ni$mo350

iTrader: (4)

STFU!!! I vote for a ban too. Great first post I was wondering how that would look. I think with new wheels and that mod it'd look super clean. Thanks to the OP

onebadfyvo

iTrader: (1)

I'll go with the blacked out center section.

Sean

He won't get banned, although going by his posts he is really just a troll overstaying his welcome
https://my350z.com/forum/search.php?searchid=7582692

Just put him on ignore like the OP should.

Chebosto

iTrader: (43)

teeth look functional.. i'd think it either pushes air toward brake ducts, or maybe to potential coolers behind it?

i can't tell since no one's posted picts up under the front bumper yet... (or i havent seen them)

will post picts up tonite if ican get close enough.. going to a 370 invite thing ....
i will also post picts of the underbody...

DIGItonium

iTrader: (1)

I think the "teeth" is that inverse thing Nissan was referring to.

Can you try to peek behind the seats to see what's back there? I wonder if they went back to the Z32 design (i.e., nothing behind it).

darklocust

iTrader: (19)

I swear anyone that says "FAIL" should be banned. Its so overly used and useless.

IronZZZ

HoustnZ's insightful comments inspired me to create a new version of the 370z grill, specially designed for a man of his superior caliber!



Cheers to you HoustnZ! You're an inspiration to us all!

newtkindred

I actually like the teeth.

hiz-n-herz

iTrader: (11)

Thanks OP for the thread. You should make a poll.


I think with the teeth painted black so you don't notice them, it looks 100x better.

The headlights are still not "anchored" to anything. They look like they are floating there and kinda cartoon or animation-like.

The only body-part they seem to align with are, unfortunately, the teeth, which are just hideous.

newtkindred

I like the "teeth" because they continue the line from the hood, down through the headlights. They give the car a more aggressive appearance. Also, I think you could tone it down if you like with some sort of carbon fiber overlay or painting it black or dark gray. The "teeth" also accent the "pinched" nose look.

Am I the only one who really likes this design element?

LynxFX

Nope, I really like it as well. I like cars that have elements of character. Why does everything have to be smoothed down, or removed? Plus usually you need to go to aftermarket bodykits to get styling like this. I for one love that it comes stock.

I do like the photoshopped 'blackened' teeth too.

hiz-n-herz

iTrader: (11)

If the teeth really are functional, then FTW!

Function>form

I actually like it both ways. The teeth do differentiate it's personality. It'll just take some getting used to.

PA 19103

Nissan has said those fangs are functional for intake and cooling for brakes

Sean

If we only cared about function we would be driving EVOs, but the Z has lines like artwork and I think the new fins hurt the flow.

Forrest80

i want with teeth, i want my brakes cooled.

PA 19103

I hear you saying about the flow, but the 370z Coefficient of Drag is the same as the Cayman S at 0.29 (Tiptronic S is 0.30). GT-R is 0.27. I say that's pretty damn good.

300zx1985

iTrader: (8)

I think the teeth work with the headlights and ****. It all flows. I like the teeth

Voboy

iTrader: (58)

Some quick PS's I did, just thought i'd share... i'm not too fond of the results besides the no teeth.
original

ps no teeth

ps headlights 1

ps headlights 2 no teeth

ps heaflights 2 teeth


some others

PA 19103

they look like the eyes are half shut, falling to sleep.

LynxFX

This one looks like it is depressed and about to throw up.


As an aside, gotta love the google ads for this thread.