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***dorkidori_s13*** · 06-05-2008, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 1989rps13

the new silvia will be a "mini 350z" ???
http://www.leftlanenews.com/nissan-t...t-by-2010.html

i cant find the pics anymore but it showed spy photos of a look a like 350Z but much smaller and i believe that was the new silvia in hatchback style

and the 350z will move up to be the 370Z or something like that

also the new silvia may be hybrid!? :-0
http://www.leftlanenews.com/nissan-2...owertrain.html

all of that new has either been posted or covered over the last 2-4 pages...please read back a few pages before posting links to make sure theyre not repeated....thx

kyoru · 06-05-2008, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by exitspeed

Since no one is posting the pic directly.

This is obviously a very early test mule just to test the platform and not the styling. You can see that most of the body panels are from a Legacy. I DOUBT this coupe will share any styling similarities with the Legacy. Although I don't think any one here would think that is a bad thing.

wow that guy must be a midget or the seat is really low lol

*exitspeed* · 06-05-2008, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by kyoru

wow that guy must be a midget or the seat is really low lol

I think it's more of a high beltline and roofline issue.

Which is not what I wanted to see.

***dorkidori_s13*** · 06-05-2008, 09:22 AM

didnt it say in that article that it was a test chassis...a modified forrester or something (im not good with subarus model lineup names)

so that high roofline is prolly just an issue on the test mule...remember the G35 GTR pics???

*exitspeed* · 06-05-2008, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by dorkidori_s13

didnt it say in that article that it was a test chassis...a modified forrester or something (im not good with subarus model lineup names)

so that high roofline is prolly just an issue on the test mule...remember the G35 GTR pics???

Well it has a lot of the Legacy body panels, so I assume it's a modified Legacy.

They shoulda did a chop-top for the test mule. The higher mass really has an effect on performance.

***dorkidori_s13*** · 06-05-2008, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by exitspeed

Well it has a lot of the Legacy body panels, so I assume it's a modified Legacy.

They shoulda did a chop-top for the test mule. The higher mass really has an effect on performance.

legacy...thank you...i couldnt remember that for the life of me lol

they may just be testing suspension configurations or a motor set...instead of the performance of the car

i think with toyota building the car...we shouldnt need to worry about performance...when they build a car to perform...it performs (at least thats how they did it in the past with the supra/soarer and the arristo)

*exitspeed* · 06-05-2008, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by dorkidori_s13

legacy...thank you...i couldnt remember that for the life of me lol

they may just be testing suspension configurations or a motor set...instead of the performance of the car

i think with toyota building the car...we shouldnt need to worry about performance...when they build a car to perform...it performs (at least thats how they did it in the past with the supra/soarer and the arristo)

Yea, but their more recent history is what scares me. 2000+ Celica and MR2.

But I'm sure it'll be a good preformer. Especially at the weight they are shooting for.

Gnnr · 06-05-2008, 10:03 PM

I think the last MR2 is underrated, its midship and weighing in at just over 2,000lbs...its like the poor man's Elise. With a 2zz swap it'd make for a great platform. I've never seen a well built one in on this side of the globe though. Its just 'cause it didn't live up to the previous generations...

OptionZero · 06-05-2008, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exitspeed

Since no one is posting the pic directly.

This is obviously a very early test mule just to test the platform and not the styling. You can see that most of the body panels are from a Legacy. I DOUBT this coupe will share any styling similarities with the Legacy. Although I don't think any one here would think that is a bad thing.

the legacy's the best looking car subie's had for a while, i'm glad they're using its panels

***dorkidori_s13*** · 06-05-2008, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

the legacy's the best looking car subie's had for a while, i'm glad they're using its panels

dont count on the car looking anything like a legacy...that concept sketch is prolly the way itll turn out (the subbie version at least)

i get the feeling the car is going to wind up looking very low slung for subbie...and very "scion-ish" for toyota

articdragon192 · 06-05-2008, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Gnnr

I think the last MR2 is underrated, its midship and weighing in at just over 2,000lbs...its like the poor man's Elise. With a 2zz swap it'd make for a great platform. I've never seen a well built one in on this side of the globe though. Its just 'cause it didn't live up to the previous generations...

