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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 12:42 PM
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looks like true dual exhaust.. also, still not sure what the 4th brake light under the bumper is for.. hopefully that is only for test car.
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ART_
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- Anyone noticed what seems like a pair of Side Mounted Intercoolers, 370z TT anyone!?!?!?!?

Wouldn't that be a nice suprise if it comes with Twin Turbo, with 380+ hp!
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 12:48 PM
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looks so much like a porsche
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 12:49 PM
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I think I'm starting to like the 350z front with 240z rear look.
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 12:53 PM
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still looks like a porker
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 01:05 PM
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Yea I noticed the Intercooler looking things on each side....hmmmm.

The bumper light is not going to be on the car. That is for safety in Europe only. They call it the rear fog light.
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by ART_
- Rear mounted bumper light appears to be a shift or an RPM light, I LIKE
- Center Recess on the roof, I LIKE
- Tail and Headlights I DON"T LIKE
- Anyone noticed what seems like a pair of Side Mounted Intercoolers, 370z TT anyone!?!?!?!?

Overall decent design minus the BOOMERANG LIGHTS, A BIG SHOW STOPPER.
Thats called a rear fog light.

Those are coolers but not intercoolers in the sense that you are thinking. A lot of new cars are using them these days.

That said the only thing I really are the hood lines.
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 01:13 PM
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+1000

Originally Posted by ghoover
List of some of the things I look for in a car:

1. Low weight
2. Stiff chasis
3. Tight suspension
4. Engine - responsive, broad powerband with good top-end
5. Intuitive steering and handling
6. Transmission - geared low for higher revs and better response in the twisties
7. Powerful, fade-free brakes
8. Grippy tires
9. Supportive well bolsterd seats
10. Short wheelbase for quick transitions
11. Low center of gravity
12. Rear-wheel drive


. . .

112. Exhaust note

. . .


586. Nice sound system


. . .


6349. Appearance of headlights



Do any of the rest of you sometimes wonder . . . with all the fixation on looks around here . . . that maybe you stumbled onto the wrong forum by mistake?
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 01:18 PM
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EW! Damn, I was hoping I would like it but I don't.

Hate the new hatch line. The current one is cleaner
Hate the lights bulging
Hate the "tail between the legs" look the car has from behind. It looks like a dog scooting on the floor.
I hate the side windows. the current one is bad enough with the blind spots.
I hate the rear tails...even though they are still not 100% uncoverd they still seem weird.

Not crazy about the front grill. Looks like a vampire sucking on a lemon.

Didn't mean to sound all negative. I need beer.

I'll pass. not for me. Glad some people love it.
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Zippy_z
looks so much like a porsche
+1 yea i agree the back does look similar to the porsche but on the downside the side or if you look at it from angle from front the sideback looks like the old 240s
im not really a fan of 240s or 300zx
but then again it does have similar shape to the GTR
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 01:50 PM
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porsche cayman + bmw z4 coupe= 370z
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 02:13 PM
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Can't wait to see the new Z without all the camo. I think it's going to be hot!
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 02:21 PM
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I have a Z4M Coupe right now and am seriously considering switching to the 370Z when it comes out. Looks great!

Having owned a G35 Coupe before, I do appreciate Nissan's engines quite a bit. However, I won't make the switch unless this 370Z is faster than my Z4M coupe...

0-60 in 4.5 would have me at a Nissan showroom. I'm not too worried about the handling aspect since I have faith in Nissan's ability there.
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Chris @ Migliore
anyone else see a true dual exit exhaust?
no more rear turn signals, integrated into tail light
roof dip.......slightly


YEAH so now you can get 20x13 up front and 20x12.5 out back, the fenders look so agressive damn, i really like this view!!!!!
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 02:48 PM
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I'm still out on the looks.





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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 02:48 PM
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Hopefully the interior will be up to par this time around. That definitely is not one of my favorite parts of the G35 coupe or the 350z.
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 03:02 PM
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Some one photo shop the pictures!!!
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by OldDirty Z33
Some one photo shop the pictures!!!
This is quick so aint the best but you get the idea.



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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by black300zx
For those looking for just a fast car maybe, for those looking for a pure sport car I doubt it.

The Camaro is a great car, but its always been a heavy/high power muscle car. The Z has always been a true sports car, providing better driving dynamics/handling. Well, 280Z/300ZX excluded. Oh hell, let's just stick to the 370Z
I'm not gonna make this a Camaro vs. 370Z debate, but before you dismiss the new Chevy, you should read the "first drive" reviews in C & D and MT. They rave about the car....especially the handling...and that was only the puny base 300 HP V6 version for $22K. The V8 will be a monster.

As far this "pure sports car" BS, the line defining that dated concept is blurring more and more all the time. The GTR is no more of a "pure sports car" than the Camaro (it even weighs more) but it will destroy almost anything on the road.

Back to the 370Z, after studying the pics, I have to take back what I said earlier.....IMHO I don't think this car is better looking than the 350Z. The droopy side window and hump back roof line are just a bit too much 240Z for my taste. As such, it looks too retro......until you view it from the 3/4 rear angle. Those wide rear flares are the car's saving grace, design-wise....very much like a Porsche 993. The rest of it is far less clean the 350Z. Of course, I'm sure it will be a great performer....far better than the previous Z...... and viewing in person is probably the only fair way to really judge the design.
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 05:10 PM
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Check it, motor authority has a few more pics from different angles:

http://www.motorauthority.com/galler...s-oct-010.html

It looks kind of awkward from this angle:



But this looks good:



And maybe its the angle but that fuel door looks kind of big, and look at those mirrors! Damn safety regulations!


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