400Z - Page 3

John V · 09-17-2020, 09:18 AM

It's a little awkward-looking, compared to the NSX. but the NSX lost me when it went to fixed headlights.

It's depressing how Nissan used to do such cool stuff but basically makes nothing interesting these days. Same with Mitsubishi. Even Mazda, to a degree.

Regarding the Z concept, or the 400Z or whatever it ends up being called, I'm not a buyer. But I'm glad they're trying.

equ · 09-17-2020, 11:34 AM

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That .. is not an improvement.

We disagree... again.

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A couple of interesting things I've noticed over the past few days--first, ppl mad about the square grille have never really looked at a 240Z:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1972-datsun-240z-149/

The olde grille is split by a bumper; making it easier on the eyes. The new Z grille is like the new 7-series. Oversized and hideous.

John V · 09-17-2020, 11:49 AM

It's not remotely as bad as the X7. I think there are two problems with the grille on the Z, though, neither of which is solved by tacking on a body-colored crossbar. I'm sure you've seen photos of S30 race cars where the bumpers have been removed - they look badass.

1) it's too tall and 2) it doesn't sweep back enough from the top of the bumper to the bottom.

Someone rendered the image below. It's certainly "of a style" and too ricer-ish for my taste with the wing and canards, but adding the splitter and accentuating the lip spoiler I think helps a bit.

equ · 09-17-2020, 03:19 PM

That's a lot better on the front. I'm not interested in the additional aero and I'm not interested in a race car look, s30 or not. (Actually the association that car has with that douche Adam Carolla is a negative to me)

JST · 09-17-2020, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by equ

That's a lot better on the front. I'm not interested in the additional aero and I'm not interested in a race car look, s30 or not. (Actually the association that car has with that douche Adam Carolla is a negative to me)

Yeah I had the live video intro on YouTube going in the background on until they cut to him. Then I shut it off.

RMR · 10-29-2020, 04:46 PM

The 400Z looks really good in this video (long video).

It's growing on me.

https://youtu.be/KNV-7pP_2cU

*clyde* · 10-29-2020, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RMR

It's growing on me.

Like a fungus?

JST · 10-29-2020, 05:46 PM

https://fb.watch/1qZSj9GRkZ/

Magnus Walker got a look at it. Check out the Saran Wrap they put on the tires.

Jeff_DML · 10-29-2020, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by RMR

The 400Z looks really good in this video (long video).

It's growing on me.

https://youtu.be/KNV-7pP_2cU

yeah it is starting to grow on my too(but not like a fungus). Doubt i will ever consider it though, 2 seats are still a no go for me.

RMR · 10-29-2020, 10:32 PM

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Like a fungus?

The color of the car in this video and all of the release photos makes it seem like a fungus. I think it would do Nissan better to show the car in that old Datsun Racing Green.

https://www.hagerty.com/media/buying...d-record-310k/

10-29-2020, 04:46 PM	#26
RMR Crotchety Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: 2020 Honda Civic Hatch Sport Location: Chicago Posts: 941	The 400Z looks really good in this video (long video). It's growing on me. https://youtu.be/KNV-7pP_2cU __________________ '20 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport 1.5T '18 Acura TLX A-Spec SH-AWD

09-17-2020, 09:18 AM	#21
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	It's a little awkward-looking, compared to the NSX. but the NSX lost me when it went to fixed headlights. It's depressing how Nissan used to do such cool stuff but basically makes nothing interesting these days. Same with Mitsubishi. Even Mazda, to a degree. Regarding the Z concept, or the 400Z or whatever it ends up being called, I'm not a buyer. But I'm glad they're trying.

09-17-2020, 11:49 AM	#23
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	It's not remotely as bad as the X7. I think there are two problems with the grille on the Z, though, neither of which is solved by tacking on a body-colored crossbar. I'm sure you've seen photos of S30 race cars where the bumpers have been removed - they look badass. 1) it's too tall and 2) it doesn't sweep back enough from the top of the bumper to the bottom. Someone rendered the image below. It's certainly "of a style" and too ricer-ish for my taste with the wing and canards, but adding the splitter and accentuating the lip spoiler I think helps a bit.

09-17-2020, 03:19 PM	#24
equ Alphanumeric Join Date: Aug 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: 981S, 340i Posts: 9,583	That's a lot better on the front. I'm not interested in the additional aero and I'm not interested in a race car look, s30 or not. (Actually the association that car has with that douche Adam Carolla is a negative to me)

10-29-2020, 05:46 PM	#28
JST 195 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24,607	https://fb.watch/1qZSj9GRkZ/ Magnus Walker got a look at it. Check out the Saran Wrap they put on the tires.