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Old Jun 13, 2017 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by WYZIWYG
Was only partially joking, but I forgot how this forum switched from 'MY350Z' to 'MyButtHurtZ'. #mybad

Still not my cup of tea regardless, but if others love them so be it.
​​​​​​​Lolll.. To the first part.
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Old Jun 13, 2017 | 06:45 PM
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Those don't look too bad, to be honest. The old 240 and 280Z's had them as well and they fit the cars nicely.
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Old Jun 14, 2017 | 04:03 AM
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I stand corrected.
And, those aren't aftermarket rear bumpers. Nissan has different ones for the various markets. Same with the front, where some countries require headlight washers, for example or parking cameras. I've got a gray-market BMW, and the rear license plate opening is wide and low, rather than the more square opening for the US cars. All manufacturers do it that way.
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Old Jun 14, 2017 | 06:03 AM
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And, those aren't aftermarket rear bumpers. Nissan has different ones for the various markets. Same with the front, where some countries require headlight washers, for example or parking cameras. I've got a gray-market BMW, and the rear license plate opening is wide and low, rather than the more square opening for the US cars. All manufacturers do it that way.


That of course makes sense. I should've assumed that much, but I apparently wasn't thinking broadly enough. Interesting, I did not know that headlight washers were a required feature in some countries. Hmm, I learned something today.
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Old Jun 14, 2017 | 08:40 AM
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First< i misspoke a tiny bit, as that rear bumper on the blue Z above is some kind of aftermarket piece. The others do look OEM.

The German and UK Z's have the headlight washers, and maybe a few others. They actually look pretty easy to install, and I think it would be cool to have them on a US car. Some of the Asian cars have parking cams at all 4 corners, something I'm not so interested in. Here's a vid showing the washers, and a few other interesting Euro features if you have sharp eyes:

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Old Jun 14, 2017 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by dcains
First< i misspoke a tiny bit, as that rear bumper on the blue Z above is some kind of aftermarket piece. The others do look OEM.

The German and UK Z's have the headlight washers, and maybe a few others. They actually look pretty easy to install, and I think it would be cool to have them on a US car. Some of the Asian cars have parking cams at all 4 corners, something I'm not so interested in. Here's a vid showing the washers, and a few other interesting Euro features if you have sharp eyes:

https://youtu.be/6sjQEHXsGek


No problem. I do remember seeing that blue rear bumper on Google while I was getting ideas for my car, but in US specs. I agree. I think the headlight washers would be a useful addition to the car. I would definitely use them. As far as the 4 corner parking cams; although I am a fan of tech, I wouldn't find them useful on the Z either. But it is still interesting to see what other countries employ/mandate on their vehicles. Nice. I will check out that video in a bit(no service here).
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Old Jun 14, 2017 | 02:51 PM
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Very cool video.. ^ I spied a few things.
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Old Jun 14, 2017 | 05:59 PM
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however.. in other needless news lol... even a simple roof spoiler ( let alone a full louver set) totally decimates the air attachment to the z, and cuts about 50% of the normal engineered down force out of the rear of the car.
during my aero research reading etc.. ive seen some pretty wild stuff on cars in general, but this smooth total shape on our z in specific too.

Guilty of that on mine as well w the addition of the tunnel hatch, but the weight savings are a bigger benefit, especially w a giant wing added on mine etc.
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Old Jun 17, 2017 | 11:55 AM
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It should be your objective to make your car as unique as possible. That's the only way you will enjoy it the most. I went to this event in Germany and thought that the setups were really nice. This is not my video, it just remember seeing the cars. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MYvBHZYUR4
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I've been searching for little while now and I can't seem to find anyone selling any louvers for the rear window on a 07 350z. I know zakistech sells them but they've been out for awhile now and I'd like to finish my build with these. Any ideas?

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Old Mar 4, 2020 | 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Ahmed Nagdee
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So does eBay. I'm sure OP has found some in the 3 years since this post
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Old Mar 6, 2020 | 05:29 AM
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Didn't look good then, doesn't look good now.
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Old Mar 6, 2020 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by bboypuertoroc
Didn't look good then, doesn't look good now.
Looked decent then, looks awful now.
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Old Mar 6, 2020 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by zwei_the_c
Looked decent then, looks awful now.
Oh....so you had lasik?
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Old Mar 6, 2020 | 12:54 PM
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Oh....so you had lasik?
Sobriety..

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Originally Posted by zwei_the_c
Looked decent then, looks awful now.
What do I know? I traded my Z for an Evo that I still have after 14 years.
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Old Mar 7, 2020 | 06:27 AM
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I rocked louvers...
In the 80s.
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Old Mar 8, 2020 | 05:35 AM
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Ehhh... I'll say it. I think that with other properly complimenting aesthetic upgrades the louvers may not look that bad. Again, with the other right pieces.

I will also say that I hate that someone can see into my rear hatch since Nissan never designed a cargo cover for the 350z. For those who don't want to shell out coin for a new tunnel hatch this may be a better option for blocking that off.

I do like my Z nice and dark inside during the day. Super dark tint in the rear is always sketchy when backing up at night (I have a camera, but no camera can see everything). This may be a better option for blocking out the light during the day and still allowing you to keep an untainted, clear rear window at night.

Just my .02
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Old Mar 8, 2020 | 05:42 AM
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I might actually convince myself to get louvers for my back glass. When I find them
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Old Mar 8, 2020 | 09:13 AM
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Not bad prices
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