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.

 

'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+).

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

I love it.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.