The Z's future

PapoZalsa · 11-30-2011, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

the longest the Z was ever really fully phased out for was like 4 years from 99 to 2003.

That was in Japan, here in the US was like 1996 to 2003.

Cmike2780 · 11-30-2011, 02:28 PM

I have doubts about pure electric cars becoming the mainstream norm, but fuel cell hydroden/electric cars do show promising concepts. We just need to get the infrastructure in place. Battery tech development is starting to plateau, but I'm sure there will be some kind of breakthrough. Just look at how cell phones have evolved due to consumer demand. 10-15 years ago it was the size & weight of a brick and couldn't even send out a text message. Now I can tell Siri "I want to see boobs" and it gives me directions to the 5 strip clubs near me... that's friggen awesome!

The likelyhood of cars becoming autonomous is looming. The most ineffeciant part of the automobile is the driver. In the future, it won't really matter what fuel or power source is used. Driving will become a recreational activity like walking or jogging.

azn370z · 11-30-2011, 02:39 PM

Yeah like I've said before the z won't disappear because the z, g, and fx share the same platform. It doesn't make financial sense to get rid of the z but not the others. But I'm glad to hear a 200 hp z is not in the future. Maybe all the people complaining about low z sales will stop freaking out now.

UNKNOWN_370 · 11-30-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by edub370

If the z goes electric i will never own one... EVER.... turbo'd hell yes. im sorry but you loss everything fun about owning a sports car when u go electric. (sound, feel, modability, testicles)... alll those things gone with electric cars.

AMEN BROTHER!!! The gospel has been spoken. Electric sports cars are for pansies and pacifists. Electrify sedans. I don't care. Electrify vans SUV's and government vehicles. Kool. Hybridize 18 wheelers and other utility commerical vehicles. But when you bend over to the conversion of sports cars???? That's where all respect for the auto industry is broken. Where's the dignity in these engineers even thinking about an electric"SPORTS" car??? What is the future of FI? Buying a higher volt/ohm battery pack? Will we be upgrading our stereos for better simulated exhaust rumble?
No thanks, no pansymobiles disguised as a sports car for me. This is why its important to upgrade weak parts in our Z's for durability. The gas engine as we know it will be over inside of a decade. Our cars will be valueable classics as well as every other muscle/sports car of today. The world will be one giant honda CR-Z/toy prius and Teslas will continue to cost a heart and lung. The classics will rule beause the future will be us being forced to buy the nissan Z-ev pansy edition. Lmfao!

dAvenue · 11-30-2011, 02:58 PM

Electric Sports Cars: just another good reason to nix the EPA.

FL 4Motion · 11-30-2011, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I've been talking this talk for a while now. Looks like I might be right.

agreed, BUT if the next gen Z comes in around 2015-2016, it won't be full EV, the tech just isn't there yet for range and recharge times. it would be terribly impractical.

Next gen hybrid Z, def possible and if done right, could be good fun and good performing.

Rui Z · 11-30-2011, 03:11 PM

change is frightening i guess

m4a1mustang · 11-30-2011, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

agreed, BUT if the next gen Z comes in around 2015-2016, it won't be full EV, the tech just isn't there yet for range and recharge times. it would be terribly impractical.

Next gen hybrid Z, def possible and if done right, could be good fun and good performing.

I also said this earlier in the thread.

m4a1mustang · 11-30-2011, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rui Z

change is frightening i guess

FL 4Motion · 11-30-2011, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I also said this earlier in the thread.

crap, must've just glossed over it.

m4a1mustang · 11-30-2011, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

crap, must've just glossed over it.

What else is new. You never listen anymore. You are only interested in what FL 4Motion wants, not what m4a1mustang wants, not what FL4a1Motiong wants. We need to talk about our future...

FL 4Motion · 11-30-2011, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

What else is new. You never listen anymore. You are only interested in what FL 4Motion wants, not what m4a1mustang wants, not what FL4a1Motiong wants. We need to talk about our future...

I'm sorry I don't pay attention anymore and treat you like I used to, it's not you tho, it's me.

toxik · 11-30-2011, 03:20 PM

lol @ the guys saying they won't own an EV sports car.

Guess what, people were saying the same exact thing 30-40 years ago when every sports car was a V8. Now the majority are going to be running i4's.

kenchan · 11-30-2011, 03:34 PM

in 40 years cars wont even have a steering wheel...

Rui Z · 11-30-2011, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

in 40 years cars wont even have a steering wheel...

Stop blowing my mind!

11-30-2011, 02:28 PM	#32 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	I have doubts about pure electric cars becoming the mainstream norm, but fuel cell hydroden/electric cars do show promising concepts. We just need to get the infrastructure in place. Battery tech development is starting to plateau, but I'm sure there will be some kind of breakthrough. Just look at how cell phones have evolved due to consumer demand. 10-15 years ago it was the size & weight of a brick and couldn't even send out a text message. Now I can tell Siri "I want to see boobs" and it gives me directions to the 5 strip clubs near me... that's friggen awesome! The likelyhood of cars becoming autonomous is looming. The most ineffeciant part of the automobile is the driver. In the future, it won't really matter what fuel or power source is used. Driving will become a recreational activity like walking or jogging. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

11-30-2011, 02:39 PM	#33 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	Yeah like I've said before the z won't disappear because the z, g, and fx share the same platform. It doesn't make financial sense to get rid of the z but not the others. But I'm glad to hear a 200 hp z is not in the future. Maybe all the people complaining about low z sales will stop freaking out now. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

11-30-2011, 02:58 PM	#35 (permalink)
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11-30-2011, 03:11 PM	#37 (permalink)
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