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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by lonewolf
you're full of ****, provide some proof you were part of this 'focus group' already, or save it. Scan in the letter was sent to invite you or something. Until then, you're just a troll
Whoa...calm down mang. No need for name calling. I don't see Proteus trolling the forum, he/she's just providing some info/opinions. You can believe the info or you don't have to believe it.

I don't think there's any trolling. And thank God he/she is saying that the pictures aren't real, because these recent pics are pretty damn nasty...
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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Proteus
I was part of a marketing focus group a few weeks ago and they revealed the 370Z to us and got our opinions. It looked amazing. It reminded me of a shark of sorts -- the tail lights look like crecents or 'boomerangs'. It was 330+ HP, 200lbs lighter than the 350Z, and they are targeting a 30,000-32,000 base MSRP.

The front looked slightly more aggressive with a wider and more pronounced 'scoop'. The rear bumper had a distinctive look and feel to it, with the exaust pipes looking more pronounced (and larger).

The left side gauge was digital and performed multiple tasks, and was able to display other things -- this was in ADDITION to the center left gauge.

Redline was pushed back but they wouldnt tell us how far.

Cargo room was decreased slightly.

The rear sway bar cover was slightly slimmer.

The headlights had a very distinctive look to them

I was assured the images I saw were photos, and not renders. I could tell they were real.

I did not sign an NDA but we were not allowed to bring in cameras or cell phones, there were 6 of us chosen to be part of the focus group, all Z owners.
hmmm...shark in spanish is "TIBURON"...hey, Hyundai has a Tiburon..but a replacement? Are you SURE you're not describing this:









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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 04:52 PM
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im pretty sure that who who's supposedly seen the 370z wouldnt confuse the nissan badge to hyundais...
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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 05:04 PM
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focus groups are great and all...but im sure they could get a pretty good idea of what current Z owners are looking for in the next model from my350Z(or other Z sites)




they do have the interwebs...im sure they read the forums.

60,000 opinions are probably better than 6. no?


I think ill wait til the official release

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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by black06z
Thanks. I kinda liking it. Its pretty consistent with some other renderings we've seen that weren't as detailed.

link says 08 370Z...hmmm a little late for that.


i dont believe a word of any of the speculation. Mags don't know jack.



for all you know the renderings in the mags are based off a camo-ed hyundai mule that they decided might be the next gen Z.
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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Proteus
I was part of a marketing focus group a few weeks ago and they revealed the 370Z to us and got our opinions. It looked amazing. It reminded me of a shark of sorts -- the tail lights look like crecents or 'boomerangs'. It was 330+ HP, 200lbs lighter than the 350Z, and they are targeting a 30,000-32,000 base MSRP.

The front looked slightly more aggressive with a wider and more pronounced 'scoop'. The rear bumper had a distinctive look and feel to it, with the exaust pipes looking more pronounced (and larger).

The left side gauge was digital and performed multiple tasks, and was able to display other things -- this was in ADDITION to the center left gauge.

Redline was pushed back but they wouldnt tell us how far.

Cargo room was decreased slightly.

The rear sway bar cover was slightly slimmer.

The headlights had a very distinctive look to them

I was assured the images I saw were photos, and not renders. I could tell they were real.

I did not sign an NDA but we were not allowed to bring in cameras or cell phones, there were 6 of us chosen to be part of the focus group, all Z owners.
and I just got a call from Nissan CEO saying he's got the new Z reserved just for me with his personal signature on the windshield.

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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by NGRYKRN
and I just got a call from Nissan CEO saying he's got the new Z reserved just for me with his personal signature on the windshield.

Keeping this thread alive. How DARE you post the Tiburon on this forum. ew!!!

I'll make an image of the 370z will all my original notes on its design on it and post it in this thread, but it doesn't matter and no one will care cause it will be a beauty and we will all be drooling over it.
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by lonewolf
you're full of ****, provide some proof you were part of this 'focus group' already, or save it. Scan in the letter was sent to invite you or something. Until then, you're just a troll

Calm down.

Best I can do:

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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Proteus
It hasnt been posted yet.
Photoshop what you saw. Doesn't have to be perfect but enough to give us an idea.
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 09:22 PM
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What about a photoshop of the Z?
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by MeetJoeAsian
hmmm...shark in spanish is "TIBURON"...hey, Hyundai has a Tiburon..but a replacement? Are you SURE you're not describing this:

That's not the next Tiburon; that was a hoax. It is a new upcoming car from Hyundai.
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by usmanasif
That's not the next Tiburon; that was a hoax. It is a new upcoming car from Hyundai.
It's not a 'hoax,' it's the expected replacement of the compact sports car offered by Hyundai when it discontinues the current Tib. Calling it the next Tiburon, or the Tib replacement is generally accepted, though calling it the Genisis Coupe would probably be more accurate.
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Proteus
Keeping this thread alive. How DARE you post the Tiburon on this forum. ew!!!

I'll make an image of the 370z will all my original notes on its design on it and post it in this thread, but it doesn't matter and no one will care cause it will be a beauty and we will all be drooling over it.
C'mon man, let's see this photoshop already! Reading the first few pages I have an idea on what the front will look like, but what about these dang "boomerang" type tails? Show us already
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by stepuckey
C'mon man, let's see this photoshop already! Reading the first few pages I have an idea on what the front will look like, but what about these dang "boomerang" type tails? Show us already
Here you go:

Yea, I'm helping!
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 12:20 PM
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wat
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by ufraag


wat
Them's some mad-tite choppin' skillZ you got.
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by in.the.dark
Them's some mad-tite choppin' skillZ you got.
lul, more like speed skillz. took like 2 min.
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 01:49 PM
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hahaha! moar exhaust pipes!
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 10:14 PM
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ha! Ufraaq and in.the.dark: can't belive this, but THANKS! I had no idea what Proteus was talking about, but NOW I get it. Ok, great!

J/k, dang smarta$$ bastards Just tryin to get a little more info on sumthin and that's the crap I get.
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 10:57 AM
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Seriously, a photoshop , no matter how bad it is, is all we're asking. I just want to get a general idea of the next Z.
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