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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 05:50 AM
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puff pufff not pass hold that **** in and puff again!
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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 06:14 AM
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have you read anything about the weight distribution for the Z? the weight is like it is for handling reasons. Have you ever wondered why you can fly around the corners and the Z be so predictable and easy to handle?
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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 06:25 AM
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...
they can always move the battery to the rear or tranny a bit more rearward to off set the difference
just a thought
but i still dont like the x-fire
hahahaha
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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by navynukeme
have you read anything about the weight distribution for the Z? the weight is like it is for handling reasons. Have you ever wondered why you can fly around the corners and the Z be so predictable and easy to handle?
Actually handling can be A LOT better. I think that is why Nissan is looking at awd for its new 450z (or what ever its gonna be called).

jvanquish - has a good idea. Talk about using your head to come up with something creative instead of tossing your hands up and saying that it can't be done.
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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by tonystark
jvanquish - has a good idea. Talk about using your head to come up with something creative instead of tossing your hands up and saying that it can't be done.

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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 08:03 AM
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That pic is deceptive. It was shot with a shiety 35mm camera and has the obvious "fish-eye syndrome" going on making the rear appear larger than it is. The weight distribution is almost perfect in this car 53/47. If you cut anymore off the back it would mess up the weight ratio and therefore the handling. Put down the pipe or go look at your car and not a bad pic. if you do own one.

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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by ZlleH
LOL, why don't you just buy the infamous crossfire that everyone is so raving about:



I don't know about you, but IMO......driving anything that mildly resembles the look of the Crossfire should be a federal crime.
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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Ztalker
I don't know about you, but IMO......driving anything that mildly resembles the look of the Crossfire should be a federal crime.
i concur
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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by tonystark
The Z needs to be shortened and all of the reduction should come off of the @ss end. A shorter rear wheel over hang would improve its look, knock off some weight, and make it more impractical.

http://www.autobytel.com/images/carP...grear_500w.jpg
Do you want your Z to look like a VW Bug, i say the opposite make loonger and give it sleeker look.
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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 10:25 AM
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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 10:29 AM
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shave off the rear end of a Z, and kablam, you`ve got yourself a nice ugly little nissaan crossfire.
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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 11:29 AM
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this crack thread is still up?!?!!?!?!
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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 12:00 PM
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If you think the butt is too long, your other option is to balance it out by lengthening the nose a little.....





(Just can't seem to turn down a chance to ***** out pics of the car )
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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 12:17 PM
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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 12:18 PM
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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 04:37 PM
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Nissan has an option, at purchase, to select which wheel base you want. Just pick option "Extended" instead of "Standard" where it asks on the purchase contract. See attached. They, then use the Infinity G35 frame.
Attached Thumbnails About 6 inches should be cut off the rear end-exbase.jpg  
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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by ZlleH
LOL, why don't you just buy the infamous crossfire that everyone is so raving about:

kinda looks like a dog taking a dump
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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 06:25 PM
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[quote=tonystark]Really where else could you x out about 150 pounds? /quote]

The Chassis. And the Z doesn't fly around corners, it has to be guided through them. Carefully.
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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 06:32 PM
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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by mutock
Nissan has an option, at purchase, to select which wheel base you want. Just pick option "Extended" instead of "Standard" where it asks on the purchase contract. See attached. They, then use the Infinity G35 frame.
I hate to admit it, but I actually like the photoshopped car a little more. Don't get me wrong, I love the Z the way it is, but the back end is probably the one area that couldn't hurt to have a slight aesthetic improvement and it could be done without making the Z look like a damn Crossfire.

I think the original idea of this thread has its merits...
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