2016 Touring + mods or Sport Tech or Nismo Tech?

MagmaRed370z · 07-08-2015, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

if only they offered the sport + touring option still

Agreed.

nis350 · 07-08-2015, 03:17 PM

IMO, this is the best combo. I personally like it better than the NISMO without the big rear spoiler.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mishuko

if only they offered the sport + touring option still

nis350 · 07-08-2015, 03:25 PM

Can you clarify about the VLSD? Does it go bad after 30-50k miles and need replacement?

I read that NISMO makes most of the extra hp from the tune rather than the exhaust...

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Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

Somethings to note:

The LSD is nice but it's not track worthy and after 30-50K miles it will be more like an open diff and you cannot replace the VLSD fluid which is what wears out.

The exhaust on the Nismo is where it makes most of its extra power from but there are louder and more free flowing exhausts our there and typically used Nismo exhausts go for 500.

jpkirk · 07-08-2015, 04:48 PM

Are you getting auto or manual trans?

If manual, get the sport so you get Synchro Rev Matching. You also mention that you will not track "any time soon." If you ever intend to track the car, get the sport. The performance additions are not minor.

The BlueMax · 07-08-2015, 05:25 PM

I did the same thing the base with sport package that came with the wheel locks, floor mats, and splash guards. I installed the illuminated sills myself and got them from a dealer in Calf. for 175.00

STICK_SHIFT · 07-08-2015, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jpkirk

If you ever intend to track the car, get the sport. The performance additions are not minor.

But I thought that a lot of folks who end up tracking their cars replace the LSD from the Sport Pack, upgrade the brakes, and reduce their wheels down a size to save on tire cost?

jpkirk · 07-08-2015, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by STICK_SHIFT

But I thought that a lot of folks who end up tracking their cars replace the LSD from the Sport Pack, upgrade the brakes, and reduce their wheels down a size to save on tire cost?

I have a different perspective. The lack of the synchro rev match (SRM) was a show stopper for me in the base model. I have a problem with my right ankle that limits my ability to flex it in the direction needed for heel/toe downshifts. SRM rocks.

Also, while the cost of the 19" tires is more, the performance of the lower profile tire is also more. The bigger, wider tires (1 inch wider on all four corners) results in higher cornering forces. However you do get a couple more pounds of unsprung weight with the bigger wheels and tires.

I am running in SCCA Solo (autocross) Street class. So while the VLSD will wear, the rules will not permit me to swap it and remain in the Street class. I will have to replace it when it wears or jump up a class (and significant mod cost). If I were to do that I would replace the VLSD with a Wavetrac. So, if you started autocross with a base model I don't think the rules would permit an upgrade to LSD without a class jump.

All that said, the money generally is not a problem for me, except as noted for racing in a higher class. I am old (59) and well established. If you are young and still making your way to being well established then sure, the base is an excellent start. The only thing it would be hard to get in an upgrade is SRM. If you go auto it is a moot point. The auto has SRM down shift for the base and sport.

Don't let the MT wieners tell you that men ONLY use manual transmissions. The auto trans shifts faster than you can with a manual. If you want to be fast get the auto. If you want to row your own gears get the manual. It is as simple as that. I wanted to row my own gears ... um ... and be fast

Oh well eh?

Uxi · 07-09-2015, 11:41 AM

Nissan really needs to go to dual clutch setup to render the whole trans issue moot.

Wheels3309 · 07-09-2015, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Uxi

Nissan really needs to go to dual clutch setup to render the whole trans issue moot.

STICK_SHIFT · 07-09-2015, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uxi

Nissan really needs to go to dual clutch setup to render the whole trans issue moot.

God, no! Please keep the manual!

Uxi · 07-09-2015, 12:40 PM

I would have probably chosen Manual (to save some money if anything) but slushbox is a no go and paddle shifters + dual clutch would be bomb diggity

jpkirk · 07-09-2015, 01:30 PM

Oh good lord, please don't let this thread turn into the MT vs. AT discussion. Course, I kinda

.

I was just sayin' SRM rocks ... it's all I meant ... honest. FP can smell these threads a mile a way.

jpkirk · 07-09-2015, 01:31 PM

However, I shoulda known by the OP name.

mishuko · 07-09-2015, 04:10 PM

i laugh when i see base rims... or when i see base brake kit with aftermarket rims...

or automatics

The BlueMax · 07-09-2015, 05:18 PM

The Zs engine size and lack of low end torque require a manual transmission

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07-08-2015, 04:48 PM	#19 (permalink)
jpkirk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Merry Land Posts: 5,515 Drives: '14 MidBlu ST MT Rep Power: 3376	Are you getting auto or manual trans? If manual, get the sport so you get Synchro Rev Matching. You also mention that you will not track "any time soon." If you ever intend to track the car, get the sport. The performance additions are not minor. __________________ intake \| exhaust \| wheels \| tires \| suspension ... um ... stock, do speed stickers count? intake \| exhaust \| TE37 SL \| RE-11 \| suspension ... um ... do speed stickers count? Signature under construction

07-08-2015, 05:25 PM	#20 (permalink)
The BlueMax Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisville Posts: 337 Drives: 09 370/97 T/A 01 ZRX Rep Power: 25	I did the same thing the base with sport package that came with the wheel locks, floor mats, and splash guards. I installed the illuminated sills myself and got them from a dealer in Calf. for 175.00 __________________ The Blue Max

07-09-2015, 11:41 AM	#23 (permalink)
Uxi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 302 Drives: 16 NISMO Tech PW 6MT Rep Power: 3598	Nissan really needs to go to dual clutch setup to render the whole trans issue moot. jpkirk and ped like this.

07-09-2015, 12:40 PM	#26 (permalink)
Uxi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 302 Drives: 16 NISMO Tech PW 6MT Rep Power: 3598	I would have probably chosen Manual (to save some money if anything) but slushbox is a no go and paddle shifters + dual clutch would be bomb diggity jpkirk likes this.

07-09-2015, 01:30 PM	#27 (permalink)
jpkirk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Merry Land Posts: 5,515 Drives: '14 MidBlu ST MT Rep Power: 3376	Oh good lord, please don't let this thread turn into the MT vs. AT discussion. Course, I kinda . I was just sayin' SRM rocks ... it's all I meant ... honest. FP can smell these threads a mile a way. mishuko likes this. __________________ intake \| exhaust \| wheels \| tires \| suspension ... um ... stock, do speed stickers count? intake \| exhaust \| TE37 SL \| RE-11 \| suspension ... um ... do speed stickers count? Signature under construction

07-09-2015, 01:31 PM	#28 (permalink)
jpkirk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Merry Land Posts: 5,515 Drives: '14 MidBlu ST MT Rep Power: 3376	However, I shoulda known by the OP name. __________________ intake \| exhaust \| wheels \| tires \| suspension ... um ... stock, do speed stickers count? intake \| exhaust \| TE37 SL \| RE-11 \| suspension ... um ... do speed stickers count? Signature under construction

07-09-2015, 04:10 PM	#29 (permalink)
mishuko A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bouncin on tigga Posts: 8,062 Drives: '12 Z Rep Power: 9435	i laugh when i see base rims... or when i see base brake kit with aftermarket rims... or automatics jpkirk and jshare1 like this.

07-09-2015, 05:18 PM	#30 (permalink)
The BlueMax Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisville Posts: 337 Drives: 09 370/97 T/A 01 ZRX Rep Power: 25	The Zs engine size and lack of low end torque require a manual transmission Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk __________________ The Blue Max

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