Hardtop convert. for next Z.
09-11-2005, 05:43 PM
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Hardtop convert. for next Z.
I hope Nissan will use this hardtop system for the next Z. I can't see why not except for cost production. The fact that Nissan has venture into this idea is interesting since we all know that concepts are only there to display possible future options not to necessary make the concept car itselfs. If not the Z, I'm sure the Infiniti will get it.
http://www.japanesecarfans.com/news..../nissan/1.html
http://www.japanesecarfans.com/news..../nissan/1.html
09-11-2005, 09:40 PM
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1. Virtually no trunk space.
2. The 350Z would not keep the lines that it has at the back.
3. Someone mentioned the weight.
4. All the Audiophile guys will be pissed that they can't put in their subwoofer mods.
Personally, I think number 2 is the most important. And 3 is a close second.
2. The 350Z would not keep the lines that it has at the back.
3. Someone mentioned the weight.
4. All the Audiophile guys will be pissed that they can't put in their subwoofer mods.
Personally, I think number 2 is the most important. And 3 is a close second.
09-12-2005, 08:51 AM
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Yeah, the weight thing is bad but if you want a convertible, you are in a way giving up performance for luxury.
Now that I have put more thoughts into it, I think they outta give the Infiniti the hardtop since it is a luxury car, and for the Z, just focus on performance.
Now that I have put more thoughts into it, I think they outta give the Infiniti the hardtop since it is a luxury car, and for the Z, just focus on performance.
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09-12-2005, 09:42 AM
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I wanted to buy a roadster but I didn't like the way it looked w/ the top up. If Nissan could make a hard top roadster w/ better lines (w/ top up) than the current roadster I would trade my coupe in for it. I think a hard top Z is a great idea.
09-12-2005, 10:07 AM
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The trunk space is used for many more things then just a grocery getter.
The trunk can be used to put the twin nitrous setup or the 2 to 4 subwoofers. Think outside the box, man!
And are you for this convertible roof or not? Because if you are, then your statement on "The 350Z is a sportscar." doesn't really work, since I doubt a real sport car would be racing in the track as a convertible.
The trunk can be used to put the twin nitrous setup or the 2 to 4 subwoofers. Think outside the box, man!
And are you for this convertible roof or not? Because if you are, then your statement on "The 350Z is a sportscar." doesn't really work, since I doubt a real sport car would be racing in the track as a convertible.
Originally Posted by jclayton
If you need trunk space buy a Maxima. The 350Z is a sportscar.
09-12-2005, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by ZlleH
The trunk space is used for many more things then just a grocery getter.
)but some comfort is nice and I love the comfort of the sun, but the soft top looks so ugly when its up. Although the hardtop would add extra weight, there's still things one can do to boost the performance. But if performance is really important, get the coupe.
09-12-2005, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by ZlleH
The trunk space is used for many more things then just a grocery getter.
The trunk can be used to put the twin nitrous setup or the 2 to 4 subwoofers. Think outside the box, man!
And are you for this convertible roof or not? Because if you are, then your statement on "The 350Z is a sportscar." doesn't really work, since I doubt a real sport car would be racing in the track as a convertible.
The trunk can be used to put the twin nitrous setup or the 2 to 4 subwoofers. Think outside the box, man!
And are you for this convertible roof or not? Because if you are, then your statement on "The 350Z is a sportscar." doesn't really work, since I doubt a real sport car would be racing in the track as a convertible.
09-12-2005, 06:59 PM
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You mean back then, there used to be real sports cars with retractable hard tops like the original poster brought up which we brought up would lose trunk space which lead us to this...
Originally Posted by CAN0802
I hate to point it out, but there was a time where these true "sports cars" only came as a convertible. More recent history has brought about the hard top sports car.
09-13-2005, 09:20 AM
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I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder...I got a ZR, which is my first vert...basically because I thought it looked cool with the top up too. I usually dont like the look of ragtops with the top up. Something about the look of the ZR just grabbed me.
09-13-2005, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ZlleH
You mean back then, there used to be real sports cars with retractable hard tops like the original poster brought up which we brought up would lose trunk space which lead us to this...
