Chaparral2f Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 In a couple of months I should be ready to start to build the front clip for the Z31. Its going to be one piece tilt. I don't like way the front end looks, and I want a more inique front bumper and grill. I've tried a zenon aie dam, and ended up with what looked like a Z31 with a zenon air dam. Some people suggested going to a later model clip, but that's not any solution either. I could use any ideas, drawings, photos or whatever that anyone might have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Juday Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 The Z31 needs a re-body kit. Even a replica of an exotic or classic would be nice. I bought that '84 Straman from John Washington a few years back and it's just sitting in a container waiting for me to get a good idea. Haven't had one yet. Rory Bateman makes a Tomahawk body for the Z31 but it looks frumpy. Wrong windshield to wheels positioning for a Cobra. Maybe something like a Lotus Elise? Or the nose off any late model Aston Martin? If you did a replica or custom nose there are tons of headlight options available now. Not just the OEM's but also the guys making custom headlight clusters for factory cars. Saw a lot of those at SEMA last week. Doing a tilt front end adds another layer of complication to the mix. Why not just a pretty new front end in fiberglass that bolts on? Focus on making it look nice rather than engineering new hinges and latches and dealing with vibration and rubbing issues. Once you have a nice fender/hood/nose set-up you could then convert that to a one piece later if you still had some motivation left. Too many cool projects don't get finished because more was bit off than could be chewed. I like the idea of a new nose for the Z31. If done right it could generate a little excitement for one of the "less appreciated" Z cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Shiro looks good to me, like most cars of that time wide wheels make a hell of a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryb Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 What kind of look are you seeking. Any pics to go by? I like this one.... in fact the whole care is nice, probably the best Z31 Ive ever seen. I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Zed Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I like the look of this one: http://jocke.z31turbo.com/pictures.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris556452 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 What kind of look are you seeking. Any pics to go by? I like this one.... in fact the whole care is nice, probably the best Z31 Ive ever seen. I Wow, that's probably the best looking z31 I've ever seen... Any more info on this car? Thanks, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinOlson Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Here's the build thread for the blue Z31: http://www.ziptied.com/forums/index.php?topic=6734.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B00STDZ Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 This airdam is real sexy imo... Really Tiiigggghhht rear spoiler.. And heres where you can buy some wide fenders straight from japan... http://www.japanparts.com/db/partslist.php?dealer=5&car=75&middle=2&small=11 Combine all those ideas and shave the rear and it looks like your gonna have a really nice z31... If you do this PLEASE TAKE PICS! I gotta see the finished product... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Front of the blue one FTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 too retro? Wonder how these lines would blend into a Z31? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Juday Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 There, someone thinking outside the Z31 box! There are several kit car bodies available for Fiero's. I wonder how difficult it would be to adapt one to the front of a Z31? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryb Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 NEVER TOOOOOO RETRO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernier Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 That blue z31 build is amazing. The interior is awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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