14 Nismo and feel like Dorothy in land of oZZ

MplsPete · 05-16-2017, 12:10 AM

Hi to all- I've finally pulled the trigger last week and bought a 14 solid red Nismo #0578. I've been looking to do this for a few years and have been reading many posts on the site for couple years. I couldn't be happier and I pinch myself whenever I take her for a drive.
I'm going to keep it stock, so I'm not planning any upgrades at least for a few years. Well ok I have on order the Axle Mower license plate tow mount, but not expecting any power gains from this.
I spoke directly with Larry when I ordered it. He was very helpful and knew exactly what I wanted when I told him I wanted the plate to mount flush to the bumper. He said to order the 15-17 bracket.
If I may add my opinion to an issue some have with the car:
- The in cabin road noise level. Personally, I want to hear the car working like the machine that it is and I want feedback on how it is handling the road surface. I do respect everyone's opinion to the contrary ... call me crazy but honestly I love it.

Cyber370 · 05-16-2017, 06:05 AM

Congrats and welcome! I see that you completely get what this car is about. Apart from the Lotus Elise/Exige which I don't even know if they're still sold in NA, the 370Z is the closest we can get to a true/raw/traditional sports car and the Nismo version just perfects that recipe. Enjoy the driving experience!

Zthirty4NISMO · 05-16-2017, 08:52 AM

Hello from MN!

MplsPete · 05-16-2017, 11:51 AM

Thx Cyber. This is going to be a good time!

Zthirty4 - where you located? Maybe see you around - I'm in Burnsville

NissanTracker · 05-16-2017, 12:15 PM

LOL! Thats funny. Was this from a dealer? I was looking at a similar one in Minnesota on Car gurus. Ahhhhh... wasn't quick enough. Was working out shipping to the Boston, Ma area. Hard to find the red 14 nismo's. Congrats!

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Originally Posted by MplsPete

Hi to all- I've finally pulled the trigger last week and bought a 14 solid red Nismo #0578. I've been looking to do this for a few years and have been reading many posts on the site for couple years. I couldn't be happier and I pinch myself whenever I take her for a drive.
I'm going to keep it stock, so I'm not planning any upgrades at least for a few years. Well ok I have on order the Axle Mower license plate tow mount, but not expecting any power gains from this.
I spoke directly with Larry when I ordered it. He was very helpful and knew exactly what I wanted when I told him I wanted the plate to mount flush to the bumper. He said to order the 15-17 bracket.
If I may add my opinion to an issue some have with the car:
- The in cabin road noise level. Personally, I want to hear the car working like the machine that it is and I want feedback on how it is handling the road surface. I do respect everyone's opinion to the contrary ... call me crazy but honestly I love it.

BC416 · 05-16-2017, 01:11 PM

Congrats! You will get tired of the "blender" sounding stock exhaust note. Need to open that baby up with a nice quality cat-back.

Zthirty4NISMO · 05-16-2017, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MplsPete

Zthirty4 - where you located? Maybe see you around - I'm in Burnsville

I'm in SW MN so it's a good 2.5 hours for me to the cities.

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SINISTER · 05-16-2017, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BC416

Congrats! You will get tired of the "blender" sounding stock exhaust note. Need to open that baby up with a nice quality cat-back.

I got tired of it in 2 months, but I just put on a Tanabe axel back and sounds perfect and was easy to install and not that much money.

You may also tire of the unnecessarily harsh ride. Get the OEM euro tuned rear shocks ...still firm just not harsh.

Z-Girl 12 · 05-16-2017, 02:26 PM

Very nice, came very close to snagging the red. Welcome to the family and enjoy!!!

OldGuyFla · 05-16-2017, 04:07 PM

Welcome

, have fun with the new Z!

MplsPete · 05-16-2017, 08:47 PM

Thx everyone. Yes it was from local dealer and I did snag it soon as available. I could not pass it up, as these cars do not come around here very often.
Nice looking ride you've got there too Zthirty4

X2TheZ · 05-16-2017, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MplsPete

Hi to all- I've finally pulled the trigger last week and bought a 14 solid red Nismo #0578. I've been looking to do this for a few years and have been reading many posts on the site for couple years. I couldn't be happier and I pinch myself whenever I take her for a drive.

I'm going to keep it stock, so I'm not planning any upgrades at least for a few years. Well ok I have on order the Axle Mower license plate tow mount, but not expecting any power gains from this.

