50th Anniversary 370Z

Benibiker · 09-04-2019, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

It's just vinyl, It can be removed.

The only vinyl are the door stripes and badge around the side marker. The hood, roof and hatch are painted.

Ventruck · 09-05-2019, 12:18 AM

Each to their own. I'm in the crowd that thinks the decals were a lazy way out. Clearly it seems like Nissan is just clearing the parts bin.

Realistically, I think Nissan should've at least set up a package that addressed some of the most pertinent issues with the car: CSC and cooling. I think the jury's still out on the Exedy clutch. The cooling is such a joke, though. I mean they gave the Nismo a redesigned bumper with blocked off brake ducts, and stuck solely suspension/chassis upgrades. Downforce wasn't even a real consideration.

In the grand scheme of things, the Z was never meant to be completely thoroughbred like a Porsche. In 2009 this all was still surely passable, and the whole stretch into 2019 as the same car is a tired-out rant, but yeah, a commemorative Anniversary car should've really had more to it.

Quicksilvers · 09-05-2019, 02:27 AM

After seeing the new 2020 50th Anniversary Z on the show room I believe that silver and black looked to be the most sharpest color scheme between the two and I believe the difference color hoods really offset the Z a lot. All over it’s a beautiful vehicle to own if you can swing it but, to each their own. Shop around and you will find some decent deals out there. www.autotrader.com www.cars.com www.ebaymotors.com

Benibiker · 09-05-2019, 09:57 AM

I can't argue with anyone, Nissan did in fact take the cheap way out. For those that just want a basic Z with some decent options and interesting looks this is a good choice.

crazy4oldcars · 09-05-2019, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

It made the list.

https://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/...hort-list.html

Ha! The article called it "stupid fast" with 302 HP. Oh, my!

Kirk B.

crazy4oldcars · 09-05-2019, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Spartan 1771

I just looked up the 35th and it actually had a bump in power and other upgrades. That all makes sense to me and is what they should continue to do with these anniversary models.

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...ake-road-test/

Since our engines are pretty much at their NA max, a bump in power would compete directly with the Nismo's. Since sales are already slumping/plummetting...
I would even be satisfied with a decent appearance package. It worked for the 40th.
The offering for the 50th is an insult to the car and the owners all the way back to 1970.

Kirk B.

Benibiker · 09-05-2019, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by crazy4oldcars

Since our engines are pretty much at their NA max, a bump in power would compete directly with the Nismo's. Since sales are already slumping/plummetting...
I would even be satisfied with a decent appearance package. It worked for the 40th.
The offering for the 50th is an insult to the car and the owners all the way back to 1970.

Kirk B.

This appearance package pays homage to the 1970 BRE Datsun 240Z. You'll be surprised how much the young crowd likes this.

Spartan 1771 · 09-05-2019, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by crazy4oldcars

Since our engines are pretty much at their NA max, a bump in power would compete directly with the Nismo's. Since sales are already slumping/plummetting...
I would even be satisfied with a decent appearance package. It worked for the 40th.
The offering for the 50th is an insult to the car and the owners all the way back to 1970.

Kirk B.

Although a bump in power would directly compete with the NISMO, having a limited run with significant changes would attract enthusiasts, rejuvenate interest and wouldn't infringe on the NISMO in the long run. And let's face it, sales are down, including the NISMO.

busterbull · 09-05-2019, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Benibiker

So it's a Base plus Sport, delete the front and rear spoiler, add special heated leather seats, six speed or auto and of course the outside paint scheme/badging and only available in white/red and silver/black. List for about $37k. I like it, enough to maybe come back to the Z one last time (currently back in a Mini)!

my thinking exactly!

crazy4oldcars · 09-05-2019, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Spartan 1771

Although a bump in power would directly compete with the NISMO, having a limited run with significant changes would attract enthusiasts, rejuvenate interest and wouldn't infringe on the NISMO in the long run. And let's face it, sales are down, including the NISMO.

I don't disagree. I was looking at it from Nissan's POV.
If I were going to bump power, I would start with the NISMO add all of the bolt-ons. Really max out the NA spec. I think tooling to do a one-off, forced induction, short-run factory product would be cost prohibitive, but I've been wrong before...

Kirk B.

Zezus · 09-05-2019, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Benibiker

This appearance package pays homage to the 1970 BRE Datsun 240Z. You'll be surprised how much the young crowd likes this.

Coming in as part of the younger crowd, can confirm: This looks like a$$.

Falconquey · 09-05-2019, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Zezus

Coming in as part of the younger crowd, can confirm: This looks like a$$.

Thanks for the confirmation. I could not agree more!!

saywat? · 09-05-2019, 03:14 PM

man thats jus lazy. i shun at you nissan

MySlowZ1982 · 09-05-2019, 08:18 PM

Dear Nissan, if you wanted to be lazy about doing a 50th model.. couldn't you have done it tastefully? The mismatched body panels, cringy badging and tacky seats.. could have done much better.

CRiZO · 09-05-2019, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benibiker

This appearance package pays homage to the 1970 BRE Datsun 240Z. You'll be surprised how much the young crowd likes this.

09-05-2019, 12:18 AM	#17 (permalink)
Ventruck Track Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: California Posts: 782 Drives: '13 Sport+Touring M6 Rep Power: 22897	Each to their own. I'm in the crowd that thinks the decals were a lazy way out. Clearly it seems like Nissan is just clearing the parts bin. Realistically, I think Nissan should've at least set up a package that addressed some of the most pertinent issues with the car: CSC and cooling. I think the jury's still out on the Exedy clutch. The cooling is such a joke, though. I mean they gave the Nismo a redesigned bumper with blocked off brake ducts, and stuck solely suspension/chassis upgrades. Downforce wasn't even a real consideration. In the grand scheme of things, the Z was never meant to be completely thoroughbred like a Porsche. In 2009 this all was still surely passable, and the whole stretch into 2019 as the same car is a tired-out rant, but yeah, a commemorative Anniversary car should've really had more to it. Spartan 1771 and crazy4oldcars like this.

09-05-2019, 02:27 AM	#18 (permalink)
Quicksilvers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,039 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 25462	After seeing the new 2020 50th Anniversary Z on the show room I believe that silver and black looked to be the most sharpest color scheme between the two and I believe the difference color hoods really offset the Z a lot. All over it’s a beautiful vehicle to own if you can swing it but, to each their own. Shop around and you will find some decent deals out there. www.autotrader.com www.cars.com www.ebaymotors.com __________________ Mr. Clean

09-05-2019, 09:57 AM	#19 (permalink)
Benibiker Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Honolulu Hawaii Posts: 235 Drives: Red 17 370Z Touring Rep Power: 15	I can't argue with anyone, Nissan did in fact take the cheap way out. For those that just want a basic Z with some decent options and interesting looks this is a good choice. Spartan 1771 likes this. __________________ 2017 Pure Red 6MT 370Z Touring

09-05-2019, 03:14 PM	#28 (permalink)
saywat? Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: us Posts: 14 Drives: g37 soon Rep Power: 9	man thats jus lazy. i shun at you nissan Spartan 1771 and Zingston like this.

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