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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 02:18 PM
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Ok after being in quite a few competitive sports cars, I've noticed that the Z is seriously lacking in interior styling and design. I mean the abundance of plastic just kills it. Take the S2K interior. It features leather wrapped doors and a nice overall design. Now I'm not knocking the Z interior but it just feels way too flimsy to me. Even the RSX type S seems to have a nicer interior. Nowadays the only thing I like about the Z's interior is my mango seats haha. So anyone have any comments or suggestions as to how to tastefully spice up the interior? Thanks.
Old Dec 5, 2004 | 06:04 PM
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Suite E Graphx makes some nice stuff that would really bring out the interior. its $$$ though.

www.elegantwooddesign.com
Old Dec 5, 2004 | 06:48 PM
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ignore it.. I changed the steering wheel and shifter.. but the overall design and implementation is just weak, still wonder why they didn't just raise the price by a grand to put a decent interior in..
Old Dec 5, 2004 | 07:20 PM
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I think its because they didnt mean for the Z to be a luxury car. They made the Z a sports car, if people wanted to buy a Z for its pretty interior, they could just go buy a G35.
Old Dec 5, 2004 | 07:24 PM
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I actually like the Zs interior, though the quality could be improved by using better materials...I just try to remember its a sports car and not a luxury sedan
Old Dec 6, 2004 | 02:15 AM
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I've done this, but there are many, many, choices out there.....



Old Dec 7, 2004 | 08:49 PM
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nice, but i think if u do the glove box as well, it'll look even more nicer
Old Dec 7, 2004 | 10:13 PM
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Please take off the steering wheel cover, your car has a leather wrapped steering wheel already.

As for the wood kit: it would look really nice if it was a wraparound kit, but I think it clashes with the frost interior too much. Just my $.02, but if you like it it's all that matters.
Old Dec 7, 2004 | 10:17 PM
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or match paint like i did to my car

https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....hreadid=100067
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Hey Bubble, your interior looks AWESOME. Where did you get it done, just a regular body shop? And if you don't mind me asking, how much?

I was thinking of doing something very similar to set off the interior of my car, cept I was thinking of just doing the center console and the door arm rests.
Old Dec 8, 2004 | 03:22 AM
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I currently own a RSX base and I've been shopping for a Z as of late and somehow I just can't get over the plastics of the Z ><
What I want to know is if the Z's performance really gets your mind off the crappy interior. ><
Old Dec 8, 2004 | 10:30 AM
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How about some nice dress up pieces .

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Just sent payment for a few dress up's yesterday

On a side note I am shipping off most of my interior this spring for painting. I have these guys doing the work

www.elegantwooddesign.com
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I've noticed that the Z is seriously lacking in interior styling and design. I mean the abundance of plastic just kills it.
I think you mean lacking in quality, not styling. The styling and design are excellent, IMO. I haven't had a single passenger that didn't have a positive comment on the styling. Usual adjectives is 'futuristic' .... but I agree, the overuse of the textured plastic on the center console and doors just kills me. Some aluminum, paint, and some leather on the doors can fix that,
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Originally posted by zxsaint
I think you mean lacking in quality, not styling. The styling and design are excellent, IMO. I haven't had a single passenger that didn't have a positive comment on the styling. Usual adjectives is 'futuristic' .... but I agree, the overuse of the textured plastic on the center console and doors just kills me. Some aluminum, paint, and some leather on the doors can fix that,
I agree with you Patrick. I think in the near future I will redo the headliner, a pillar, and parts of the door panel in black alcantara. I think this will give the interior a classic look. Also debating about doing the center console in body color (SB) Cause if its not real CF, I wont put it on.
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Originally posted by 350vertex
nice, but i think if u do the glove box as well, it'll look even more nicer
I would , but I have'nt seen it offered. Besides, I plan on getting the real deal from www.elegantwooddesign.com eventually. Top quality........
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