2012 Official LineUp Changes

Isamu · 06-12-2011, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Yeah... maybe I should sue Blades for Plagerism.

I think you should!

ImportConvert · 06-12-2011, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

What Nissan really needs to do to up the sales of the Z is to improve it's performance and make it more competitive with the other cars available, like the Mustang 5.0. Enthusiasts who love the Z most likely already have one. To attract other consumers, they need to show that they can compete with other cars that people cross shop with the Z. To the average consumer, the Z is slower, more expensive, and less practical than the Mustang, so why buy one?

When the 370 is over 400 bhp and if its not some hybrid crap, I might pick one up. You nailed it.

Isamu · 06-12-2011, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

When the 370 is over 400 bhp and if its not some hybrid crap, I might pick one up. You nailed it.

maybe its time for you to

then?

just sayin

b1adesofcha0s · 06-11-2011, 03:03 PM

Direct injection + more lightness for the Z = winning!

11Thumper · 06-11-2011, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Direct injection + more lightness for the Z = winning!

Well, now that would be sweet!

But folks seem to be complaining about cabin noise so wouldn't it add weight to make it quieter?

I would love to see a twin turbo 370Z (mid 400hp) with direct injection...

roplusbee · 06-11-2011, 03:11 PM

cptspeed · 06-11-2011, 04:15 PM

They need to fix what is broken before making changes. Our car is a value but the very basic stuff like cooling, oil consumption, and sh--ty paint need to be fixed first.

Isamu · 06-11-2011, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cptspeed

They need to fix what is broken before making changes. Our car is a value but the very basic stuff like cooling, oil consumption, and sh--ty paint need to be fixed first.

ding ding ding!

they should also mail everyone who bought a nismo a damn oil cooler!!

Streetlife · 06-11-2011, 06:50 PM

I just read the post at Nissan's website. It seems the only change is in the Supension, it say's refined 4 wheel independent suspension. I guess that's what they mean by no "major" changes to the 2012 model.

PapoZalsa · 06-11-2011, 04:44 PM

What a waste of time, resources and money! Not a single change...

At least the 350Z had some changes throughout the years.

dad · 06-11-2011, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

What a waste of time, resources and money! Not a single change...

At least the 350Z had some changes throughout the years.

Those are the 3 things Nissan hasn't done!

themann1984 · 06-11-2011, 06:48 PM

Is it possible that they are not making improvements because they plan on discontinuing the car in a few years? Why invest resources in a car that isn't selling the 30,000 units that they planned on selling. Why invest resources in a car that they plan to discontinuing? Like someone mentioned before. Tweaks are expensive to introduce.

The 370Z is pure sex! It is hot, loud, and rough!

ImportConvert · 06-12-2011, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by themann1984

Is it possible that they are not making improvements because they plan on discontinuing the car in a few years? Why invest resources in a car that isn't selling the 30,000 units that they planned on selling. Why invest resources in a car that they plan to discontinuing? Like someone mentioned before. Tweaks are expensive to introduce.

The 370Z is pure sex! It is hot, loud, and rough!

Dodge improved the Viper right up until 2010.
GM improved the C5 right up until 2004.
Ford is STILL improving the mustang line-up even though a re-design is on the horizon for YM'14.

For Nissan to use that excuse is petty. If they want to say that due to the damage their country sustained they were unable to perform YM12 changes, you have to either respect that--or buy something else if you don't like it, but if the stance is "We are killing it in a few years--screw the customer" then that would explain WHY they don't sell very many of them.

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Originally Posted by bluelion

weird the Z got no exterior changes, but yet the maxima is supposed to get a different grill, headlights, taillights, and wheels......

companies rotate through their models with changes it seems.

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

I think they should have pushed the hp output a bit. I mean, they managed to squeeze out a few more ponies for the Nismo with some tuning and exhaust after all. As far as exterior changes, I really don't see a whole lot I would change or would want to change, so I really don't see a point. Although, I do understand why others would be expecting one by now. I think Nissan is taking the corvette style refresh cycle. Which means making the Z a low volume 10 year cycle model, wether they like it or not. If they want to keep their "sporty" image, the Z and GT-R namesake won't be disappearing anytime soon.

I think Nissan is about out of tricks for getting more power out of the VQ short of DI or FI. If they did what they did to the IPL and NISMO to the base Z, they would have nowhere to go with the NISMO.

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Originally Posted by Isamu

maybe its time for you to

then?

just sayin

Oh, right away Kimosabe, right away!

Isamu · 06-12-2011, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Dodge improved the Viper right up until 2010.
GM improved the C5 right up until 2004.
Ford is STILL improving the mustang line-up even though a re-design is on the horizon for YM'14.

For Nissan to use that excuse is petty. If they want to say that due to the damage their country sustained they were unable to perform YM12 changes, you have to either respect that--or buy something else if you don't like it, but if the stance is "We are killing it in a few years--screw the customer" then that would explain WHY they don't sell very many of them.

companies rotate through their models with changes it seems.

I think Nissan is about out of tricks for getting more power out of the VQ short of DI or FI. If they did what they did to the IPL and NISMO to the base Z, they would have nowhere to go with the NISMO.

Oh, right away Kimosabe, right away!

pretty solid... and your just like the chubby kid, I have to laugh and poke at you! cuz your so damn cute

tvfreakazoid · 07-31-2011, 05:13 AM

Stang, camero has over 400hp for about the same price as the 370z so why pay more for a car that has less power hasent had any decent updates? The genesis is cheaper as well. I dont think nissan really understands the american market or they dont care. If they want to sell more nissan needs to.get there heads out of there *** and start making more improvements bumb the dam hp torque add di and stop raising the price. Fire th ceo of nissan and hire someone from ford lol.

06-11-2011, 03:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 142	Direct injection + more lightness for the Z = winning! __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

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roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 23	__________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

06-11-2011, 04:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
cptspeed Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: tampa Posts: 799 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 18	They need to fix what is broken before making changes. Our car is a value but the very basic stuff like cooling, oil consumption, and sh--ty paint need to be fixed first. __________________ FI CBE, 20" forged specialties rims, swift springs, boston subs, kicker amp, focal components

06-11-2011, 04:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	What a waste of time, resources and money! Not a single change... At least the 350Z had some changes throughout the years. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

07-31-2011, 05:13 AM	#15 (permalink)
tvfreakazoid A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kommie kali Posts: 1,238 Drives: 2015 Audi S5; 6spd. Rep Power: 10325	Stang, camero has over 400hp for about the same price as the 370z so why pay more for a car that has less power hasent had any decent updates? The genesis is cheaper as well. I dont think nissan really understands the american market or they dont care. If they want to sell more nissan needs to.get there heads out of there *** and start making more improvements bumb the dam hp torque add di and stop raising the price. Fire th ceo of nissan and hire someone from ford lol. __________________ Mudders milk

06-11-2011, 06:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
Streetlife Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 467 Drives: 2012 370z Mont/sport Rep Power: 17	I just read the post at Nissan's website. It seems the only change is in the Supension, it say's refined 4 wheel independent suspension. I guess that's what they mean by no "major" changes to the 2012 model.

06-11-2011, 06:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
themann1984 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 100 Drives: 09 370Z Yellow M6 Rep Power: 17	Is it possible that they are not making improvements because they plan on discontinuing the car in a few years? Why invest resources in a car that isn't selling the 30,000 units that they planned on selling. Why invest resources in a car that they plan to discontinuing? Like someone mentioned before. Tweaks are expensive to introduce. The 370Z is pure sex! It is hot, loud, and rough!

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