narcotix Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Just spotted this on eBay ... I already have one and it really does help to keep things in the boot and also the road noise down a bit .. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NISSAN-350Z-BOOT- ... 1c10430504 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dene8 Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Just spotted this on eBay ... I already have one and it really does help to keep things in the boot and also the road noise down a bit .. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NISSAN-350Z-BOOT- ... 1c10430504 Cheers for the heads up, i've been after one for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shieldsie Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Has anyone thought of trying or has the escond boot section covered? The section between the rear strut brace and the speaker part behind the drivers seat. This is wasted space in my opinion has everything is visible, so must be removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narcotix Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 Has anyone thought of trying or has the escond boot section covered? The section between the rear strut brace and the speaker part behind the drivers seat. This is wasted space in my opinion has everything is visible, so must be removed I agree it is kind of a pointless space ... I've been using it for things like anti-freeze and ice scraper etc ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dene8 Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I agree it is kind of a pointless space ... I've been using it for things like anti-freeze and ice scraper etc ... That's because the rear strut brace was an after thought that came through necessity I believe. The boot was never supposed to be split in two but it became apparent during pre-manufacture testing that a rear strut would be required. Someone correct me if I’m wrong…………….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shieldsie Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I would have thought someone would have come up with something to hide this space, making it useable Surely it cant be that difficult, to some on here. People can fit superchargers etc but we cant/dont have answer to hiding this small space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dene8 Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I would have thought someone would have come up with something to hide this space, making it useable Surely it cant be that difficult, to some on here. People can fit superchargers etc but we cant/dont have answer to hiding this small space Covering your back window with newspaper and/or binbags would do the trick........... cheap too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shieldsie Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I would have thought someone would have come up with something to hide this space, making it useable Surely it cant be that difficult, to some on here. People can fit superchargers etc but we cant/dont have answer to hiding this small space Covering your back window with newspaper and/or binbags would do the trick........... cheap too Post up pics, when you do yours mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shieldsie Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Dont forget the side windows also, has the boot is visible from there also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narcotix Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dene8 Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Dont forget the side windows also, has the boot is visible from there also On second thoughts the sight of bin bag and newspaper clad windows may ignite the crims curiosity and lure them in......... something more subtle is called for I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shieldsie Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 narcotix states anti freeze and a scraper. Sounds fine to normal people, but unfortunately, peoples cars get windows smashed for less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shieldsie Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 First person to come up with a good/sensible idea will be quids in Would be interesting to see how many people would be interested in this. Maybe not in the right place/thread at the minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narcotix Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 LoL ... Yeah not a bad idea but not the best start so far ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeti Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I agree it is kind of a pointless space ... I've been using it for things like anti-freeze and ice scraper etc ... That's because the rear strut brace was an after thought that came through necessity I believe. The boot was never supposed to be split in two but it became apparent during pre-manufacture testing that a rear strut would be required. Someone correct me if I’m wrong…………….. no problem.... the strut brace was present in the concept car released in 2001 at the detroit show (see link http://www.allsportauto.com/english/nissan_z_concept_car.php) At this stage of the project engineering have little or no input into the chassis dynamics and no opportunity to test what was proposed. The concept was designed and created by Nissan North America and providing they function like Nissan Design Europe the styling studio is responsible for the design and creation of concept vehicle's, usually using outsourced suppliers to make it a reality. So the strutbrace was part of the styling theme and its no supprise when they came to put a strut brace under the plastic mouldings they had to allow some extra thickness to pakcage it. Whats left is a pretty rubbish boot but it does for most day to day items Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dene8 Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 It's a lot smaller though........... that boot almost looks useable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeti Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Yeah it'd be nice! Nissan filled the space with glove box and speaker's etc and i think the bulkhead is higher on the real car as the show car looks to be on a non production chassis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunGodRA Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 which of you buggers outbid me on this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dene8 Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 I was bidding but decided I could make one for less than £56..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slew77 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 which of you buggers outbid me on this! Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunGodRA Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 which of you buggers outbid me on this! Sorry No worries - to be honest by the time you take into account postage etc, it was getting close to the Nissan retail price anyway - so I'm not that bothered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dene8 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 No worries - to be honest by the time you take into account postage etc, it was getting close to the Nissan retail price anyway - so I'm not that bothered Exactly my thoughts, i'll try and make myself one when the weather picks up.... can't be that hard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gervais Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Mine came with the car, even the dealer I got it from was surprised it was there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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