The New Z?

37Z · 02-06-2013, 07:41 PM

I saw in Motor Trend that the Nissan CEO indicated that their is a new Z in the works. I am not one to start rumors, but coming from the CEO of Nissan, their may be some validity in his words.

If so, I would like to indicate amoung the current Z community their wish list items for a new upcoming Z.

To start, I would offer the following:

Shorter wheel base and overall length (i.e less than 100" wheel base length, approx. 158-160" overall length)
Lighter overall weight (i.e. reduced by 200-300 lbs overall)
Smoother/faster shifts for the manual transmission with more forward gears (7-8 spd)
Less NVH (Noise, Vibration,Harshness)
[*Improved engine operational issues that are the nemisis of tracking the current Z
Improved limited slip differential able to take track laps at race courses
More leg room for 6'-4" plus tall persons
Improved seats that are lighter and fit tall people
Shorter hatch length that weighs less
Turbo option
A track option that deletes air con/sound system option

dP3NGU1N · 02-06-2013, 07:45 PM

Sounds great but I'll believe it when I see it.

37Z · 02-06-2013, 07:47 PM

The Nissan CEO was vage on when a new Z would be available.

SteveBad · 02-06-2013, 08:07 PM

37 Z, I believe all your suggestions would make an admirable track car, and should be offered as a package. And I DO agree with you.

However, speaking from experience, as a former owner of a Club Sport Pontiac Solstice, (special order, track oriented, with nearly all of the items/deletes you listed) I don't think Nissan will be interested. The volume would be too small.

forza370z · 02-06-2013, 08:10 PM

Would you forward our wish list to Nissan CEO? If so, I wanna a turbo charged V6!!

Waiz · 02-06-2013, 08:15 PM

Lighter weight and lower price would be nice

37Z · 02-06-2013, 08:19 PM

Lighter weight and more economical price usually is not achievable IMHO.

LMBmikeZ · 02-06-2013, 08:20 PM

one of these threads again

brucelidat · 02-06-2013, 08:22 PM

Yep, another one...

but I'll still chime in, don't care how it's done, but lighter, more power, better mileage, and not any less sexy looking.

Waiz · 02-06-2013, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 37Z

Lighter weight and more economical price usually is not achievable IMHO.

Sorry you're not the CEO so

LMBmikeZ · 02-06-2013, 08:27 PM

ok me to then............ I want Twin Turbos, >500hp and a girl with no gag reflex...........

oops last one must have been from my "other wish list"

37Z · 02-06-2013, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

ok me to then............ I want Twin Turbos, >500hp and a girl with no gag reflex...........

oops last one must have been from my "other wish list"

USAF_troop · 02-06-2013, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 37Z

I saw in Motor Trend that the Nissan CEO indicated that their is a new Z in the works. I am not one to start rumors, but coming from the CEO of Nissan, their may be some validity in his words.

If so, I would like to indicate amoung the current Z community their wish list items for a new upcoming Z.

To start, I would offer the following:

Shorter wheel base and overall length (i.e less than 100" wheel base length, approx. 158-160" overall length)
Lighter overall weight (i.e. reduced by 200-300 lbs overall)
Smoother/faster shifts for the manual transmission with more forward gears (7-8 spd)
Less NVH (Noise, Vibration,Harshness)
[*Improved engine operational issues that are the nemisis of tracking the current Z
Improved limited slip differential able to take track laps at race courses
More leg room for 6'-4" plus tall persons
Improved seats that are lighter and fit tall people
Shorter hatch length that weighs less
Turbo option
A track option that deletes air con/sound system option

We can all wish I guess...

Anyhow, that'd be nice but I'm not greedy. I'll take a turbocharged option with 450ish HP, LSD as you mentioned, and lighter.

cooltoy · 02-06-2013, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 37Z

The Nissan CEO was vage on when a new Z would be available.

What's a "vage"?

37Z · 02-06-2013, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waizzz

Sorry you're not the CEO so

Not even close, but have been involved with Nissan cars over the years having owned 7 of their cars. I have had the privilege to submit some design ideas to Nissan in the pass that were incorporated in one of their previous models.

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37Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 476 Drives: 370Z MB 6M -sold Rep Power: 263	The New Z? I saw in Motor Trend that the Nissan CEO indicated that their is a new Z in the works. I am not one to start rumors, but coming from the CEO of Nissan, their may be some validity in his words. If so, I would like to indicate amoung the current Z community their wish list items for a new upcoming Z. To start, I would offer the following: Shorter wheel base and overall length (i.e less than 100" wheel base length, approx. 158-160" overall length) Lighter overall weight (i.e. reduced by 200-300 lbs overall) Smoother/faster shifts for the manual transmission with more forward gears (7-8 spd) Less NVH (Noise, Vibration,Harshness) [Improved engine operational issues that are the nemisis of tracking the current Z Improved limited slip differential able to take track laps at race courses More leg room for 6'-4" plus tall persons Improved seats that are lighter and fit tall people Shorter hatch length that weighs less Turbo option A track option that deletes air con/sound system option Last edited by 37Z; 02-06-2013 at 07:45 PM. Reason: added text*

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SteveBad Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Lake Martin, Alabama Posts: 138 Drives: 2013 370Z 6 speed Rep Power: 248	37 Z, I believe all your suggestions would make an admirable track car, and should be offered as a package. And I DO agree with you. However, speaking from experience, as a former owner of a Club Sport Pontiac Solstice, (special order, track oriented, with nearly all of the items/deletes you listed) I don't think Nissan will be interested. The volume would be too small. __________________ "Take the cannollis..."

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forza370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: 403 Forbidden Posts: 2,512 Drives: 2009 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 19	Would you forward our wish list to Nissan CEO? If so, I wanna a turbo charged V6!!

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Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Lighter weight and lower price would be nice

02-06-2013, 08:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
37Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 476 Drives: 370Z MB 6M -sold Rep Power: 263	Lighter weight and more economical price usually is not achievable IMHO.

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brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 31	Yep, another one... but I'll still chime in, don't care how it's done, but lighter, more power, better mileage, and not any less sexy looking. __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

02-06-2013, 08:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	ok me to then............ I want Twin Turbos, >500hp and a girl with no gag reflex........... oops last one must have been from my "other wish list" MarkGideon likes this. __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON