Did anyone want the 350Z to come with a t-top and a twin turbo model?

[bentandbuzzin]

I'm hoping that Nissan comes out with a twin turbo model for the 370z. I wish they had for the 350z but i really wanted the t-top to make a return as well. Thats what makes the Z32 a must have for me even when i purchase a Z33. Does anyone else miss the t-tops and twin turbos?

[dasoupdude]

Does anyone else miss the t-tops and twin turbos?

I indeed do, but I doubt that Nissan will ever release anymore factory f/i Z models.

If you want a modern Nissan with the twin turbos either do it yourself, or by an R35. (from which I hear the next year models will not have Launch Control, makes the 09 Gtr special, seeing as that it will be the only GTR with that feauture.)

[Watermelonwarrior]

I think the new Z would look great with a Targa top.

[R350Zz33]

i was just gonna say targa top one of my fav cars is the 93-..... toyota supra tt targa

[evildky]

targa weakens the chassis too much, might as well get a convertible which is available

[NissanFairladyZ32]

If they were going to make the option for a turbo it would have a zx after it

370ZX -- i dont like the sound of that

Every Z car to date that was a ZX had an option for a turbo

[evildky]

not true, the 79-80 280zx was not available as a turbo, and then they were limited and only automatic's in 81

[RCA]

T-top... NoTarga... YES!



Apparently there is a company that does this for $3500 range

[mtnhighus]

that is very cool!!! i want one!!! just doesn't fit in the budget right now.. awwww.

[NissanFairladyZ32]

Sorry

most the time the ZX was an option for a turbo

[R350Zz33]

where?

[Gumby Gone Wild]

T-top... NoTarga... YES!

Apparently there is a company that does this for $3500 range

You wouldn't happen to know who/where, would you? That's definitely something I'd love to do.

[RCA]

You wouldn't happen to know who/where, would you? That's definitely something I'd love to do.

Google??

A company called "AAM", 813 Motorsports, RX motorsports in denver, http://www.jmsproductsinc.com/ (they do Mustangs but supositly they have been working on one so check them out)There are quite a few more shops as well.
Modified by rcabrita at 8:24 AM 12/8/2008

[bentandbuzzin]

T-top... NoTarga... YES!



Apparently there is a company that does this for $3500 range

I take that statement back..i'd rather see the new z's in a targa top. That top really makes that car even more sporty.

[taco_401]

^^ ITS HOT

[mychalous]

those targa top Zs are fantastic............that would have been great from the factory.

[nsrZ32]

If they were going to make the option for a turbo it would have a zx after it

370ZX -- i dont like the sound of that

Every Z car to date that was a ZX had an option for a turbo

Sorry

most the time the ZX was an option for a turbo

Incorrect. The X actually designates the option for t-tops on that chassis, it has nothing to do with the option for turbochargers.

[raremotive]

Incorrect. The X actually designates the option for t-tops on that chassis, it has nothing to do with the option for turbochargers.

And the slick top Z32 would only be a 300Z? I will believe it when I see the sticker.

Even the 280zx...first picture... no t-tops.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_280ZX

And far as I know... the X was to denote the "luxury". Hence digital dash and etc.
Modified by Rare_f8 at 1:07 PM 12/9/2008

[RCA]

Rare makes a good point...

Any thoughts nsrZ32?

Would evil know?

[PapaSmurf2k3]

I would LOVE to see a T-top or Targa top 370z. Is anyone here good at photoshop?

[NSRsheets]

A TT factory Z would be sweet, but probably won't ever happen.

[nsrZ32]

And the slick top Z32 would only be a 300Z? I will believe it when I see the sticker.

Even the 280zx...first picture... no t-tops.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_280ZX

And far as I know... the X was to denote the "luxury". Hence digital dash and etc.

Rare makes a good point...

Any thoughts nsrZ32?

Reading comprehension pwns both of you

And apparently according to Raref8's logic, a slicktop z32 or even a convertible z32 must not really be a Z32. Umm....chassis guys

Incorrect. The X actually designates the option for t-tops on that chassis , it has nothing to do with the option for turbochargers.

S130 = 280zx = t-tops were available on the s130 chassisz31 = 300zx = t-tops were available on the z31 chassisz32 = 300zx = t-tops were availabe on the z32 chassis

Shouldn't have to paint the picture any clearer

[LAKE ERIE Z32]

yeah guys the zx dosent mean the car HAS t-tops it just means that car had the option avalible. jerry +1...who would doubt that guy

[PapaSmurf2k3]

A TT factory Z would be sweet, but probably won't ever happen.

