RAP260 84 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 A little disappointed to be honest. I was hoping it would be mediocre looking, under powered and generally uninspiring....... Bugger...... now I want one. OdinZ, GTI-Z and andyk_79 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KatoKid 719 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 I really like it.....not sure about the rear, looks a bit S13'ish. Tragically most new cars look nothing like their concepts/protos when they finally reach production Twin turbo means aftermarket will go nuts for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CBR Jeff 760 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 I think it looks fantastic. But I’m having trouble convincing the wife that she will need a new car soon, it should be manual and this is the car Jeff JDM-TOY and RAP260 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sexual_sushi 13 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Long time no see! I have actually been stalking the forums lately, planning how I am going to finish off my 260z that's been in my dad's shed for the last 15 years. Anyway, tuned in to the reveal last night and I hated it at first. But with a few small tweaks and removing that horrible yellow I think I am starting to fall in love with it. Here is my edit, shaping the grill, round headlight inserts, coloured roof, darkened katana and more traditional door handle brent012, OdinZ, GongZ and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lukas 9 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 (edited) I think the back end looks great, the front end not so much. Your grill redesign looks a lot better sexual_sushi! One thing I hate about most modern car designs (and the new Supra is SO BAD with this) is just how much height there is between the top of the wheel and the top of the wheel arch/bonnet. In the case of this Z, take an inch or so out and, in my opinion at least, it looks a lot better - lower, sleeker. In the rendering I attached I also modified the front headlamp so that the intersection point no longer creates the hard break line (another point of contention for me). P.S Do you think the value of S30's will go up or down once these new Z's become available? Edited September 17, 2020 by Lukas Added question brent012, AndBir and RAP260 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brent012 48 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 That transition is interesting, the general profile before looks fairly 350/370z and more S30 after your changes. Quote P.S Do you think the value of S30's will go up or down once these new Z's become available? I don't think it can hurt values given it's a totally different buyer. But good modern Nissans and Z cars should increase interest in S30s and ensure they remain relevant and interesting to more people in the future. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JDM-TOY 252 Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 Yeah I agree with @brent012. The S30 will attract more attention due to the 400z coming. The only thing in comparison to the Toyota EA86 was that there was a huge gap since the last 86 production in 1987 and after 30 years they released the new Toyota 86 in partnership with Subaru. People went nuts searching for the EA86 that drove up prices but even since then the prices haven't sky-rocketed as people expected. Same thing with the new Ford Mustang but the S30z will slowly increase. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sexual_sushi 13 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 7 hours ago, Lukas said: One thing I hate about most modern car designs (and the new Supra is SO BAD with this) is just how much height there is between the top of the wheel and the top of the wheel arch/bonnet. In the case of this Z, take an inch or so out and, in my opinion at least, it looks a lot better - lower, sleeker. Yes I always thought this about the 350z and 370z! Looks great dropped, looks even more European Quote Link to post Share on other sites
260DET 288 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 7 hours ago, sexual_sushi said: Yes I always thought this about the 350z and 370z! Looks great dropped, looks even more European The 400 has 285 wide tyres at the back, that's pretty good standard. My 350 will take 10" wide wheels at a squeeze so I'm guessing that the 400 will take 10+" at the rear with stock guards. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JDM-TOY 252 Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 (edited) . Edited September 18, 2020 by JDM-TOY Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JDM-TOY 252 Posted September 24, 2020 Author Share Posted September 24, 2020 I THINK IM GOING TO BE SICK........ WHAT ABOUT YOU? https://m.drive.com.au/news/nissan-z-proto-suv-model-not-ruled-out-124281.html?trackLink=SMH1 gav240z and RAP260 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
datsunrally 21 Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 4 minutes ago, JDM-TOY said: I THINK IM GOING TO BE SICK........ WHAT ABOUT YOU? https://m.drive.com.au/news/nissan-z-proto-suv-model-not-ruled-out-124281.html?trackLink=SMH1 They're all doing it nowadays Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JDM-TOY 252 Posted October 14, 2020 Author Share Posted October 14, 2020 https://www.motor1.com/news/448906/nissan-z-proto-japan-showing/amp/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JDM-TOY 252 Posted February 6 Author Share Posted February 6 Twin Turbooooo https://www.motoring.com.au/infiniti-twin-turbo-v6-set-for-nissan-400z-128406/ gav240z and CBR Jeff 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JDM-TOY 252 Posted February 6 Author Share Posted February 6 Six Speeeeed https://www.motoring.com.au/nissan-confirms-manual-for-new-400z-126167/ OdinZ, CBR Jeff and gav240z 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Administrators gav240z 2,648 Posted February 8 Administrators Share Posted February 8 Twin turbo with manual and $70k price tag. Very reasonable. JDM-TOY and OdinZ 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JDM-TOY 252 Posted February 8 Author Share Posted February 8 (edited) And a reverse option would be great lol Edited February 8 by JDM-TOY Quote Link to post Share on other sites
24 Dat 151 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 (edited) And now the Proto Z in silver https://fb.watch/4oTeGIh4wI/ Edited March 22 by 24 Dat JDM-TOY 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
24 Dat 151 Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 Getting closer now looks like 17th of August for official release https://australia.nissannews.com/en-AU/releases/the-all-new-z?&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=The all-new Z&utm_content=The all-new Z+CID_c32a53b08723475b8e2e867f68a37ea8&utm_source=Email Blast CM&utm_term=Watch Video JDM-TOY 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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