Anyone got any comment's/knows the facts on this? Can we expect styling/interior tweaks?
http://www.chicagotr...0,1827721.story
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Refreshed 370z for 2013 (US Only)
Started By rob747, Jan 26 2012 04:16 PM
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View GaragePosted 26 January 2012 - 10:05 PM
I've heard nothing, but I know just the man to ask 
It's interesting that they seem to have the exclusive on it (do they?)
If I were to guess, I would say the front end will incorporate DLRs (a slightly revised front bumper), the GT Edition suspension and reversing camera will be standard, and there will be a power increase.
But I'm just guessing at this point...
It's interesting that they seem to have the exclusive on it (do they?)
If I were to guess, I would say the front end will incorporate DLRs (a slightly revised front bumper), the GT Edition suspension and reversing camera will be standard, and there will be a power increase.
But I'm just guessing at this point...
The Honey Monster - 'a standard limited edition Yellow 370Z* with a plethora of minor bespoke mods'
LED sidelights | Glowing Emblems | DIY Sound Deadening | Front+Rear 15mm spacers | Full size rear number plate
Auto dimming mirror | Satin black wheels & yellow pinstripe | 370Z Tax disc holder | Reversing Camera
UpRev tuned | Invidia Gemini Cat Back Exhaust | GT-R Start Button | Clutch Helper Spring
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Posted 30 January 2012 - 12:47 PM
Hi,
Found this today too:
http://www.autoguide...-auto-show.html
Have you heard anything about this? Wondering if I should hold on a bit before takeing the plunge?
Found this today too:
http://www.autoguide...-auto-show.html
Have you heard anything about this? Wondering if I should hold on a bit before takeing the plunge?
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Zedlister
Posted 07 February 2012 - 09:20 PM
Just seen this (the pics of it).
http://www.autoguide...ws/tag/new-370z
I actually don't like the refresh. Prefer the current version. The lights at front look fussy, the wheels look too swirly but the best news is that we won't be jealous about any engine upgrade because it apparently is exactly the same with same output.
http://www.autoguide...ws/tag/new-370z
I actually don't like the refresh. Prefer the current version. The lights at front look fussy, the wheels look too swirly but the best news is that we won't be jealous about any engine upgrade because it apparently is exactly the same with same output.
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Zedling
Posted 07 February 2012 - 09:26 PM
About time they got the LEDs on the front.
Even some NMGB people were not aware of this...
Even some NMGB people were not aware of this...
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Posted 07 February 2012 - 09:57 PM
Yes, we did ask Nissan didn't we Paul?! 
Here is the video:
IMHO, it's pretty much the minimum they could do. It would have been very difficult to incorporate the LEDs and keep the fangs, but I think it's a real shame to lose them. I think the new bumper makes the car look quite bland from the front. I guess a few will think it's an improvement as the fangs were a bit too much for some.
I'm not a fan of the new wheels, but then I wasn't of the current ones - but they grew on me.
The red calipers are quite nice and will work better with some colours than others.
The US getting the UK spec suspension is history repeating itself (the same was done with the 350Z). I assume all 2013 cars will have the new GT Edition suspension.
Overall, I'm pleased that I'm slightly let down - it doesn't make my car feel old at all.
Here is the video:
IMHO, it's pretty much the minimum they could do. It would have been very difficult to incorporate the LEDs and keep the fangs, but I think it's a real shame to lose them. I think the new bumper makes the car look quite bland from the front. I guess a few will think it's an improvement as the fangs were a bit too much for some.
I'm not a fan of the new wheels, but then I wasn't of the current ones - but they grew on me.
The red calipers are quite nice and will work better with some colours than others.
The US getting the UK spec suspension is history repeating itself (the same was done with the 350Z). I assume all 2013 cars will have the new GT Edition suspension.
Overall, I'm pleased that I'm slightly let down - it doesn't make my car feel old at all.
The Honey Monster - 'a standard limited edition Yellow 370Z* with a plethora of minor bespoke mods'
LED sidelights | Glowing Emblems | DIY Sound Deadening | Front+Rear 15mm spacers | Full size rear number plate
Auto dimming mirror | Satin black wheels & yellow pinstripe | 370Z Tax disc holder | Reversing Camera
UpRev tuned | Invidia Gemini Cat Back Exhaust | GT-R Start Button | Clutch Helper Spring
*one of 40 don't you know!
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Posted 07 February 2012 - 10:04 PM
The Honey Monster - 'a standard limited edition Yellow 370Z* with a plethora of minor bespoke mods'
LED sidelights | Glowing Emblems | DIY Sound Deadening | Front+Rear 15mm spacers | Full size rear number plate
Auto dimming mirror | Satin black wheels & yellow pinstripe | 370Z Tax disc holder | Reversing Camera
UpRev tuned | Invidia Gemini Cat Back Exhaust | GT-R Start Button | Clutch Helper Spring
*one of 40 don't you know!
