03-07-2009, 07:19 PM
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Yikes, I'm assuming you aren't going to purchase a 370!
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Originally Posted by chubbs
My wishlist of changes/improvements so far, bearing in mind that I'm in the UK and haven't seen one in real life yet! (I'm sure I'll think of more)...
Electrics & Audio...- Electrically retracting wing mirrors, like the 350Z has already.
- Indicators in the wing mirrors.
- More stylish/sporty, maybe smaller wing mirrors. The current ones are too chunky still.
- LEDs in the headlights.
- USB port, for all the music on my memory sticks.
- A 'dipped beam' indicator light in the instrument cluster, as well as the 'full beam' indicator light. I'm right in thinking the 370z doesn't have this, aren't I?
- A less bright blue 'full beam' indicator light. I hear it's too strong a light.
Interior...- Guages more similar to 350z please - (if it ain't broke, don't mess it up).
- 350z-style gear knob - it was better.
Engine & mechanicals...- 350bhp (partly by losing weight?).
- Brembo badge on the brake calipers, just because I prefer it to the word 'Nissan'.
- A lot more torque AND longer first & second gears.
- Quality exhaust system.
- Some chips and very long bolts.
- Adjustable suspension.
Bodywork...- Wheel arches that are slightly more snug for a 19" wheel.
- Slightly lower ride height (-1"?).
- Even wider wheel arches, especially the rear - which probably means making the trunk area more narrow, rather than widening the actual arch.
- Lose the fridge door handles, leaving hardly anything - maybe just a button and a lock.
- No lumps & bumps in the front & rear lamps.
- 'Z' badges front & rear, instead of the Nissan burgers - they will never do this, of course.
- More attention to the side skirt area.
- Headlamp washers (EU) that don't spray your nice clean bodywork.
- A more aggressive-looking front view.
- Redesign of that over-large rear number plate recess - it's my least favourite part of the entire body of the car.
- Make the front windscreen slope a little more (ie, less vertical, more sleek).
- Hydraulic struts to lift & support the bonnet (hood).
...and a few thousand £/$ off the price
Well, you asked, didn't you? Maybe Nissan will take this list and make my mini-dreams come true with a facelift model soon
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