Went to GroupZ Meeting, Saw White w/Frost Interior
07-12-2002, 09:28 AM
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I didn't bring a camera this time, but there were a bunch of people there that did. I'm sure we'll all be seeing pictures shortly. Besides, I don't think pictures would do it justice, it is truly spectacular.
Also this car had the side curtain air-bags: one deploys from the roof down, another deploys from the side of the seat forward.
Also this car had the side curtain air-bags: one deploys from the roof down, another deploys from the side of the seat forward.
07-12-2002, 09:37 AM
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Other interesting facts:
Car has alarm in addition to vehicle disable.
White car at meeting was a genuine production model, not pre-production.
3 Cars are currently in Arizona being torture tested at Nissan's proving ground.
Some aftermarket suspension parts should be available in October.
Drive computer has Avg MPG, Avg MPH, Outside temp, stopwatch, etc. and can display 2 readings at once.
Guages look absolutely awesome at night! Classic, yet very modern. Very classy looking.
Car has alarm in addition to vehicle disable.
White car at meeting was a genuine production model, not pre-production.
3 Cars are currently in Arizona being torture tested at Nissan's proving ground.
Some aftermarket suspension parts should be available in October.
Drive computer has Avg MPG, Avg MPH, Outside temp, stopwatch, etc. and can display 2 readings at once.
Guages look absolutely awesome at night! Classic, yet very modern. Very classy looking.
07-12-2002, 09:51 AM
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Originally posted by VQracer
was this a factory alarm that every 350Z pre-orderer will get?
since it was the final production, was the nav door still flimsy? not a big to me just asking.
Thanks,
Victor
was this a factory alarm that every 350Z pre-orderer will get?
since it was the final production, was the nav door still flimsy? not a big to me just asking.
Thanks,
Victor
I would not call the door flimsy, but I would call it funky: it sort of rotates up and then slides in. To open you pull out and then rotate down.
07-12-2002, 09:55 AM
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Rear Strut Brace
Oh, also the strut brace with the Z on it: it is an integral part of the body, not bolted on. Underneath the plastic and aluminum is a solid piece of metal welded to the rest of the body. It cannot be unbolted or removed as it would interfere with the structural rigidity of the car.
07-12-2002, 11:07 AM
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Thanks for the update Brian! I heard there were two cars there. PPW and.... ?
I can't wait to see Ryan's photos tomorrow on 350ZForum.com !
-j-
I can't wait to see Ryan's photos tomorrow on 350ZForum.com !
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07-12-2002, 11:11 AM
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Originally posted by JmanZ
Thanks for the update Brian! I heard there were two cars there. PPW and.... ?
I can't wait to see Ryan's photos tomorrow on 350ZForum.com !
-j-
Thanks for the update Brian! I heard there were two cars there. PPW and.... ?
I can't wait to see Ryan's photos tomorrow on 350ZForum.com !
-j-
The white was a "production" car.
07-12-2002, 12:09 PM
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18" rims and tires on Touring
The 18" on the touring manual trans looks a like a 17 " rather than 18" to me since there is a noticible gap (about 3 fingers) between the fender and the tire. Plus the fact that the rims are running 45 series tires makes the them looks smaller.
So if some of us are thinking about running 40 series or 35 series, you might need to rethink or recalculate the actual height of the stocks ( rear and front) vs the tires you want to run with. If you decide to run the same set up width wise (225 fronts and 235 rear) with either 40 series or 35 series, you get even a bigger gap.
Personality, I ordered the Enthusiast so that I can go with 18" aftermarket wheels. But after seeing the Touring with 18", I will either go with 19" or lower the car by .5-.75 inch to get the LOOK I want, which is about 2 fingers height.
NO FLAME, just personal observations!
btw, someone posted this link to check for your tire/rim combo
http://www.c5-corvette.com/tirecalc.htm
So if some of us are thinking about running 40 series or 35 series, you might need to rethink or recalculate the actual height of the stocks ( rear and front) vs the tires you want to run with. If you decide to run the same set up width wise (225 fronts and 235 rear) with either 40 series or 35 series, you get even a bigger gap.
Personality, I ordered the Enthusiast so that I can go with 18" aftermarket wheels. But after seeing the Touring with 18", I will either go with 19" or lower the car by .5-.75 inch to get the LOOK I want, which is about 2 fingers height.
