Decided a little sounding board on how people feel about common Z mods might be interesting What does everyone think looks best? Select all that apply...

The one that taxes me most is the G-nose, which from some angles looks great and from others makes the car look like a Kiwi (bird), with an excessively long nose. And occasionally the bumper not being chrome really bugs me, but it bugs me a lot less if the car has black, bolt on flares as a G would have... Also I've noticed that on cars with a G nose, there's always an excessive gap between the hood and the kit... Though I'm sure the G nose is great for aerodynamics... Maybe people should post pics and convince me to like it

The two things that ALWAYS seemed to be changed on Zs that are relatively unmolested survivors even, is the valence and wheels. As much as I like the stock 240-280 hubcaps, it's hard to argue that almost any Z improves from the addition of slot mags or minilites

On the other hand, air dams create the appearance of a nose which droops lower than the rest of the body, which REALLY bugs me (the addition of a sill kit fixes that problem but visually causes others IMO...), I think I'm ok with the older subtle, slightly flared air dams though... The air dams on cars never seem to be painted either, which is kind of nice actually (it hides them). Of course here there's a functionality aspect as well...

I'm ambivalent on clear headlight covers... If I was building a Z from scratch it'd likely have covers and a JDM grille (the one that looks like it's made of tubes and mesh, as on Kats' 432), but oddly I have almost no desire to add these to my own car...

Rear window louvers don't bother me, but I know some people really hate them. As for converting 280s/60s to look like 240s, I'm for that, but think some 280s should survive in stock form for posterity I'll keep my 280's bumper, but if someone stole it off of my car (god forbid), a 240's would be purchased in lieu.

So... what do people think makes a Z look better? (I forgot to include suspension height as an option and won't edit again: I almost always think lower is better)

Edited August 18, 200817 yr by Danglybanger

The clear headlight covers are a very nice finishing touch and add to the build era Jag XKE copycat look. I have a set on the shelf waiting for installation.

Dennis

I can't decide how to vote. In the case of my own car, I'm pleased just the way it is - mostly stock with period rims and a spook. I don't think it needs anything else.

But I do like some of the other mods too. There's not too many listed there that I can rule out completely. Air dams, for example. I think 240Zs look best with something smaller like my spook. But a bigger air dam or modern body kit can look great on an S30 as well. Same with headlight covers. I don't want them on my red car, but I still like them.

In short, to each their own. Our Zs are cars that lend themselves well to personalization. Do to it whatever turns your nut.

Haha, it appears that everyone has arrived at their conclusions and voted largely without the need for debate, which is actually refreshing once you think about it... The Z is a car that does lend itself to modification, though oddly (and I haven't voted in my own poll), I always tend to enjoy the looks of stock cars most...

To each their own is the principle though

When you think about it, almost none debates personal preference...they just deside what they like and go with it...though some people do attempt to justify it.

I hardly ever vote on my own polls until late in their posting-even though I know my own answers before posting a poll-btw, this poll has several older relations in the front page polls forum...

Will

The pool question is fairly vague. Is it about what you did to your car, what you like, or want to do or what? It's not possible to answer things unless you know the question.

thxZ

...Well, I left it vague, so that people could then be lead to discussion . Personally I enjoy the idea of many of the above mods, but couldn't bring myself to touch the body of my car with anything pointier than a towel, so they're a no go.

I like to make or keep things simple, so if I modded my 280Z it might be to simplify on the inside. The cheap plastic center console could go.