Exciting New Nissan 370Z NISMO Team

Lemers · 02-04-2011, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

Somewhat misleading press release. They didn't buy Nismos. They were all base models. I have some of the interior pieces from one of the cars.

That aside, I think it's pretty cool that they're going to be running.

Well everyone knows that the base model is faster than the NISMO anyways

Red__Zed · 02-04-2011, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemers

Well everyone knows that the base model is faster than the NISMO anyways

toner123 · 02-04-2011, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemers

Well everyone knows that the base model is faster than the NISMO anyways

I know what tree said lol and my comment was adding to that. That even there facebook they said they bought 3 nismos, and also in a post they made on face book said they bought 3 nismos. I just found it funny that they keep making the same typo, really think they purchased nismos, or wanting everyone to think they got nismos lol

a.m. Brian · 02-07-2011, 11:43 AM

Hey Guys,

Just thought I would respond to the this whole NISMO vs. base model discussion.

We announced the cars as NISMO Z's because that is how they will be raced in Grand Am and how they will be marketed. As you all know, a good racecar build starts with just the frame and built up from there. So it really doesn't matter what we started with since they are all the same when it comes to the chassis. We thought it would be more confusing to announce that we would be racing base model Z's, but I hope this clears it up.

Bottom line, when the cars are fully built they will be running NISMO bodywork. The only other difference between base model Z's and NISMO Z's is motor and suspension, which we will be changing out for race spec items anyway.

Hope that clears it up. Please keep checking back with exciting updates on the car build progress and product releases!

a.m. Brian · 02-07-2011, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by toner123

even on there facebook they said the purchased 3 nismos but then go buy nismo stock bumpers lol? Fail, they bought base models converting it to look like a nismo lol

We will be buying a LOT of stock NISMO front and rear bumpers because we race in Grand Am and our competitors will be using our car to brake for corners

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Ardent_Z · 02-07-2011, 12:23 PM

Fascinating

theDreamer · 02-07-2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by a.m. Brian

Hey Guys,

Just thought I would respond to the this whole NISMO vs. base model discussion.

We announced the cars as NISMO Z's because that is how they will be raced in Grand Am and how they will be marketed. As you all know, a good racecar build starts with just the frame and built up from there. So it really doesn't matter what we started with since they are all the same when it comes to the chassis. We thought it would be more confusing to announce that we would be racing base model Z's, but I hope this clears it up.

Bottom line, when the cars are fully built they will be running NISMO bodywork. The only other difference between base model Z's and NISMO Z's is motor and suspension, which we will be changing out for race spec items anyway.

Hope that clears it up. Please keep checking back with exciting updates on the car build progress and product releases!

Eh, but you bought and tuned base model 370z, not a Nismo 370z and made it better.
Sorry but you are prepping base model 370z cars and using the title 'NISMO' as just a marketing angle.

phelan · 02-07-2011, 12:35 PM

Don't understand why you have to angle for a Nismo Z in the Grand Am? Why can't you say you're just bringing back a Nissan Z? That's really what you're doing...

And the difference between base and Nismo are motor and suspension, "which you are changing out anyway", so it's still, in the end, a Nissan Z, with no affiliation to Nismo.

Just curious. Regardless, nice to see Zs back out in competition. Build looks good so far.

Sibze · 02-07-2011, 12:38 PM

Because!!! The Nismo is made from GOLD

m4a1mustang · 02-07-2011, 12:40 PM

I'm sure NISSAN wants to see the NISMO name out there...

It's not a big deal at all. These are purpose built race cars so it doesn't matter what they start from. Hell, is a NASCAR Impala really an Impala? No!

a.m. Brian · 02-07-2011, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

Don't understand why you have to angle for a Nismo Z in the Grand Am? Why can't you say you're just bringing back a Nissan Z? That's really what you're doing...

And the difference between base and Nismo are motor and suspension, "which you are changing out anyway", so it's still, in the end, a Nissan Z, with no affiliation to Nismo.

Just curious. Regardless, nice to see Zs back out in competition. Build looks good so far.

We need to specifically homologate the NISMO Z so we can use the aerodynamic body work. Obviously Nissan wants the top brand of the Z represented, which again is why we are building the cars as NISMO Z's. If we started with NISMO Z's of the lot they would look exactly like they do now

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m4a1mustang · 02-07-2011, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by a.m. Brian

We need to specifically homologate the NISMO Z so we can use the aerodynamic body work. Obviously Nissan wants the top brand of the Z represented, which again is why we are building the cars as NISMO Z's. If we started with NISMO Z's of the lot they would look exactly like they do now

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Ding ding ding.

phelan · 02-07-2011, 12:51 PM

fair enough

though it would be way more fun if you can say a 'BASE MODEL NISSAN 370Z' just spanked all the competition

kidding. good luck with the build, gents.

Lemers · 02-07-2011, 12:51 PM

NISMO stands for Nissan Motor Sport. So is Nissan providing all the parts?

kenchan · 02-07-2011, 01:53 PM

are anyone on the team japanese? or are you like a i-wannabie-a-japanese-tuner like phelan?

02-07-2011, 11:43 AM	#19 (permalink)
a.m. Brian Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Scotts Valley, CA Posts: 55 Drives: Valkyrie 370Z Rep Power: 14	Hey Guys, Just thought I would respond to the this whole NISMO vs. base model discussion. We announced the cars as NISMO Z's because that is how they will be raced in Grand Am and how they will be marketed. As you all know, a good racecar build starts with just the frame and built up from there. So it really doesn't matter what we started with since they are all the same when it comes to the chassis. We thought it would be more confusing to announce that we would be racing base model Z's, but I hope this clears it up. Bottom line, when the cars are fully built they will be running NISMO bodywork. The only other difference between base model Z's and NISMO Z's is motor and suspension, which we will be changing out for race spec items anyway. Hope that clears it up. Please keep checking back with exciting updates on the car build progress and product releases! __________________ -Brian Lock

02-07-2011, 12:35 PM	#23 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	Don't understand why you have to angle for a Nismo Z in the Grand Am? Why can't you say you're just bringing back a Nissan Z? That's really what you're doing... And the difference between base and Nismo are motor and suspension, "which you are changing out anyway", so it's still, in the end, a Nissan Z, with no affiliation to Nismo. Just curious. Regardless, nice to see Zs back out in competition. Build looks good so far. __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

02-07-2011, 12:38 PM	#24 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 63	Because!!! The Nismo is made from GOLD __________________ RIP Tony.

02-07-2011, 12:40 PM	#25 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I'm sure NISSAN wants to see the NISMO name out there... It's not a big deal at all. These are purpose built race cars so it doesn't matter what they start from. Hell, is a NASCAR Impala really an Impala? No! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

02-07-2011, 12:51 PM	#28 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	fair enough though it would be way more fun if you can say a 'BASE MODEL NISSAN 370Z' just spanked all the competition kidding. good luck with the build, gents. __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

02-07-2011, 12:23 PM	#21 (permalink)
Ardent_Z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Atlanta Posts: 58 Drives: '11 370, '08 Jeep Rep Power: 14	Fascinating

02-07-2011, 12:51 PM	#29 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	NISMO stands for Nissan Motor Sport. So is Nissan providing all the parts? __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

02-07-2011, 01:53 PM	#30 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	are anyone on the team japanese? or are you like a i-wannabie-a-japanese-tuner like phelan?

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