Quality concerns..

Crash · 12-30-2008, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by bossman

911 > Z but not all of us have $100 grand

LOL!

Well, it's only 911 > Z for a short while. You take a $40K Z and add another $10-15K in mods and you get: Z > Carrera GT!

... It's just a matter of time!

bigdog1250 · 12-30-2008, 03:48 AM

From what I've read, you have not seen the car in person. Everything you are judging from pictures and wet dreams you need to experience in real life. The lights look amazing, the curves look amazing and the little butt hole is just dandy. I'm not gonna complain. See it in person first and then post a thread. Honestly if you a Z guy, you won't complain.

TacoZ · 12-30-2008, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigdog1250

From what I've read, you have not seen the car in person. Everything you are judging from pictures and wet dreams you need to experience in real life. The lights look amazing, the curves look amazing and the little butt hole is just dandy. I'm not gonna complain. See it in person first and then post a thread. Honestly if you a Z guy, you won't complain.

Exactly! I didn't like the headlights and shape when I first saw pictures but decided to hold judgement until I saw it in person. I saw it at the LA Auto show and the car is amazing in person. I immediately knew that it was time for a new car.

fillyv · 12-30-2008, 09:30 AM

Well honestly your getting the black Z. The filler piece is black. I doubt you'll really notice it much. Im sure that small cover is easy to R-I and you could have it refinished. And color match with black is easy. I wouldnt even worry about it. It would probably only take a shop a few hours at most if they have a bake booth. Take the cover out yourself. Take it to a shop have them spray it. If you remove it yourself you could probably have it done for under $100. Simple

Alexus · 12-30-2008, 10:24 AM

Can someone show me a picture of what he's talking about because, honestly, I don't get it?

frost · 12-30-2008, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Alexus

Can someone show me a picture of what he's talking about because, honestly, I don't get it?

The thing under the license plate

Mythos219 · 12-30-2008, 11:04 AM

I don't get it. If you're getting the car in black why are you worried about the black covering? Also, why are you concerned with BMW owners?

Crash · 12-30-2008, 12:24 PM

Anyone know how much the JDM fog light is going to cost?

frost · 12-30-2008, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Crash

Anyone know how much the JDM fog light is going to cost?

Nope, but I do know that other fog light sets they sell (for the front normally) sell for around $130, with all the wiring and whatnot.

BanningZ · 12-30-2008, 03:03 PM

What I do find funny about the issue concerning the JDM fog light, is for the past few years, these have become really popular among the tuner community. We are being offered a stock option, that people pay money for, only to have an ugly red light hanging below their oem bumper, while we have a spot meant for it.

I'm happy about the available spot for the Fog light.

People be nice to this guy though. There is no reason to berate the guy because he has an aesthetics concern.
I think its a legitimate issue for looks, but I do agree he should wait and see it in person before you buy.

dutty370Z · 12-30-2008, 05:50 PM

The thing isn't that bad to me and it definately isnt a deal breaker. The wide fenders look like a hott puerto-rican chicks big ol booty cheeks, and the fog light is just the butt-hole. i love it!

Crash · 12-31-2008, 03:19 PM

As for the Solstice's 0-60, I beat Road and Tracks times twice. My dad didn't know how to drive the car fast, so I showed him at the track. My times were very impressive compared to GM's stated times. I pulled better 1/4 times than GM by nearly a second! And my 0-60 was close to that of the LS1 Trans Ams. However, once I got it into 3rd gear, the car pretty much fell on it's face. But it really isn't bad for getting up to speed. I raced a few Mustangs with it and put 6 cars on the 2001 GT before even getting it into 3rd gear. (Got some video of that too.

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bossman · 12-31-2008, 05:53 PM

yeah thanks for the help guys, I still think the Z is a high end car (easily better than 80% of the cars on the road not to mention it's nissan's 2nd best car and represents them in the performance world) that being said, they should have not added that butt-hole, it's huge and ugly.. also it's almost unchangeable unless you add a body kit which will complete change the look of the Z and that's just stupid.. the Z is too beautiful

Crash · 12-31-2008, 08:32 PM

LOL! Well, it's hard to imagine a cute and small butt hole. At least if they did something the did it well right? Nissan: The over achievers!

krnboii704 · 12-31-2008, 10:22 PM

Going along with what other people said,
I saw a white one close up today.. and it doesn't look that bad actually.

