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18-05-2007, 12:53 PM
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Whats you thoughts on the nissan 300z bulge. Is is a rip off of the xr8/GT?
The photos are with and without.... |
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18-05-2007, 12:56 PM
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It wasn't exactly an original thought by Ford.
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18-05-2007, 12:56 PM
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No, its a small bonnet bulge
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18-05-2007, 12:57 PM
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Looks more like a Firebird bulge than the Ford one. But there are plenty of bulgy cars throughout automotive hsitory.
The thing I don't like though is that every car maufacturer uses panels. Why do they all copy each other?
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18-05-2007, 12:58 PM
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The bulge is there for the same reason as the Ford one and thats becuase it has to be the new VQ35HR engine is taller than the previous engine requiring the bonnet to be bulged out to fit.
I dont think the Japanese designers looked at Ford Oz for influence when deciding what direction to go with the bulge considering that the 350Z is styled for the USA its biggest market. Dont see too many XR8's there do we. There are lots of cars with bulges and they are nothing new so I dont see how it can be claimed that any car that that comes out after BA is copying Ford |
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18-05-2007, 01:01 PM
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There's no poll option for "Who cares". LOL.
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18-05-2007, 01:03 PM
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18-05-2007, 01:36 PM
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350Z too... not 300Z
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18-05-2007, 01:49 PM
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Hmm. New engine with a higher intake manifold so the bulge has a reason for being there. From some angles you have to look closely to see the bulge.
No I don’t think that they are copying FPV. Have a look at a 70’s Mustang Cobra II with it’s non-functioning scoop for an example of a non-functional bulge.
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18-05-2007, 02:51 PM
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like the others have said, it is an international car. the designers probably haven't even seen an xr8 before. And it's not rice either, as the bulge serves a proper purpose. 230kw from a 3.5L n/a is impressive.
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18-05-2007, 03:07 PM
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If anything the BA takes it's styling from every other car on the market, especially audi.
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18-05-2007, 03:19 PM
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ok....... but what do you think about the buldge on the 350z
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18-05-2007, 03:22 PM
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I don't really think it looks too bad, although I haven't actually seen one in the flesh :dr_Evil:
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18-05-2007, 03:49 PM
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18-05-2007, 04:57 PM
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M3, both last generation and the upcoming one has bonnet bulge too. Bulges are there for a reason, to accommodate a taller/bigger engine. Does that mean BMW ripped off the XR8 too??? Didn't think so!
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18-05-2007, 05:04 PM
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Looks ugly! The only bulge(s) i like:
1. XB(?) GT 2. BA/BF V8 |
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18-05-2007, 05:09 PM
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Looks ok, but the idea of it being a copy is just, so many cars out there have buldges in there hoods, some not as big as others but definetly not something new to the automotive industry.
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18-05-2007, 05:16 PM
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My god the quality of threads these days are dropping......
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18-05-2007, 05:17 PM
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I agree with this post, I should also piont out that my 1976 Datsun (nissan) 260z had a bonnet bulge, so I say the BA actually copied the zed!  :
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18-05-2007, 05:19 PM
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Doesnt look anything like a BA bulge,infact i wouldnt even call it a bulge,so no i dont think it is a rip off.
Pointless question maybe? The pics are self explanatory......... |
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18-05-2007, 05:23 PM
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18-05-2007, 05:26 PM
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18-05-2007, 05:44 PM
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the 350z looks nothing like XR8 or GT the z got relesae out ages like early 2000 and the other were release with similiar design like around last year so i dont know what are you pointing out that look smilliar to XR8 or GT
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18-05-2007, 06:05 PM
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I think they copied it from the TC Cortina, i'm sure they would have had one in the design studio to get ideas from.
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18-05-2007, 06:18 PM
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So if the new model overheats are they going to fit an optional scoop to go over the buldge like Nissan did with the early US Z's when they ran hot complying with emissions.
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18-05-2007, 07:10 PM
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18-05-2007, 08:03 PM
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No I've got a 240Z that is slowly turning in to a track car (the old Nissan in my avatar). A 260Z was my first car.
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18-05-2007, 08:08 PM
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it looks a lot like a retro version as a few others have pounted out... looks similar to the 260z etc...
IMHO the nissan vq v6 is the best atmo motor i have ever driven, not the most powerful, not the most torquey, but theyre so much fun to drive... and the note is gorgeous... that said i havent driven a late model m3 or maserati, but for something available to he majority of the population theyre brilliant... we should get the 8 cylinder version aswell if i had my way... four cap mains etc from factory...
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18-05-2007, 08:11 PM
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19-05-2007, 12:27 AM
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Zeds are the hottest car series going. There is not one I don't like and I doubt there's one I will not like.
My mates 280ZX as old as it was it was still a pimp mobile. Z32 rock and can't wait for the next version  I would have no problem owning a 350Z except that they still cost a shitload even second hand. I would give up my car for one anyday! If it weren't for the 350Z Nissan here would have nothing. LOL@ Tiida :P |
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