[kbl911]

This was also shown in a recent discussion - what I am trying to determine is what is going on with the lower portion of the rear fascia? That looks manipulated or, at the very least, it isn't what we have been shown as the factory valance.

 

[Rusty]

This was also shown in a recent discussion - what I am trying to determine is what is going on with the lower portion of the rear fascia? That looks manipulated or, at the very least, it isn't what we have been shown as the factory valance.

I've been trying to figure that out as well. I wonder if that's an idea that got scrapped on the finished production models? Or is it for something else down the road like a Nismo or other special edition?

 

[ec15]

This was also shown in a recent discussion - what I am trying to determine is what is going on with the lower portion of the rear fascia? That looks manipulated or, at the very least, it isn't what we have been shown as the factory valance.

I've been trying to figure that out as well. I wonder if that's an idea that got scrapped on the finished production models? Or is it for something else down the road like a Nismo or other special edition?

Mudguards. Look closely and you can see the ones in the front as well.

 

[kbl911]

Mudguards. Look closely and you can see the ones in the front as well.

Oh, that could be it! Having said that, they look absolutely awful, if this proves to be the case. Also, they don't look particularly functional, here. Not that the splashguards have ever dropped down very far in the past.

 

[MCN1SMO]

Yeah it's definitely the white mudguards overlapping the black rear edges that is making it look different

Definitely don't want these on my Z

 

[kbl911]

Nope, me neither. Those are pretty rough.

 

[Rusty]

Mudguards. Look closely and you can see the ones in the front as well.

Yeah it's definitely the white mudguards overlapping the black rear edges that is making it look different

Definitely don't want these on my Z

Ohh ok now I see the mudguards. Yeah I'd rather not have them on my Z either.

 

[S30R32]

These mud guards are probably dealer add-ons being tested, don't think they're anywhere on the original Sport and Performance specs. I don't need them, looks tacked on with those overlaps.

 

[JustNic]

Damn!! That looks good. 😬

 

[kbl911]

These mud guards are probably dealer add-ons being tested, don't think they're anywhere on the original Sport and Performance specs. I don't need them, looks tacked on with those overlaps.

Yeah, that was my thought, they look incredibly amateur. Like cheap, gaudy aftermarket add-ons.

 

[zenki]

They say cars that look good in white look great in just about any other color.
Safe to say that's true here.

 

[Betazero]

I am so over the black rims though. My 370Z had black rims and it just takes away something from the car. The kinda gold rims from the blue Z or just silver with the white would look much better IMO. Also, I still think a thin strip the same color as the Katana in the front right under the upper grille would solve the front for me. Or maybe its the size of the bumper piece. Would need to be better at photoshop to try it out

 

[G37]

So the Everest White Z that was spotted the other day in Tennessee spent some time driving through Tail of the Dragon!

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It seems more have disliked than liked what seem to be mudguards. People care more about looks here than protecting the undersides of their cars from rocks, water, mud and all sorts of metal shrapnel? Seriously? I think it’s foolish (and selfish) to buy ANY car lacking mudguards and not adding them yourself. How is it selfish? Because you’ve likely heard, felt or seen a rock or other debris kicked up into your windshield or onto your body panels by a vehicle ahead that DIDN’T have mudguards. It’s kinda like Covid. The overwhelming vast majority of people getting Covid, spreading Covid and those dying from it are unvaccinated. If everyone were vaccinated Covid would be in the rear view instead of continuing to harm populations around the world. The same holds true for mudguards. If everyone had em, there’d be fewer cracked windshields, chipped paint and even small dents in some cases. Who cares about looks when substance is what matters most?

 

[Betazero]

It seems more have disliked than liked what seem to be mudguards. People care more about looks here than protecting the undersides of their cars from rocks, water, mud and all sorts of metal shrapnel? Seriously?

Rear mud guards really only protect drivers behind you and the front ones just stop mud if you go thru it from the side in my Experience. Cant say I have ever had a paint chip on the bottom side of any car I have had. Most shrapnel that will do damage will hit the front of your car unfortunately (or wind shield) . I ripped off the flaps off both my Zs (well unscrewed..).

