370Z Hood

The Weapon · 03-21-2009, 12:47 AM

Is it just me or is the 370Z much heavier than the hood of a 350Z? I haven't had a Z for 3 months and I could be completly wrong but I remember being very impressed on how light the hood was on the 350Z. On my 370Z not so much.

molamann · 03-21-2009, 10:02 AM

Well the 370 does have a longer hood than the 350? Just a guess

dkmura · 03-21-2009, 01:10 PM

Both hoods are built of aluminum. But the interior hood panels on the 370Z are built of aluminum (vs. steel for the 350Z) for lighter weight.

patrick39 · 03-21-2009, 01:24 PM

how come they don't put insulation under the hood??? it looks pretty cheap without it.

SoCal 370Z · 03-21-2009, 02:33 PM

My only grievance with under-the-hood is the actual method that they sprayed the underneath—more of a matte finish versus a gloss; it's too hard to wax, and will collect grim over time much easier than a gloss finish.

dkmura · 03-22-2009, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrick39

how come they don't put insulation under the hood??? it looks pretty cheap without it.

Insulation=weight. After going to the trouble of building an all-aluminum hood, why would Nissan want to add any more unwanted weight with insulation?

frost · 03-22-2009, 08:28 PM

I would have figured insulation was some sort of safety law at this point, everything else is.

RCZ · 03-22-2009, 08:39 PM

^ the hood isnt going to catch fire

It will be a nice mod to get a carbon hood

355890 · 03-22-2009, 09:03 PM

Have they made a hood replacement with ventilation ducks yet????

03-21-2009, 12:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
The Weapon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 286 Drives: 370Z Tour/Sport Blk Rep Power: 3371	370Z Hood Is it just me or is the 370Z much heavier than the hood of a 350Z? I haven't had a Z for 3 months and I could be completly wrong but I remember being very impressed on how light the hood was on the 350Z. On my 370Z not so much.

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SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	My only grievance with under-the-hood is the actual method that they sprayed the underneath—more of a matte finish versus a gloss; it's too hard to wax, and will collect grim over time much easier than a gloss finish. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!! Last edited by SoCal 370Z; 03-21-2009 at 03:20 PM.

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