370z Sport vs Nismo 370z

WarmAndSCSI · 08-24-2010, 04:14 PM

"... generates downforce. 150 ft-lb in the back..."

Last I remember, down FORCE is measured in units of FORCE, like lb(sub f), N, etc... lb-ft is a measure of torque, force applied over a moment arm.

Dumbass.

Jeffblue · 08-24-2010, 04:17 PM

that guy is such a herb.

spearfish25 · 08-24-2010, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by wishihadnav

we all know that nismos are better

Sounds like your screen name should be "wishIgotasporttouringwithnav"

wishihadnav · 08-24-2010, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

Sounds like your screen name should be "wishIgotasporttouringwithnav"

haha..i wish i did!!

dlek00 · 08-24-2010, 08:28 PM

I did not know the American Pie dad did car reviews... but now I do.

sonic370 · 08-24-2010, 08:41 PM

To me the nismo is not worth the extra money you pay vs the sports package.
nissan should have done more to the car than it did.

example the z06 vette vs a regular or stock vette there is a ton a difference
worth the extra cash.

TongMan · 08-24-2010, 09:16 PM

Those dyno numbers are awfully high for a stock trim. Plus they can't even break 13s in the Base Z.

PapoZalsa · 08-24-2010, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GingaBreadMan

Performance wise I don't see the reason to pay the extra money for a Nismo

didymus · 08-24-2010, 09:57 PM

This has never been discussed before!

Mt Tam I am · 08-25-2010, 11:09 AM

Re: What are you guys more interested in 1/4 mile or lap times?

Lap times. Otherwise I would have bought a Challenger or some other car that only goes in straight lines.

red6spd · 08-25-2010, 11:23 AM

The Nismo is a cool car, but I agree with most, its not worth the extra $$$. I feel like the Nismo would need like maybe 370-380HP to make it worth it. Just cause its stiffer dont count.

Auston · 08-25-2010, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Re: What are you guys more interested in 1/4 mile or lap times?

Lap times. Otherwise I would have bought a Challenger or some other car that only goes in straight lines.

Only the SRT8 Challenger is .2 seconds faster than our car 0-60, the R/T or base isn't even close

Red__Zed · 08-25-2010, 01:28 PM

It all depends what you want from the car. The NISMO does give a performance boost, as well as a more aggressive look, and it's all stock, warrantied equipment. Sure, you could do it aftermarket for cheaper, but that's a different game. Besides SRM, I'd argue you could outdo the sport package for cheaper on a base model as well. But you don't see many people doing that, either.

Nitex · 08-25-2010, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DanGizinski

It all depends what you want from the car. The NISMO does give a performance boost, as well as a more aggressive look, and it's all stock, warrantied equipment. Sure, you could do it aftermarket for cheaper, but that's a different game. Besides SRM, I'd argue you could outdo the sport package for cheaper on a base model as well. But you don't see many people doing that, either.

Cheaper maybe not, better? i think so.

Red__Zed · 08-25-2010, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitex

Cheaper maybe not, better? i think so.

I mean, it's all relative. A lot of the money will be money spent twice--you justify some of the cost of the sport package as the LSD, but that VLSD will be replaced by anyone doing anything serious with the car...

So the cost of the base + mods is much lower than the sport + mods.

08-24-2010, 04:14 PM	#16 (permalink)
WarmAndSCSI A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 1,671 Drives: '08 Evo X \| '10 370Z Rep Power: 18	"... generates downforce. 150 ft-lb in the back..." Last I remember, down FORCE is measured in units of FORCE, like lb(sub f), N, etc... lb-ft is a measure of torque, force applied over a moment arm. Dumbass. __________________ '10 PW 370Z 7AT - wife's car - Project Raspberry Cheesecake '08 Evo X - built motor+trans \| BB-X @ 32 psi \| CH3OH \| self-built+tuned - ??? WHP '01 Galant V6 - built motor \| GT35R \| self-built+tuned - 550+ WHP (retired)

08-25-2010, 11:09 AM	#25 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	Re: What are you guys more interested in 1/4 mile or lap times? Lap times. Otherwise I would have bought a Challenger or some other car that only goes in straight lines. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

08-25-2010, 11:23 AM	#26 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	The Nismo is a cool car, but I agree with most, its not worth the extra $$$. I feel like the Nismo would need like maybe 370-380HP to make it worth it. Just cause its stiffer dont count. __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

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Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	It all depends what you want from the car. The NISMO does give a performance boost, as well as a more aggressive look, and it's all stock, warrantied equipment. Sure, you could do it aftermarket for cheaper, but that's a different game. Besides SRM, I'd argue you could outdo the sport package for cheaper on a base model as well. But you don't see many people doing that, either.