Sports package or not?

bradz · 11-25-2009, 06:48 PM

if your planning to upgrade your wheels, brakes tires someday then I would get the base and spend the extra 3 grand for that.

StLRedrider · 11-25-2009, 06:49 PM

sport

ho6950 · 11-25-2009, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MeetJoeAsian

I'd get the Sport Package just for the wheels and the spoiler, and bragging rights:"My rotors are bigger than yours"

ChrisSlicks · 11-25-2009, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Room42

I have a 7at base. I actually like the 18s and will probably change out wheels anyway. So STM and wheels didn't matter-wider tires aren't a huge aftermarket hit. But I miss the big brakes and aftermarket is probably the cost of sport package. Also, I think LSD is sport option and attractive. Personal choice, I think, but definitely a great value either way.

On the auto the decision is less compelling. You can buy the sports brakes, used for about $1000, and a brand new Carbonetic real LSD for about $1200 (not the viscous crap). That just leaves the wheels and tires. If you are going to swap those out anyway then the decision becomes tougher.

BTW a good after market BBK starts at $4K.

o0javi0o · 11-25-2009, 10:57 PM

Ok, get the sport package. is that simple.

Enjoy.

Room42 · 11-25-2009, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by o0javi0o

Ok, get the sport package. is that simple.

Enjoy.

Not that simple. It's a stock or swap decision up front - especially if financing in the upgrades. Why pay on extras that aren't staying on the car? But assuming no plans to mod on package pieces - yes upgrade is incredible bargain.

o0javi0o · 11-25-2009, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Room42

Not that simple. It's a stock or swap decision up front - especially if financing in the upgrades. Why pay on extras that aren't staying on the car? But assuming no plans to mod on package pieces - yes upgrade is incredible bargain.

No no, I was talking about "zmyride" comment, he is not stating that he is going to upgrade in the future

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Originally Posted by zmyride

Im thinking of getting a 09 Z, but use mostly for daily commute with traffic going no faster than 40-50mph, do you think i should still get a sport package? i dont race. i can afford an extra $3K but i just like to know if i benefit from it or not.

Get Sport Package, as you said that you can afford it, and enjoy.
Spoiler, Rims, Tires, Breaks, if it is manual transmission, synchro reeving.

chuckd05 · 11-26-2009, 12:09 AM

i was presented a deal on a base 6spd that i could not pass up, I have since traded my base wheels plus cash for the 19s, the brakes are just fine. but the lack of an lsd is the biggest bummer. I am going to try to make it until next summer and my next mod will be a LSD. So i paid 700+ my base wheels for oem 19s with near mint rubber, and ill get the lsd for 1250. Thats 2000 right there, and i still dont have SRM or the brakes.

I got the dealer to throw in front and rear spoilers for free with my purchase as well, so if i had to pay for that it would be even closer to the original 3k package price. BUT in my situation they were playing with the price of the base model a lot more than the other so i took the base.

its worth it if you personally want/like what it offers.

Slynky · 11-26-2009, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by MeetJoeAsian

I'd get the Sport Package just for the wheels and the spoiler, and bragging rights:"My rotors are bigger than yours"

Slynky · 11-26-2009, 09:49 AM

This seems as good a place as any to ask since it's been mentioned in here so...

Wheel/tire size differences: Means you don't rotate tires and, what, you just replace the front ones more often than the rear?

And, heel/toe rev-matching. That refers to having your foot on the brake/gas at the same tiime, but seriously, unless you're "racing" for some kind of reason, wouldn't you just leave the brake alone when downshifting and just "feather" the gas most of the time (assuming you were in a car with no SRM)?

KEVTEX · 11-26-2009, 10:37 AM

With rear wheel drive and street driving I expect to see my rear tires wear out faster than the front.

SRM is probably a nice feature if your concern is lap times, but not as important for daily driving. The 7at was my choice after driving manual transmission cars for over 45 years.

I chose the sport package because I wasn’t planning on changing the wheels, brakes, springs or lsd and the package was a good value (no road racing in my future).

Slynky · 11-26-2009, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by KEVTEX

With rear wheel drive and street driving I expect to see my rear tires wear out faster than the front.

SRM is probably a nice feature if your concern is lap times, but not as important for daily driving. The 7at was my choice after driving manual transmission cars for over 45 years.

I chose the sport package because I wasn’t planning on changing the wheels, brakes, springs or lsd and the package was a good value (no road racing in my future).

Dayum ! Another old fart. I'm not feeling so lonely any more !

ChrisSlicks · 11-26-2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Slynky

Wheel/tire size differences: Means you don't rotate tires and, what, you just replace the front ones more often than the rear?

Both the base an the sport have a staggered setup, you cannot rotate the tires. On RWD cars typically the rears wear out faster on street driving and the fronts wear out faster on track.

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Originally Posted by Slynky

And, heel/toe rev-matching. That refers to having your foot on the brake/gas at the same tiime, but seriously, unless you're "racing" for some kind of reason, wouldn't you just leave the brake alone when downshifting and just "feather" the gas most of the time (assuming you were in a car with no SRM)?

Heel & toe refers to the technique of braking for a corner while down shifting to ensure that you are in the target gear for the corner and saves clutch wear and heat because you are synchronizing the gear box with the engine.
You obviously don't need to heel & toe if you are just simply down shifting.

JungleB · 11-26-2009, 02:50 PM

Even just commuting your tires are gonna last 20k miles or less. From the research I've done online the tires for the Sports package wheels are gonna be about $50+ more for each. That's about an extra $200+ every 18-24 months.

Just something to consider.

KillerBee370 · 11-26-2009, 04:03 PM

Sport package. This is a sports car.

11-25-2009, 06:49 PM	#17 (permalink)
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11-26-2009, 12:09 AM	#23 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 20	i was presented a deal on a base 6spd that i could not pass up, I have since traded my base wheels plus cash for the 19s, the brakes are just fine. but the lack of an lsd is the biggest bummer. I am going to try to make it until next summer and my next mod will be a LSD. So i paid 700+ my base wheels for oem 19s with near mint rubber, and ill get the lsd for 1250. Thats 2000 right there, and i still dont have SRM or the brakes. I got the dealer to throw in front and rear spoilers for free with my purchase as well, so if i had to pay for that it would be even closer to the original 3k package price. BUT in my situation they were playing with the price of the base model a lot more than the other so i took the base. its worth it if you personally want/like what it offers. __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

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bradz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pinellas County Florida Posts: 348 Drives: 09' 370z MB 6spd Rep Power: 16	if your planning to upgrade your wheels, brakes tires someday then I would get the base and spend the extra 3 grand for that.

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o0javi0o Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 458 Drives: '15 ///M3 6MT Rep Power: 16	Ok, get the sport package. is that simple. Enjoy.

11-26-2009, 10:37 AM	#26 (permalink)
KEVTEX Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Montgomery, TX Posts: 119 Drives: 2010 370Z 7at sp pg Rep Power: 16	With rear wheel drive and street driving I expect to see my rear tires wear out faster than the front. SRM is probably a nice feature if your concern is lap times, but not as important for daily driving. The 7at was my choice after driving manual transmission cars for over 45 years. I chose the sport package because I wasn’t planning on changing the wheels, brakes, springs or lsd and the package was a good value (no road racing in my future).

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JungleB Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 76 Drives: 96 VW Passat GLX Rep Power: 16	Even just commuting your tires are gonna last 20k miles or less. From the research I've done online the tires for the Sports package wheels are gonna be about $50+ more for each. That's about an extra $200+ every 18-24 months. Just something to consider.

11-26-2009, 04:03 PM	#30 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	Sport package. This is a sports car.