Pass on the Macphearson all around.

Baka Sama · 06-06-2008, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Gnnr

I think the last MR2 is underrated, its midship and weighing in at just over 2,000lbs...its like the poor man's Elise. With a 2zz swap it'd make for a great platform. I've never seen a well built one in on this side of the globe though. Its just 'cause it didn't live up to the previous generations...

+rep

Ive been going back and forth in my mind about getting one.
2zz gets 35 mpg. the ONLY thing is the lack of a full truck...

*exitspeed* · 06-06-2008, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gnnr

I think the last MR2 is underrated, its midship and weighing in at just over 2,000lbs...its like the poor man's Elise. With a 2zz swap it'd make for a great platform. I've never seen a well built one in on this side of the globe though. Its just 'cause it didn't live up to the previous generations...

I agree they are not as great as the previous gens but are decent cars. I almost bought one when they came out, but there was dealer mark-up on them at the time. I bought a 2000 Eclipse GT instead.

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

the legacy's the best looking car subie's had for a while, i'm glad they're using its panels

I agree. But like DorkiDori said above, it's not going to look anything like a Legacy. However unfortunate that is.

axiomatik · 06-06-2008, 11:20 AM

the last gen MR2 might have handled well, but man was it ugly. I have never seen a single one I'd be caught driving.

Gnnr · 06-06-2008, 11:22 AM

They're girly in stock trim. With a wide body aero, hard top, dropped, aggressive wheels, gt wing, in black or white.....mmmmmmm......

*exitspeed* · 06-06-2008, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by axiomatik

the last gen MR2 might have handled well, but man was it ugly. I have never seen a single one I'd be caught driving.

There's a guy here in the area who bought one and built it JUST as a track AutoX car.

The windshield is cut off and it's bare bones. When you see this thing turn like Tron on the track you are in awe. He built the car JUST to try and beat this guy with a 240Z that wins every year.

Last I heard he had still be unsuccessful.

axiomatik · 06-06-2008, 11:29 AM

eh, the wide body kits that i've seen still looked retarded.

kyoru · 06-06-2008, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axiomatik

the last gen MR2 might have handled well, but man was it ugly. I have never seen a single one I'd be caught driving.

Yup, the MRS is no looker that is for sure haha

drift freaq · 06-06-2008, 11:44 AM

If want a good taste of what Nissan is thinking. They have now added a concepts page to their website. Two cars that come up on it look like they are headed to production. One is a Sport coupe that is basically a Two door Versa that looks pretty bad ass. The other is the Urge. The fact they are pushing it on their official website leads me to believe there is a strong push to put the Urge or whatever the concept winds up being named pushed into production.
I should add most of the other concepts look production worthy as well. I do find it interesting though that they now have a official concepts page. They are definitely getting ready to drop some new cars .

***dorkidori_s13*** · 06-06-2008, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drift freaq

If want a good taste of what Nissan is thinking. They have now added a concepts page to their website. Two cars that come up on it look like they are headed to production. One is a Sport coupe that is basically a Two door Versa that looks pretty bad ass. The other is the Urge. The fact they are pushing it on their official website leads me to believe there is a strong push to put the Urge or whatever the concept winds up being named pushed into production.

the concepts section has been up for a while...but that nissan coupe that looks like the versa...it was called the Nissan Sport Concept...it came out in 2004/200 i believe...it was a design study based on the Tiida chassis (the versa)...it was supposed to be AWD, 4 cyl and turbo charged...WHY nissan didnt put that car into production is beyond me...they would of had a MAJOR winner with that car (a VERY nice replacement for the pulsar GTI-R)

the urge is again another design study that was meant to put a HEAVY youth oriented image into a small RWD sports coupe...the new silvia will more than likely resemble this car a bit (the urge was built around the FM platform)...but somehow i dont think nissan is going to give customers the whole "xbox mounted in the dash" as a factor option thing that was shown on the concept when it was released

