Anyone seen this! Japan's 370z Nismo

LakeShow · 03-17-2012, 10:09 PM

Sorry if repost. I wish the U.S. had the Nismo with the Touring and Nav packages instead of the mainly plain cloth interior. Reason I choose my car over the Nismo was for just the luxury features, although I wish I was able to get the Nismo goodies with that. Japan's 370z gets just that, I know myself ad many others on here would be more inclined on a Nismo with this interior. Let me know what you think.
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RedlineAZ · 03-18-2012, 01:54 AM

I've always wondered the same thing. It didn't make sense to me why the Nismo's can't come with leather or Nav, its not like the car is ONLY going to be used as a track car. Even the GT3-RS has a nav option, and that car is a straight up track car. I've actually contacted Nissan about that kind of stuff before. It's pretty annoying how my brothers 09 GTR doesn't have automatic headlights, but the 06 altimas had them lol, and so do our 370z's. They say its for weight reduction and whatever else excuse they have, but in reality anyone that's THAT concerned with weight reduction and shedding a few milliseconds off their track times will be more likely to strip the car anyways.

LakeShow · 03-18-2012, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by RedlineAZ

I've always wondered the same thing. It didn't make sense to me why the Nismo's can't come with leather or Nav, its not like the car is ONLY going to be used as a track car. Even the GT3-RS has a nav option, and that car is a straight up track car. I've actually contacted Nissan about that kind of stuff before. It's pretty annoying how my brothers 09 GTR doesn't have automatic headlights, but the 06 altimas had them lol, and so do our 370z's. They say its for weight reduction and whatever else excuse they have, but in reality anyone that's THAT concerned with weight reduction and shedding a few milliseconds off their track times will be more likely to strip the car anyways.

Exactly my point. Most track versions of any car nowadays has luxury features regardless of the manufacturer. The Nismo is actually heavier than a Touring Z and is known to be slower in straights than the regular Z. I don't understand why other markets dont get the Nismo like Japan's fully loaded Nismo. I honestly think they would sell more than they do right now.

bigsix · 03-18-2012, 07:59 AM

I can imagine the Nismo being even more expensive if they did offer leather and navigation...

What are those thin extensions over the wheel arches?

kenchan · 03-18-2012, 08:16 AM

Ask mr.gurney how he got his 40th into a nismo.

gurneyeagle · 03-18-2012, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LakeShow

Sorry if repost. I wish the U.S. had the Nismo with the Touring and Nav packages instead of the mainly plain cloth interior. Reason I choose my car over the Nismo was for just the luxury features, although I wish I was able to get the Nismo goodies with that. Japan's 370z gets just that, I know myself ad many others on here would be more inclined on a Nismo with this interior. Let me know what you think.
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100%

That's why I'm driving a Nismo wannabe.

gurneyeagle · 03-18-2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

Exactly my point. Most track versions of any car nowadays has luxury features regardless of the manufacturer. The Nismo is actually heavier than a Touring Z and is known to be slower in straights than the regular Z. I don't understand why other markets dont get the Nismo like Japan's fully loaded Nismo. I honestly think they would sell more than they do right now.

Sport versions of the "regular" Z should come with the Nismo front bumper! Would have saved me a ton of time.

zero · 03-18-2012, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LakeShow

Exactly my point. Most track versions of any car nowadays has luxury features regardless of the manufacturer. The Nismo is actually heavier than a Touring Z and is known to be slower in straights than the regular Z. I don't understand why other markets dont get the Nismo like Japan's fully loaded Nismo. I honestly think they would sell more than they do right now.

That's why you got touring z with real track upgrades.

Ben · 04-20-2012, 01:40 AM

Does the Nismo in Japan come with same hp as the one in U.S?

mhcoss · 04-20-2012, 01:50 AM

the nismo is slower in a straight line?

MacLean · 04-20-2012, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

100%

That's why I'm driving a Nismo wannabe.

LMAO...... Your crazy man.

I like the color of your ride

. Your ride is sweet looking.

anthonyy · 04-20-2012, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by zero

That's why you got touring z with real track upgrades.

I really like my touring interior

the bbk with those rotors

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-20-2012, 12:55 PM

I don't think the nismo should have NAV or power seats. But manual seats with leather and a better radio should definately be an option.
I believe weight reduction is important and nissan doesn't do a good job of it with the Nismo. My subjective opinion aside...

Remember in japan, they have more options in keeping cars light because they are not regulated to using the same amount of safety equipment in a car. And in the US, we Must build steel reinforced chassis's. In japan, they can use pure aluminum, steel reinforcements not necessary which saves weight. Thus making them have to find other ways to keep cars lighter in the US. I'm sure in japan, the NISMO is way more srtripped in its internals than the US version. J-spec can most likely keep features because of reduced weight in safety and structural areas... that's my best educated guess

///PureSwank · 04-21-2012, 02:27 AM

You can obviously see there was a problem with this department. And we Nissan USA said F#$k it just put it on the line

03-17-2012, 10:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	Anyone seen this! Japan's 370z Nismo Sorry if repost. I wish the U.S. had the Nismo with the Touring and Nav packages instead of the mainly plain cloth interior. Reason I choose my car over the Nismo was for just the luxury features, although I wish I was able to get the Nismo goodies with that. Japan's 370z gets just that, I know myself ad many others on here would be more inclined on a Nismo with this interior. Let me know what you think. Link __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

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03-18-2012, 01:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
RedlineAZ Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: AZ Posts: 158 Drives: Boosted C6 Vette Rep Power: 14	I've always wondered the same thing. It didn't make sense to me why the Nismo's can't come with leather or Nav, its not like the car is ONLY going to be used as a track car. Even the GT3-RS has a nav option, and that car is a straight up track car. I've actually contacted Nissan about that kind of stuff before. It's pretty annoying how my brothers 09 GTR doesn't have automatic headlights, but the 06 altimas had them lol, and so do our 370z's. They say its for weight reduction and whatever else excuse they have, but in reality anyone that's THAT concerned with weight reduction and shedding a few milliseconds off their track times will be more likely to strip the car anyways.

03-18-2012, 07:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
bigsix A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,227 Drives: Honda City/Mazda 2 Rep Power: 19	I can imagine the Nismo being even more expensive if they did offer leather and navigation... What are those thin extensions over the wheel arches?

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Ask mr.gurney how he got his 40th into a nismo.

04-20-2012, 01:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
Ben Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: California Posts: 4 Drives: 12 pearl white 370z Rep Power: 14	Does the Nismo in Japan come with same hp as the one in U.S?

04-20-2012, 01:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
mhcoss Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Edmonton Posts: 520 Drives: 2012 370Z SPORT M/T Rep Power: 14	the nismo is slower in a straight line?

04-20-2012, 12:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	I don't think the nismo should have NAV or power seats. But manual seats with leather and a better radio should definately be an option. I believe weight reduction is important and nissan doesn't do a good job of it with the Nismo. My subjective opinion aside... Remember in japan, they have more options in keeping cars light because they are not regulated to using the same amount of safety equipment in a car. And in the US, we Must build steel reinforced chassis's. In japan, they can use pure aluminum, steel reinforcements not necessary which saves weight. Thus making them have to find other ways to keep cars lighter in the US. I'm sure in japan, the NISMO is way more srtripped in its internals than the US version. J-spec can most likely keep features because of reduced weight in safety and structural areas... that's my best educated guess

04-21-2012, 02:27 AM	#14 (permalink)
///PureSwank Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 954 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 14	You can obviously see there was a problem with this department. And we Nissan USA said F#$k it just put it on the line