Mike

Does anyone have information about the driveline and frame? Just wondering if they put this on an Altima frame or they build something new? My guess is they went with an existing frame and driveline, but, that's just a guess.

Porsche did a good job making their 911 more modern and updated rear end.

Yeah man, we were discussing in another thread. But, that's ok. I really want to see something done about that ugly arse. It really destroys the look of the car in my opinion. Make the tail-lights more like the 240z. There is space to make the lights taller. And they really should widen those exhaust pipes. They look stupid so close together.

Some takeaways: Distinctive Z profile and roofline LED headlights Rectangular LED tail lights Pearlescent paint V6 twin-turbocharged engine Dual exhaust 19-inch alloy wheels Modern sports car cockpit Bespoke yellow accents Iconic Z triple-meter gauge Six-speed manual transmission Z Proto Design Pure sports car proportions. Long hood, short rear deck and wheels pushed out to the corners. The Nissan Z Proto stays true to its DNA while adding a modern twist to its iconic styling cues.

And their next promo video....

Here's passion for the Z right here:

Yeah, I'm not too attached to the headlights or brake lights... we'll see how they go into production with these.

Not bad... he says it's close to final... not a prototype

Here's a link to the reveal for today:

IMHO, these look a lot more like they should for the Z. I'd be curious to see how the other headlights look on the car though. So, please post some photos. Maybe we should make a Z headlight photo thread? ?

This is one of my favorite sources to check pollution levels. This link shows particulate matter in 2.5 parts per million. You can also mess around with the settings on the bottom left to see other readings. https://earth.nullschool.net/#current/particulates/surface/level/overlay=pm2.5/orthographic=-120.33,39.35,2015

Yeah I'm in Seattle as well. The smoke has moved up here since the winds changed in the last few days. We had an West blowing wind early in the week and now it's blowing North/NorthEast. So all of that smoke has moved in from Oregon. I'm inside with the AC blowing and double filters on our furnace. I put one of these on the front of our regular filter: https://www.homedepot.com/p/True-Blue-24-in-x-36-in-x-1-in-Budget-FRP-2-Washable-Filter-HD0124361/202195941 You can also grab one of these as well to control the odors: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Web-20-in-x-25-in-x-1-in-Absorber-Odor-Control-FPR-5-Air-Filter-WABSORBFPR/100011568 It's not healthy to be outside, so, please take care of yourselves.

Saw this small leak on youtube

A little image ****ery and we can see more details... at least until the 16th.

I like that one too... Here's what the notes say on the youtube video.. RETRO ? We'll see. ? This snapshot of the back end does look promising. And did anyone notice the MANUAL transmission? Whoop...

Very jealous... I miss having a garage for my Z to work on it. Would be better to have a nice shop like that one... nice work!

Depends on what you're going to build. Stud grade material is not so bad but if you go for the Douglas Fir #2 grade, it's going to be a bit more expensive. I've found wood can vary in price just like petroleum. Some 2x4 white wood here in Seattle is only around $3 a stick. A bit more if you want it kiln dried. Wet lumber is always the cheapest but again it depends on what you're building.

@conedodger so sorry to see this... no words can replace a lost friend.. hope you're doing ok Mike

Oh my... ?

Tell us more about this game.. ? Definitely interested in playing one involving a Z.

C'mon Nissan, we are rooting for a good one this time. Make sure you're near your phone, tablet, or computer to find out on Sept 15/16 (a few misleading dates to be honest) Mike

From our friends over at CarScoops.com The next Nissan Z sports car is almost here as the Japanese automaker has announced September 15 as the debut date for the 370Z successor. Called the Nissan Z Proto, the new sports car is teased in a new video that features its predecessors. “Nissan is reawakening the Power of Z with the new Nissan Z Proto. We’ve combined 50 years of passion and heritage with modern technology to design the new generation of the legendary Z sports car,” the automaker says in a short statement accompanying the video. The Nissan Z Proto will be unveiled on Tuesday, September 15 at 7:30 p.m. CDT at the Nissan Pavilion in Yokohama, Japan. No other details are provided but the video does offer a glimpse of the fifth-generation Z sports car. It’s not as revealing as the group teaser video Nissan dropped on May 28 but it does reveal how the LED headlights look in the dark. See Also: The 2021 Nissan 400Z Should Look Just Like This Given the timing of the unveiling, it’s reasonable to believe the automaker will launch the Z Proto for the 2021 model year, though obviously we can’t know that for sure. Still, this seems to dismiss a recent report that said the new Z sports car would launch in late 2022. Unless the ‘Proto’ in the model’s name is a reference to “prototype”, in which case the Z Proto is a near-production prototype. Obviously, there are more questions than answers at the moment regarding the new Z sports car. However, word on the street is the Z Porto will be based on the 370Z architecture instead of being an all-new effort. Expect it to have around 400 horsepower from a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 sourced from Infiniti’s Q50 and Q60 Red Sport 400. Rumor has it Nissan will offer it with a six-speed manual or nine-speed automatic, though this hasn’t been confirmed. Source: DAN MIHALASCU | POSTED ONSEPTEMBER 1, 2020 https://www.carscoops.com/2020/09/nissans-new-z-sports-car-to-debut-september-15-as-the-z-proto/

I kinda like the concept images I linked in this post:

I found these Z concept images by someone called Adan