Interesting writeup RCZ, thanks for that unbaised review. I can almost imagine myself sitting there with you. Your words are of a knowledgeable track addict
and help me understand the car much better than marketing hype or around town type reviews.
For those like me, new to Nissan, looking for a new track car, however, it's frustrating so many areas of the car need improvement right out of the chute. That expense / work / warranty issues over the base car $$$ is getting up there to where a used ready-to-run Cayman is similar money with lots less problems.
Perhaps as a track car, a wait until used prices leaves $$$$ for these mods makes sense. Or I would prefer, Nissan might revise the car fixing them. No offense to anyone, but this exercise of looking for a track car replacement has me appreciating my RX-8 all the more.
I am surprised at Nissans engineers lack of follow thru to the spirit & DNA of a sports car. They had the opportunity and its sounds fairly easy- perfect, advance, and build on the huge success of the 350Z heritage. Yet engine cooling and powerband smoothness, transmission issues, some handling issues, NVH issues, and LSD issues got short shirft with them.
Damn! I wished they had taken the time/$ to do it right so I could buy this car, I seemed to have everything I wanted
Here's hoping you can discover quick, inexpensive fixes to perfect the car.... I'll be following your journey
