Call me crazy...

Pappy1 · 10-02-2012, 10:24 PM

Not sure How it would even Look....I was washing my Z for the....well who's counting.....and was Looking at the car....My mind went back to a Buddy of Mine who had a 70 something corvette..which is cool enough...but the part I liked best was it had Side Pipes.....and was looking at the Z and it's one of the few cars in my mind that could pull it off....it it was done right....

Mt Tam I am · 10-02-2012, 10:48 PM

You are crazy, because you asked, but I like the idea.

Can you photo shop your vision?

370Z Purist · 10-02-2012, 10:49 PM

It can be done but does involve a lot of modification to the body; the tunnel is where the exhaust parts already sit, so you'd have to cut out parts of the body to have it done.

dmhenderson · 10-02-2012, 11:22 PM

it'd be cheaper to buy the 'vette

jcosta79 · 10-03-2012, 09:49 AM

The 370Z has trouble sounding good as it is. Putting side pipes on it would only make it worse. Not to mention the heat in the cabin that would produce. (Think Viper)

2010ZilverZ · 10-03-2012, 09:52 AM

I'm thinkin' you're ... INSANE

tibal · 10-03-2012, 10:00 AM

I like where you are going with this. I know in the Maxima crew there were a couple guys who made side exit exhausts and they looked pretty sick.

cossie1600 · 10-03-2012, 10:00 AM

also illegal in some states

jcosta79 · 10-03-2012, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

also illegal in some states

Explain.

tonybui · 10-03-2012, 09:45 PM

You are craZy

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Pappy1 · 10-03-2012, 09:47 PM

Not that I think it would happen nor could I do something like that....But it would Look so Cool with Side Pipes.. Just the kind of body shape it would look good on......and yea Most that know me call me crazy....LOL

dmhenderson · 10-03-2012, 09:51 PM

Honestly, I think it'd be too much chrome and might ruin the lines of the car but I'd have to see a mock-up.

Edit: Would probably work better on the roadster than the coupe.

98intrigue · 10-03-2012, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcosta79

The 370Z has trouble sounding good as it is. Putting side pipes on it would only make it worse. Not to mention the heat in the cabin that would produce. (Think Viper)

It's only hot in the '03-'06 Vipers due to the exhaust crossover that runs just under the seats. The '08+ corrected this and got rid of it...in cabin temperatures dropped dramatically.

cossie1600 · 10-03-2012, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcosta79

Explain.

Look up your state statue, every state is different. It is only allowed if it comes from the factory or meets a bunch of qualifications

jcosta79 · 10-04-2012, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 98intrigue

It's only hot in the '03-'06 Vipers due to the exhaust crossover that runs just under the seats. The '08+ corrected this and got rid of it...in cabin temperatures dropped dramatically.

Good to know! Do the side sills still get hot, or has that been taken care of too?

10-02-2012, 10:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pappy1 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Atoka, TN Posts: 39 Drives: 2013 Z/Gun Metallic Rep Power: 13	Call me crazy... Not sure How it would even Look....I was washing my Z for the....well who's counting.....and was Looking at the car....My mind went back to a Buddy of Mine who had a 70 something corvette..which is cool enough...but the part I liked best was it had Side Pipes.....and was looking at the Z and it's one of the few cars in my mind that could pull it off....it it was done right.... __________________ *"Auto racing began 5 minutes after the second car was built." Henry Ford*

10-02-2012, 10:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
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10-02-2012, 10:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
370Z Purist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Zion, Illinois Posts: 1,873 Drives: '09 370Z-T BS M6 Rep Power: 19	It can be done but does involve a lot of modification to the body; the tunnel is where the exhaust parts already sit, so you'd have to cut out parts of the body to have it done. Mt Tam I am and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________ -Phil "Since one of my brake light bulbs just went out, the forum told me that my piston rings are about to blow."

10-02-2012, 11:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	it'd be cheaper to buy the 'vette DEpointfive0 and 2010ZilverZ like this. __________________

10-03-2012, 09:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
jcosta79 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: N/A Posts: 1,430 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 15	The 370Z has trouble sounding good as it is. Putting side pipes on it would only make it worse. Not to mention the heat in the cabin that would produce. (Think Viper) __________________ 2012 PW NISMO #0559 - GT Spec Brace Kit - Swift Springs - ARK TP & Invidia CBE K&N Intake - UpRev Tune - 15mm Z1 Spacers & Studs - StopTech Slotted Rotors & SS Lines - ZSpeed CMAK with Stage 2 Clutch and Lightweight Flywheel

10-03-2012, 09:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
2010ZilverZ Track Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 699 Drives: Like a bat outa hell Rep Power: 14	I'm thinkin' you're ... INSANE

10-03-2012, 10:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
tibal Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Safest Town In America Posts: 987 Drives: TT-370Z and 2.5RS Rep Power: 17	I like where you are going with this. I know in the Maxima crew there were a couple guys who made side exit exhausts and they looked pretty sick. __________________ 2010 - PG - M6 - 370zTT 453/409 6lbs IG @TRbal10 TEAM FLY1 MOTORSPORTS

10-03-2012, 10:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	also illegal in some states

10-03-2012, 09:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
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10-03-2012, 09:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
Pappy1 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Atoka, TN Posts: 39 Drives: 2013 Z/Gun Metallic Rep Power: 13	I know Not that I think it would happen nor could I do something like that....But it would Look so Cool with Side Pipes.. Just the kind of body shape it would look good on......and yea Most that know me call me crazy....LOL __________________ *"Auto racing began 5 minutes after the second car was built." Henry Ford*

10-03-2012, 09:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	Honestly, I think it'd be too much chrome and might ruin the lines of the car but I'd have to see a mock-up. Edit: Would probably work better on the roadster than the coupe. __________________

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