nismo Vs base/sport

Isamu · 09-05-2013, 12:55 PM

Single Turbo Nismo checking in

chii370 · 09-06-2013, 10:16 AM

So I was on my way to Nova the other day, and some dude in an older 535 was in the lane left of me and WAVED ME FWD. So I crept closer than I would have liked to the car in front of me so I could see what this guy wanted. Middle aged fellow, starts asking me questions about the car. "how much" "how fast" "gas milage" blah blah blah. But the part that surprised me is, at the end of the convo, he said "ok its decided, I like this color and im going to buy one" WTF! lol Ive gotten more compliments than I can even count about my 13 but convincing someone to buy one in 2 minutes is a definite first. And the funniest part about it was, we were at a stop light RIGHT NEXT TO A NISSAN DEALERSHIP!! So I wouldnt be surprised if he already has it.

chii370 · 09-24-2013, 10:27 PM

So does anyone have the inside scoop if the 14 has any other changes besides pin stripes, CF colored side skirts, lip, wing and lower *** and a leather steering wheel and red ring around the speedo? Any changes that actually matter? I can use google, just wanted to see if anyone knew something special.

isayimandrew · 09-24-2013, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by chii370

So does anyone have the inside scoop if the 14 has any other changes besides pin stripes, CF colored side skirts, lip, wing and lower *** and a leather steering wheel and red ring around the speedo? Any changes that actually matter? I can use google, just wanted to see if anyone knew something special.

you pretty much mentioned all the changes...

MJB · 09-24-2013, 11:53 PM

MJB · 09-24-2013, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by chii370

So does anyone have the inside scoop if the 14 has any other changes besides pin stripes, CF colored side skirts, lip, wing and lower *** and a leather steering wheel and red ring around the speedo? Any changes that actually matter? I can use google, just wanted to see if anyone knew something special.

The Nismo emblem on the rear deck has a red "O"... lol

chii370 · 09-25-2013, 05:41 AM

Yeah forgot that one lol. I was pretty sure I was up on the times, but it wouldnt be the first time that changes arent announced or known until after its launch. Im speaking out of hope i guess.

w4kj4k · 11-03-2013, 11:06 AM

Sorry to bump an old thread but if the nismo has a different tune...

What if i had a base model. Got the same exhaust, intake, tune.

And then the nismo got the same exhust, intake and tune. Would they produce the same numbers then or very similar?

andre12031948 · 11-03-2013, 01:35 PM

2013 & 2014 have fronts(lights)that I don't care for. My taste, everybody has theirs. 2012 is my best year to get(oil cooler). I am also looking at very low mileage 2011's(always can install an even better cooler).

Now I know that the Nismos, no matter what year, look the best, hottest & look fast just standing parked.

However, as a part time drag racer, I'd rather have a very quick Z than one that looks very quick. Beside 2012 Nismos, I'm also considering very low mileage 20011's & 12's base, base/sport. They can be bought at reasonable price this time of the year. With the money I would save, I can always tune it even better, & add a few mods that can put my Z into the 320=340 rear H.P. levels. I know several shops & seen the results. Of course it depended much of what dyno & how the shop sets it up

They CAN make a car look better

Anyway with that + gears & tires(slicks) I think I'll be much quicker than any N/A Nismo I know. So?????? Maybe next week

That's all the time I have right now....

Anyone,
Has any new info come out for the 2015/new z ??????

MJB · 11-03-2013, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by andre12031948

2013 & 2014 have fronts(lights)that I don't care for. My taste, everybody has theirs. 2012 is my best year to get(oil cooler). I am also looking at very low mileage 2011's(always can install an even better cooler).

Now I know that the Nismos, no matter what year, look the best, hottest & look fast just standing parked.

However, as a part time drag racer, I'd rather have a very quick Z than one that looks very quick. Beside 2012 Nismos, I'm also considering very low mileage 20011's & 12's base, base/sport. They can be bought at reasonable price this time of the year. With the money I would save, I can always tune it even better, & add a few mods that can put my Z into the 320=340 rear H.P. levels. I know several shops & seen the results. Of course it depended much of what dyno & how the shop sets it up

They CAN make a car look better

Anyway with that + gears & tires(slicks) I think I'll be much quicker than any N/A Nismo I know. So?????? Maybe next week

That's all the time I have right now....

Anyone,
Has any new info come out for the 2015/new z ??????

So if you add those parts to a Nismo Z you wouldn't get the same results? Or is there some bylaw that says if you buy a Nismo you can't upgrade it?

andre12031948 · 11-03-2013, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MJB

So if you add those parts to a Nismo Z you wouldn't get the same results? Or is there some bylaw that says if you buy a Nismo you can't upgrade it?

Ok, let me explain. The avg. 2012 low mileage 100 miles to 12,000 miles Nismo costs $30k to $35k.
The avg. base or bas/sport of the same^^^^^^can be had from $24k to $26k.

