OFFICIAL ’06 350Z Changes & Photo Library Release Aug 15
08-14-2005, 08:02 PM
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http://www.sportzmagazine.com/Z_special_350z_photos.htm
a few first comments. while the exterior changes are there i think only us "Z" people are gonna make a big deal out of it.
ok the interlagos fire color is ok. looks like that black cherry special edition Rx-8 color. that coupe has to be silverstone and not the new silver alloy, right?
the Rays wheels. kind of a let down. although there is nothing wrong with them they look like the now Standard 18 "Anniversary" wheel with a lip and the 3 dot motif. i do like that finished introduced on the 35th. its shiney but doesnt carry the stigma that chrome has begun to have.
the staggered set up does look good in that one pic! so basically all the Z sare gonna have a similar wheel. but they stagger will help set the track and GT off from the rest
headlights and tail lights I DIG! nothing but good things to say. i love that top part of the headlights with the little see through window thing cut out instead of all chrome like ours . the taillights are cool but 6 months from know you wouldnt care.
the interior looks better over all but i dont like the raised area around the shifter. looks like it would be hard to rest your wrist there
the stereo read out looks different as well. wonder if that whole center piece can be switched out?
ok is the nismo Z a factory option now? the pic on there shows it but with no front lip ( im assuming because of the bumper restyle) that means the US spec lip wont fit the new bumper i guess?
a few first comments. while the exterior changes are there i think only us "Z" people are gonna make a big deal out of it.
ok the interlagos fire color is ok. looks like that black cherry special edition Rx-8 color. that coupe has to be silverstone and not the new silver alloy, right?
the Rays wheels. kind of a let down. although there is nothing wrong with them they look like the now Standard 18 "Anniversary" wheel with a lip and the 3 dot motif. i do like that finished introduced on the 35th. its shiney but doesnt carry the stigma that chrome has begun to have.
the staggered set up does look good in that one pic! so basically all the Z sare gonna have a similar wheel. but they stagger will help set the track and GT off from the rest
headlights and tail lights I DIG! nothing but good things to say. i love that top part of the headlights with the little see through window thing cut out instead of all chrome like ours . the taillights are cool but 6 months from know you wouldnt care.
the interior looks better over all but i dont like the raised area around the shifter. looks like it would be hard to rest your wrist there
the stereo read out looks different as well. wonder if that whole center piece can be switched out?
ok is the nismo Z a factory option now? the pic on there shows it but with no front lip ( im assuming because of the bumper restyle) that means the US spec lip wont fit the new bumper i guess?
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How come the headlights look better in the official pics than the roadster pics that sho down posted? I didn't like the headlights at first but now i really like all the little changes.
What do they mean standard on most models?
new 18-inch cast wheels with increased brake rotor size (for non-BremboR brakes) are standard on most models
What do they mean standard on most models?
new 18-inch cast wheels with increased brake rotor size (for non-BremboR brakes) are standard on most models
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08-14-2005, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by mc350z
the interior looks better over all but i dont like the raised area around the shifter. looks like it would be hard to rest your wrist there
Also looks as if the shifter is further up than the current Z's, does that mean its a new trany all together??
08-14-2005, 08:40 PM
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I'm feel the same, the headlights looked worse to me on the previous pictures, must be the angle. I wish they left the front bumper alone (they did to the back one). That little tongue thing below the grille bothers me, hopefully it can be covered with a carbon cover like the one available for the current model.
And why aren't they offering a darker color than Silverstone? All other models seem to be available in "Smoke" which is a nice dark gray (Altima, Maxima, even the Quest). I guess they can't make everyone happy
And why aren't they offering a darker color than Silverstone? All other models seem to be available in "Smoke" which is a nice dark gray (Altima, Maxima, even the Quest). I guess they can't make everyone happy
08-14-2005, 09:02 PM
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the stereo read out looks different as well. wonder if that whole center piece can be switched out?
the stereo read out looks different as well. wonder if that whole center piece can be switched out?
08-15-2005, 12:06 AM
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Now the reflectors really don't fit! There is no longer an amber strip in the headlight to provide continuity. It is just chrome and then Blah! ugly amber strip!
08-15-2005, 12:18 AM
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my opinion, I have an 05 Redline
I definately like the 300hp upgrade for all 6spds
I definately like the Bi-xenon headlights and LED taillights? I assume that
03-05 Z models will be able to fit the 2006up headlights? which will certainly be placed on my upgrade list once 06 Z' start turning up in junkyards.
The interior does look a little more refined w/ the raised shifter and such.
other than that.. I still like the 03-05 350z much more..those track wheels and front bumper changes are ugly.
I do like the 19,18 wheel stagger though.
overall.. I'm still satisfied w/ my 05
I definately like the 300hp upgrade for all 6spds
I definately like the Bi-xenon headlights and LED taillights? I assume that
03-05 Z models will be able to fit the 2006up headlights? which will certainly be placed on my upgrade list once 06 Z' start turning up in junkyards.
The interior does look a little more refined w/ the raised shifter and such.
other than that.. I still like the 03-05 350z much more..those track wheels and front bumper changes are ugly.
I do like the 19,18 wheel stagger though.
overall.. I'm still satisfied w/ my 05
08-15-2005, 12:41 AM
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wow nice work big thumbs up for sportz
im in 2 minds over the update. The interior i dont like, dont think its any worse or better than the original, just dont like the look of the lower console, or the cup holders in the doors. Good idea putting some padding on the doors.
i thought it was getting new dial faces, i can see a chrome inlay but thats it
the headlights i dont like at all, it makes the car look like Herbi the love bug, very gay. The tail-lights though i will definitely be ordering as a spare part, i just hope theyre plug n play
the Rays wheels are very nice
im in 2 minds over the update. The interior i dont like, dont think its any worse or better than the original, just dont like the look of the lower console, or the cup holders in the doors. Good idea putting some padding on the doors.
i thought it was getting new dial faces, i can see a chrome inlay but thats it
the headlights i dont like at all, it makes the car look like Herbi the love bug, very gay. The tail-lights though i will definitely be ordering as a spare part, i just hope theyre plug n play
the Rays wheels are very nice