NO FLAME, just personal observations!
btw, someone posted this link to check for your tire/rim combo
http://www.c5-corvette.com/tirecalc.htm
07-12-2002, 03:12 PM
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Originally posted by BrianZ
Guages look absolutely awesome at night! Classic, yet very modern. Very classy looking.
Guages look absolutely awesome at night! Classic, yet very modern. Very classy looking.
07-12-2002, 04:18 PM
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Well, I'm concerned. I'm not sure I like it. There is still too much black in there that doesn't mix well with the gray and I don't think the gray looks as good as it does on the Maxima. Does it look better in person? BTW, what color is the center stack? Is it still silver, because it looks black in these pics.
07-12-2002, 06:48 PM
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Originally posted by TCL
What is the color of the illumination on the production guages? The Nissan 360 animation appeared green but all pre-production cars appeared orange or yellow.
What is the color of the illumination on the production guages? The Nissan 360 animation appeared green but all pre-production cars appeared orange or yellow.
07-12-2002, 06:50 PM
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Originally posted by Todd
Well, I'm concerned. I'm not sure I like it. There is still too much black in there that doesn't mix well with the gray and I don't think the gray looks as good as it does on the Maxima. Does it look better in person? BTW, what color is the center stack? Is it still silver, because it looks black in these pics.
Well, I'm concerned. I'm not sure I like it. There is still too much black in there that doesn't mix well with the gray and I don't think the gray looks as good as it does on the Maxima. Does it look better in person? BTW, what color is the center stack? Is it still silver, because it looks black in these pics.
The frost interior is not all uniform gray. The center waterfall is a darker gray. I think its better that way: if it were all sort of the same gray it would look bland. As it is the variations in gray add some contrast and interest.
07-12-2002, 06:51 PM
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Re: 18" rims and tires on Touring
Originally posted by Cintel7
The 18" on the touring manual trans looks a like a 17 " rather than 18" to me since there is a noticible gap (about 3 fingers) between the fender and the tire. Plus the fact that the rims are running 45 series tires makes the them looks smaller.
So if some of us are thinking about running 40 series or 35 series, you might need to rethink or recalculate the actual height of the stocks ( rear and front) vs the tires you want to run with. If you decide to run the same set up width wise (225 fronts and 235 rear) with either 40 series or 35 series, you get even a bigger gap.
Personality, I ordered the Enthusiast so that I can go with 18" aftermarket wheels. But after seeing the Touring with 18", I will either go with 19" or lower the car by .5-.75 inch to get the LOOK I want, which is about 2 fingers height.
NO FLAME, just personal observations!
btw, someone posted this link to check for your tire/rim combo
http://www.c5-corvette.com/tirecalc.htm
The 18" on the touring manual trans looks a like a 17 " rather than 18" to me since there is a noticible gap (about 3 fingers) between the fender and the tire. Plus the fact that the rims are running 45 series tires makes the them looks smaller.
So if some of us are thinking about running 40 series or 35 series, you might need to rethink or recalculate the actual height of the stocks ( rear and front) vs the tires you want to run with. If you decide to run the same set up width wise (225 fronts and 235 rear) with either 40 series or 35 series, you get even a bigger gap.
Personality, I ordered the Enthusiast so that I can go with 18" aftermarket wheels. But after seeing the Touring with 18", I will either go with 19" or lower the car by .5-.75 inch to get the LOOK I want, which is about 2 fingers height.
NO FLAME, just personal observations!
btw, someone posted this link to check for your tire/rim combo
http://www.c5-corvette.com/tirecalc.htm
07-12-2002, 07:08 PM
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I just saw the photos of the pp white on the other site. The pics are great! The white really looks great with the door handles. Too bad those wheels suck. The 6 spokes are much better looking. Oh yea...IMO this site blows the others away. Thanks Jmanz!
07-12-2002, 07:12 PM
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Re: Re: 18" rims and tires on Touring
Originally posted by BrianZ
Well you'll be in luck because aftermarket suspensions are coming out in October.
Well you'll be in luck because aftermarket suspensions are coming out in October.
07-12-2002, 09:01 PM
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NAV door
Originally posted by BrianZ
According to the Nissan guy there: yes, every car comes with the alarm.
I would not call the door flimsy, but I would call it funky: it sort of rotates up and then slides in. To open you pull out and then rotate down.
According to the Nissan guy there: yes, every car comes with the alarm.
I would not call the door flimsy, but I would call it funky: it sort of rotates up and then slides in. To open you pull out and then rotate down.
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