S-Mode install on base model Z???

mastersapo · 01-01-2011, 03:12 AM

I have a 2010 370z base model, no sport / touring package. Is it possible to have s-mode installed or is it strictly with the sport package?

If yes, how much would it cost??

SPOHN · 01-01-2011, 09:35 AM

I'd bet that it's only for the sport package. You don't need this anyways. Just learn to rev match yourself. It will make you a better driver.

red6spd · 01-01-2011, 09:44 AM

Its possible, but its probably going to be a stupid amount of money. Why didn't you just get a sport in the first place???

Viera · 01-01-2011, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOHN

I'd bet that it's only for the sport package. You don't need this anyways. Just learn to rev match yourself. It will make you a better driver.

^This. I have the base without sport and love it. The synchro-rev matching is a God-send, so I have heard, but it will only limit your abilities if you always use it.

ProfessorDave · 01-01-2011, 10:17 AM

For me, part of the thrill of driving a performance car is knowing how to blip the throttle and toe-heel.

My advice: spend a llittle to get a LSD for your base Z. For me, that is the only valuable part of the sport package (although the Rays wheels look pretty sweet!).

My understanding is that the whole shifter and other electrical components need to be replaced if you were attempting this transition.

CrownR426 · 01-01-2011, 10:52 AM

You will probably be paying more to buy and get the s-mode installed...
I'd rather get a spoiler + bbk + rims + s-mode instead.
I hope you understand how complex the s-mode is and how annoying it will be to install.

SPOHN · 01-01-2011, 03:44 PM

+1 on the LSD.

TongMan · 01-13-2011, 03:09 AM

I'm so glad I got the sport package or I would be like the OP wanting it after I had already bought a base with no sport package.

1slow370 · 01-13-2011, 03:58 AM

new transmission, new ecu, new body wiring harness, new lsd, new brakes, its damn near impossible and vary not cost effective, no the transmissions are not the same they are similar just like a man in a dress it may look like a woman but the important bits are different.

Vegitto-kun · 01-13-2011, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOHN

I'd bet that it's only for the sport package. You don't need this anyways. Just learn to rev match yourself. It will make you a better driver.

better track driver maybe but I don't see how heel and toeing is going to make you a super duper awesome driver.

GonGo · 01-13-2011, 08:01 AM

I know it's not cost effective, but it would be interesting to know who does the SRM function as all 370z's Have the same ECU.

Parts that are specific to SRM Function as far as I know:

1. Shift position Sensor (transmission probably has to be lowered to install)
2. Sports Package Cluster (It has an gear/S mode screen)
3. SRM Function buttom near the shifter.

anything else changes?

1slow370 · 01-14-2011, 05:06 AM

the tranny is a different F'n part the shift rod in the tail housing is different to accomodate the magnet that is under the shift sensor. Could you rip the tranny aparat and install the parts necesarry? sure if nissan will sell you that shift rod, and you would need a dealer in to be able to reflash the ecu with the S-mode because the programming in the ecu is different, maybe uprev could do it. the top panel part of the case on the transmission tailhousing would have to get changed as well, all the wiring would have to be altered to add the button, and all the wires for that shift sensor. you would actually be better off to sell your car and buy one with a sports package.

gaveup · 01-14-2011, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TongMan

I'm so glad I got the sport package or I would be like the OP wanting it after I had already bought a base with no sport package.

Most of us base owners don't care for those features. I didn't. Doesn't make my car any different or make sport drivers any faster. I assure you that.

However, if you find yourself now want s-mode (another crutch like VDC, yeah..I said it) probably a better and cheaper idea to trade it in and get one with the package already installed.

bleufiend · 01-14-2011, 08:53 PM

I have a sport package and honestly I leave the S-Mode off. The only reason I opted to get a car with the sport package is because it came with the LSD and I didnt want the hassle of installing a LSD. If you want S-mode that badly it would honestly be better for you to sell or trade your car and buy a 370z that has the sport package, that way not only do you get the S-Mode but you get the factory BBK, LSD, Snazzy Wheels and your coveted S-Mode.

fuzzywuzzy · 01-14-2011, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gaveup

Most of us base owners don't care for those features. I didn't. Doesn't make my car any different or make sport drivers any faster. I assure you that.

However, if you find yourself now want s-mode (another crutch like VDC, yeah..I said it) probably a better and cheaper idea to trade it in and get one with the package already installed.

So you don't care for LSD ??? Larger much better brakes??? 19in Rays???

01-01-2011, 03:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
mastersapo Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 5 Drives: 2010 370z 6M Rep Power: 15	S-Mode install on base model Z??? I have a 2010 370z base model, no sport / touring package. Is it possible to have s-mode installed or is it strictly with the sport package? If yes, how much would it cost??

01-01-2011, 09:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	I'd bet that it's only for the sport package. You don't need this anyways. Just learn to rev match yourself. It will make you a better driver. 503zed likes this.

01-01-2011, 09:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	Its possible, but its probably going to be a stupid amount of money. Why didn't you just get a sport in the first place??? __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

01-01-2011, 10:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 19	For me, part of the thrill of driving a performance car is knowing how to blip the throttle and toe-heel. My advice: spend a llittle to get a LSD for your base Z. For me, that is the only valuable part of the sport package (although the Rays wheels look pretty sweet!). My understanding is that the whole shifter and other electrical components need to be replaced if you were attempting this transition. __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

01-01-2011, 10:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	You will probably be paying more to buy and get the s-mode installed... I'd rather get a spoiler + bbk + rims + s-mode instead. I hope you understand how complex the s-mode is and how annoying it will be to install. __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

01-01-2011, 03:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	+1 on the LSD.

01-13-2011, 03:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 715	I'm so glad I got the sport package or I would be like the OP wanting it after I had already bought a base with no sport package.

01-13-2011, 03:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	new transmission, new ecu, new body wiring harness, new lsd, new brakes, its damn near impossible and vary not cost effective, no the transmissions are not the same they are similar just like a man in a dress it may look like a woman but the important bits are different. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

01-13-2011, 08:01 AM	#11 (permalink)
GonGo Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 80 Drives: 2009 370z PW M6 Rep Power: 16	I know it's not cost effective, but it would be interesting to know who does the SRM function as all 370z's Have the same ECU. Parts that are specific to SRM Function as far as I know: 1. Shift position Sensor (transmission probably has to be lowered to install) 2. Sports Package Cluster (It has an gear/S mode screen) 3. SRM Function buttom near the shifter. anything else changes?

01-14-2011, 05:06 AM	#12 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	the tranny is a different F'n part the shift rod in the tail housing is different to accomodate the magnet that is under the shift sensor. Could you rip the tranny aparat and install the parts necesarry? sure if nissan will sell you that shift rod, and you would need a dealer in to be able to reflash the ecu with the S-mode because the programming in the ecu is different, maybe uprev could do it. the top panel part of the case on the transmission tailhousing would have to get changed as well, all the wiring would have to be altered to add the button, and all the wires for that shift sensor. you would actually be better off to sell your car and buy one with a sports package. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

01-14-2011, 08:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
bleufiend Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 200 Drives: 370z MB Spt/Tour 6sp Rep Power: 14	I have a sport package and honestly I leave the S-Mode off. The only reason I opted to get a car with the sport package is because it came with the LSD and I didnt want the hassle of installing a LSD. If you want S-mode that badly it would honestly be better for you to sell or trade your car and buy a 370z that has the sport package, that way not only do you get the S-Mode but you get the factory BBK, LSD, Snazzy Wheels and your coveted S-Mode. __________________ Z34 owner formerly Z33. OZOC FTW.

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