dodi

I just bought a 2005 350z roadster and was wondering when some of the exterior changes were made. I'm reffering specifically to the bulge in the hood. Have the fender flares also become bigger. I have noticed that the 2007 and 2008 z's look more agressive...Is it just the combination of hood and more aggressive mags ...the 5 spoke mags also look awesome. Thanks for any input.

isktarum

'07+ has the bulge in the hood. Nothing else has been changed from '05 in terms of exterior styling (other than LED tails which was done in '06+).

INTIMAZY

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Front bumpers are also different for 06+
Side markers as well

wyoz

Bulge in the hood is to accomodate the HR motor which sits slightly higher.

Mike@Blackline

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idk why people tend to not like the bulge hood, i love it

07rdsterGT

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I love it.

Jim@Showstoppers

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x2, espeically the vented hoods. It gives a more aggressive look.

robbinsj

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think a 07-08 hood will fit a 05? im trying to get more clearance on my 5/8 spacer.

Done Deal DR

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I like the hood bulge as well. The 07+ MCR hood is secks.

Done Deal DR

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It definitely will fit and *should* give you more clearance for your spacer, but I can't say for sure as I've never heard anyone mention it. I'd assume so given the HR motor is taller and that is essentially what a spacer does on the height of a DE motor.

robbinsj

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Yea thats what I was figuring but did not see anything on it being done before. Tks

Done Deal DR

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Give it a shot, be the tester!

I know you have a CF hood now and may not have your stock PPW hood, but check this out:
https://my350z.com/forum/exterior/40...gs-1-look.html

robbinsj

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Yea I tried getting his A pillars but it fell through cus he destroyed them when removinging it "so he told me". Yet they went from sold to sale pending but idk. Think I will keep my eyes open for a used one in the forum here. I can fit my strut bar on with spacers but the hood does not close right. hope a 07 or 08 will fix this.

Done Deal DR

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I remember you bought the strut bar that goes forward, so actually thinking over this again, I don't think a 07+ hood will give you the clearance you need. But since I don't have this setup at home, you would need to see where exactly the strut bar is hitting the hood, then compare that to pictures of 07+ hood to see if the hood bulge is in the place that you need it.

Netko350Z

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Hood, headlamps, front bumper (minor), and rims are the only exterior changes. There were some interior changes mostly with the door panels and center console area. Nothing major.