Nissan 370Z

alcheng · 02-26-2012, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

I would assume he means the research, design, development and final assembly of all parts. Could a bulb or fuse or plastic headlight housing piece come from somewhere else? Sure. But it's not as if GM builds the shocks for the car and the motor came from Ford

Some exotics, for example, source motors from elsewhere (e.g., last gen Lotus Elise had a Toyota/Yamaha motor).

Although apparently Valvoline makes the OEM gear oil

I think some components is not designed by NISSAN. Remember the problematic gas pedal of those Toyota, I believe they just bought the component from MAGNA.

Probably similar with some of the components in NISSAN too.

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

That's what my window sticker says on the origin disclosure portion. I think that is federally mandated and should be accurate under penalty of some sort.

US is very restricted on this, Canada is a bit easy on this one.

Chan Chee Hoe · 02-26-2012, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

I think some components is not designed by NISSAN. Remember the problematic gas pedal of those Toyota, I believe they just bought the component from MAGNA.

Probably similar with some of the components in NISSAN too.

US is very restricted on this, Canada is a bit easy on this one.

Our gas pedal is made by Bosch,& for Toyota,L.H.D. cars are made by Magna[problematic],R.H.D. cars are made by NipponDenso[no problem].

stevenlucksek · 02-25-2012, 11:54 PM

Hi all,

I believe that all the engineering, the car building and developing process are all built fully in Japan and developed by the Japanese. The only thing I doubt on is the exterior design. I have researched the Nissan official and found the product design division is Mr. Kazuki Yamazaki. Color design division is Ms. Mika Mizutani, and the interaction design division is Yusuke Tsuji. But then I found out that the designer is Mr. Randy. I also researched more that the Product Chief Designer is Mr. George Yanaka. Also, in one of the interview, it is said that Mr. Yanaka is the one who is responsible for the exterior design. So I want to make sure that in the design division, who is actually responsible for the production exterior design?

AK370Z · 02-26-2012, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by stevenlucksek

Hi all,

I have a question about the Z. Are the 370Z a fully Japanese car? I mean all parts like the design, engineer, built, developed. Are all the process done by the Japanese?

Thanks.

Where are you going with this? for satisfaction? or research?

I know it's build in Tochigi Japan. It was designed by Randy Rodriguez in California. Then that design sketch was taken to Japan and there the design was finalized (Randy received a copy of the final design and was asked what he thought of it. He obviously gave it a

).

Car is built 100% in Japan. If you add options like illuminated kickplates or splash guards or other small options, they are sometimes installed at the port/local dealer etc. These cars are fully built and shipped to us. NO parts are built or modified or installed in United states. Just like the GTR

ImportConvert · 02-26-2012, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

Where are you going with this? for satisfaction? or research?

I know it's build in Tochigi Japan. It was designed by Randy Rodriguez in California. Then that design sketch was taken to Japan and there the design was finalized (Randy received a copy of the final design and was asked what he thought of it. He obviously gave it a

).

Car is built 100% in Japan. If you add options like illuminated kickplates or splash guards or other small options, they are sometimes installed at the port/local dealer etc. These cars are fully built and shipped to us. NO parts are built or modified or installed in United states. Just like the GTR

Regardless of their television, the Japanese have an absurdly respectable work ethic. I am not so egocentric regarding America that I am not proud of the above facts.

UNKNOWN_370 · 02-27-2012, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

Where are you going with this? for satisfaction? or research?

I know it's build in Tochigi Japan. It was designed by Randy Rodriguez in California. Then that design sketch was taken to Japan and there the design was finalized (Randy received a copy of the final design and was asked what he thought of it. He obviously gave it a

).

Car is built 100% in Japan. If you add options like illuminated kickplates or splash guards or other small options, they are sometimes installed at the port/local dealer etc. These cars are fully built and shipped to us. NO parts are built or modified or installed in United states. Just like the GTR

Samuel90 · 02-26-2012, 05:28 PM

Hey all, just wanna know is Randy Rodriguez fully filipino or is he a mix? I know that he was born in Canada.

onzedge · 02-26-2012, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Samuel90

Hey all, just wanna know is Randy Rodriguez fully filipino or is he a mix? I know that he was born in Canada.

Why does it matter? Are you a racial profiler or just a run-of-the-mill troll?

ImportConvert · 02-26-2012, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Why does it matter? Are you a racial profiler or just a run-of-the-mill troll?

Maybe legitimately curious. The 370Z is about heritage, and he is curious of the nationality of the man who penned it. Until we see some slurs, why take offense?

onzedge · 02-26-2012, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Maybe legitimately curious. The 370Z is about heritage, and he is curious of the nationality of the man who penned it. Until we see some slurs, why take offense?

No offense taken. I always wonder why people ask about others' race/heritage and what motivates them.

Samuel90 · 02-26-2012, 07:42 PM

I am sorry if u guys feel offended. No hard feeling, but I am just purely curious and want to know more about the designer.

So anyone know the answer? thks

alcheng · 02-26-2012, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samuel90

Hey all, just wanna know is Randy Rodriguez fully filipino or is he a mix? I know that he was born in Canada.

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

Why does it matter? Are you a racial profiler or just a run-of-the-mill troll?

Mr.onzedge, I think what Samuel90 means is R.R. was borned in Canada but his race is not Canadian, translate the same question to Z, Z is a Japanese brand but is it design/R&D(born) by Japanese or American or someother.

But yes, it does look VERY ODD posting such a question on the first post.

takjak2 · 02-27-2012, 08:09 AM

Yes you can tell all your Honda friends that your scissor jack, A/C vents, map reading light, etc are more JDM than their car.

onzedge · 02-27-2012, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by takjak2

Yes you can tell all your Honda friends that your scissor jack, A/C vents, map reading light, etc are more JDM than their car.

2011 Nismo#91 · 02-27-2012, 08:56 AM

It's assembled in Japan. I think I remember something about the conceptual design came from Nissan California, but I could be mistaken. Technical design was most likely Japan. As for parts they are made by the lowest bidder for making Nissan parts that meet specs.

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