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      08-13-2008, 06:15 PM   #23
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anymore questions?
Do you pull info from you ass? (respectfully asking)
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      08-13-2008, 06:18 PM   #24
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Yes, Do you know how to google?

5 minutes yeilded this.

The 350z shares the same platform as the G35, aka the "Nissan FM platform". FM stands for "front midships", or "Front Mid-engine" which describes the location of the engine on the car. If you want to learn more about this platform you can read up on wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_FM_platform


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http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...350z_road_test


All of this is besides the fact that the 350z just looks like a damn G35. I'm sure you are aware that the G35 comes as a coupe as well.

that explains the G35 and 350Z platform...
in regards to the M35 platforms, i dont see any nissan Fuga's driving around...do you?
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      08-13-2008, 06:19 PM   #25
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Do you pull info from you ass? (respectfully asking)
hows that respectfully asking?
if you have something to share then go ahead if not then go get your post count up somewea else
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that explains the G35 and 350Z platform...
in regards to the M35 platforms, i dont see any nissan Fuga's driving around...do you?
The Infiniti M is also on the FM platform, Fuga is just the model name in Japan.
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hows that respectfully asking?
if you have something to share then go ahead if not then go get your post count up somewea else
You were rofl before you edited your post? Well in any case sorry. Lets hug now.
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I stress it again..it makes no diff if its rwd or fwd...the platform is the base of the car...how do u figure the corolla and IS have the same platform?
Yes, it does matter if the car is RWD or FWD. Everything changes. Have to make room for the differentials, etc. Make the engine bay fit the engine/trans horizontally or vertically. I don't know of any manufacture that spends the money to make a platform RWD and FWD capable. The IS and the Corolla have nothing in common platform wise.
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nyc328, no one is bsing you man. all infinitis in production right now use the FM (front midship) platform. the engines are longitudinally mounted with transmission in the middle powering the rear wheels. its simply impossible for the same platform to be used as a FWD chassis. the 350z shares this platform. none of these cars came first. hence, theres no such thing as "FX is based off the 350z." the platform is designed well in advance of the actual car.

the only correct statement you made was camry=ES. but even then, the only thing shared is the platform. the GS platform has no toyota equivalent (in the US). the IS is simply a shortened GS platform.

hopefully you learned something?
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no need to fight. just commenting how the corolla and is look similar.


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huh.........i love this thread!

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Yes, it does matter if the car is RWD or FWD. Everything changes. Have to make room for the differentials, etc. Make the engine bay fit the engine/trans horizontally or vertically. I don't know of any manufacture that spends the money to make a platform RWD and FWD capable. The IS and the Corolla have nothing in common platform wise.
Congrats, you can't read.

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Congrats, you can't read.

Huh? All I stressed in that post is that it does matter if a platform is RWD or FWD.
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nevermind.
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that explains the G35 and 350Z platform...
in regards to the M35 platforms, i dont see any nissan Fuga's driving around...do you?
man I hate people like this!

They just pull info out of their ass and talk as if
they are facts! Let me guess, u do this with every other
arguments? Grow up!

Oh and learn to admit when you're wrong
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Kind of funny when you think about it. IN the U.S. BMWNA markets BMW's as the Ultimate Drivign machine. In other parts of the world, it is basic German car, mostly diesel and a lot are used as taxi cabs.
Actually, you're completely wrong. It's a worldwide marketing campaign that began in the 70s in the US, but they use some offshoot of it internationially as well. In fact, the main slogan in many parts of the world translates to "Joy of Driving." And more often than being used as taxis, they are police vehicles.
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