Nismo Parts -Worth Replacing?

redstarcg · 08-10-2014, 09:27 PM

So I am sorry if this has been discussed and I couldn't find it.
I was talking with my brother in law and he mentioned that if I do get a Nismo it wont be necessary to upgrade exhaust or anything. My question is to the Nismo guys. Is this true?

I want Nismo mainly for the bodykit. Reason I say this is I did the math and if I get the stock and setup an amuse kit it will run me the same or more to do that. So I am better off just getting the Nismo.

So with that said. I would still like the idea of upgrading exhaust and such. However I need to know. Is it worth the cash or is the Nismo setup actually pretty damn good?

gomer_110 · 08-10-2014, 09:44 PM

Only reason to buy a Nismo instead of a base + sport is the following:
The Nismo body kit,
The Nismo interior,
The little exclusive ## of ## plate behind the seats.

There are better exhausts and suspensions out there.

redstarcg · 08-10-2014, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomer_110

Only reason to buy a Nismo instead of a base + sport is the following:
The Nismo body kit,
The Nismo interior,
The little exclusive ## of ## plate behind the seats.

There are better exhausts and suspensions out there.

So question. Besides the seats, anything else to a nismo interior?

I like that little exclusive club of the number haha, just a little bonus and for me the little bells and whistles are great!

boosted3z · 08-10-2014, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redstarcg

So question. Besides the seats, anything else to a nismo interior?

I like that little exclusive club of the number haha, just a little bonus and for me the little bells and whistles are great!

Red stitching, and a lack of bells and whistles (unless you get a 2015)

To be honest, I wish I bought a touring model for leather seats, nav, and suede door inserts.

redstarcg · 08-10-2014, 10:08 PM

So next question.
I was reading up and learned that the bose system is not amazing if you really love audio.

Next, the whole car is wired into the Navigation unit so I cannot upgrade that.

Anybody get the Navi addon without bose audio and add a sub and such? Or would that be difficult?

Or would I need to get Bose with Navi and then upgrade that along with changing out the wires due to the ohms or whatever issue?

BOLIO 671 · 08-11-2014, 06:15 AM

Y8ou're right about the sound system...Its not that great....I personally expected more since its a Bose system...Your better off going aftermarket in this category. ..If u ha e the Navi system its difficult to go after market as u mentioned with the complications regarding the wiring..

big daddy · 08-11-2014, 08:07 AM

I love the Nismo for the body kit and interior. I love they way they look and how everone always steers and takes pictures of it

You don't really have to upgrade anything! When I bought mine I was going to keep it stock

I've only upgraded the exhaust, air intake, test pipes, CS gound kit.....

The truth is I love the Nismo and truly believe ever Z driver wishes they had one

SwissCheese · 08-11-2014, 09:34 PM

I'm loving my NISMO! I definitely plan on upgrading my exhaust, though. The NISMO exhaust is kinda quiet.

Davey · 08-12-2014, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomer_110

Only reason to buy a Nismo instead of a base + sport is the following:
The Nismo body kit,
The Nismo interior,
The little exclusive ## of ## plate behind the seats.

There are better exhausts and suspensions out there.

Mainly agree but there is also the fact that the NISMO is turn-key and fully factory warrantied from nose to tail.

axmea? · 08-12-2014, 08:28 AM

If you're getting a Nismo, keep everything but the exhaust. Also consider what you intend to do with her. Most don't or just occasionally track it, if that's the case save your money. Spend on a few Nismo details, like a shift knob, If your into transforming your car, get the sport.

redstarcg · 08-12-2014, 09:31 AM

Axmea so here are my plans.

Full Exhuast Swap
Cold Air Intake
MOTORDYNE M370 Intake Manifold
Pully Upgrade
Coilovers
Wheels
Complete Audio Upgrade

And then a few cosmetic things on the exterior and maybe some interior.

As far as track goes I wouldn't mind trying it. But I will more than likely just drive it to work every now and then and take it out into the mountains and such.

axmea? · 08-12-2014, 11:45 PM

I suggest a tune after all your engine mods are done.

Jordo! · 08-13-2014, 02:06 AM

The Nismo H-pipe exhaust is actually pretty well designed -- I'd swap out the OEM cats for either HFC's, TP's, or headers, but the cat back is a good design and sounds pretty nice too.

The springs and shocks are better than the standard Z, but not great.

I don't think swapping out the sways is worth the trouble unless you will track the car, but you could add additional bracing as desired.

Tune and higher flowing filters or intake is worthwhile.

Keep the wheels and add some spacers.

G37sHKS · 08-13-2014, 02:42 AM

Nismo version have a lot more than just interior and body kit

brakes, suspension, chassis braces, dampers.. so on..
I think it worth going for Nismo.

roplusbee · 08-13-2014, 03:11 AM

I got a great deal on my NISMO and I changed quite a bit. But those are things that I would have changed if I had a Base/Sport or Touring/Sport as well. The only area I do not like the NISMO suspension is on not-so-nice roads. Mod are in my sig!