Not likely, not while the GTR is in this country anyway.

[RCA]

Reading comprehension pwns both of you

TrueI read your post then his quickly and I obviously missed that whole option thing

So if the Z33 came with a Ttop option it would be a 350ZX

Dont like how that

[spitalul2bad]

Nissan will never go into TT territory with the 370Z or with any other Z for that matter... why? Because they'd be shooting themselves in the foot with the GT-R.

The 350z made 313BHP. (07+ model)The 370z makes 330BHP (09+ model)The GT-R makes 470BHP (08+ model)

If they would FI the 370 with a twin turbo kit, the LEAST it could add from the "base" of 330BHP is 100 more BHP, right? Well... that would put it dangerously close to GT-R territory.

Why would anyone buy a pricey GT-R when you can have the same amount of fun from a 370Z?

The same problem exists with the Cayman vs. the 911 in the Porsche range. The Cayman is a more balanced and better handling sports car than the rear-engined 911. Even though road-test journalists say the Cayman S would be faster than the standard 911, Porsche restricts the car to just 295BHP versus the 911s 325BHP/355BHP (S version).

So Porsche engineers have HELD BACK and NOT made the "BEST CAR THEY COULD MAKE" because it would have been BETTER than the FLAGSHIP car, that is the 911. Which is wrong, but that's the way it works.

Remember that I'm not talking about the GT2, GT3, GT3 RS or Turbo versions of the 911. Just the standard and the S. Don't count the targa version 'cause it adds more weight, and rear-wheel drive vs. 4 wheel drive is not relevant here.

Conclusion?: No TT for the 370Z... however, I may be wrong and Nissan might be stupider than I think. I doubt that. Noone would cut into its own profits.

[Watermelonwarrior]

If they would FI the 370 with a twin turbo kit, the LEAST it could add from the "base" of 330BHP is 100 more BHP, right? Well... that would put it dangerously close to GT-R territory.

Why would anyone buy a pricey GT-R when you can have the same amount of fun from a 370Z?

The 300zx Na to tt difference was 75hp...

The reason I would love the car to come with turbos even if it was pushing 360hp is that it would have forged internals and would be much easier to upgrade. Plus its a different feeling to drive a car with turbos

The GTR does 0-60 in 3.3 and 1/4 at 11.6. The 370Z will be doing 4.7-4.9 and 14.3. Thats plenty of room to mess around. IMO the Z is more important then the GTR anyways. The 350Z has sold over 400,000 since its been released. They are planing to sell 12,000 GTRs in 2009.

[raremotive]

S130 = 280zx = t-tops were available on the s130 chassisz31 = 300zx = t-tops were available on the z31 chassisz32 = 300zx = t-tops were availabe on the z32 chassis

The 280zx came out in 1978. The t-bar came out in 1980. That's 2 years before your theorized "X" chassis can hold true... In other words you can't assume they originally planned for the z to have t-tops.

Even in the vin of each model, the only thing x denotes is 1999, 2-WD 4 wheel abs class D or Nissha-Hiratsuka. Which leaves Z2 for 300zx as a chassis code. No X added at the end for special T-top ready chassis.

Also only in Japan does the X.. do not apply the car's are still named FairladyZ not FairladyZx for the t-top ready chassis addition.

And now let think of brother of Z32... yes the Silvia. 180sx, 200sx, and 240sx... sX.. And notice something? None of those had a t-top version to support your 'X' t-top ready chassis theory.

So you paint nothing.

Although... it's a sound theory. It just doesn't hold up else where. Especially with the Silvia which was around same time period to not get the same naming convention.
Modified by Rare_f8 at 5:30 AM 12/10/2008

[raremotive]

TrueI read your post then his quickly and I obviously missed that whole option thing

So if the Z33 came with a Ttop option it would be a 350ZX

Dont like how that

Regardless if the 350z or the 370z or the next 'made up' for this example.. 400z...

It will not be or would not have been named 'ZX' if they added t-top variation.

And turbo charging is unrelated to the naming convention.

The name is purely a sales drive. Hence what Mr. K is famous for...(not zx.. but 240z opposed to FairladyZ)... not that it's a t-top ready chassis. That stuff belongs in the vin.
Modified by Rare_f8 at 5:04 AM 12/10/2008