Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - Base Z + Upgrades vs Sport Package? Advice needed

mook · 08-11-2009, 11:54 PM

Value wise, would you recommend buying a base Z and upgrading the suspension or going for the sport package?
This is not for track use, just street entertainment. Usually, I am an off the shelf car buyer but my last car was upgraded by the previous owner and I loved it. I like to drift and also prefer less body roll, crisp turn in and don't mind a moderately harsh ride.
Definitely need an LSD.
Don't want the syncro rev thing.
I am not mechanically adept so would have a shop install everything. Never done this to a car, so this makes me nervous.

I suppose, the options are 1) base Z + nismo parts (haven't seen those in the catalog, yet) 2) base Z + aftermarket 3) sport package

Would someone be kind enough to recommend components and give general thoughts. Component, installation prices and all type of advice is highly appreciated.

On a side note, I am thinking that smaller diameter base wheels give better accelleration (provided you can hookup the same) + less weight + easier to slide around? Comments?

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mook Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 30 Drives: 07 BMW M Coupe Rep Power: 16	Base Z + Upgrades vs Sport Package? Advice needed Value wise, would you recommend buying a base Z and upgrading the suspension or going for the sport package? This is not for track use, just street entertainment. Usually, I am an off the shelf car buyer but my last car was upgraded by the previous owner and I loved it. I like to drift and also prefer less body roll, crisp turn in and don't mind a moderately harsh ride. Definitely need an LSD. Don't want the syncro rev thing. I am not mechanically adept so would have a shop install everything. Never done this to a car, so this makes me nervous. I suppose, the options are 1) base Z + nismo parts (haven't seen those in the catalog, yet) 2) base Z + aftermarket 3) sport package Would someone be kind enough to recommend components and give general thoughts. Component, installation prices and all type of advice is highly appreciated. On a side note, I am thinking that smaller diameter base wheels give better accelleration (provided you can hookup the same) + less weight + easier to slide around? Comments? Last edited by mook; 08-12-2009 at 12:20 AM.