08-10-2014, 09:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
redstarcg Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Marietta GA Posts: 171 Drives: 14 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 11	Nismo Parts -Worth Replacing? So I am sorry if this has been discussed and I couldn't find it. I was talking with my brother in law and he mentioned that if I do get a Nismo it wont be necessary to upgrade exhaust or anything. My question is to the Nismo guys. Is this true? I want Nismo mainly for the bodykit. Reason I say this is I did the math and if I get the stock and setup an amuse kit it will run me the same or more to do that. So I am better off just getting the Nismo. So with that said. I would still like the idea of upgrading exhaust and such. However I need to know. Is it worth the cash or is the Nismo setup actually pretty damn good?

08-10-2014, 09:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36941	Only reason to buy a Nismo instead of a base + sport is the following: The Nismo body kit, The Nismo interior, The little exclusive ## of ## plate behind the seats. There are better exhausts and suspensions out there. mfeinst and 370zrider like this. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

08-11-2014, 06:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
BOLIO 671 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: GUAHAN Posts: 1,198 Drives: To & From then Back Rep Power: 3400	Y8ou're right about the sound system...Its not that great....I personally expected more since its a Bose system...Your better off going aftermarket in this category. ..If u ha e the Navi system its difficult to go after market as u mentioned with the complications regarding the wiring.. __________________ 2013 Nismo Z34 / FI TT #091 / IG: @lilzilla_z34

08-11-2014, 08:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
big daddy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 290 Drives: 2013 Nismo Rep Power: 14	I love the Nismo for the body kit and interior. I love they way they look and how everone always steers and takes pictures of it You don't really have to upgrade anything! When I bought mine I was going to keep it stock I've only upgraded the exhaust, air intake, test pipes, CS gound kit..... The truth is I love the Nismo and truly believe ever Z driver wishes they had one __________________ Fast intensions Non-Resonated Test Pipes and TDX CBE w/18" Resonators, Stillen Generation 3 Long Tube CAI, tint, tail light covers, Gramlights 57Xtremes, CS Nismo kit, and several carbon parts. Slowly getting more

08-11-2014, 09:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
SwissCheese Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 785 Drives: 2012 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 67	I'm loving my NISMO! I definitely plan on upgrading my exhaust, though. The NISMO exhaust is kinda quiet. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Nissan 370Z NISMO #0389 Mods: Fast Intentions Resonated Test Pipes and TDX Exhaust with 18" Resonators (#1054), K&N Drop-Ins, GTR Start Button

08-10-2014, 10:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
redstarcg Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Marietta GA Posts: 171 Drives: 14 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 11	So next question. I was reading up and learned that the bose system is not amazing if you really love audio. Next, the whole car is wired into the Navigation unit so I cannot upgrade that. Anybody get the Navi addon without bose audio and add a sub and such? Or would that be difficult? Or would I need to get Bose with Navi and then upgrade that along with changing out the wires due to the ohms or whatever issue?

08-12-2014, 08:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,240 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53242	If you're getting a Nismo, keep everything but the exhaust. Also consider what you intend to do with her. Most don't or just occasionally track it, if that's the case save your money. Spend on a few Nismo details, like a shift knob, If your into transforming your car, get the sport. BeemaaZ likes this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

08-12-2014, 09:31 AM	#11 (permalink)
redstarcg Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Marietta GA Posts: 171 Drives: 14 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 11	Axmea so here are my plans. Full Exhuast Swap Cold Air Intake MOTORDYNE M370 Intake Manifold Pully Upgrade Coilovers Wheels Complete Audio Upgrade And then a few cosmetic things on the exterior and maybe some interior. As far as track goes I wouldn't mind trying it. But I will more than likely just drive it to work every now and then and take it out into the mountains and such. axmea? likes this.

08-12-2014, 11:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,240 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53242	I suggest a tune after all your engine mods are done. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

08-13-2014, 02:06 AM	#13 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	The Nismo H-pipe exhaust is actually pretty well designed -- I'd swap out the OEM cats for either HFC's, TP's, or headers, but the cat back is a good design and sounds pretty nice too. The springs and shocks are better than the standard Z, but not great. I don't think swapping out the sways is worth the trouble unless you will track the car, but you could add additional bracing as desired. Tune and higher flowing filters or intake is worthwhile. Keep the wheels and add some spacers. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

08-13-2014, 02:42 AM	#14 (permalink)
G37sHKS A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,183 Drives: 09 G37S Coupe 7AT Rep Power: 21	Nismo version have a lot more than just interior and body kit brakes, suspension, chassis braces, dampers.. so on.. I think it worth going for Nismo. __________________ G37 BUILD UNDER CONSTRUCTION

08-13-2014, 03:11 AM	#15 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 23	I got a great deal on my NISMO and I changed quite a bit. But those are things that I would have changed if I had a Base/Sport or Touring/Sport as well. The only area I do not like the NISMO suspension is on not-so-nice roads. Mod are in my sig! __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

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