neilf Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I believe in 2006 the 350Z went through a revision, with a new engine under the bonnet, but also some (minor) body styling changes? Anyone got a list of those changes? Was hoping to find an article online with photo comparisons but couldn't find anythign!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Lights, bumper, interior and I think the rays became standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Well on the GTs for the rays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakes100 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Nicer interior, better Bi-xenon headlights, LED rear light clusters, different front grille, different reflectors on front bumper and a few other bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilf Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 Grrr... Looking through picture after picture after picture and can't see any differences Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watshot Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 It didn't get the new HR engine (80% revised) until mid '07. Same DE engine with minor tweaks in '06. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
introspect Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Also the door cards are different, the centre console is a different layout. The interior plastics are better quality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilf Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 Is anyone able to show me a couple of images showing even just the light cluster changes? Just can't seem to see anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilf Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 AHA! The ONLY difference I can see is the bonnet!!?? Here's an 03 -http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-350Z-3-5-V6-03-53-18-Forged-Alloys-Full-Heated-Black-Leather-/270994614613?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3f1889a955 Here's an 08 - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-350Z-3 ... 3f18a964ed Cannot see any differences other than the bonnet!? Confused! And then this 2009 one has a difference bonnet again - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2009-GREY-350 ... 3f18192955 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyBoy Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 AHA! The ONLY difference I can see is the bonnet!!?? Here's an 03 -http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-350Z-3-5-V6-03-53-18-Forged-Alloys-Full-Heated-Black-Leather-/270994614613?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3f1889a955 Here's an 08 - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-350Z-3 ... 3f18a964ed Cannot see any differences other than the bonnet!? Confused! Just to confuse you even more the new bonnet isn't a 2006 thing, it didn't happen until 2007 when the HR engine was released. All the other changes happened in 2006 for the DE Rev-Up engine. DB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 It didn't get the new HR engine (80% revised) until mid '07. Same DE engine with minor tweaks in '06. Actually quite a lot of major tweaks if you read up. Much better gearbox also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilf Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 Just to confuse you even more the new bonnet isn't a 2006 thing, it didn't happen until 2007 when the HR engine was released. All the other changes happened in 2006 for the DE Rev-Up engine. DB Well, from that I can see, ignoring under the bonnet, the only exterior physical change is the bonnet, which changed in 2007? And then the interior changes in 2006?2007? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyBoy Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Just to confuse you even more the new bonnet isn't a 2006 thing, it didn't happen until 2007 when the HR engine was released. All the other changes happened in 2006 for the DE Rev-Up engine. DB Well, from that I can see, ignoring under the bonnet, the only physical change is the bonnet, which changed in 2007? And then the interior changes in 2006?2007? Basically the interior is the main cosmetic difference, and that changed along with everything except the bonnet in 2006. The easiest way to spot a 2006 over an earlier car is the little dip in the bottom lip of the front bumper (the bumper changed for 2006), but if you look closer the front and rear lights are different too. For me the external changes aren't worth spending the extra money for, but the interior and the improved engines definitely are. DB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qeky Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Try http://nissanhelp.com/models/2006/350z/index.php, it should explain the differences introduced in 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 2006 exterior changes: LED rear lights, re-designed front bumper (including diff shape reflectors). 2007 exterior changes: Bonnet (to accomodate the VQ35HR engine which sits higher than the DE). 2006 Interior changes: Different leather seats, door cards, centre console (from the back of the prop tunnel all way up to the dash), stronger and better tactile plastics used Full list of 2006 changes as from Nissan: viewtopic.php?f=169&t=55422 Full list of 2007 changes as from Nissan: viewtopic.php?f=169&t=55421 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilf Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 ^^ That's brilliant! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 2007 exterior changes: Bonnet (to accomodate the VQ35HR engine which sits higher than the DE). While the HR engine's highest point is higher requiring the bonnet bulge, it's centre of gravity is 15mm lower. Doubt that makes much real world difference though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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