Nissan 370Z: A LEGO® creation by Patrick Chambers

AK370Z · 06-18-2009, 09:13 PM

Nissan 370Z:
The 370z is the sixth generation of Nissan's illustrious Z family, first introduced in 1970 as the Datsun 240z. The 370z is a 'front-mid' engine rear-wheel drive two seat coupe sporting a long hood and fastback-style roofline that has been the staple of the Z for the last forty years. Lighter, more powerful, and more aggressive in appearance than its predecessor, the 370z also took a bit of a diet. Weighing in at 90lbs less than the 350, the 370 uses its new 6-speed manual or 7-speed paddle shifter transmission and more powerful 332-horsepower 3.7L V-6 engine to reach 60mph in 4.7sec and a 1/4 mile in 13.3sec @ 105mph. It surpassed its designed performance target, the Porsche Cayman S, by 55-horsepower and even matched the 510-horsepower, 12 cylinder, $270,000 Aston Martin 'Bond Car' DBS in some road tests! Video game fans were able to drive the 370z before its actual release in 'Need for Speed: Undercover' which hit store shelves the day before the car went on sale.

A few weeks ago, my friend Firas Abu-Jaber challenged me to build a car - any car. 'Sure', I said without really giving it much thought. It wasn't until later that I realized what I had gotten myself into. Firas, the Car God of the Lego community, wants me to build a car. As anyone who has glanced at my work can tell you, I'm NOT a car builder so I was more than a little concerned with the task. However, I knew that I couldn't just build a box and throw some wheels on it so I spent a long time looking through possible cars to build. I thought about the Dodge Charger, Scion Fuse concept, and even resurrecting my failed Mustang Cobra KITT. None really sparked my imagination or seemed do-able so I put off the search for a while. Then, purely by accident, I came across the Nissan 370z and for some reason I just new I could build it. Ten hours later I had the first version complete. Over the next few days, Firas coached me on fine tuning some pesky details and was finished after about ten and a half hours of build time. I am pleased to present to you my 2009 Nissan 370z.

Special thanks goes to my great friend Firas for all his help along the way. He edited all the photos you see here.

Front view

Side view

Rear shot

A couple random shots

Everything's open

Some interior shots:

And the engine

Goodbye photo

Source: Nissan 370Z : a LEGO® creation by Patrick "Packie" Chambers : MOCpages.com

leepeen · 06-18-2009, 09:13 PM

wow!!! i want one!

theDreamer · 06-18-2009, 09:16 PM

WAIT!
Does it have SRM?

AK370Z · 06-18-2009, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

WAIT!
Does it have SRM?

It may not have SRM but it does have steering wheel on both doors!

MC · 06-18-2009, 09:26 PM

looks like a delorean

frost · 06-18-2009, 09:29 PM

maybe this one has an oil cooler

fly yellow · 06-18-2009, 11:22 PM

I think the Nissan Cube would have been more suited to a lego build.

phelan · 06-19-2009, 12:34 AM

Where's the arsehole in the rear valence!? XD

BanningZ · 06-19-2009, 04:58 AM

A delorean and a Celica mated

kannibul · 06-19-2009, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MC@MYGTR

looks like a delorean

I was going to ask if the round thing between the seat backs is the flux capacitor.

kannibul · 06-19-2009, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fly yellow

I think the Nissan Cube would have been more suited to a lego build.

And would probably look better.

nogoodname · 06-19-2009, 10:20 AM

wow...that looks funky....the Cube would have been better...or maybe the boxy Gt-R...lol

shabarivas · 06-19-2009, 10:20 AM

could be a 350

semtex · 06-19-2009, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frost

maybe this one has an oil cooler

Only on the models released to the press for testing.

AK370Z · 06-19-2009, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semtex

Only on the models released to the press for testing.

OUCH!

06-18-2009, 09:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	Nissan 370Z: A LEGO® creation by Patrick Chambers Nissan 370Z: The 370z is the sixth generation of Nissan's illustrious Z family, first introduced in 1970 as the Datsun 240z. The 370z is a 'front-mid' engine rear-wheel drive two seat coupe sporting a long hood and fastback-style roofline that has been the staple of the Z for the last forty years. Lighter, more powerful, and more aggressive in appearance than its predecessor, the 370z also took a bit of a diet. Weighing in at 90lbs less than the 350, the 370 uses its new 6-speed manual or 7-speed paddle shifter transmission and more powerful 332-horsepower 3.7L V-6 engine to reach 60mph in 4.7sec and a 1/4 mile in 13.3sec @ 105mph. It surpassed its designed performance target, the Porsche Cayman S, by 55-horsepower and even matched the 510-horsepower, 12 cylinder, $270,000 Aston Martin 'Bond Car' DBS in some road tests! Video game fans were able to drive the 370z before its actual release in 'Need for Speed: Undercover' which hit store shelves the day before the car went on sale. A few weeks ago, my friend Firas Abu-Jaber challenged me to build a car - any car. 'Sure', I said without really giving it much thought. It wasn't until later that I realized what I had gotten myself into. Firas, the Car God of the Lego community, wants me to build a car. As anyone who has glanced at my work can tell you, I'm NOT a car builder so I was more than a little concerned with the task. However, I knew that I couldn't just build a box and throw some wheels on it so I spent a long time looking through possible cars to build. I thought about the Dodge Charger, Scion Fuse concept, and even resurrecting my failed Mustang Cobra KITT. None really sparked my imagination or seemed do-able so I put off the search for a while. Then, purely by accident, I came across the Nissan 370z and for some reason I just new I could build it. Ten hours later I had the first version complete. Over the next few days, Firas coached me on fine tuning some pesky details and was finished after about ten and a half hours of build time. I am pleased to present to you my 2009 Nissan 370z. Special thanks goes to my great friend Firas for all his help along the way. He edited all the photos you see here. Front view Side view Rear shot A couple random shots Everything's open Some interior shots: And the engine Goodbye photo Source: Nissan 370Z : a LEGO® creation by Patrick "Packie" Chambers : MOCpages.com __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

06-18-2009, 09:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
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06-18-2009, 09:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
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06-18-2009, 11:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
fly yellow Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 455 Drives: 09 yellow 370z Rep Power: 265	I think the Nissan Cube would have been more suited to a lego build. __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. Mitch Hedberg

06-19-2009, 04:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
BanningZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: nowhere Posts: 5,478 Drives: 06' Nismo Frontier Rep Power: 28	A delorean and a Celica mated __________________ Become a Premium Member: Click HERE MB 06' Nismo VQ40DE

06-18-2009, 09:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
leepeen Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 110 Drives: PW 370z Touring A7 Rep Power: 16	wow!!! i want one!

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frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	maybe this one has an oil cooler

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phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	Where's the arsehole in the rear valence!? XD

06-19-2009, 10:20 AM	#12 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	wow...that looks funky....the Cube would have been better...or maybe the boxy Gt-R...lol

06-19-2009, 10:20 AM	#13 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	could be a 350

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