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

FPenvy · 11-01-2019, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

When Mike gets up on stage and talks to everyone. Everyone is listening. Trying to see if he's going to spill the beans on something new. You know Brian knows something.

like i said if you feed him booze and he's been around you enough to feel comfortable you may catch a little nugget slip out lol

Rusty · 11-01-2019, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

like i said if you feed him booze and he's been around you enough to feel comfortable you may catch a little nugget slip out lol

Problem is, only see him at ZDayZ.

FPenvy · 11-01-2019, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Problem is, only see him at ZDayZ.

agreed and he missed the year prior due to a family wedding.

anyone in texas should take advantage and find him any chance they can.

JARblue · 11-01-2019, 12:13 PM

He's in Houston?

FPenvy · 11-01-2019, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

He's in Houston?

honestly, i cannot remember his location.

UNKNOWN_370 · 11-01-2019, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

only if you get a whole 55 gal drum of KY for the visit....

So I'm supposed to lube you up too?
I'm already providing the sock for your mouth n I promise to punch u in the back of the head every time u groan. Ain't that enough?? Lol

chubbs · 11-03-2019, 08:36 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, 09:44 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.

JARblue · 11-03-2019, 10:02 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, 10:26 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?

MZ DAIZY · 11-03-2019, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

He needs a go-fund-me page for the new motor.

I’ll take charity! I’m not proud!

280driver · 11-03-2019, 10:34 AM

Why is it so hard to believe this could be legit? The source of the pictures seems to also have some direct info that this was a Nissan car and that they were bench marking a new Supra. If some dude just decided to make that up, the others that reported it fact would have found out. I could believe it’s a private track car I guess but there are private track cars there all the time. The source must have known this different. The timing of this seems right too. We’ve heard for years Nissan is developing a new car. Sure they’ve stopped/started but now that they started again, it’s not hard to believe they’d be far enough to test the power train. Listen, I know this could be another false alarm but, maybe it’s legit this time. I’m cautiously hopeful. I’m sure we’ll get more info soon if it’s legit.

MZ DAIZY · 11-03-2019, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

So I'm supposed to lube you up too?
I'm already providing the sock for your mouth n I promise to punch u in the back of the head every time u groan. Ain't that enough?? Lol

Butch : You okay?

Marsellus : Naw man. I'm pretty fuckin' far from okay.

Butch : What now?

Marsellus : What now? Let me tell you what now. I'ma call a coupla hard, pipe-hittin' niggers, who'll go to work on the homes here with a pair of pliers and a blow torch. You hear me talkin', hillbilly boy? I ain't through with you by a damn sight. I'ma get medieval on your ***.

Butch : I meant what now between me and you?

Marsellus : Oh, that what now. I tell you what now between me and you. There is no me and you. Not no more.

NorthStyle · 11-03-2019, 10:36 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, 10:53 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?

11-01-2019, 12:13 PM	#4489 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	He's in Houston? __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

11-03-2019, 10:02 AM	#4494 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	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 \|

11-03-2019, 10:34 AM	#4497 (permalink)
280driver Base Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 128 Drives: 1975 280Z Rep Power: 8	Why is it so hard to believe this could be legit? The source of the pictures seems to also have some direct info that this was a Nissan car and that they were bench marking a new Supra. If some dude just decided to make that up, the others that reported it fact would have found out. I could believe it’s a private track car I guess but there are private track cars there all the time. The source must have known this different. The timing of this seems right too. We’ve heard for years Nissan is developing a new car. Sure they’ve stopped/started but now that they started again, it’s not hard to believe they’d be far enough to test the power train. Listen, I know this could be another false alarm but, maybe it’s legit this time. I’m cautiously hopeful. I’m sure we’ll get more info soon if it’s legit. chubbs and UNKNOWN_370 like this.

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