What are you looking for?

RCZ · 11-02-2009, 11:53 PM

Oh sorry, I didn't know that the Nismo 370z is called the R-tune... What does R-tune stand for again? I hope its not race-tune.

And if you lose the fangs it doesnt look like everything else. It looks like a 370z without fangs...aka better.

Before this turns into a bitching contest, I will say this is just my opinion, you may have a different one...lets keep it civil.

azn370z · 11-02-2009, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by KaienZ34

if you lose the fangs, then it looks like everything else out there
here is the R-TUNE the one you get if u order from factory

here is the S-TUNE

There is no r-tune 370z body kit. r-tune is how nissan labels their parts to let consumers know it is not street legal.

DannyGT · 11-03-2009, 12:09 AM

Never heard of the Nismo car called the R-Tune...its just the Nismo 370...and the lip kit is the 370z S-Tune

Anyway - I think a mix between the Amuse and that subtle looking white one all the way up top would be a slick look

KaienZ34 · 11-03-2009, 12:43 AM

I'm sorry ya'll are right .. I don't know where i read that but i do apololgize for the wrong info

Bster · 11-03-2009, 03:39 AM

No fangs with a front splitter and canards.

bullitt5897 · 11-03-2009, 09:21 AM

I will do a few photoshops for you kyle so we can have a few more idea on front bumpers till then here are some of my ideas as well as others:

LiquidZ · 11-03-2009, 09:48 AM

I am very interested in a front fascia that can provide sufficient airflow to any sort of cooler located in front of the radiator.

RCZ · 11-03-2009, 02:30 PM

^red one looks good

Osiris · 11-03-2009, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

I think the fangs are just what I was looking for (plus the revision of the headlight housings) to give the front end a more aggressive and distinctive look. If you were to remove them, they would look 90% just like the 350Z who's body styling I didn't approve of. Hence why I passed on the 350 and am jumping for a 370.

Spot on! I've always been a Z fan, but to me, the 350z was just lacking something..it didn't have that tuff look...looked more timid. The 370 design with the fangs added what the Z sorely needed which was some in kick your @ss looks.

As far as the nismo design....it's sooo 350z to me! Nismo is really a step backwards in design as far as looks go. Too non-aggressive looking. I'll take the stock fangs any day over the nismo girly look.

Kyle@STILLEN · 11-03-2009, 03:10 PM

Thank you very much for all of your input! I greatly appreciate it and it will help us design the best body kit possible.

It sounds to me like you guys want something aggressive still. Even if it did away with the fangs but still looked aggressive then it would be a winner?

Our number one focus is going to be on function with this fascia. We want to make sure that we pull additional air for better cooling!

LiquidZ · 11-03-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle@STILLEN

Thank you very much for all of your input! I greatly appreciate it and it will help us design the best body kit possible.

It sounds to me like you guys want something aggressive still. Even if it did away with the fangs but still looked aggressive then it would be a winner?

Our number one focus is going to be on function with this fascia. We want to make sure that we pull additional air for better cooling!

That's what I am talking about! I can't wait to see what you guys have to offer.

RCZ · 11-03-2009, 05:01 PM

Awesome, yes, no fangs + aggressive + functional (flow and df) = win. Optional canaards would be nice too.

The other thing to discuss is length. I think it should be a little longer and lower than the stock bumper. To me, the stock one seems to end too abruptly and too high near the hood line. I think that will help lessen drag by reducing front surface area...which means easier high speed cruising, better gas mileage and downforce. Discuss.

bullitt5897 · 11-03-2009, 05:51 PM

I agree ^^^ If we were to lower the front and bring the nose further forward we can lessen the drag issue. Now by adding a front diffuser we can address the down force issue. Also if we were to open smaller side intakes and possibly side exhaust vents we could add to the cooling factor. but this is all speculation of course. Heat extraction hood would work very well with a concentrated center airflow through the nose

G Fo12ce · 11-03-2009, 10:29 PM

I say ditch the fangs. Those who want them can keep the stock facia and do a lip spolier.

Always liked the Nismo Version 2 on the 350, looks similar to what Bster posted with one center airdam. I beleive it was styled after the Super GT Z and had ducting to breaks, oil cooler ect.

Zele makes a pretty nice kit too:
ZELE 370Z Complete Edition Proto at TAS2009 | Demo Car | NISSAN GT-R Tuning: Zele Performance Global Website

By the way I think those dual titanium tips look hot!

Forrest · 11-03-2009, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

Please get rid of the fangs....if you want fangs keep the stock setup. I was hoping you would do a full front fascia soon, so this is great news.

