Sport Vs Base Model?

Magic Bus · 05-02-2015, 05:01 PM

Who but an elitist would report himself??

tenkies, good choice on the sport model. Good luck finding one and when you do, you'll appreciate it.

tnav · 05-02-2015, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tenkies

Sorry if this a repeat topic, but I tried searching but couldn't find anything.

For those of you that purchased a manual sport model do you think it was worth the difference than purchasing a base model and doing the upgrades yourself? and for those that bought the base manual model do you regret not getting the sport package?

I'm on the fence right in trying to figure out which is the better model to pull the trigger on?

Any input would be helpful.

Have you considered a Nismo? They are so sick looking, you get it all and more, that is if you don't care to get the Touring Pckg.

Duc_Z09 · 05-02-2015, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by tnav

Have you considered a Nismo? They are so sick looking, you get it all and more, that is if you don't care to get the Touring Pckg.

I'd argue that from a purely performance standpoint they're not "worth" the extra cost over a sport model, at least not at MSRP. Also the interior is a bit spartan if you like things like leather, decent quality sound, nav, and a backup camera (a very useful feature on the 370). If you're talking used then all bets are off.

I love my NISMO anyway though.

kenchan · 05-03-2015, 12:19 PM

listen to duc. his mods are all homedepot

kenchan · 05-03-2015, 12:23 PM

base AT with no paddle shifter =

Duc_Z09 · 05-03-2015, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

listen to duc. his mods are all homedepot

Only because I can't afford PhotoShop.

Zbrah · 05-03-2015, 06:03 PM

All my mods are "stolen" from the classified lol

TexasChuck · 05-03-2015, 06:41 PM

Don't pay Msrp ! I paid about $1600.
One thing that hasn't been mentioned. The suspension is stiffer than base. Rougher ride.

kenchan · 05-03-2015, 09:12 PM

Yah never mind the tires and 18inches. Just stiffer ride..!

SurfDog · 05-03-2015, 09:19 PM

SRM = sport no brainer
NISMO if you are going to stay stock maybe, but if you are going to mod it for track use definitely go sport. A lot of pricy NISMO stuff will come off for better aftermarket stuff from Stillen, Z1, etc.

SurfDog · 05-03-2015, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09

Get the sport model.

The LSD is worth it over the base rear; I've heard some track junkies bitching about how they needed to replace it, but IMO either they're super-demanding, highly skilled drivers or they're full of $h*t. I have no issues with mine.

First lets get out of the way that I really am kinda full of $h*t... However with all respect to Duc,

For track, the sport LSD (a.k.a. OEM VLSD) does not really cut it. I drive mine pretty hard and hands down my best mod, (with oil cooler a close second) is is a real LSD (I went with a Quaife from Z1). The sport VLSD is pretty weak and makes the tail end VERY unpredictable in over-steer (power-slide) situations.

Drive an OEM VLSD then swap to a real LSD then send rep to thank me cause it is a BIG DEAL upgrade. (probably about 1500 bucks installed and worth every penny if you drive hard)

Duc_Z09 · 05-04-2015, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SurfDog

First lets get out of the way that I really am kinda full of $h*t... However with all respect to Duc,

For track, the sport LSD (a.k.a. OEM VLSD) does not really cut it. I drive mine pretty hard and hands down my best mod, (with oil cooler a close second) is is a real LSD (I went with a Quaife from Z1). The sport VLSD is pretty weak and makes the tail end VERY unpredictable in over-steer (power-slide) situations.

Drive an OEM VLSD then swap to a real LSD then send rep to thank me cause it is a BIG DEAL upgrade. (probably about 1500 bucks installed and worth every penny if you drive hard)

We'll put you in the < 1% category that actually uses their Z the way it was supposedly intended to be used.

For most of us it's a non-issue, but yeah... I haven't had an opportunity to test the limits safely yet (i.e. at a track). For "spirited" driving on public roads my only complaints are the high oil temps and massive blind spots. I haven't run into brake fade or fuel starvation (yet).

Red__Zed · 05-04-2015, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09

We'll put you in the < 1% category that actually uses their Z the way it was supposedly intended to be used.

For most of us it's a non-issue, but yeah... I haven't had an opportunity to test the limits safely yet (i.e. at a track). For "spirited" driving on public roads my only complaints are the high oil temps and massive blind spots. I haven't run into brake fade or fuel starvation (yet).

If you need an LSD at all, you need something better than the sport diff.

I guess maybe the VLSD is of value if you drive in the snow.

Leingod · 05-04-2015, 10:16 AM

I tested both and went with the base. 2 reasons.

1) I own a Civic Si and want to murder myself every time I hit a bump since the suspension is so rough. It's not graceful or smooth at all. So the base model Z felt soooo much more comfortable than the sport package for me.

2) I plan to eventually blow up the engine and tweak every living aspect of the car just like my previous 2 POS's. So the sport packages were negligible.

charjohnnie · 05-04-2015, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by BC416

I don't think I've turned mine off since I got the car exactly 8 months ago.

Then again I haven't touched the VDC button either.

Ive got so used to SRM that it felt weird the other day i turned it off lol, but then agan my daily is also a stick without SRM so that helps...
To the OP, yes is worth it for 3k you get beefier suspension, SRM, Rays wheels, bigger brakes, grippier, bigger and wider tires, a spoiler (dont know if that applies to 15+ models and up) and a front chin spolier... did i miss something?

05-03-2015, 12:19 PM	#34 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	listen to duc. his mods are all homedepot Zbrah likes this.

05-03-2015, 12:23 PM	#35 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	base AT with no paddle shifter = madwi, tungmac, Duc_Z09 and 2 others like this.

05-03-2015, 06:03 PM	#37 (permalink)
Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5452	All my mods are "stolen" from the classified lol kenchan likes this. __________________

05-03-2015, 06:41 PM	#38 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	Sports Pkg Don't pay Msrp ! I paid about $1600. One thing that hasn't been mentioned. The suspension is stiffer than base. Rougher ride.

05-03-2015, 09:19 PM	#40 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 56 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15749	SRM = sport no brainer NISMO if you are going to stay stock maybe, but if you are going to mod it for track use definitely go sport. A lot of pricy NISMO stuff will come off for better aftermarket stuff from Stillen, Z1, etc. __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

05-02-2015, 05:01 PM	#31 (permalink)
Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18754	Who but an elitist would report himself?? tenkies, good choice on the sport model. Good luck finding one and when you do, you'll appreciate it.

05-03-2015, 09:12 PM	#39 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Yah never mind the tires and 18inches. Just stiffer ride..!

05-04-2015, 10:16 AM	#44 (permalink)
Leingod A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Some Place Cold Posts: 16,060 Drives: In Circles Rep Power: 2684396	I tested both and went with the base. 2 reasons. 1) I own a Civic Si and want to murder myself every time I hit a bump since the suspension is so rough. It's not graceful or smooth at all. So the base model Z felt soooo much more comfortable than the sport package for me. 2) I plan to eventually blow up the engine and tweak every living aspect of the car just like my previous 2 POS's. So the sport packages were negligible. __________________ I AM FLOOF! SOMEBODY FLOOF MY HORN!! ALL HAIL THE FLOOF!!I JUST FLOOFED ON THE FLOOR

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