Progress: 350Z - Porsche inspired!

CADguy · #1 12-14-2003, 09:16 AM

This car kind of came about by accident.

I was digging through my parts box looking for a rear wing that may add a little different look to my Z. I came across the whale tail from an old 911 slant nose. I found my inspiration and ran with it.

The front end has been modified with the 911 Carrera nose. That piece was an extra front end in the 911 GT3 kit. The front end is about 2mm lower now and really has a nice agressive look I think.

The targa top just added to the overall "Porsche" look.

I have some surprises in store with this one so stay tuned.

Comments welcome! Enjoy!

bigfrit · #2 12-14-2003, 09:35 AM

WOW !

I like it , it's very original, and the mods look very good too!

Now a porsche-esque colour to it, and it ll be a stunner!
Olivier

ZoomZoomMX-5 · #3 12-14-2003, 09:50 AM

Hey Matt, I really like how this is coming along. I like what's going on w/the front, but one thing hit me that could improve the appearance-sorry, that's the designer-talk in me coming through!

The remaining "slot" from the original grille, above the Porsche part, needs some attention. The proportion of it's width vs. the slots below needs to be addressed. Right now the width looks kind of random, not congruent w/the slots below.

You could lengthen the entire slot horizontally to match the width of the lower openings. Then to break up that width, you could have inset rectangular fog lamps/turn signals that match the width of the headlight opening. I'd also think that removing the two verticle bars in the lower section would improve the look. You'd still have a Porsche appearance, but one customized for best visual punch.

Best idea would be to print out one of your front end pics and pencil in various ideas for modifying the slots. Or photoshop 'em. The mods that look the best probably won't be all that difficult. That time taken will really pay off in the final appearance.

I think I've got an extra C-West rear bumper if you want it. I really wish someone modeled the very cool exhaust tips that you see on a lot of current 911's. It kills me to see so many good 911 variations on the street, and Tamiya seemingly ignoring them.

Towelboy80 · #4 12-14-2003, 09:52 AM

it looks very good.

CADguy · #5 12-14-2003, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZoomZoomMX-5

You could lengthen the entire slot horizontally to match the width of the lower openings. Then to break up that width, you could have inset rectangular fog lamps/turn signals that match the width of the headlight opening. I'd also think that removing the two verticle bars in the lower section would improve the look. You'd still have a Porsche appearance, but one customized for best visual punch.

Best idea would be to print out one of your front end pics and pencil in various ideas for modifying the slots. Or photoshop 'em. The mods that look the best probably won't be all that difficult. That time taken will really pay off in the final appearance.

The only problem with legnthening the slot is this. It is the structural member holding on the Porsche grill. About 3mm on each side. The second attachment points are the styrene bits I added to legnthen the wheel arches about 1mm. So it's pretty fragile as is. The original Z turn signal holes were filled in with putty.

Using the computer is a great idea, and I urge everyone to try it!

Before cutting any styrene I scanned the front views off of the instruction sheets from both kits. I used a raster trace program in AutoCAD "<--hence CADguy" to get the outline for each. Then did all the modifications on screen before pulling out the blade. This helped greatly. I knew EXACTLY how much to remove/add. This made for very little use of putty. The 2nd pic shows how little putty was used.

I do have to tell everyone now, that seeing yours and Veyrons 350Z's in person inspired me to pick up this kit. It took me less than an hour to have one in hand.

kLaEn · #6 12-14-2003, 10:47 AM

ohhh!! very nice!!

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tonioseven · #7 12-14-2003, 10:57 AM

911+350= C

lness!!

EMAXX · #8 12-14-2003, 10:59 AM

That looks very cool. Very original. Great job. Keep us posted on how the build goes.

CADguy · #9 12-14-2003, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonioseven

911+350= C

lness!!

I like your math.

Thanks!

EMAXX · #10 12-14-2003, 11:03 AM

That is just white primer, right? What color are you going to be painting it?

Hiroboy · #11 12-14-2003, 11:44 AM

Not too sure about this, but I reserve judgement till it's done.

Samurai75007 · #12 12-14-2003, 12:08 PM

Looks good as it goos... Look forward to seeing in complete.

Thor302 · #13 12-14-2003, 01:34 PM

looks awsome cant wait to see it finished!!!

RyanGiorgio · #14 12-14-2003, 01:48 PM

Very original. Cleanly put together.

willimo · #15 12-14-2003, 02:40 PM

Looks good, man. I kinda of agree with Layla's keeper but just about the top slot, it probably could get lengthened. Maybe not the full width, but a little more. And since you can't cut it through, perhaps you can just file a groove for turn signals. Just a thought, I mean what am saying? This thing already looks sweet. I can't wait to see it come out. What is it about 350Z's, though, that lend themselves so handily to front ends from other cars?

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