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Old 01-20-2007 | 11:46 PM
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I wonder how much an intake is gonna retail for with the twin system!
Old 01-20-2007 | 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by hiz-n-herz
Anyone notice the under-dash panel under the steering wheel sticks out more than the 06? In my 06, those buttons are just bearly recessed. On this pic, the are recessed by about an inch...

More knee padding or more sound deadening.. Or both

Good call!!! I would have never noticed. I have an '06 and I cannot stand ,trying to search and find the VDC button, when I want to drive more aggressively at a moments notice
Old 01-21-2007 | 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by TSG-Z
I wonder how much an intake is gonna retail for with the twin system!
Who knows??? But I do remember A buddy of mine in high school ('96) had a 3000gt and he bought an HKS intake that was a single intake that split off into two cones and that was like $500.
Old 01-21-2007 | 05:53 AM
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Well, we had better learn to love this engine since Nissan has apparently put any further development on hold for the next five years.
Any source(s) on this comment?
Old 01-21-2007 | 04:52 PM
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A dealership near me has been installing the same rims on the 2006. I have a 2005 35th Anniversary (superblack), and when I bought it, one of the selling features was the rims as being a distinctive part of the 35th. LOL, because they were brought over onto the 06 models. I think the new hood looks stupid as well as appearing to be a non-functional revision. My 35th produces just as much power stock, so what's the real reason for it. I have an artistic eye, and that hood certainly doesn't "catch it". The only thing that makes sense is removing the buttons from the steering column, but knowing Nissan, they will probably appear on another model this year.

I still like my headlights better with the amber strip. When are they ever going to make cheaper tire replacements? argggggggggg.
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Old 01-21-2007 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Forever Z
Good call!!! I would have never noticed. I have an '06 and I cannot stand ,trying to search and find the VDC button, when I want to drive more aggressively at a moments notice
You and me BOTH!!!!

I want to see if I can move the VDC Button to the "blank button" next to the heated seat switches.
Old 01-21-2007 | 08:49 PM
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nice subtle improvements. The hood doesn't look that bad. I would just buy it for the improved engine, and that its brand new.
Old 01-22-2007 | 05:14 AM
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if anything, they should lower the price because of those wheels
Old 01-22-2007 | 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by sunmind
Well, we had better learn to love this engine since Nissan has apparently put any further development on hold for the next five years.

Don't know how they can make such a commitment but, equally, it makes no sense to make radical engineering changes every year.

Interested to see how the 2007 gets reviewed as more guys get their hands on them.

YA Where the hell did you get this information from?????
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Originally Posted by 6894kevin
YA Where the hell did you get this information from?????
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Old 01-22-2007 | 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by 6894kevin
YA Where the hell did you get this information from?????
http://wardsauto.com/ar/nissan_redesign_vq/index.html
"Hayakawa says the fourth-generation VQ V-6 will have a 5-year life span before the next series of refinements."
Old 01-22-2007 | 06:54 AM
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Best part of the new Z is the OIL DIP STICK IS STRAIGHT AND EASY TO GET TO!!!!
Old 01-22-2007 | 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by jeeper78
http://wardsauto.com/ar/nissan_redesign_vq/index.html
"Hayakawa says the fourth-generation VQ V-6 will have a 5-year life span before the next series of refinements."
Although Wards is highly credible I doubt the next gen Z will have the same VQ35HR as the 07 Z but it would be sad if Nissan kept the engine the same because even family sedans are in the HP wars

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Old 01-22-2007 | 07:30 AM
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Ok i just read the entire artical and it said the engine would have a 5 year life span. But it aso mentioned the engine being used in several types of cars from all-wheel, f-wheel and r-wheel drive it says nothing about the Z keeping the Motor for 5 years. Nissan might use the motor for 5 years in many of there cars, but i do not think that statement means the Z will have the same engine for 5 years

But that's just how i read the article

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Originally Posted by VeeTec
little addy thing..

latest 06 has same dash? as the 07..
i have May/06 and my friend got a Dec/06 and found out dash is different..
also.. u cant see in this picture.. im pretty sure this 07 also have side airbag indicator between maplamp and rearview mirror (Dec/06 has this extra thing)
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hmm only thing i like about 07 is.. dual intake..
looks pretty pimp!
Old 01-22-2007 | 11:58 AM
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my 06 has the same door padding as the 07 pics posted.
Old 01-22-2007 | 06:55 PM
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Does the Z come stock w/ splash guards now? Just ordered my 07 and didnt see a option for it.
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yea the dual intake looks really nice. I wouldn't mind having that engine in my Z but than again i would have to buy two pop charger +P and I haven't even installed the one that I just got today =P
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Originally Posted by zand02max
Those chrome wheels are hideous!
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