still deciding if this is tacky
11-11-2009, 08:28 PM
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still deciding if this is tacky
im picking up a "new-to-me" 05 350z on friday. i really like the hoods on the 07-08's and wanted peoples opinions about whether or not it would be tacky to put an 07 or 08 hood on an 05 z? i dont even know if it would fit or if it would be easy to get but just wanted some experienced advice and opinions. 
i did use to own an 03 but that was 4 years ago so ive been out of the loop for a while BUT im VERY excited to be getting back in a z!!
i did use to own an 03 but that was 4 years ago so ive been out of the loop for a while BUT im VERY excited to be getting back in a z!!
11-11-2009, 08:39 PM
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can be done....it will fit....tacky....that's all on you....what will folks think....some might say poser....some might say get a front bumper to go along with it...some won't even know the difference...
so do what you want...
so do what you want...
11-11-2009, 08:39 PM
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It will fit and it doesn't look tacky but to me personally, I would designate that few hundred bucks or so to another mod that makes a bigger difference, either visually or performance-wise.
11-11-2009, 08:49 PM
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11-11-2009, 10:58 PM
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People say tacky, others will say that it would be misleading because people will say it looks like a HR but doesn't perform like one, yada yada yada... Yet, people put 06+ heads & tails on their 03-05's... Wouldn't that be misleading into making people think it's a newer Z? This question has been asked before time and time again on here... IMO, it's all about how YOU feel the car is gonna look like... Even I pondered about putting that hood on my car, but just like other people said, you could spend that ammount of cash on other mods and get better results... Think about how much you are going to spend...
Hood=$xxx?
Paint=$xxx?
Installation=$xxx?
Try to figure the grand total out and then think about how many mods you can do with that $... GL
Hood=$xxx?
Paint=$xxx?
Installation=$xxx?
Try to figure the grand total out and then think about how many mods you can do with that $... GL
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11-11-2009, 11:41 PM
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I dont think it would look tacky at all. As already stated, people do light conversions all the time. Maybe the OP prefers an OEM look but likes the 07-08 hoods better and doesn't plan to do a whole lot of aftermarket exterior. Do what you like
11-12-2009, 05:29 AM
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the only people that will know that it doesnt belong on there are 350z ethusiasts. I say do it if you like it. The same as someone putting an aftermarket hood on their Z. The only difference is at least you know it wont look like ***.
Though you could spend the money on mods instead of another OEM hood.
Though you could spend the money on mods instead of another OEM hood.
11-12-2009, 10:08 AM
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