Remote-controlled exhaust valves now available for the Nissan 370Z

[Robert_K]

Remote-controlled exhaust valves now available for the Nissan 370Z
by Jonathon Ramsey (RSS feed) on May 29th 2010 at 3:33PM
Link: http://www.autoblog.com/2010/05/29/r...the-nissan-37/



German tuner Cobra Technology and Lifestyle has developed a range of aesthetic and performance parts for the Nissan 370Z coupe and roadster. One of them is an exhaust with a remote-controlled butterfly valve that allows the driver to control how loud it bellows. Delivering the same kind of effect you'd get by revving an Aston above 4,500 rpm, you can buy 120-mm pipes with a flap that ranges from "discrete sportiness to pure racing sound."

You can check it the sound range in the video after the jump. Even with the flaps open it doesn't seem bad at all, but it might still come in handy for those hamlets where any kind of loud noise is a no-no.

[Source: Gizmag]

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2jHe...layer_embedded

Press Release:

The COBRA N+ Sports Kit for the Nissan 370Z Roadster

Exclusive accessories for the Nissan 370Z Roadster: Cobra Technology & Lifestyle (Alleestrasse 15-19, D-33818 Leopoldshöhe, Telefon +49 / (0) 52 02 / 99 92 60, Telefax +49 / (0) 52 02 / 99 92 50, Internet www.cobra-sor.com ) now introduces the COBRA N+ sports kit which offers exclusive options for upgrading the new open two-seater. All COBRA N+ options are also available for the 370Z coupe.

The COBRA N+ designers developed sportily styled carbon-fiber-look body components for the Japanese sports car: The COBRA N+ front spoiler precisely fits the opening of the air inlet of the production front apron, and lends the two 370Z models a more striking face.

Its aerodynamic counterpart in the rear is the COBRA N+ diffuser insert for the production apron. It was custom developed and features a centrally located reflector as well as custom cutouts for the two large tailpipes of the COBRA N+ sport exhaust system.

The standard rear apron is upgraded visually with the COBRA N+ rear diffuser. The aerodynamic component features a centrally mounted reflector and custom-tailored cutouts on either side for the large tailpipes of the COBRA N+ sport exhaust system.

The COBRA N+ 370Z body program also features carbon-fiber-look covers for the outside rearview mirrors.

For even more agile handling of the open Nissan sportscar the COBRA N+ engineers have developed a custom-tailored 19-inch tire/wheel combination which can be rounded off with sporty yet comfortably tuned lowering springs and sport suspensions. To reduce unsprung weight as much as possible the product range also contains the extremely lightweight COBRA N+ CN22 wheels with six double spokes. In sizes 9Jx19 with size 255/40 ZR 19 high-performance tires in front and 10Jx19 in back with size 285/35 ZR 19 tires they make perfect use of the available space beneath the wheel arches. At the same time these wheels and tires widen the vehicle's track, further increasing maximum possible cornering speeds.

Customers can also choose between COBRA N+ sport springs for a ride-height lowering of the roadster by some 30 millimeters and two height-adjustable COBRA N+ coil-over sport suspensions. The suspensions are made from stainless steel and come with either adjustable rebound or with adjustable bound and rebound. Both versions lower the ride height of coupe and roadster by between 20 and 40 millimeters on front and rear axle.

Sporty sound, optimized power yield, an even more striking rear appearance and top-notch quality are the hallmarks of the two COBRA N+ stainless-steel sport rear mufflers. The conventional COBRA N+ sports exhaust features one 115 x 90 mm tailpipe of either side.

Alternatively available is a version with an electronically controlled flap and two round 120-mm tailpipes. It allows selecting an exhaust note for the V6 engine ranging from discrete sportiness to pure racing sound at the push of the button on the radio remote.

The cockpit of the two-seater car can be upgraded with special carbon-fiber-look scuff plates with integrated Z logo.

A 2-year warranty with unlimited miles documents the high quality of COBRA N+ components and parts.

[alairellis23]

Almost everyone leaves them in the open position cause that unique VR6 sounds so good. I almost bought the Audi TT with the same motor.t's virtually the same car under neath it all but that TT only comes with the automatic trans.

[Robert_K]

Originally Posted by alairellis23

Almost everyone leaves them in the open position cause that unique VR6 sounds so good. I almost bought the Audi TT with the same motor.t's virtually the same car under neath it all but that TT only comes with the automatic trans.

[tropicalypso]

Old School loves pants with flaps in the back...

[Old School]

Originally Posted by Robert_K

yea, you too? lol

Originally Posted by tropicalypso

Old School loves pants with flaps in the back...

Easy access baby...

[RotorDad]

Originally Posted by alairellis23

Almost everyone leaves them in the open position cause that unique VR6 sounds so good. I almost bought the Audi TT with the same motor.t's virtually the same car under neath it all but that TT only comes with the automatic trans.

Well I think you lost us here buddy!

[Robert_K]

Originally Posted by alairellis23

Almost everyone leaves them in the open position cause that unique VR6 sounds so good.

Um... First the 370Z comes with a VQ37 motor. FYI, 350Z VQ35. Lastly the Audi TT engine code is not VR6. As I did not know the code I found it via Wiki.

Originally Posted by alairellis23

I almost bought the Audi TT with the same motor.

Nissan & Audi don't share power plants.

Originally Posted by alairellis23

t's virtually the same car under neath it all but that TT only comes with the automatic trans.

Again via Wiki; "Audi did not initially offer any type of automatic transmission option for the TT. However, from 2003, a dual clutch six-speed Direct-Shift Gearbox (DSG) became available, with the United Kingdom TT variants becoming the world's first user of a dual clutch transmission configured for a right-hand drive vehicle, although the outright world first for a road car equipped with a dual clutch transmission was claimed earlier by a Volkswagen Group platform-mate, the left hand drive Volkswagen Golf Mk4 R32."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_TT

[Pinky Demon]

Nothing new. You of all people RK should know the Vettes have been doing this since 06. That said, there is also another company that makes exhaust cutouts that cuts the exhaust right past the cat.