I spoke directly with Larry when I ordered it. He was very helpful and knew exactly what I wanted when I told him I wanted the plate to mount flush to the bumper. He said to order the 15-17 bracket.

If I may add my opinion to an issue some have with the car:

- The in cabin road noise level. Personally, I want to hear the car working like the machine that it is and I want feedback on how it is handling the road surface. I do respect everyone's opinion to the contrary ... call me crazy but honestly I love it.

Hey!! We're twins hahah! Nice purchase!

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arados · 05-17-2017, 05:23 PM

congrats! MN as well

05-16-2017, 12:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
MplsPete Base Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Burnsville, Mn Age: 66 Posts: 79 Drives: '14 Nismo Red 6mt Rep Power: 10	14 Nismo and feel like Dorothy in land of oZZ Hi to all- I've finally pulled the trigger last week and bought a 14 solid red Nismo #0578. I've been looking to do this for a few years and have been reading many posts on the site for couple years. I couldn't be happier and I pinch myself whenever I take her for a drive. I'm going to keep it stock, so I'm not planning any upgrades at least for a few years. Well ok I have on order the Axle Mower license plate tow mount, but not expecting any power gains from this. I spoke directly with Larry when I ordered it. He was very helpful and knew exactly what I wanted when I told him I wanted the plate to mount flush to the bumper. He said to order the 15-17 bracket. If I may add my opinion to an issue some have with the car: - The in cabin road noise level. Personally, I want to hear the car working like the machine that it is and I want feedback on how it is handling the road surface. I do respect everyone's opinion to the contrary ... call me crazy but honestly I love it.

05-16-2017, 06:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cyber370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Montreal, QC Canada Posts: 679 Drives: 2016 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 19372	Congrats and welcome! I see that you completely get what this car is about. Apart from the Lotus Elise/Exige which I don't even know if they're still sold in NA, the 370Z is the closest we can get to a true/raw/traditional sports car and the Nismo version just perfects that recipe. Enjoy the driving experience! MplsPete likes this. __________________ "That’s when you know you’ve found somebody special. When you can just shut the fck up for a minute and comfortably enjoy the silence.”-Mia (Pulp Fiction)*

05-16-2017, 08:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
Zthirty4NISMO Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: South Dakota Posts: 221 Drives: DRKNITE Rep Power: 11	Hello from MN! __________________ 2014 370Z NISMO #0543 - Magnetic Black on Black on Black Always Dry \|\| AROSPEED \|\| Covercraft \|\| CoverKing \|\| EVO-R \|\| Fast Intentions \|\| FilterMag \|\| NISMO \|\| ONEighty \|\| Prismatic Powders \|\| RJM Performance \|\| The370Z.com \|\| Trackspec \|\| ZSPEC Design \|\| ZSPEED Performance \|\| Z1 Motorsports \|\| Panaflex Carbon Ceramic Tint

05-16-2017, 01:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
BC416 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NJ Age: 37 Posts: 718 Drives: 2012 KAD 6MT Rep Power: 592	Congrats! You will get tired of the "blender" sounding stock exhaust note. Need to open that baby up with a nice quality cat-back. __________________ F.I. / K&N / 180 / Forgestar

05-16-2017, 02:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	Very nice, came very close to snagging the red. Welcome to the family and enjoy!!! X2TheZ likes this. __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

05-16-2017, 11:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
MplsPete Base Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Burnsville, Mn Age: 66 Posts: 79 Drives: '14 Nismo Red 6mt Rep Power: 10	Thx Cyber. This is going to be a good time! Zthirty4 - where you located? Maybe see you around - I'm in Burnsville

05-16-2017, 04:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
OldGuyFla A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Indian Lake Estates Fl Posts: 1,049 Drives: 14 370Z TS Roadster Rep Power: 19127	Welcome , have fun with the new Z! __________________

05-16-2017, 08:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
MplsPete Base Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Burnsville, Mn Age: 66 Posts: 79 Drives: '14 Nismo Red 6mt Rep Power: 10	Thx everyone. Yes it was from local dealer and I did snag it soon as available. I could not pass it up, as these cars do not come around here very often. Nice looking ride you've got there too Zthirty4

05-17-2017, 05:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
arados Base Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Minnesnowta Posts: 23 Drives: FC3S, E82, Z34 Rep Power: 8	congrats! MN as well

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