 

[kbl911]

It seems more have disliked than liked what seem to be mudguards. People care more about looks here than protecting the undersides of their cars from rocks, water, mud and all sorts of metal shrapnel? Seriously? I think it’s foolish (and selfish) to buy ANY car lacking mudguards and not adding them yourself. How is it selfish? Because you’ve likely heard, felt or seen a rock or other debris kicked up into your windshield or onto your body panels by a vehicle ahead that DIDN’T have mudguards. It’s kinda like Covid. The overwhelming vast majority of people getting Covid, spreading Covid and those dying from it are unvaccinated. If everyone were vaccinated Covid would be in the rear view instead of continuing to harm populations around the world. The same holds true for mudguards. If everyone had em, there’d be fewer cracked windshields, chipped paint and even small dents in some cases. Who cares about looks when substance is what matters most?

Even if it's true that mudguards protect other drivers (when they're this small, it's a bit of a dubious claim) from potential debris damage, Nissan doesn't have to make them actively off-putting, from an aesthetic perspective. I think that is what's being pointed out here - I don't know that we need to go down the "just eat your vegetables" route when the design could simply be more cohesive while still providing a functional benefit. These appear designed to stick out, and that is a poor choice in the opinion of, seemingly, many.

 

[G37]

Rear mud guards really only protect drivers behind you and the front ones just stop mud if you go thru it from the side in my Experience. Cant say I have ever had a paint chip on the bottom side of any car I have had. Most shrapnel that will do damage will hit the front of your car unfortunately (or wind shield) . I ripped off the flaps off both my Zs (well unscrewed..).

“Rear mud guards only protect drivers behind you…”
Really? I’m going to guess you and every other human being that has been in a car has “driven behind someone”, and just about everyone who drives a car has experienced some sort of “debris hit” kicked up by the tires of a car in front of them that lacked mudguards. Ask around. There’s a reason people buy touch up paint and that there’s an entire industry surrounding windshield repair and replacement… “Safelite repair, Safelite replace”. Everyone should have mudguards. It’s a no-brainer, but it’s not something everyone thinks about.

 

[Betazero]

“Rear mud guards only protect drivers behind you…”
Really? I’m going to guess you and every other human being that has been in a car has “driven behind someone”, and just about everyone who drives a car has experienced some sort of “debris hit” kicked up by the tires of a car in front of them that lacked mudguards. Ask around. There’s a reason people buy touch up paint and that there’s an entire industry surrounding windshield repair and replacement… “Safelite repair, Safelite replace”. Everyone should have mudguards. It’s a no-brainer, but it’s not something everyone thinks about.

IMO rear do nothing for your car nor the one behind. Just collects mud. Rocks do not get in there because they are spit out at a much lower angle. Maybe tiny ones but larger stuff will just be shot straight out the back. I won't have mud guards unless they are like the ones I have on my Z4 which are just flaps under the car (only one is left because the other one ripped off). I will just drive behind your Z in mine The only real way mud flaps would stop things is if they basically dragged on the ground or were like 1" away. Then yes they would work more until you go in reverse and rip them off.

 

[cursors]

Mud guards aside, looks really good in white!

 

[G37]

Even if it's true that mudguards protect other drivers (when they're this small, it's a bit of a dubious claim) from potential debris damage, Nissan doesn't have to make them actively off-putting, from an aesthetic perspective. I think that is what's being pointed out here - I don't know that we need to go down the "just eat your vegetables" route when the design could simply be more cohesive while still providing a functional benefit. These appear designed to stick out, and that is a poor choice in the opinion of, seemingly, many.

I agree that there’s no need to make something ugly to tack on a car (such as these mudguards), particularly on a sports car which is often bought for looks. Regardless, whatever protection small mudflaps afford, it necessarily benefits both you and everyone around you, empirically, regardless of one’s opinion on a given mudflap’s efficacy. Opinion means nothing in the face of the quantifiable. One can have an opinion about the earth being flat, but science, math and quantifiable measurements, etc. preclude such an “opinion”. Mudflaps ALL work but to varying degrees depending upon a variety of factors. All that said, people will do what they want, not necessarily what they should. This simple truth as it pertains to driving can be seen in the dearth of drivers who use their turn signals when leaving their lane or drive without their lights on in the rain (and sometimes well after dusk). Nuff said.