Joe1558

I recently bought a 2003 coupe and the other day I pulled up next to a 2006 coupe. My car looks identical to the 06. Are there any major body differences between my 03 Coupe and the 06 Coupe?

dfresh713

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they changed the '06 headlights and taillights and wheels in '06

Joe1558

Thanks for the reply. So all I need are some 06 tail lights and head lights to have an 06 clone . Im going to go hit ebay to see if I find some.

kneedragger81

front bumper is different too.

Joe1558

damn...thats going to be hard to change. Looks like im going to stick to the lights for now.

NISMO_558

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the front bumpers arent that different, just subtle changes here and there, and it's not that hard switching bumpers, 20 minutes tops.

kneedragger81

its not that hard, just a bunch of clip buttons and some screws. There is a DIY in the tech area.

davidv

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Nope.

dfresh713

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Its very minor, nobody really knows the difference unless they are an enthusiast.

dohc350z

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email gti303, i think he has a pair of 07 bi-xenons headlight for sale...

DOHC350z

Kiriller

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Also the inteior has been given a slight change, the door armrests, center console and the dash. but to be honest i liked the 03-05, its so smooth

vlad_350z

the hood is a little different as well. Most of the newer models have a slight hood scoops

kneedragger81

Wrong my friend. 03-06 same hood. 07-08 has a different hood because of the hr motor. It has a slight bump, and not, in any way, a scoop.

redline06

i dont think the front bumper is a minor difference at all it looks so much nicer than the older ones, 06+ makes the others look outdated, if ur gonna get the lights get the bumper too just my opinion

Sickboy101

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the interior plastics in the 06+ are a bit better quality than 03-05 imo


I don't see the point of trying to make your '03 Z look like an '06... let her grow old gracefully

mich

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i also think i read somewhere that if you change the front bumper, you need to switch the fender liner aswell?

if youre planning on switch bumpers, might wanna look into that just incase.

Done Deal DR

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Are you facking serious? There is hardly any difference between the two bumpers. The '06 has slightly smaller reflectors and a very small bump on the top of the bottom "chin". Even moderate enthusiasts would have trouble differentiating the two. Saying one makes the other look "outdated" is retarded IMO.

rotchcrocket04

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I think you'll be surprised at how expensive the OEM 06+ headlights and taillights sell for.

Please don't buy eBay knock-off LED taillights either, they're hideous. What color is your 03?

You're better off getting tints, upgraded HIDs and lower your car (properly). It will look sooo much sexier and perform better.

redline06

its okay dude dont get mad lol obviously the grille the reflecors and their angle and the shape around the reflecors if you look carefully and as u said the bump which is not small but still makes it look better. imo its the grille and that flat chin what make the bumper look more outdated, and a lil off topic here but the lights are waayyy nicer that before.