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Kyle@STILLEN · 11-02-2009, 03:32 PM

Hey Guys,

Well, now that the front splitter/spoiler is nearly completed we are about to begin development on our fascia and I was wondering what your thoughts are on a few subjects.

Do you like the fangs or do you want to get rid of them?

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

What is more important to you guys? This will greatly help us come to a complete design that everyone is happy with.

Thanks for your input!

kenchan · 11-02-2009, 03:42 PM

i like the fangs and want to keep a little bit of the frontal portion while blackening/cf-ing the rest. not sure if that makes any sense...but i dont want to completely blackout the fangs.

azn370z · 11-02-2009, 03:53 PM

I do not like the fangs and I think the grill should be more narrow. I think something similar to the nismo ver 1 350z bumper would look good. Hopefully it won't be a long nose.

JoeD · 11-02-2009, 04:17 PM

Here are some Photoshop renderings courtesey of members of another forum just to get some ideas flowing for fangless styles. In terms of "keeping" the fangs...I think options for design will be somewhat limited, perhaps with an end-result looking too similar to a molded Bomex/Branew/NISMO/et al lip-spoiler onto a stock bumper.

theDreamer · 11-02-2009, 03:51 PM

I like the fangs, they have become a part of the car I never expected to like this much (always liked them but also wanted to do the black out).
I think adding performance/cooling without giving up the fangs would be best.

phelan · 11-02-2009, 04:05 PM

You grow to like the fangs. They're iconic of the Z34 now, and I wouldn't get rid of them so easily. If needed, maybe reduce the size of the fangs??

XwChriswX · 11-02-2009, 04:16 PM

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.

As for better cooling/Intercooler, Is there a way to make it functional while still keeping the Fangs? Perhaps using them fuctionally to split the incoming air into 3 channels. Perhaps 1 in the center for direct intercooler action, and one on each side to use as either direct intake chambers, or as syphoned air for the cooling of the front brakes as we've seen some elaborate ideas come from this thought process...

Osiris · 11-03-2009, 01:54 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, 02:10 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, 02:15 PM

Quote:

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 · 11-02-2009, 04:32 PM

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.

Forrest · 11-03-2009, 10:51 PM

Quote:

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?)"

Zsteve · 11-02-2009, 06:10 PM

I like the fangs but like RCZ said if you like them then keep the front stock. I personally dont like the single open end but if I was looking to make this car a track monster that might be needed for more air flow. I honestly love the whole exterior of the 370 and that and the power is what made me go for it. I even like the handles.

I would think you can do the IC, oil and trans cooler with stock front end.

Nikon FM · 11-02-2009, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyle@STILLEN

Hey Guys,

Do you like the fangs or do you want to get rid of them?

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

Thanks for your input!

I like the fangs.

I'd like a bolt on kit for adding ducts to cool the brakes. The out board lower side of the fangs look to be a great place to add this type of ducting.

Thanks!

KaienZ34 · 11-02-2009, 07:38 PM

I love the fangs, a lot of people are saying make it like the nismo.. If they want the nismo look get the S-tune or R-tune parts and put them on. I say it would be beautiful to keep fangs my GOD get rid of the nissan emblem on the front and smooth it out .... and maybe fog lights and brake vents but KEEP THE FANGS PLEASE there different and give the car a unique look

11-02-2009, 03:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kyle@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 626 Drives: Toyota Tundra Rep Power: 307	What are you looking for? Hey Guys, Well, now that the front splitter/spoiler is nearly completed we are about to begin development on our fascia and I was wondering what your thoughts are on a few subjects. Do you like the fangs or do you want to get rid of them? Do you like the fangs but you would be willing to sacrifice them for better cooling (brakes, engine oil, radiator, possible intercooler?) What is more important to you guys? This will greatly help us come to a complete design that everyone is happy with. Thanks for your input!

11-02-2009, 03:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	I do not like the fangs and I think the grill should be more narrow. I think something similar to the nismo ver 1 350z bumper would look good. Hopefully it won't be a long nose. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

11-02-2009, 03:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	I like the fangs, they have become a part of the car I never expected to like this much (always liked them but also wanted to do the black out). I think adding performance/cooling without giving up the fangs would be best. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

11-02-2009, 04:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 39 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	You grow to like the fangs. They're iconic of the Z34 now, and I wouldn't get rid of them so easily. If needed, maybe reduce the size of the fangs?? __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

11-02-2009, 04:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 452	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. As for better cooling/Intercooler, Is there a way to make it functional while still keeping the Fangs? Perhaps using them fuctionally to split the incoming air into 3 channels. Perhaps 1 in the center for direct intercooler action, and one on each side to use as either direct intake chambers, or as syphoned air for the cooling of the front brakes as we've seen some elaborate ideas come from this thought process... __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

11-02-2009, 03:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i like the fangs and want to keep a little bit of the frontal portion while blackening/cf-ing the rest. not sure if that makes any sense...but i dont want to completely blackout the fangs.

11-02-2009, 04:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
JoeD Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: CA Posts: 495 Drives: Z Rep Power: 0	Here are some Photoshop renderings courtesey of members of another forum just to get some ideas flowing for fangless styles. In terms of "keeping" the fangs...I think options for design will be somewhat limited, perhaps with an end-result looking too similar to a molded Bomex/Branew/NISMO/et al lip-spoiler onto a stock bumper.

11-03-2009, 02:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kyle@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 626 Drives: Toyota Tundra Rep Power: 307	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!

11-02-2009, 04:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	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.

11-02-2009, 06:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 22	I like the fangs but like RCZ said if you like them then keep the front stock. I personally dont like the single open end but if I was looking to make this car a track monster that might be needed for more air flow. I honestly love the whole exterior of the 370 and that and the power is what made me go for it. I even like the handles. I would think you can do the IC, oil and trans cooler with stock front end. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

11-02-2009, 07:38 PM	#15 (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 love the fangs, a lot of people are saying make it like the nismo.. If they want the nismo look get the S-tune or R-tune parts and put them on. I say it would be beautiful to keep fangs my GOD get rid of the nissan emblem on the front and smooth it out .... and maybe fog lights and brake vents but KEEP THE FANGS PLEASE there different and give the car a unique look