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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by HoustnZ
Your first post is a FAIL. What are you trying to do, make it look like a 350? Idiot.

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
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 03:03 PM
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I'll go with the blacked out center section.
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by spextar
Calling for BAN
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.
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 03:57 PM
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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...
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Chebosto
will post picts up tonite if ican get close enough.. going to a 370 invite thing ....
i will also post picts of the underbody...
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).
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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I swear anyone that says "FAIL" should be banned. Its so overly used and useless.

Originally Posted by HoustnZ
Your first post is a FAIL. What are you trying to do, make it look like a 350? Idiot.
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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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!
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 05:06 PM
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I actually like the teeth.
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 05:06 PM
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Thanks OP for the thread. You should make a poll.

Originally Posted by VQstl
LOL, my first post as well.

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.
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 05:34 PM
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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?
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by newtkindred
Am I the only one who really likes this design element?
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.
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 06:00 PM
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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.
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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Nissan has said those fangs are functional for intake and cooling for brakes
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by PA 19103
Nissan has said those fangs are functional for intake and cooling for brakes

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.
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 06:54 PM
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i want with teeth, i want my brakes cooled.
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 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.
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.
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 07:03 PM
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I think the teeth work with the headlights and ****. It all flows. I like the teeth
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 07:14 PM
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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

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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 07:22 PM
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they look like the eyes are half shut, falling to sleep.
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 07:40 PM
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This one looks like it is depressed and about to throw up.


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