Sport Vs Base Model?

MagmaRed370z · 05-01-2015, 04:42 PM

Sport for sure. the SRM is awesome.

tenkies · 05-01-2015, 04:50 PM

Sports package it is! Now to find one in pearl white.

DavidZ370 · 05-01-2015, 05:58 PM

As stated, if you plan on going crazy with modding, you should go base, Light mods (breathers+ tune) get the sport FOR SURE!

Duc_Z09 · 05-01-2015, 07:15 PM

Get the sport model. You can always add "better" aftermarket components than what factory premium packages offer, but in this case it's going to cost you a whole hell of a lot to get something that's really not all that much better. The sport brakes and wheels are pretty awesome out of the box and 99.9% of people only "upgrade" them for looks anyway.

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.

SRV is a cool feature and you won't be able to install it on a base model.

You can always get better suspension but chances are you don't need it unless you're Ricky Bobby...

I feel that for most people the only things really worth upgrading (not talking just cosmetic here) are things that don't come on the sport models anyway like performance intakes/exhaust, short-throw shifter, etc. I'm also willing to bet that very few people on this forum are able to drive this car to its extreme limits anyway, even in stock trim.

Masterbeatty · 05-01-2015, 07:36 PM

I chose the base non sport simply because I new I would change out the crap I didn't want anyway so why pay twice and it was a 6k difference in price since I bought my 11' in May of 12' brand new. The diff I changed out, the suspension is completely different. I upgrade stuff when it needs upgrading. I autox my car and built it for that, so far the only thing I regret not getting the sport package for is the rims and brakes. As the brakes now are the next thing on my long list of stuff I want or need, which I am pretty sure I will be getting the Z1 upgrade package.

The SRM is a nice feature for people that are still learning how to drive a man tranny.

my feet are the right size to heel toe properly with the small azs go pedal.

Malm · 05-01-2015, 07:50 PM

I got a base, but I have replaced everything that would come with the Sport anyway..
wheels, big brake kit, seats radio, suspension ect ect ect... Mine is a 7at so I am not missing the SRM.

I love my car, but If I had a chance to do it again, I would probably get a Nismo... I just love the body kit on those.

daveb91 · 05-01-2015, 08:04 PM

I have a base and don't regret it...then again I'm an old fart and just like driving it....no track days...

P's_Z · 05-01-2015, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BC416

I think the general consesus seems to be the Sport Package is def worth it unless you plan on replacing most of the stuff down the line. I personally love the Sport Rays and I don't plan on doing much visually, so the Sport rear/front spoilers are a pleasant add-on.

nis350 · 05-01-2015, 10:38 PM

Especially for the manual trans with the SRM. It makes it more fun down shifting.

Doesn't it also have a sport tuned suspension (springs & shocks etc)?

Quote:

Originally Posted by njobe89

it's worth getting the sport package. bigger brakes, vicious lsd and the srm, better rims

even though i never use the srm, it's a nice option to have.

Blk_Z34 · 05-01-2015, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schellingr

Sport for sure. the SRM is awesome.

kenchan · 05-02-2015, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nis350

Especially for the manual trans with the SRM. It makes it more fun down shifting.

yah i suppose if you suck at MT driving...

ajm216 · 05-02-2015, 10:01 AM

I was on the fence between Base Vs. Sport for a very short time.

If you are not going to heavily mod the car and swap out the components that come with the Sport package then sport is the way to go.

When I first got it I shut off the SRM because I had been driving manuals for years. One day I decided let me give this thing a try, once I was able to disable myself from rev matching I learned to appreciate it. I haven't shut off SRM since then.

If $$ is your concern save a little more and get the sport package.

ped · 05-02-2015, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

yah i suppose if you suck at MT driving...

Elitist attitude - some of us don't care to learn/practice/perfect heel-toe technique and like the feature. And don't need to listen to keyboard warriors denigrate us for it.

kenchan · 05-02-2015, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ped

Elitist attitude - some of us don't care to learn/practice/perfect heel-toe technique and like the feature. And don't need to listen to keyboard warriors denigrate us for it.

kenchan · 05-02-2015, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

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05-01-2015, 07:15 PM	#19 (permalink)
Duc_Z09 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 876 Drives: With the blinker on. Rep Power: 23	Get the sport model. You can always add "better" aftermarket components than what factory premium packages offer, but in this case it's going to cost you a whole hell of a lot to get something that's really not all that much better. The sport brakes and wheels are pretty awesome out of the box and 99.9% of people only "upgrade" them for looks anyway. 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. SRV is a cool feature and you won't be able to install it on a base model. You can always get better suspension but chances are you don't need it unless you're Ricky Bobby... I feel that for most people the only things really worth upgrading (not talking just cosmetic here) are things that don't come on the sport models anyway like performance intakes/exhaust, short-throw shifter, etc. I'm also willing to bet that very few people on this forum are able to drive this car to its extreme limits anyway, even in stock trim. Masterbeatty, charjohnnie and Kzonts like this. __________________ 2009 370z #206 (all mods are Home Depot) 2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc) 2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers)

05-01-2015, 07:36 PM	#20 (permalink)
Masterbeatty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 4,586 Drives: the speed limit... Rep Power: 122867	I chose the base non sport simply because I new I would change out the crap I didn't want anyway so why pay twice and it was a 6k difference in price since I bought my 11' in May of 12' brand new. The diff I changed out, the suspension is completely different. I upgrade stuff when it needs upgrading. I autox my car and built it for that, so far the only thing I regret not getting the sport package for is the rims and brakes. As the brakes now are the next thing on my long list of stuff I want or need, which I am pretty sure I will be getting the Z1 upgrade package. The SRM is a nice feature for people that are still learning how to drive a man tranny. my feet are the right size to heel toe properly with the small azs go pedal. __________________ 2011 MB 6MT Masterbeatty journal

05-01-2015, 07:50 PM	#21 (permalink)
Malm Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Palm Bay, Florida Posts: 706 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z bs a7 Rep Power: 12	I got a base, but I have replaced everything that would come with the Sport anyway.. wheels, big brake kit, seats radio, suspension ect ect ect... Mine is a 7at so I am not missing the SRM. I love my car, but If I had a chance to do it again, I would probably get a Nismo... I just love the body kit on those. __________________ 2011 370 Z Ark - Seibon - Aerojacket - Pioneer - Evo-R - Stance

05-02-2015, 10:01 AM	#27 (permalink)
ajm216 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: MD Age: 57 Posts: 76 Drives: 2014 370z Silver 6MT Rep Power: 16	I was on the fence between Base Vs. Sport for a very short time. If you are not going to heavily mod the car and swap out the components that come with the Sport package then sport is the way to go. When I first got it I shut off the SRM because I had been driving manuals for years. One day I decided let me give this thing a try, once I was able to disable myself from rev matching I learned to appreciate it. I haven't shut off SRM since then. If $$ is your concern save a little more and get the sport package. __________________ 2014 370z with Sport Package Brilliant Sliver 2006 Brilliant Silver G35 6MT Coupe Sport / The infamous Oil Consumption defect ended our love affair

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