Z/G Services
We get asked a lot by our Nissan customers what exactly the difference is in bringing your 370Z or G37 to Kaizen Tuning vs a local dealership, or any other shop in New England for that matter.
Kaizen Tuning - The Difference
Some of the main differences between ourselves in the dealer are pretty clear:
1. Know How. We started on the 08+ 370Z as soon as they were introduced to the marketplace in 2008. We immediately started modifying local 370Z's and purchased one of the first ones available on the east coast to start our R&D into what works and what does not on this platform. All of our techs work on 370Z's and G37's every week, so unlike the dealerships in the area, we have know how into the inner working of these cars. Do you want someone that knows nothing but the 4 day training course working on your car? Dealer techs don't own these cars, nor do they work on them every day. So with choosing an independent shop, you can have confidence that your Z or G will be in capable hands. This cannot be said for many Subaru dealerships.
2. Level of care. We know that as dealership customers at one point we saw the level of care given to our cars at Nissan dealerships decline. The 370Zis not an Sentra orPathfinder, and should not be treated like it. Unfortunately, this is not the case in the USA. We have seen the difference between dealerships in the USA and those in Japan. The level of care that is given overseas far exceeds that of a USA dealership. We wanted to bring that level of care to 370Z and G37 owners, that you won't find at a dealership.
3. Enthusiast operated. Kaizen Tuning is owned and operated by Nissan fanatics, who own GTRs, STis, Silvias and Z cars. We know the history of the Z cars, fromthe 280Z's to modern SNismo 370Z Ring times, and apply that know how to our customers cars. You won't find that kind of love for all things STi at any dealership that is only concerned about the bottom line. We also service Ferrari, Porsche BMW and Audi (as well as Nissan, Suby and Mitsubishi). Do you really want someone that works on a dealership level working on your car, or someone that actually knows how to work on your STi?
3. We are not flat rate. This point is critical to the level of care given to your car at Kaizen Tuning. At a dealership, all techs are paid per job. The faster your car is on and off the lift, the more they are paid, therefore the more the dealership can put in their pocket. At Kaizen Tuning, our techs are paid hourly. We take our time on the cars that come to us to make sure that our level of care exceeds your expectation. That cannot be said for a dealership tech that is rushing to get your car on and off the lift so he can put more in his pocket. This is a critical difference in how high end cars are serviced through Porsche, Ferrari, and other high end car service departments. We follow how a high end car SHOULD be serviced and pay our techs, who, as explained above, are more experienced than a dealership tech, accordingly. This is an ugly truth and why on so many occasions, 370Z owners are treated like one of the herd.
4. We use what works. We have years of know how on the 370Z, on the street, on the track, and at the strip. We recommend parts and fluids on the Z and G that are not forced down our throats. We test everything we use on our own 08 STi before signing it off for use on our customers cars. We have tested, and re-tested, and then come to a conclusion that what we offer to you is right for your application. We have partnered with the best shops from around the world, and can call on these experts if a problem comes up, or if a recommendation is needed.
5. One size does not fit all. Each Z or G application is different. Each customer has a different use in mind. At Kaizen Tuning, we can recommend the products that are going to work right for you. From street driven daily drivers to track prepped cars, the choices are very different. You will not find that flexibility in a dealership. This is critical to you, as an owner, as we can recommend and work with a huge array of products from all over the world, to fit your application. If you want to be like the heard and stamp knock off parts onto your Nissan, our shop is NOT for you.
6. The right tools. Kaizen Tuning uses the right tools for getting the job done right. What this means to you as a customer is that we do not need to outsource your car. We can do STi alignments in house, dyno tune in house, do motor and trans builds in house... We have the tools to tackle any job in our shop.
In addition to these 6 points, it should also be brought up that we offer a host of aftermarket products and services that the dealership can't.
Dyno Tuning - Dyno tuning with Cobb or Open Source to get the most out of your modifications.
Suspension Tuning - Custom alignment specifications and corner balancing.
Aftermarket Parts - A huge array of aftermarket products, from the best JDM and US brands. AMS, Amuse, Whiteline, HKS, Greddy, AQ Motorsports, Forge, Cobb, CBRD... To name just a few of our partners.
Fabrication - In house custom fabrication.
Track inspection services.
And much much more....
So there you have it, 6 big points on what makes Kaizen Tuning a better choice to work on your Subaru Nissan than the dealership. This should also work for those of you that are in other areas of the country that are trying to decide on if you want to send your car to a local dealership, or a high end aftermarket shop like Forged performance, SPE or AMS.
Any questions, don't hesitate to ask. We are looking forward to servicing you needs.
