.
A lightweight Brembo brake system (below) replaces the stock anchors and provides better stopping performance, yet still fits under the Z34’s 20-inch forged wheels. An unspecified suspension system will also replace the standard hardware.
As for looks, Zele has yet to release any images of the finished bodywork - and likely won’t do so until the car’s debut at the Tokyo Auto Salon. For a little clue though, check out the image below…
We’ll have more for you once the doors open at the Tokyo Auto Salon on January 9. Stay tuned.
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Urgh!!! Looks frigging stupid. So sick of this sort of thing. When are these companies going to leave sports cars to just being SPORTS CARS?? Save your stupid huge bling wheels and unrealistic body kits for other cars!
F*ck this… I bloody want one so bad. Classic Z is back
at first I wasn’t too sure about them but after seeing numerous photos of 370’s with a kit and new wheels they look pretty nice
I wonder how much Nissan Aust. will charge for these (considering the AUD is so low against the YEN)
I have to say I’m not feeling the headlight and tail light shape. I hope they look better in the flesh…and somehow the idea of 22in wheels is more flashy/bling than sporty. Given that the Z is one of the few sports cars Japan still makes that direction is a shame.
I was expecting something spectacular when I heard that Nissan was trying to steer the Z back to its roots, it’s a shame that it looks so awkward. Awesome exhaust and brake package though
The Branew kit doesn’t fit the lines of the new Z. It doesn’t look like it is a part of the car.
I read t he article on the 370Z in Wheels just now and I have fallen in love
Finally something I would consider trading the S15 in for
Dear god. I didn’t think anyone read Wheels anymore…
When your in Ulladulla and it’s either wheels… or HOT4s, i think you’d choose the same
Wise choice, Serial Killa.
I’d love to get a 370Z, but with none of this bling package.
Oh no doubt
A nice set of wide rims in 19 inch diameter and you are set
I also think spraying the ‘fangs’ part of the front bar black would do wonders too
There should be laws against things this ugly.
I actually dont mind the front bar…but the rear bar has been beaten with the ugly stick.
Also really likely the exhaust system. But the 370z just doesnt do it for me! It must be the auto rev match on the manual. Although i would consider the V36 if Nissan Aus ever decided to be a man and do the right thing!