*exitspeed* · 06-06-2008, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by dorkidori_s13

the urge is again another design study that was meant to put a HEAVY youth oriented image into a small RWD sports coupe...the new silvia will more than likely resemble this car a bit (the urge was built around the FM platform)...but somehow i dont think nissan is going to give customers the whole "xbox mounted in the dash" as a factor option thing that was shown on the concept when it was released

Yea, Nissan DID say that the new Silvia would most resemble the Urge concept. I actually really like that concept. Minus the whole X-Box thing and of course the wholes in the doors. I'm lucky to be one of the people that can see past all that stuff and see the production car underneath. Kinda like being able to remodel a house, I can see what it's going to look like before I even start.

Anyway what I see is a ar with very simple tasteful lines, wide fenders, and traditional coupe proportions. All with undertones of barebonesedness. I think thats what the hole sin the doors represent.

Baka Sama · 06-06-2008, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axiomatik

the last gen MR2 might have handled well, but man was it ugly. I have never seen a single one I'd be caught driving.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyoru

Yup, the MRS is no looker that is for sure haha

Not to get too off topic I'll just post one picture, but you guys must be crazy if you dont think this car is hot.

*kingkilburn* · 06-06-2008, 12:38 PM

Compared to this \/ not so hot.

EDIT
I'd rather have a Toyota being a Toyota than a Toyota being a Porsche.

*exitspeed* · 06-06-2008, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kingkilburn

EDIT
I'd rather have a Toyota being a Toyota than a Toyota being a Porsche.

Welllll, technically speaking Pininfarina designed that gen MR2, so it's kind of a Toyota being a Ferrari.

But lets get back on topic. Shall we.

kyoru · 06-06-2008, 02:44 PM

http://www.7tune.com/2010-nissan-fr-sports-coupe/ more pictures, shit looks hot!

Dutchmalmiss · 06-06-2008, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by kyoru

http://www.7tune.com/2010-nissan-fr-sports-coupe/ more pictures, shit looks hot!

I'll post pics for the lazy people. So far, I think I have to look at it more for it to grow on me.

teaser, rear reminds me of the new civic

renderings i guess...front looks like pulled back murano, rear reminds me of current tiburon

updated specs, help on some of the translating please

axiomatik · 06-06-2008, 02:50 PM

exactly, it's like the poor mans, cheap knock-off porsche. in fact, it reminds me of the enzo replica built on the fiero chassis.

I like the philosophy of the urge(bare-bones and lightweight), but I really don't care for the looks of it. The long wheelbase / short overhangs are good, but the overall arc of the belt-line is awkward, as is the roofline.

Neejay · 06-06-2008, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dutchmalmiss

I'll post pics for the lazy people. So far, I think I have to look at it more for it to grow on me.

teaser
http://www.7tune.com/newtune/justin/2010_nissan_fr_sports_coupe/2010_nissan_fr_sports_coupe5.jpg[/IMG]

renderings i guess...
http://www.7tune.com/newtune/justin/2010_nissan_fr_sports_coupe/2010_nissan_fr_sports_coupe1.jpg[/IMG]
http://www.7tune.com/newtune/justin/2010_nissan_fr_sports_coupe/2010_nissan_fr_sports_coupe2.jpg[/IMG]

I agree with that...The rear looks like a Tiburon from the rendering

*exitspeed* · 06-06-2008, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dutchmalmiss

I'll post pics for the lazy people. So far, I think I have to look at it more for it to grow on me.

teaser, rear reminds me of the new civic

renderings i guess...front looks like pulled back murano, rear reminds me of current tiburon

updated specs, help on some of the translating please

Interesting. I'd be happy with that minus all the extra creases and swooshes on the side of the car.