If you get a black, it shouldn't be that noticeable

12-30-2008, 12:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
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12-30-2008, 03:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
BanningZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: nowhere Posts: 5,478 Drives: 06' Nismo Frontier Rep Power: 29	What I do find funny about the issue concerning the JDM fog light, is for the past few years, these have become really popular among the tuner community. We are being offered a stock option, that people pay money for, only to have an ugly red light hanging below their oem bumper, while we have a spot meant for it. I'm happy about the available spot for the Fog light. People be nice to this guy though. There is no reason to berate the guy because he has an aesthetics concern. I think its a legitimate issue for looks, but I do agree he should wait and see it in person before you buy. __________________ Become a Premium Member: Click HERE MB 06' Nismo VQ40DE

12-31-2008, 03:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 590	As for the Solstice's 0-60, I beat Road and Tracks times twice. My dad didn't know how to drive the car fast, so I showed him at the track. My times were very impressive compared to GM's stated times. I pulled better 1/4 times than GM by nearly a second! And my 0-60 was close to that of the LS1 Trans Ams. However, once I got it into 3rd gear, the car pretty much fell on it's face. But it really isn't bad for getting up to speed. I raced a few Mustangs with it and put 6 cars on the 2001 GT before even getting it into 3rd gear. (Got some video of that too. ) __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

12-31-2008, 08:32 PM	#14 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 590	LOL! Well, it's hard to imagine a cute and small butt hole. At least if they did something the did it well right? Nissan: The over achievers! __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

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12-30-2008, 03:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
bigdog1250 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 846 Drives: 991.2 GT3 Rep Power: 18	From what I've read, you have not seen the car in person. Everything you are judging from pictures and wet dreams you need to experience in real life. The lights look amazing, the curves look amazing and the little butt hole is just dandy. I'm not gonna complain. See it in person first and then post a thread. Honestly if you a Z guy, you won't complain.

12-30-2008, 09:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
fillyv Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Glarus, Wi Posts: 53 Drives: 2004 350Z Track Rep Power: 17	Well honestly your getting the black Z. The filler piece is black. I doubt you'll really notice it much. Im sure that small cover is easy to R-I and you could have it refinished. And color match with black is easy. I wouldnt even worry about it. It would probably only take a shop a few hours at most if they have a bake booth. Take the cover out yourself. Take it to a shop have them spray it. If you remove it yourself you could probably have it done for under $100. Simple

12-30-2008, 10:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
Alexus Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 178 Drives: The Beast Rep Power: 17	Can someone show me a picture of what he's talking about because, honestly, I don't get it?

12-30-2008, 11:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
Mythos219 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 85 Drives: 06G35c,07FX,99G20t Rep Power: 17	I don't get it. If you're getting the car in black why are you worried about the black covering? Also, why are you concerned with BMW owners?

12-30-2008, 05:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
dutty370Z Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 163 Drives: VW Jetta Rep Power: 17	The thing isn't that bad to me and it definately isnt a deal breaker. The wide fenders look like a hott puerto-rican chicks big ol booty cheeks, and the fog light is just the butt-hole. i love it!

12-31-2008, 05:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
bossman Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hawaii Posts: 169 Drives: 04 Xterra SE 4X4 S/C Rep Power: 0	yeah thanks for the help guys, I still think the Z is a high end car (easily better than 80% of the cars on the road not to mention it's nissan's 2nd best car and represents them in the performance world) that being said, they should have not added that butt-hole, it's huge and ugly.. also it's almost unchangeable unless you add a body kit which will complete change the look of the Z and that's just stupid.. the Z is too beautiful

12-31-2008, 10:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
krnboii704 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4 Drives: Nothing yet =] Rep Power: 17	Going along with what other people said, I saw a white one close up today.. and it doesn't look that bad actually. If you get a black, it shouldn't be that noticeable