Tease or not. ;) That car sounds like something to wait for. :yum:

anyone know what the front and rear vibration dampers are?

I'd rather Nismo gave us a car that was lighter (think 911 GT3, or the Europe only 968 Clubsport), or slightly heavier but commesurately more powerful, not the heavier/same power model they rolled out with the 350Z. However, out and out handling WAS improved, so I remain cautiously optimistic for the Nismo 370Z.

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I never drove the Nismo, so I could be absolutely wrong, but I heard the handling difference was so minuscule that unless you were a pro driver, you couldn't tell the difference. Is that accurate?
Anyway, I agree that the Nismo should have an obvious difference between the two models. The next Camaro for example, has a v8 that produces 400hp, as well as the "big boy" 422hp engine. That's something I would be willing to pay an extra couple thousand for, not some body panels and shocks.

Frost, let me go out of my way to point out I am not a pro driver, but to me, the Nismo felt quicker in response to steering wheel inputs and tighter over bumpy roads than the stock Z. Never did get a drive in a Grand Touring model, so the basis of my comparo is between Base and Nismo. Could be a whole lot different between an up-specced Z vs the Nismo for all I know. I came to the conclusion it was tough to justify the price premium, though the exterior pieces on the Nismo definitely made it stand out in a crowd.

S.

I bet they really mean the S tune reinforcing strut kit

I've had two 350Zs prior and currently have a Nismo Z, and the Nismo is simply better all-around. The Nismo has a quicker steering response, better transient response, is more composed over rough roads and is overall more stable than a regular Z. At the track is where the Nismo will shine, but it's benefits are still apparent on normal roads. There are many Nismo owners who have had previous Zs that share similar thoughts on this matter. You can search the nismo forum on my350z for more info.

I have no idea what the Nismo 370Z will offer, but if Nissan follows the same path, it shouldn't not cost much more than a sports packaged Z with all the options. If you break down the cost, it really is a lot of value for the money. You get aero pieces ($1K per bumper), suspension $1-2K if you can even source it, vibration absorbing dampers $1K, wheels, extra bracing and welding.....and that doesn't even include everything. If someone were to try and replicate a Nismo from a regular Z, it would not be very cost efficient.

Over rough roads and bumps, the Nismo stays composed due to better shocks and the vibration dampers. The Nismo's suspension is more stiff than a regular Z, but honestly is just as comfortable. I had a track Z which was lowered, and there is a day and night difference between the Nismo, with the Nismo offering a much better ride.

The vibration dampers are different from the body bracing. The body bracing makes the care stiffer, but the vibration dampers absorb impact. Here is a thread from my350Z with some info Nismo Z mass dampers? - MY350Z.COM Forums If you read through it, you can find reviews from owners with aftermarket suspensions who say the dampers improve the ride considerably.

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