what do you guys think of this???
11-12-2003 | 09:01 PM
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what do you guys think of this???
Personally, I think it's a total stinking pile. Who ever thought of this should be shot. Slowly. Starting at the feet and working your way up. Bullet by bullet.
Really, Riz? Tell us how you really feel! LOL
just my .02
Really, Riz? Tell us how you really feel! LOL
just my .02
11-14-2003 | 07:15 PM
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Hahahaa, you guys are always good for a laugh!
Hey, those lights look exactly like the stock taillights for 'em new Mazda RX-8's!! (Koff Koff Knock Off!) I'm assuming they're for the Z32's? Well, aside from the fact that they're cheap imitations...I kinda like 'em!
**Oh, you mean installed ON a car?!? Gosh NO!! I thought you meant hanging from a mantle smashed into a million pieces for my living room! (Or maybe for my cat as litter, peeyew)**
Hey, those lights look exactly like the stock taillights for 'em new Mazda RX-8's!! (Koff Koff Knock Off!) I'm assuming they're for the Z32's? Well, aside from the fact that they're cheap imitations...I kinda like 'em!
**Oh, you mean installed ON a car?!? Gosh NO!! I thought you meant hanging from a mantle smashed into a million pieces for my living room! (Or maybe for my cat as litter, peeyew)**
11-15-2003 | 10:56 AM
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at least they're comin up with new tailights, that way there will be more options other than the clear ones. Now, I don't like 'em at all, I don't much care for carbon fiber, unless it's a hood I can paint over to match my car, but I like the idea, maybe have the lights recessed and not look all cheap though, a z32 would look horrible with those tailights sticking out the back
11-17-2003 | 12:01 PM
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i believe those are skyline imitations. at least they got the right make, but i dont understand why people want to make their cars look like other cars. wouldn't it be easier to go buy THAT car?? i saw those on a z (or at least lights that were similar, but even uglier) on ebay. here's the link http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6398
Goes to show how something so gaudy can mess up an otherwise nice z32.
Goes to show how something so gaudy can mess up an otherwise nice z32.
11-17-2003 | 03:58 PM
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The yellow Z on ebay has something different. That's an entire panel that replaces all three parts of the tail lights and it's one solid piece. I think the company that makes that is called Strosek or something similar. The panels pictured above are just the turn signal and backup lamps replaced with that panel. Which is kinda stupid I think seeing as the backup lights are on the center panel to begin with.
11-17-2003 | 08:02 PM
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Originally posted by rizzspeed
The yellow Z on ebay has something different. That's an entire panel that replaces all three parts of the tail lights and it's one solid piece. I think the company that makes that is called Strosek or something similar.
The yellow Z on ebay has something different. That's an entire panel that replaces all three parts of the tail lights and it's one solid piece. I think the company that makes that is called Strosek or something similar.
http://www.strosek.de/prog07/prog01e.htm
11-17-2003 | 08:51 PM
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Ummm...Interesting...stuff
Certainly different designs for the Z32.
Different strokes for different folks, right?
Maybe it's just cuz they're German, but the only thing I liked was the Wide Body and sideskirts. Everything else to me, just changed excessively and damn near 'destroyed'
what a 300zx is to me. Almost unrecognizable, is how I would describe the 300 that they had on their site. That rear panel and rear 'hatch' replacement are a bit too radical for my tastes.
Like I said though, to each their own.
Different strokes for different folks, right?
Maybe it's just cuz they're German, but the only thing I liked was the Wide Body and sideskirts. Everything else to me, just changed excessively and damn near 'destroyed'
what a 300zx is to me. Almost unrecognizable, is how I would describe the 300 that they had on their site. That rear panel and rear 'hatch' replacement are a bit too radical for my tastes.Like I said though, to each their own.
11-18-2003 | 02:27 PM
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Except for the front bumper cover, That looks alot like WAGZ's Z. The raised hood and center panel are real nice, original and add good lines to the Z. I've always been a fan of wide body kits as well. The front bumper is too plain, too smooth I guess, for my tastes. The smooth-looking front bumpers seem too designed, slightly over-engineered for me.
Do you have any other angles for that car besides the front? I've seen that particular pic many times. I've always wondered how it looked from the other side.
Do you have any other angles for that car besides the front? I've seen that particular pic many times. I've always wondered how it looked from the other side.
11-18-2003 | 08:26 PM
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Hmmm...I love the side and front skirt, and ya gotta love the creative hood and nose! But in my humble opinion, the front bumper, with its ackwardly positioned false-looking fog lights make it look gayer than gay gayerson...
11-19-2003 | 03:17 PM
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It kind of changes the lines that a z32 has IMO. it makes it look pretty futuristic, but not a fan. 2nd on Rizz's request...I'd like to see the other angles of that z. The paint looks nice too...to add to the other positive comments.
11-19-2003 | 07:25 PM
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The strosek site has the wide body panels. I think that they'll fit either or. Most wide body kits that I've seen were hand made. Splparts.com has universal fender flares, but not true wide body kit. Unfortunately, I don't have any sites that I've come across that sell a wide body kit for a Z, 2+2 or otherwise.
11-19-2003 | 09:59 PM
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wide body kits
If you want real Z32 wide body kits (as in manufactured for the Z32) you probably need to go to Japan or get some imported (major $$$). But they do seem worth it. Check out www.z32.com in the world Z section - top right of page - to get ideas of diffrent styles and makes and e-mail Japan parts to see how much it is to import. Hope this helps !! Happy Zing
p.s. I'm shure skilled body shops in your area could also do VERY good replicas!
p.s. I'm shure skilled body shops in your area could also do VERY good replicas!
11-24-2003 | 09:50 PM
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Rizz... That is exactly what I was looking for! Remember my "exotic Z" project I was planning on doing a while back... Now I know you guys hate these tails, but for this project... MMMMM. Projector heads, the rear hatch from Strosek, huge UAS wing, custom bumpers and side skirts to look more "exotic". Those tials would look ok for this project. Sparco interior, VQ30DETT(Y33 Gloria) engine tuned to 400bhp, a nice sounding exhaust, front and top mounted intercoolers. And im feeling some red paint. Maybe some of Nissans Active Red, off a R'Active G Nismo R34 GTR V-SpecII. Expensive... But mmmm, niiice. I would create my own wide body kit, and get a one piece front end made. It would weight in at about 3000 even. With 400hp, easily boosted. one term: HOLY ****! haha, let me know what you think. peace
11-25-2003 | 01:42 AM
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Well, at least no one can accuse you of not having an imagination. That's a lofty goal you've set before yourself. I just hope to one day see the fruits of that labor. If you ever get it done of course.
Then again if you do, do it. At least, let me be the first in line to laugh at it.
Err....I mean compliment you on your achievement. Yeah.....yeah that's it.
Then again if you do, do it. At least, let me be the first in line to laugh at it.
Err....I mean compliment you on your achievement. Yeah.....yeah that's it.
11-26-2003 | 09:34 PM
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Wow, that IS an ambitious project! But hey, if you ARE going all out to design your own exotic, you gotta have some kind of a V-12 engine in there...or maybe even one of those crazy monster Bugatti W-16 engines!! Now THAT would be truly amitious and praise worthy...