As far as design... my suggestion would be to do a single big opening. Like the nismo. Make it a little bit longer and lower nose than the stock setup. Like the Nismo. Built in the bottom splitter. I think the Nismo is a pretty good design....if you do a variation of it with room for canards.. I would buy it.

what he said!

i like "Do you like the fangs but you would be willing to sacrifice them for better cooling (brakes, engine oil, radiator, possible intercooler?)"

11-02-2009, 11:53 PM	#16 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Oh sorry, I didn't know that the Nismo 370z is called the R-tune... What does R-tune stand for again? I hope its not race-tune. And if you lose the fangs it doesnt look like everything else. It looks like a 370z without fangs...aka better. Before this turns into a bitching contest, I will say this is just my opinion, you may have a different one...lets keep it civil. Last edited by RCZ; 11-02-2009 at 11:57 PM.

11-03-2009, 12:09 AM	#18 (permalink)
DannyGT Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 919 Drives: 370Z (SOLD) Rep Power: 279	Never heard of the Nismo car called the R-Tune...its just the Nismo 370...and the lip kit is the 370z S-Tune Anyway - I think a mix between the Amuse and that subtle looking white one all the way up top would be a slick look __________________ Performance GTM Stage 1 SC, GTM Res.Test Pipes, Invidia Gemini Exhaust, GTM HD Oil Cooler Wheels & Suspension AME Tracer TM02's 19x9.5F 19x10.5R w/ 265x35F & 305x30R, Hotchkis Sways, BC (BR) Racing Coilovers (Car Sold)

11-03-2009, 03:39 AM	#20 (permalink)
Bster Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 174 Drives: '09 PW Z34 Manual Rep Power: 16	No fangs with a front splitter and canards. __________________ TEIN Monoflex with EDFC \| H&R 20mm Spacer \| SPC Rear Camber \| HKS Hi-Power \| Berks High Flow Cat \| Stillen G3 \| EVO R Rear Diffuser \| Blacked out headlights \| Z1 34Row Cooler \| Z1 SS Brake lines

11-03-2009, 09:21 AM	#21 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	I will do a few photoshops for you kyle so we can have a few more idea on front bumpers till then here are some of my ideas as well as others: __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

11-03-2009, 09:48 AM	#22 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 705	I am very interested in a front fascia that can provide sufficient airflow to any sort of cooler located in front of the radiator. __________________

11-03-2009, 12:43 AM	#19 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	I'm sorry ya'll are right .. I don't know where i read that but i do apololgize for the wrong info

11-03-2009, 02:30 PM	#23 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	^red one looks good

11-03-2009, 03:10 PM	#25 (permalink)
Kyle@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 626 Drives: Toyota Tundra Rep Power: 306	Thank you very much for all of your input! I greatly appreciate it and it will help us design the best body kit possible. It sounds to me like you guys want something aggressive still. Even if it did away with the fangs but still looked aggressive then it would be a winner? Our number one focus is going to be on function with this fascia. We want to make sure that we pull additional air for better cooling!

11-03-2009, 05:01 PM	#27 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Awesome, yes, no fangs + aggressive + functional (flow and df) = win. Optional canaards would be nice too. The other thing to discuss is length. I think it should be a little longer and lower than the stock bumper. To me, the stock one seems to end too abruptly and too high near the hood line. I think that will help lessen drag by reducing front surface area...which means easier high speed cruising, better gas mileage and downforce. Discuss. Last edited by RCZ; 11-03-2009 at 05:03 PM.

11-03-2009, 05:51 PM	#28 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	I agree ^^^ If we were to lower the front and bring the nose further forward we can lessen the drag issue. Now by adding a front diffuser we can address the down force issue. Also if we were to open smaller side intakes and possibly side exhaust vents we could add to the cooling factor. but this is all speculation of course. Heat extraction hood would work very well with a concentrated center airflow through the nose __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

11-03-2009, 10:29 PM	#29 (permalink)
G Fo12ce Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 996 Drives: Sold! Rep Power: 52	I say ditch the fangs. Those who want them can keep the stock facia and do a lip spolier. Always liked the Nismo Version 2 on the 350, looks similar to what Bster posted with one center airdam. I beleive it was styled after the Super GT Z and had ducting to breaks, oil cooler ect. Zele makes a pretty nice kit too: ZELE 370Z Complete Edition Proto at TAS2009 \| Demo Car \| NISSAN GT-R Tuning: Zele Performance Global Website By the way I think those dual titanium tips look hot! Last edited by G Fo12ce; 11-03-2009 at 10:44 PM.