14' Nismo vs 15' Nismo?

sunkist350z · 10-30-2015, 02:56 AM

15/16 Nismo Z much more aggressive body kit but the only thing the 09-14 nismo z has are better rims.

lt_370z · 10-30-2015, 04:19 PM

14 - wheels, spoiler
15- body kit, interior, headlights

NismoSpain · 11-02-2015, 12:14 PM

As I reported some time ago... the 2014 version has something that catchs your eye in a stealthy way... I suppose it's the combination of the two-coloured body kit, awesome wheels and huge rear spoiler.

On the other hand, I have to confess that ´15/´16 version is gorgeous!

NismoSpain · 11-02-2015, 12:31 PM

by the way... a new pic from Spain....

DavidZ370 · 11-02-2015, 03:11 PM

if it aint serial ed i dont want it, hell with those over priced recaros

WhatnowGamer · 11-25-2015, 12:11 PM

15' looks good and more luxurious IMO, but the 14' looks more like a racecar, which is good in some cases.

layhum · 04-13-2016, 01:11 PM

I believe the the 15 & 16 has a carbon drive shaft. Not sure if the 14 and belows have this. Love the shifting on my 16.

SS_Firehawk · 04-13-2016, 02:02 PM

Pre 15's have a carbon composite driveshaft as well. For me, the pluses for the new Nismo is the 3.91 gears, the seats, and headlights. The aero changes didn't "increase" downforce, it moved it, made it more "usable". Whether thats true for just the street or track setup, idk. For me, the bodykits are a wash. I prefer the pre 15 spoiler and wheels. I also don't like that Nissan "softened the car up for the 15+.

Wheels3309 · 04-13-2016, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

Pre 15's have a carbon composite driveshaft as well. For me, the pluses for the new Nismo is the 3.91 gears, the seats, and headlights. The aero changes didn't "increase" downforce, it moved it, made it more "usable". Whether thats true for just the street or track setup, idk. For me, the bodykits are a wash. I prefer the pre 15 spoiler and wheels. I also don't like that Nissan "softened the car up for the 15+.

"softened the car up". I'll admit, I've never driven a pre-'15 Nismo for comparison, but damn if mine doesn't feel stiff-as-f*ck! (and I love every bit of it

)

TriNismo · 04-13-2016, 02:45 PM

They did softened the suspensions to make it more drivable to target more buyers (same reason first time Nismo available in AT also), but still stiffer than non-Nismo Zs

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cv129 · 04-13-2016, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wheels3309

"softened the car up". I'll admit, I've never driven a pre-'15 Nismo for comparison, but damn if mine doesn't feel stiff-as-f*ck! (and I love every bit of it

)

"Softened up" does not mean "less sporty" nor does it make it a sissy. In this case, it's actually just slightly different dampening. It's a good thing imo. Don't be offended.

Wheels3309 · 04-14-2016, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cv129

"Softened up" does not mean "less sporty" nor does it make it a sissy. In this case, it's actually just slightly different dampening. It's a good thing imo. Don't be offended.

Ha! No offense taken...

I do remember reading something about that a while ago... I was just busting on the idea of the Nizzy having "softened" suspension! (And damn I can't imagine what it's like driving the older ones if it feels firmer/stiffer lol)

Spstone · 04-15-2016, 06:27 PM

I would say stiffer from when I test drover them both side by side. I had already made the salesman really uncomfortable with a twisty on ramp so couldn't test the firmer aspect of the two.

4mula1Z · 08-24-2016, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TriNismo

They did softened the suspensions to make it more drivable to target more buyers (same reason first time Nismo available in AT also), but still stiffer than non-Nismo Zs

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The addition of the performance dampers causes the softer ride feel.

david81968 · 08-25-2016, 11:17 AM

So I see that WhatnowGamer has made his choice; '15 NISMO.
Good choice. I have the '16 in red and LOVE it. I like the rims better too. I get lots of looks, especially in red. Most people don't even recognized it on the road as a Nissan.
Enjoy!

10-30-2015, 04:19 PM	#32 (permalink)
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11-02-2015, 12:14 PM	#33 (permalink)
NismoSpain Base Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Spain Posts: 41 Drives: 370z Nismo 078 Rep Power: 10	As I reported some time ago... the 2014 version has something that catchs your eye in a stealthy way... I suppose it's the combination of the two-coloured body kit, awesome wheels and huge rear spoiler. On the other hand, I have to confess that ´15/´16 version is gorgeous! DavidZ370 and NissanTracker like this.

11-02-2015, 03:11 PM	#35 (permalink)
DavidZ370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: [= Posts: 1,065 Drives: 17' CWP STI Rep Power: 23	if it aint serial ed i dont want it, hell with those over priced recaros Z-Girl 12, TriNismo, Thyristor and 1 others like this.

11-25-2015, 12:11 PM	#36 (permalink)
WhatnowGamer Base Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 30 Drives: 15' Nismo MT Rep Power: 10	15' looks good and more luxurious IMO, but the 14' looks more like a racecar, which is good in some cases. TriNismo and Thyristor like this. Last edited by WhatnowGamer; 04-26-2016 at 08:56 AM.

04-13-2016, 01:11 PM	#37 (permalink)
layhum Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Fremont, Ca Posts: 66 Drives: 2016 370z Nismo Tech Rep Power: 10	I believe the the 15 & 16 has a carbon drive shaft. Not sure if the 14 and belows have this. Love the shifting on my 16. __________________ Lay 2016 370z Nismo Tech 6MT Magnetic Black

10-30-2015, 02:56 AM	#31 (permalink)
sunkist350z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Z-land Posts: 1,009 Drives: 2012 370z sport 6-sp Rep Power: 55341	15/16 Nismo Z much more aggressive body kit but the only thing the 09-14 nismo z has are better rims.

04-13-2016, 02:02 PM	#38 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	Pre 15's have a carbon composite driveshaft as well. For me, the pluses for the new Nismo is the 3.91 gears, the seats, and headlights. The aero changes didn't "increase" downforce, it moved it, made it more "usable". Whether thats true for just the street or track setup, idk. For me, the bodykits are a wash. I prefer the pre 15 spoiler and wheels. I also don't like that Nissan "softened the car up for the 15+. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

04-13-2016, 02:45 PM	#40 (permalink)
TriNismo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 333 Drives: 2014 370z Nismo Rep Power: 505	They did softened the suspensions to make it more drivable to target more buyers (same reason first time Nismo available in AT also), but still stiffer than non-Nismo Zs Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04-15-2016, 06:27 PM	#43 (permalink)
Spstone Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Wilmington, nc Posts: 354 Drives: 14 370Z Nismo 6MT PW Rep Power: 10	I would say stiffer from when I test drover them both side by side. I had already made the salesman really uncomfortable with a twisty on ramp so couldn't test the firmer aspect of the two.

08-25-2016, 11:17 AM	#45 (permalink)
david81968 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 73 Drives: '16 370z NISMO Rep Power: 9	So I see that WhatnowGamer has made his choice; '15 NISMO. Good choice. I have the '16 in red and LOVE it. I like the rims better too. I get lots of looks, especially in red. Most people don't even recognized it on the road as a Nissan. Enjoy!

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