Future Nismo buyer with questions
 

I currently have my second MINI Cooper S; the latest being a JCW. I'm looking to getting the 16 Nismo Tech. Frankly, my first concern was whether I'd be able to get my Trek Domane into the back or not. Seriously. So, I went to the local dealership and looked at their Nismo to check. That being satisfied, I sat in the car for a few minutes to get a feel for the build quality and had a few questions. Unfortunately, the sales dude had no clue about this car (this is North Carolina, after all), so I figured I'd go to the brain trust for the correct answers.

1. Is there any rumors (verified or otherwise) to an interior change with the 2017 models? I know the 16s are available but they haven't done to much to update/renovate the interior for a few years.
2. There are several dummy button place holders on the console. What should be in those three locations?
3. The Nismo I looked at had a recepticle/button on the lower left bolster (near the knee) that appeared to be spring loaded. Is this where the key actually goes?
4. The sales dude said there was not an engine/drive train warranty because the Nismo was a race car? Really?
5. I would like to supercharge the engine, however, will require a shop to do the work. Is there a bolt-on kit for this or is it a true specialty project? I've looked at Stillen, however, their site is unclear as to whether or not they have a 2016 kit for the Nismo.
6. How hard would it be to swap out dials on that dash cluster to replace that clock and amp meter, for example?

I'm considering buying in early spring and my local dealer has a 2016 Nismo for ~$44k, which is what I looked at. I truly look forward to your responses and, moreso, getting this car.

Cheers!!

1. I doubt Nissan would change any significant interior elements before the new Z model comes out (or they discontinue the Z car).
2. Seat heaters on left and right. Fog light switch in the middle.
3. Fobgina. If you fob battery dies, insert fob into the fobgina and you can still start the car. There is a key in the fob that allows you to lock/unlock the car doors if the batter dies as well.
4. Sales dudes are fuckin stupid. If the car is new you can get a warranty through Nissan for a price.
5. Have fun - don't bother with the warranty if you're going boost. Do your research. Find an experienced shop.
6. Royal pain in the a$$. You basically have to take out the entire dash to remove them intact. There's one forum member who did it and has them displayed on a trophy case I believe.

Literally all of this is perfect ^^
The 2016 nismo is the same z34 chassy its not a different car just has some little extras on top of the sport package. You can bolt a stillen super charger kit on but I would get a shop and do your research before boosting.

I will update, agreeing with Terrible on two points.

5. Custom tune is absolutely necessary. The Stillen canned tune is garbage. Find an experienced tuner.
6. You can destroy the gauges to get them out without removing the entire dash. And you have to replace all three, as mentioned.

With new engine lineup for Q50 already announced for 2016, you sure you wanna buy a new 370z at this time? The NA 3.7 seems to be getting phased out.

v6TT @ either 300 or 400hp trim to choose from for Q50, 2.0T as base.

The Q50/Q60 is no Z, and it a Z35 hasn't even been confirmed yet.

^ well aware Q is not a Z, using it as implication for Z35's engine and just throwing it out there for him to consider, since he's talking about wanting to supercharged it.

:iagree::iagree:

And this is the sort of advice I'm looking for. Unfortunately, I'm a total rookie in the Nissan world, so none of the above has any meaning to me. Please break it down like I'm a four year old.

Cheers!!

As others have said, the button (outside) placeholders are for heated seats. But keep in mind, the NISMO models do not come with seat warmers.

Also, are you set on a supercharger, or would you be open to a turbo set-up? The Stillen supercharger is great, but the gains are limited compared to a turbo (or twin-turbo) set-up.

I'll surely miss the heated seats but it's a sacrifice I'm willing to make. As for the turbo vs. supercharger, I miss the whine of the supercharger from my first MINI. My current JCW has turbo but doesn't seem to lack in power compared to the first, so I'll have to look into that.

Cheers!!

Fog light switch in the middle? Not the OE one, Or that's just where you guys have been putting it? Canadian cars with the fog light it's on the left stalk with the headlight switch.

It is where the OEM switch goes for US models. JDM and Canadian models use the stalk. Not sure whether European models use the switch or the stalk.

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...m/DSC02700.jpg

I didn't realize the US models now had a OE fog light.
That's cool, But it's also where I put my sub control, so no good for me. LOL