Nissan 370Z Design Studio and Exclusive Interview with the 370Z Designer

AK370Z · 02-20-2010, 03:46 PM

Well, two days ago, the designer of the 370Z sent me this video via pm. He is a regular on the forum. It's a GREAT video that explains some of the design ideas that were involved in making this fantastic car. Also, here's another thread that explains the sports package wheels design. Almost 1 year after my initial purchase, I am still able to turn heads and get positive feedback/

from people around me. I don't think I have ever experienced anything like this with any of my previous cars. This cars design is so amazing, it's appreciated by all age groups and gender. So, I'd like to take this time to specially thank Mr. Randy Rodriguez for designing something so beautiful and classic.

Thank You.

Here's the video. Click on the image below

antennahead · 02-20-2010, 07:26 PM

Nice video, thanks for sharing

schrute · 02-20-2010, 07:29 PM

+1. Thanks Randy!

TamZ · 02-20-2010, 07:44 PM

Great Video! Even though I had a 240Z, 280Z and a 300ZX...I will forever remember "my" first Nissan car: A 1976 Datsun B210. Ugh!! LOL! Loyal til the end, huh?

GETU1 · 02-20-2010, 08:12 PM

Thank you, Mr. Rodriguez, for designing my dream car. My only gripe is the fog light "butthole"...what's up with that?? LOL!

PapoZalsa · 02-20-2010, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TamZ

Great Video! Even though I had a 240Z, 280Z and a 300ZX...I will forever remember "my" first Nissan car: A 1976 Datsun B210. Ugh!! LOL! Loyal til the end, huh?

I had a 300ZX and 350Z but also my first Datsun was also a B210 like the one below, don't remember what it was.

Sscottfitz · 02-20-2010, 08:52 PM

Thanks AK for sharing with the group -- of course us "Roadster" owners probably got a bigger kick out of it -- interesting tidbit on the "Shark influence"...I'll never look at the nose of my Z the same again...

OldGuy · 02-20-2010, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

Well, two days ago, the designer of the 370Z sent me this video via pm. He is a regular on the forum. It's a GREAT video that explains some of the design ideas that were involved in making this fantastic car. Also, here's another thread that explains the sports package wheels design. Almost 1 year after my initial purchase, I am still able to turn heads and get positive feedback/

from people around me. I don't think I have ever experienced anything like this with any of my previous cars. This cars design is so amazing, it's appreciated by all age groups and gender. So, I'd like to take this time to specially thank Mr. Randy Rodriguez for designing something so beautiful and classic.

Thank You.

Here's the video. Click on the image below

Thanks for posting this video. I enjoyed it and I enjoy driving my "erotic device!" What a brilliant kid that designer must be. Amazing to see the actual person who conceived of the design for our cars. I hope they treat him well! He deserves an ownership interest!
I saw a short video somewhere on line giving a sort of a tour of the factory in Japan where the Z's are actually produced. It was also very interesting.

TamZ · 02-20-2010, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

I had a 300ZX and 350Z but also my first Datsun was also a B210 like the one below, don't remember what it was.

That's it! Mine was yellowy/gold. 4 speed stick shift. When I would go up really steep grades, the clutch would slip. Yikes. LOL! Memories!

kenchan · 02-20-2010, 09:42 PM

huh, all this time i thought some japanese dood designed my car...

oh well... guess it doesn't matter.

370ZRR · 02-21-2010, 01:15 PM

Hey thanks guys! Here are a couple short vids from when I was in the news in Vancouver a while back last year that you might find interesting...

YouTube - VIAS Global April1

YouTube - VIAS GlobalNoon March 31short

...long live the Z!!!!!!!

theDreamer · 02-21-2010, 01:17 PM

I have to ask, you are giving back your Z so what are you replacing it with?
Do you still have your 240z?

chuckd05 · 02-21-2010, 01:27 PM

That Blue Z in the nissan design place is the blue I wanted to see the 370 have, whats up with that ? Future color ?

Sscottfitz · 02-21-2010, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370ZRR

Hey thanks guys! Here are a couple short vids from when I was in the news in Vancouver a while back last year that you might find interesting...

YouTube - VIAS Global April1

YouTube - VIAS GlobalNoon March 31short

...long live the Z!!!!!!!

Thanks Randy for sharing these with the group. Its great to be able to have a dialogue (albeit asynchronous) with the guy who designed one's own car. Great job and I'm sure we all wish you continued success.

I am however still pondering that "erotic & shark influence" thingee....

antennahead · 02-21-2010, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370ZRR

Hey thanks guys! Here are a couple short vids from when I was in the news in Vancouver a while back last year that you might find interesting...

YouTube - VIAS Global April1

YouTube - VIAS GlobalNoon March 31short

...long live the Z!!!!!!!

Cool, thanks for sharing!!!

John

02-20-2010, 03:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
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02-20-2010, 07:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
antennahead A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 15,181 Drives: '07 Z4 "M" Roadster Rep Power: 57	Nice video, thanks for sharing __________________ *Time is a companion, who goes with us on the journey, and reminds us to cherish every moment............ because it will never come again*

02-20-2010, 07:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
schrute Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: utah Posts: 781 Drives: my z every day Rep Power: 17	+1. Thanks Randy! __________________ my journal \| 2009 370z touring \| 6mt \| platinum graphite \| my album second skin \| mr works \| fast intentions \| ssr \| eibach \| hotchkis \| spc \| toyo \| bluebatmobile \| v-led \| jwt \| ventureshield \| tinted tails

02-20-2010, 07:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
TamZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 433 Drives: 2011 Mercedes GL 350 Rep Power: 16	Great Video! Even though I had a 240Z, 280Z and a 300ZX...I will forever remember "my" first Nissan car: A 1976 Datsun B210. Ugh!! LOL! Loyal til the end, huh? __________________ Tammy

02-20-2010, 08:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
GETU1 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 81 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16	Thank you, Mr. Rodriguez, for designing my dream car. My only gripe is the fog light "butthole"...what's up with that?? LOL! __________________ Added Wincos 30% tint and VentureShield clear bra.

02-20-2010, 08:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Sscottfitz Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 859 Drives: 10 ZR Blk-o-PW Rep Power: 17	Thanks AK for sharing with the group -- of course us "Roadster" owners probably got a bigger kick out of it -- interesting tidbit on the "Shark influence"...I'll never look at the nose of my Z the same again...

02-20-2010, 09:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	huh, all this time i thought some japanese dood designed my car... oh well... guess it doesn't matter.

02-21-2010, 01:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
370ZRR Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Beach Posts: 94 Drives: Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 17	Hey thanks guys! Here are a couple short vids from when I was in the news in Vancouver a while back last year that you might find interesting... YouTube - VIAS Global April1 YouTube - VIAS GlobalNoon March 31short ...long live the Z!!!!!!!

02-21-2010, 01:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	I have to ask, you are giving back your Z so what are you replacing it with? Do you still have your 240z? __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

02-21-2010, 01:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 20	That Blue Z in the nissan design place is the blue I wanted to see the 370 have, whats up with that ? Future color ? __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

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