[OFFICIAL] Discussion for the next new Nissan 400Z Z35?

FPenvy · 11-01-2019, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

The old guy at ZDayZ. Mike what's his last name. You know who I'm talking about. He was telling how he was involved with the 350 and his friendship with Mr. K. His discussions with me differs from what some of the mags printed.

oooooh dont you worry i've gone through multiple bottles of liquor with him on my porch and the stories and info he's given me over the years is just insane

that man is a national treasure

Rusty · 11-01-2019, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

oooooh dont you worry i've gone through multiple bottles of liquor with him on my porch and the stories and info he's given me over the years is just insane

that man is a national treasure

Wifey and me had lunch with him a few times over the years. He is unbelievable. Mike has some connections in Nissan.

UNKNOWN_370 · 11-01-2019, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

except there was no test mule......

dont make me smack you like i need to the rest of these idiots thinking some old man driving the ring is a test mule.

I mean.... you can try!

Should I PM you my address?

chubbs · 11-03-2019, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

except there was no test mule......

dont make me smack you like i need to the rest of these idiots thinking some old man driving the ring is a test mule.

It's a test mule.

Look closely at the man behind the wheel - he's not just any old member of the public. Also, it's highly unlikely that a private owner would make their car look like that one. It's absolutely a test mule. I remember ten years ago, the 370z test mule was a 350z shell wrapped in matt black too, with the Nissan badges removed. All too similar for it not to be the real McCoy.

One thing is certain - the final car won't look much like the 370z, but it will have styling cues that ensure we know it's a Z - they always do.

Only 700ish sleeps to go, till it's in the showrooms.

UNKNOWN_370 · 11-03-2019, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by chubbs

It's a test mule.

Look closely at the man behind the wheel - he's not just any old member of the public. Also, it's highly unlikely that a private owner would make their car look like that one. It's absolutely a test mule. I remember ten years ago, the 370z test mule was a 350z shell wrapped in matt black too, with the Nissan badges removed. All too similar for it not to be the real McCoy.

One thing is certain - the final car won't look much like the 370z, but it will have styling cues that ensure we know it's a Z - they always do.

Only 700ish sleeps to go, till it's in the showrooms.

Yup. The 370 test mule was a 350z.

NorthStyle · 11-03-2019, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by chubbs

It's a test mule.

Look closely at the man behind the wheel - he's not just any old member of the public.

What makes you say that? There are plenty of people who attend the normal Nurburgring touristenfahrten days who wear helmets and driving gloves.

280driver · 11-03-2019, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by NorthStyle

What makes you say that? There are plenty of people who attend the normal Nurburgring touristenfahrten days who wear helmets and driving gloves.

Look at it another way. Given there are track cars there all the time, why would someone randomly decide to make up that this is a test mule?

Ghostvette · 10-31-2019, 03:30 PM

Fingers in ears going: LALALALALALALALALALALALALALALALALALALA

Nothing to see here, move along....

JARblue · 11-01-2019, 10:52 AM

Why is this thread still open?

I mean, other than to share Mike stories...

JARblue · 11-01-2019, 11:13 AM

He's in Houston?

FPenvy · 11-01-2019, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

He's in Houston?

honestly, i cannot remember his location.

JARblue · 11-03-2019, 09:02 AM

If it was out there "competing with the Supra" as claimed, why is it still on the 370Z chassis? Shouldn't it be a little further along in development to make any claims in that regard?

I guess a possible argument for development process is all the front bumper ducts that aren't hooked up. You can see the wiper fluid reservoir on the passenger side. It's also possible that some dude just used a hole saw to cut a bunch of holes in his front bumper for additional cooling without hooking up any ducting.

chubbs · 11-03-2019, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Yup. The 370 test mule was a 350z.

For anyone who wasn't aware of this fact, just click this link from 2007... https://www.gtrlife.com/forums/topic...70z-test-mule/

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Originally Posted by JARblue

If it was out there "competing with the Supra" as claimed, why is it still on the 370Z chassis? Shouldn't it be a little further along in development to make any claims in that regard?

I guess a possible argument for development process is all the front bumper ducts that aren't hooked up. You can see the wiper fluid reservoir on the passenger side. It's also possible that some dude just used a hole saw to cut a bunch of holes in his front bumper for additional cooling without hooking up any ducting.

At this stage in the new model's development, if it's being created on a very similar base to the existing model, it makes sense to test new components in the existing 370. Why wouldn't you?

UNKNOWN_370 · 11-03-2019, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

If it was out there "competing with the Supra" as claimed, why is it still on the 370Z chassis? Shouldn't it be a little further along in development to make any claims in that regard?

I guess a possible argument for development process is all the front bumper ducts that aren't hooked up. You can see the wiper fluid reservoir on the passenger side. It's also possible that some dude just used a hole saw to cut a bunch of holes in his front bumper for additional cooling without hooking up any ducting.

Maybe it's going to keep the FM like with the Q60?

Or maybe the new chassis is a lot like the FM except lighter and stronger, so they were still able to transfer parts? Or maybe they're testing mechanicals in the subpar frame first? B4 they move it over? We're not engineers mang. But that car is a mule.

-ZS-Carpenter · 11-03-2019, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

But that car is a mule.

10-31-2019, 03:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ghostvette A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Shawnee KS Posts: 5,698 Drives: 15 Magma Red 6MT Rep Power: 2684377	Fingers in ears going: LALALALALALALALALALALALALALALALALALALA Nothing to see here, move along.... __________________ 2015 Magma Red 6MT Sport Tech/2012 Fairlady MB 6MT Base (RIP 08032018)https://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/370Z/Coupe/

11-01-2019, 10:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	Why is this thread still open? I mean, other than to share Mike stories... __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

11-01-2019, 11:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	He's in Houston? __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

11-03-2019, 09:02 AM	#12 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	If it was out there "competing with the Supra" as claimed, why is it still on the 370Z chassis? Shouldn't it be a little further along in development to make any claims in that regard? I guess a possible argument for development process is all the front bumper ducts that aren't hooked up. You can see the wiper fluid reservoir on the passenger side. It's also possible that some dude just used a hole saw to cut a bunch of holes in his front bumper for additional cooling without hooking up any ducting. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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