370z is aesthetically a masterpiece

cheshirecat · 03-26-2013, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Drop + Spacers and it looks perfect. The wheels are tucked too much from the factory.

I agree. here's a quick pic of my old ride- I thought the drop/spacer combo with the stock sport wheels was perfect. The wheels are forged and pretty damn light, not to mention they look great. I didn't see any reason to move to a different set. Add in the lip kit and it was all done for me.

MX52Z · 03-26-2013, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by XiP

Title should have been "Do you regret that the 370z is aesthetically a masterpiece?"

Muahahaha

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Originally Posted by cheshirecat

Damn, that's nice.

Z370Z011 · 03-26-2013, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cheshirecat

I agree. here's a quick pic of my old ride- I thought the drop/spacer combo with the stock sport wheels was perfect. The wheels are forged and pretty damn light, not to mention they look great. I didn't see any reason to move to a different set. Add in the lip kit and it was all done for me.

whats the size of the spacers up front?

ElVee · 03-26-2013, 01:04 PM

The GTR looks awesome for those who know what it is. For everyone else, it just looks like an Impala (rear view) or Charger. And then of course they hear it.

The Z has been in a place of its own, reserved for things like Porsche's, since the 370. The 350 is nice, but not in a universally-loved sort of way. The 370 has few detractors, to be honest. It's priced much like the GTR, to undercut the competition that it *really* is targeting, and does it brilliantly.

The rest of the Nissan line is pretty boring. The Juke looks kinda neat for what it is, though. The Maxima looks fine, but I constantly can't tell some Altimas from some Maximas and that annoys me; much like the old Pontiac G8 didn't distinguish itself.

Then again, none of the rest of the line is looking to impact the sort of people who like the Z or GTR.

sunkist350z · 03-26-2013, 09:23 AM

370z is a timeless beautiful design definitely looks more expensive than what we paid for and I think the best looking car on the road today for under 100k.

m4a1mustang · 03-26-2013, 09:37 AM

Very nice!

I never dropped mine, but I added spacers, which really helped with the look. Got rid of most of the tuck.

And of course "in action" the ride height took care of itself!

Haboob · 03-26-2013, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Very nice!

I never dropped mine, but I added spacers, which really helped with the look. Got rid of most of the tuck.

And of course "in action" the ride height took care of itself!

What size spacers did you go with there? Just ordered 20mm all around for mine, can't wait to get a more flush look from the wheels & panels.

ZMan8 · 03-26-2013, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

What size spacers did you go with there? Just ordered 20mm all around for mine, can't wait to get a more flush look from the wheels & panels.

I'm pretty sure he had 20 mm rear and 15mm front

cheshirecat · 03-26-2013, 09:39 AM

^looks fantastic. Just wish it had 20% more power from factory. I can understand why people go from this vehicle to 400hp+ cars, not that you would know :P

JungleZ · 03-26-2013, 09:59 AM

This car looks amazing but Chris Harris review was right, the car is scary to drive in stock form, rough coarse engine sloppy shifting

Jordo! · 03-26-2013, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

True Story: Many years ago I was cruising down the highway one night when a caravan of 5-6 modded Toyota Tercels pass me in the left lane. I sat there in awe... I had no idea there was a Tercel club.

Probably more of a support group

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

I'm pretty sure he had 20 mm rear and 15mm front

I did 15/20 on the first 370 and 20/25 on the 2nd. of the two, I prefer the latter, OEM sport wheels and tires.

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Originally Posted by JungleZ

This car looks amazing but Chris Harris review was right, the car is scary to drive in stock form, rough coarse engine sloppy shifting

Chris Harris prefers cars that seem as though they are performing over ones that do. That's like preferring your vivid imagination and left hand over an actual willing sex partner.

Hm. So that means the Z is like having a hot chick who wants it and the FR-S is a bit like jerking off to a picture of one.

Somehow, those similes just ring true to me

Haboob · 03-26-2013, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

I did 15/20 on the first 370 and 20/25 on the 2nd. of the two, I prefer the latter, OEM sport wheels and tires.

I may go to 25mm in the rear if the 20mm doesn't look good enough for me. Not sure.

m4a1mustang · 03-26-2013, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

I may go to 25mm in the rear if the 20mm doesn't look good enough for me. Not sure.

If I could do it over again I'd do 20/25. There is enough camber stock to prevent any rubbing issues. I wasn't sure when I ordered mine so I erred on the side of caution.

bigsix · 03-26-2013, 10:46 AM

Agreed, that's gotta be its major strength. It's one of the sexiest cars ever designed.

ZMan8 · 03-26-2013, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

If I could do it over again I'd do 20/25. There is enough camber stock to prevent any rubbing issues. I wasn't sure when I ordered mine so I erred on the side of caution.

I just got 15/ 20, so I'll see first hand if I could do more.

03-26-2013, 01:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
ElVee Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 750 Drives: 13 370z 7at t+s grey Rep Power: 17	The GTR looks awesome for those who know what it is. For everyone else, it just looks like an Impala (rear view) or Charger. And then of course they hear it. The Z has been in a place of its own, reserved for things like Porsche's, since the 370. The 350 is nice, but not in a universally-loved sort of way. The 370 has few detractors, to be honest. It's priced much like the GTR, to undercut the competition that it really is targeting, and does it brilliantly. The rest of the Nissan line is pretty boring. The Juke looks kinda neat for what it is, though. The Maxima looks fine, but I constantly can't tell some Altimas from some Maximas and that annoys me; much like the old Pontiac G8 didn't distinguish itself. Then again, none of the rest of the line is looking to impact the sort of people who like the Z or GTR. UNKNOWN_370, Streetlife and Haboob like this.

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cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 293	^looks fantastic. Just wish it had 20% more power from factory. I can understand why people go from this vehicle to 400hp+ cars, not that you would know :P m4a1mustang likes this.

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