So if I got test tubes, 4:08 gears, an Osires uprev tune, I would have a much quicker Z than a Nismo and apx. $5k in my pocket, or money to spend on other fun things. Sure you can do that to a Nismo.

All options open. With luck or I'll say without bad luck showing up, I should be buying a 370z next week

MJB · 11-03-2013, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by andre12031948

Ok, let me explain. The avg. 2012 low mileage 100 miles to 12,000 miles Nismo costs $30k to $35k.
The avg. base or bas/sport of the same^^^^^^can be had from $24k to $26k.

So if I got test tubes, 4:08 gears, an Osires uprev tune, I would have a much quicker Z than a Nismo and apx. $5k in my pocket, or money to spend on other fun things. Sure you can do that to a Nismo.

All options open. With luck or I'll say without bad luck showing up, I should be buying a 370z next week

Oh yeah I forgot, us Nismo owners spent the extra money because we knew the extra 18hp was going to destroy a regular stock Z in a straight line

.

Dude, since you are so high and mighty on drag racing... don't you think there are way better platforms out there for it? I mean if you are content to low 13 sec 1/4 miles, have at it. I would rather buy a 5.0 or something like that which is in the same price range if not cheaper than a Z and is mid 12 sec stock. A low mileage C5 Z06 can be bought for mid to high 20k, and would blow the doors off a Z, Nismo or not.

w4kj4k · 11-05-2013, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by w4kj4k

Sorry to bump an old thread but if the nismo has a different tune...

What if i had a base model. Got the same exhaust, intake, tune.

And then the nismo got the same exhust, intake and tune. Would they produce the same numbers then or very similar?

So this is correct?

Isamu · 11-05-2013, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by w4kj4k

So this is correct?

yes most likely... within a few hp... but you are gonna spend a chuck to do so
and assuming you have a shop who can tune it for you

Chuck33079 · 11-05-2013, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by w4kj4k

So this is correct?

Well, the motor is the same. So if the intake, exhaust and tune are the same, output will be the same, or so close the difference can be written off as dyno variance.

09-24-2013, 11:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
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11-03-2013, 01:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
andre12031948 Banned Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: monticello new york 127 Posts: 1,095 Drives: 08 350z black 6m/t Rep Power: 0	Interesting thread-Learned alot 2013 & 2014 have fronts(lights)that I don't care for. My taste, everybody has theirs. 2012 is my best year to get(oil cooler). I am also looking at very low mileage 2011's(always can install an even better cooler). Now I know that the Nismos, no matter what year, look the best, hottest & look fast just standing parked. However, as a part time drag racer, I'd rather have a very quick Z than one that looks very quick. Beside 2012 Nismos, I'm also considering very low mileage 20011's & 12's base, base/sport. They can be bought at reasonable price this time of the year. With the money I would save, I can always tune it even better, & add a few mods that can put my Z into the 320=340 rear H.P. levels. I know several shops & seen the results. Of course it depended much of what dyno & how the shop sets it up They CAN make a car look better Anyway with that + gears & tires(slicks) I think I'll be much quicker than any N/A Nismo I know. So?????? Maybe next week That's all the time I have right now.... Anyone, Has any new info come out for the 2015/new z ??????

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09-06-2013, 10:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
chii370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: . Posts: 642 Drives: . Rep Power: 16	So I was on my way to Nova the other day, and some dude in an older 535 was in the lane left of me and WAVED ME FWD. So I crept closer than I would have liked to the car in front of me so I could see what this guy wanted. Middle aged fellow, starts asking me questions about the car. "how much" "how fast" "gas milage" blah blah blah. But the part that surprised me is, at the end of the convo, he said "ok its decided, I like this color and im going to buy one" WTF! lol Ive gotten more compliments than I can even count about my 13 but convincing someone to buy one in 2 minutes is a definite first. And the funniest part about it was, we were at a stop light RIGHT NEXT TO A NISSAN DEALERSHIP!! So I wouldnt be surprised if he already has it.

09-24-2013, 10:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
chii370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: . Posts: 642 Drives: . Rep Power: 16	So does anyone have the inside scoop if the 14 has any other changes besides pin stripes, CF colored side skirts, lip, wing and lower *** and a leather steering wheel and red ring around the speedo? Any changes that actually matter? I can use google, just wanted to see if anyone knew something special.

09-25-2013, 05:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
chii370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: . Posts: 642 Drives: . Rep Power: 16	Yeah forgot that one lol. I was pretty sure I was up on the times, but it wouldnt be the first time that changes arent announced or known until after its launch. Im speaking out of hope i guess.

11-03-2013, 11:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
w4kj4k Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 220 Drives: 2012 PW Nismo Rep Power: 15	Sorry to bump an old thread but if the nismo has a different tune... What if i had a base model. Got the same exhaust, intake, tune. And then the nismo got the same exhust, intake and tune. Would they produce the same numbers then or very similar?