They are calling it at 2600lbs.

Again, though, these are just renderings from a Japanese magazine.

***dorkidori_s13*** · 06-06-2008, 03:35 PM

FUKIN SIGN ME UP RIGHT NOW!!! ILL GO PUT A GODDAMN DOWN PAYMENT ON IT!!!

one word...HOTNESS!!! (if infact it looks ANYTHING like the above speculated images)

get some nice wheels on that thing (maybe some work meister S1s or some advan super racing 2s)...add some nice lookin aero to it...drop the bitch 2-3 inches...PURE FUKIN HOTNESS!!!

06-05-2008, 09:22 AM	#724
*dorkidori_s13* ITS LISA'S FAULT!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Las Vegas Age: 39 Posts: 7,334 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	didnt it say in that article that it was a test chassis...a modified forrester or something (im not good with subarus model lineup names) so that high roofline is prolly just an issue on the test mule...remember the G35 GTR pics??? __________________ Bought something from me??? POST A REVIEW HERE!!!

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Gnnr Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: S. FL Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think the last MR2 is underrated, its midship and weighing in at just over 2,000lbs...its like the poor man's Elise. With a 2zz swap it'd make for a great platform. I've never seen a well built one in on this side of the globe though. Its just 'cause it didn't live up to the previous generations... __________________

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axiomatik Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: ATL Posts: 4,697 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the last gen MR2 might have handled well, but man was it ugly. I have never seen a single one I'd be caught driving. __________________

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Gnnr Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: S. FL Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	They're girly in stock trim. With a wide body aero, hard top, dropped, aggressive wheels, gt wing, in black or white.....mmmmmmm...... __________________

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axiomatik Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: ATL Posts: 4,697 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	eh, the wide body kits that i've seen still looked retarded. __________________

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drift freaq R.I.P. Aya, always love Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Los Feliz/Hollywood Posts: 18,558 Trader Rating: (215) Rides Gallery: drift freaq Feedback Score: 215 reviews	If want a good taste of what Nissan is thinking. They have now added a concepts page to their website. Two cars that come up on it look like they are headed to production. One is a Sport coupe that is basically a Two door Versa that looks pretty bad ass. The other is the Urge. The fact they are pushing it on their official website leads me to believe there is a strong push to put the Urge or whatever the concept winds up being named pushed into production. I should add most of the other concepts look production worthy as well. I do find it interesting though that they now have a official concepts page. They are definitely getting ready to drop some new cars . __________________ "Having a lot of tracks on a song is like putting stickers on a car to get more horsepower" New Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uebV1OnbRsw Buy my mounts! http://zilvia.net/f/sale-items/51531...ns-mounts.html http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/317539...e-mouts-6.html

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axiomatik Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: ATL Posts: 4,697 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	exactly, it's like the poor mans, cheap knock-off porsche. in fact, it reminds me of the enzo replica built on the fiero chassis. I like the philosophy of the urge(bare-bones and lightweight), but I really don't care for the looks of it. The long wheelbase / short overhangs are good, but the overall arc of the belt-line is awkward, as is the roofline. __________________

06-06-2008, 03:35 PM	#750
*dorkidori_s13* ITS LISA'S FAULT!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Las Vegas Age: 39 Posts: 7,334 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	FUKIN SIGN ME UP RIGHT NOW!!! ILL GO PUT A GODDAMN DOWN PAYMENT ON IT!!! one word...HOTNESS!!! (if infact it looks ANYTHING like the above speculated images) get some nice wheels on that thing (maybe some work meister S1s or some advan super racing 2s)...add some nice lookin aero to it...drop the bitch 2-3 inches...PURE FUKIN HOTNESS!!! __________________ Bought something from me??? POST A REVIEW HERE!!!

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