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Posted 07 February 2012 - 10:07 PM
Give me the fangs any day over that dopey grin of a front grill, at least our fronts have character !
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Posted 07 February 2012 - 10:10 PM
Kev T, on 07 February 2012 - 10:07 PM, said:
Give me the fangs any day over that dopey grin of a front grill, at least our fronts have character !
looks like a knock-off of the audi gaping mouth
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Zedlet
Posted 08 February 2012 - 07:43 PM
This will look good with a Nismo kit but the base version is not better than our current Z imho.
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Zedlet
Posted 09 February 2012 - 12:10 PM
Evolution not revolution. Another negative vote for the wheels looks they were done in Photoshop.
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Posted 09 February 2012 - 01:43 PM
Unfortunately not a fan either 
Why everyone wants LED running lights are beyond me. If you want to be seen, just buy the car in bright yellow or blue and keep the looks the same
Why everyone wants LED running lights are beyond me. If you want to be seen, just buy the car in bright yellow or blue and keep the looks the same
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Zedling
Posted 09 February 2012 - 07:20 PM
I would be very surprised if the update is for the US only.
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Posted 09 February 2012 - 07:34 PM
BadgerBox, on 09 February 2012 - 04:11 PM, said:
They got that out quick! I asked Nissan about this and they were going into a video conference this afternoon to chat about it!
paul_k, on 09 February 2012 - 07:20 PM, said:
I would be very surprised if the update is for the US only.
The Honey Monster - 'a standard limited edition Yellow 370Z* with a plethora of minor bespoke mods'
LED sidelights | Glowing Emblems | DIY Sound Deadening | Front+Rear 15mm spacers | Full size rear number plate
Auto dimming mirror | Satin black wheels & yellow pinstripe | 370Z Tax disc holder | Reversing Camera
UpRev tuned | Invidia Gemini Cat Back Exhaust | GT-R Start Button | Clutch Helper Spring
*one of 40 don't you know!
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Zedlister
Posted 10 February 2012 - 08:47 PM
Dont like the front , or the more rounded off wheels
I like the fangs
*All new car models sold in the EU have to have running lights as you cant trust people to turn there lights on
Attached My Go at a face lift (not allot but keeping the fangs, and two tone the wheels )
I like the fangs
*All new car models sold in the EU have to have running lights as you cant trust people to turn there lights on
Attached My Go at a face lift (not allot but keeping the fangs
, and two tone the wheels )
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Posted 11 February 2012 - 01:28 AM
o0MattE0o, on 10 February 2012 - 08:47 PM, said:
Attached My Go at a face lift (not allot but keeping the fangs , and two tone the wheels )
, and two tone the wheels )thats better
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Posted 11 February 2012 - 05:34 AM
Hmm, so what's with the suspension? was it the same with the 350 as well?
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Posted 11 February 2012 - 09:38 AM
o0MattE0o, on 10 February 2012 - 08:47 PM, said:
Dont like the front , or the more rounded off wheels
I like the fangs
*All new car models sold in the EU have to have running lights as you cant trust people to turn there lights on
Attached My Go at a face lift (not allot but keeping the fangs, and two tone the wheels )
I like the fangs
*All new car models sold in the EU have to have running lights as you cant trust people to turn there lights on
Attached My Go at a face lift (not allot but keeping the fangs
, and two tone the wheels )Very cleverly done mate
It's better but I still think they just don't suit the front of the 370Z though. Looking at the 2013 model again the bumper looks quite '350Z' in isolation.
MaDMaXX, on 11 February 2012 - 05:34 AM, said:
Hmm, so what's with the suspension? was it the same with the 350 as well?
The early 350Z's had a different suspension setup. When Nissan wanted to sell the car in the UK there was a team of people tasked to make it more suitable for British roads (Colin from CAT was among them!
) They sharpened up the suspension and improved the exhaust note. Soon after the UK cars were being sold, those changes were taken back to the JDM cars. So early JDM imports in the UK have the dodgy suspension.
The Honey Monster - 'a standard limited edition Yellow 370Z* with a plethora of minor bespoke mods'
LED sidelights | Glowing Emblems | DIY Sound Deadening | Front+Rear 15mm spacers | Full size rear number plate
Auto dimming mirror | Satin black wheels & yellow pinstripe | 370Z Tax disc holder | Reversing Camera
UpRev tuned | Invidia Gemini Cat Back Exhaust | GT-R Start Button | Clutch Helper Spring
*one of 40 don't you know!
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Posted 11 February 2012 - 01:30 PM
ioneabee, on 11 February 2012 - 01:28 AM, said:
thats better
Ditto
