Official Gun Metallic 370Z Thread

Kenny · 01-01-2011, 11:00 PM

I have not seen anyone create a thread for the new 2011 gun metallic color option, so here we go.

The rules of this thread are simple, only pictures of Z34 that have the paint code KAD may be posted.

chuckd05 · 01-01-2011, 11:27 PM

First pics I saw of this color... very nice! And to the 40th owners it is a bit different so thats good too...

keep them coming...

Waiz · 01-02-2011, 12:22 AM

Nice photos Kenny, this color looks very similar to my Z's Siverstone

Racer X · 01-02-2011, 12:47 AM

Nice Pics Kenny, the location looks like GMR?

Dark_Sub_Rosa · 01-02-2011, 06:15 PM

I've been waiting for a proper dark grey color to come out, this Gun Metallic is perfect. I went and lurked around the dealer today. I think this is the color I'll end up with. I was planning on purchasing this summer but it might be fall now.

cdoxp800 · 01-02-2011, 06:33 PM

Nice Photos

Kenny · 01-02-2011, 06:38 PM

thanks guys..

@Racer X: Yep, it sure is. I'm still in the break-in stage, so I drove all of GMR at the speed limit. Using the SRM was pretty fun, but I turned it off half way through it. I was slightly apprehensive going around the turns because I'm still getting a feel for the way the car behaves. So far I have not been disappointed.

Racer X · 01-02-2011, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenny

thanks guys..

@Racer X: Yep, it sure is. I'm still in the break-in stage, so I drove all of GMR at the speed limit. Using the SRM was pretty fun, but I turned it off half way through it. I was slightly apprehensive going around the turns because I'm still getting a feel for the way the car behaves. So far I have not been disappointed.

Great to hear and Great Color

After the break-in? join the guys doing the Malibu cruise sometime?

christian370z · 01-02-2011, 11:25 PM

I instantly recognized Glendora Mountain Ridge Road, it almost resembles platinum graphite in certain places but it is certainly darker and looks great with that back drop. You should definitely come to some of our "cruises!"

Jamaica · 01-02-2011, 11:43 PM

I remember this spot on GMR

Reaper42 · 01-03-2011, 08:18 AM

SO this is a different color than my car??

Dark_Sub_Rosa · 01-03-2011, 06:22 PM

Yes Gun Metallic is definitely NOT Platinum Graphite.

GZ3 · 01-03-2011, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waizzz

Nice photos Kenny, this color looks very similar to my Z's Siverstone

+1 in pics looks almost identical

Kenny · 01-09-2011, 08:16 PM

Here's a side by side comparison of Gun Metallic on the left and Platinum Graphite to the right. The lighting was poor and I'm sure the differences are more discerning under natural lighting, however, it's obvious that GM is darker than PG.

Dark_Sub_Rosa · 01-09-2011, 10:34 PM

PG has a sort of a dingy coloration to it and is brownish bronze. It's very warm in color. The GM is more of a true shade of gray without any discoloration towards the warm spectrum of colors.

01-01-2011, 11:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kenny Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 330 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	Official Gun Metallic 370Z Thread I have not seen anyone create a thread for the new 2011 gun metallic color option, so here we go. The rules of this thread are simple, only pictures of Z34 that have the paint code KAD may be posted. Zoren 370 likes this. __________________

01-01-2011, 11:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 20	First pics I saw of this color... very nice! And to the 40th owners it is a bit different so thats good too... keep them coming... __________________ 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 :-)

01-02-2011, 06:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dark_Sub_Rosa Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 190 Drives: 2015 Mustang GT PP Rep Power: 16	I've been waiting for a proper dark grey color to come out, this Gun Metallic is perfect. I went and lurked around the dealer today. I think this is the color I'll end up with. I was planning on purchasing this summer but it might be fall now. __________________

01-02-2011, 06:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
cdoxp800 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: FL Posts: 1,337 Drives: 2011 Nismo Rep Power: 19	Nice Photos __________________ 2011 Brilliant Silver NISMO 370z. #: 0046. PPE LTH \| MillSpec Cats \| F.I Exhaust \| Akuma Intakes \| Rotora 6/4 Brakes

01-02-2011, 06:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
Kenny Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 330 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	thanks guys.. @Racer X: Yep, it sure is. I'm still in the break-in stage, so I drove all of GMR at the speed limit. Using the SRM was pretty fun, but I turned it off half way through it. I was slightly apprehensive going around the turns because I'm still getting a feel for the way the car behaves. So far I have not been disappointed. __________________

01-02-2011, 12:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Nice photos Kenny, this color looks very similar to my Z's Siverstone

01-02-2011, 12:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
Racer X Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: USA Posts: 277 Drives: The Shooting Star Rep Power: 15	Nice Pics Kenny, the location looks like GMR?

01-02-2011, 11:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	I instantly recognized Glendora Mountain Ridge Road, it almost resembles platinum graphite in certain places but it is certainly darker and looks great with that back drop. You should definitely come to some of our "cruises!" __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

01-02-2011, 11:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	I remember this spot on GMR jewelz likes this.

01-03-2011, 08:18 AM	#11 (permalink)
Reaper42 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,030 Drives: GetLucky370 Rep Power: 18	SO this is a different color than my car?? __________________ Sponsor roll call: Get Lucky Brand \| TOYO TIRES \| Element Graphics \| Unique Fabrication Follow on fb- Jon Sackett and Instagram @GetLucky370 GetLucky370

01-03-2011, 06:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
Dark_Sub_Rosa Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 190 Drives: 2015 Mustang GT PP Rep Power: 16	Yes Gun Metallic is definitely NOT Platinum Graphite. __________________

01-09-2011, 08:16 PM	#14 (permalink)
Kenny Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 330 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	Here's a side by side comparison of Gun Metallic on the left and Platinum Graphite to the right. The lighting was poor and I'm sure the differences are more discerning under natural lighting, however, it's obvious that GM is darker than PG. __________________

01-09-2011, 10:34 PM	#15 (permalink)
Dark_Sub_Rosa Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 190 Drives: 2015 Mustang GT PP Rep Power: 16	PG has a sort of a dingy coloration to it and is brownish bronze. It's very warm in color. The GM is more of a true shade of gray without any discoloration towards the warm spectrum of colors. __________________

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