A&Q about 350Z
Q:
when anyone finds out anything that will be new for the 2005's please post. I am hoping for increase in horsepower, maybe some new colors, and of course, no more feathering, which I believe the Euro-suspension has fixed for the 04's that got it anyhow. And does anyone have an opinion on the new Meguires Nxt Generation wax/polish or Eagle One's new micro-wax or whatever they are called, or should I just order Zaino's through the mail. If these two waxes seem to give a glass-like effect over the paint, it would be cheaper than ordering Zaino's through the mail. Thanks !
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I think the NXT is pretty good. The polish is nice and the detail spray is pretty good as well. I like the fact that they don't leave any false shadows. They are a polymer rather then a carnuba so they don't burn off in a matter of a day in the hot sun. I would definitely give them a try if I were you. I have and liked what I saw. Make sure you get some Micro Fiber rags to do your detailing with. It makes removing the polish so much easier and the job looks better too.
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I can second the vouch for NXT.
I use it as a 4th coat. After I spent a good 4 hrs on my first detailing job, the car looked better than showroom. Check out my sig for the first 3 coats.
Don't overlook the importance of the wash as well... if your car isn't clean, then waxing will do more harm than good.
Look into getting a clay bar as well for stuff that just doesn't come off in the wash.
Check out www.autopia.org for everything detailing related. Where I started...
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I think the only changes in store for the Z is a few new colors.
2003 Nissan 350Z Enthusiast Coupe (Fast)
2003 Mercury Marauder (Faster)
1996 Ford Ranger (Don't ask!)
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I am one for Zanio products. Never used anything like it.
Car looks like it is glass!
-Zanioed '03 Le Mans Sunset Touring Coupe w/ Nav.
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The 2005 G35 sport coupe will get 295HP in 2005 ...
Nissan better up the HP of the 350Z to at least 300HP, not just add a few new colors.
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I think it should have 350 horsepower to go with the 350 in the name....it's just not yet fast and powerful enough.
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Those options are being worked on by Detroit as we speak.
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This is what I read on what's new
ZNews........ The 2005 Z-cars get several upgrades. Nissan answers critics by replacing cheap-looking interior trim with better-quality stuff, including soft-touch material on the dashboard and console.
Also added are lower-dashboard knee pads, a padded console armrest, redesigned automatic shifter, and shoulder-belt "service arms" that eliminate the need to reach behind when buckling up.
There's a sturdier center-dashboard lid too, with power operation on cars with optional navigation. Finally, the '05 Zs adopt Euro-market suspension calibrations said to give a smoother ride, plus a tandem brake booster to replace a single master cylinder.
Nissan has hinted at more available power and other enhancements for future Zs. The most likely, are a supercharger option, possibly by 2006, and available all-wheel drive borrowed from the platform-related Infiniti G35 sedan.