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Old May 2, 2006 | 01:59 PM
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Default What to do about front-on view of the Z?

I love this car like my life depended on it. She's a beauty, EXCEPT for the front-on view! I actually HATE this angle of the car. I think it looks like a little narrow box, particularly the further away from the car you get. Is there a kit out there that will change the front end geometry to make it more appealing, or do the hood length and cabin compartment angles just doom this car to being boxy from the front view? I'm also considering a vented hood if that'll help the car visually. Please help, I want to adore the 350z from all angles! Pics of any front views that are bad a$$ would be greatly appreciated.
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Old May 2, 2006 | 02:56 PM
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I like my front shot
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Old May 2, 2006 | 03:03 PM
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Old May 2, 2006 | 04:31 PM
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Yeah, a front lip of a full aftermarket bumper replacement will change the look of the car completely. Start shopin', bud!
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Old May 2, 2006 | 04:57 PM
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FI it and get an intercooler, now that looks mean!
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Old May 2, 2006 | 08:01 PM
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Old May 2, 2006 | 08:33 PM
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Old May 2, 2006 | 08:49 PM
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looks like your car is hovering.. hahahaha
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Old May 4, 2006 | 07:43 PM
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After I got my flux capacitor, I had the Wilson hover conversion done.
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Old May 4, 2006 | 07:54 PM
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Here's mine



And one with a little extra MS Paint, I don't have PhotoShop.

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Old May 4, 2006 | 09:54 PM
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i'm starting to like the central 20 front bumper. but it kind of changes the look of the car. not sure if i want to go that way, or maybe i do
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Old May 4, 2006 | 11:56 PM
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I like mine.

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Old May 5, 2006 | 12:05 AM
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what lip is that??
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Old May 5, 2006 | 02:31 AM
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Old May 5, 2006 | 11:52 AM
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I like mine.

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got any other angles?
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Old May 5, 2006 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Rickdogg
look at the evil thing...it's laughing at me!
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Old May 5, 2006 | 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by r26
i'm starting to like the central 20 front bumper. but it kind of changes the look of the car. not sure if i want to go that way, or maybe i do
When i get my central 20 front bumper painted and installed next week, ill take some picture for you.
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what lip is that??
VIS Racing V-Spec Lip Carbon Fiber. I had the sides painted to match the car and just left the center carbon.
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Old May 5, 2006 | 11:56 PM
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Default I think this looks cool from a distance coming at you....

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Old May 6, 2006 | 03:52 AM
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My new look..Just installed yesterday
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