Preparing to get into a 2012 370z Nismo...

shadoquad · 06-25-2012, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MistaVanquish

Really?! I was told that Nissan is never going to put an oil cooler in this generation of Z's.

2012 Z Factory Oil Cooler - PIC AND PART NUMBERS INSIDE

VAUROS · 06-25-2012, 05:20 PM

Oh, cool. This will likely save me $700-1000 that I can put towards other mods.

Mt Tam I am · 06-25-2012, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MistaVanquish

Oh, cool. This will likely save me $700-1000 that I can put towards other mods.

I do not think you can track the car with this oil cooler but it will take you further certainally.

I nearly bought a GTR as well, then nearly a Nismo. The GTR only came in automatic and Nismo did not preform well enough for its ride and sacrifice. Except when the GTR's scream past me at the track, I am very satisfied.

Good luck

SteelMoments · 06-25-2012, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MistaVanquish

On the Z Store website, there is a Nismo spring and strut kit available but I'm not sure if it is different from the stock Nismo kit (I believe it is the same). Anyone Nismo owners here lowered their car with aftermarket springs? If so, what springs/struts are you using?

I love my NISMO but I wouldn't even consider lowering it -- it's my DD and with all the speed bumps, frost heaves, and potholes here in MA, I already scrape my splitter probably at least once a week, even when I'm trying to be careful. Shouldn't be as bad in NC I guess...

Since you're happy to mod, and you're already planning to replace some of the NISMO upgrades, I'm inclined to agree with others who suggested that you might be better off to skip buying the NISMO. It's basically a base model with perf upgrades, and you can probably save $10k by buying a base and upgrading the bits separately. Unless you're really tied to the NISMO aerodynamics and wheels -- personally I think they make the look of the car, and didn't want to deal with replacing them with after market stuff, so I stuck with the NISMO.

tjlazer · 06-25-2012, 07:31 PM

I would look into the Swift Spec R springs and Fast intentions CBE w/12" resonators. Keep the cats on if you dont want it too loud!

Here is a video of my car with these installed:
TjLaZer's Monterey Blue Z

90 ST · 06-25-2012, 08:05 PM

I run a 305 with the sport wheels, the nismo's are .5" wider so, a 315 maybe a 325, not sure about the fronts.

VAUROS · 06-25-2012, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelMoments

I love my NISMO but I wouldn't even consider lowering it -- it's my DD and with all the speed bumps, frost heaves, and potholes here in MA, I already scrape my splitter probably at least once a week, even when I'm trying to be careful. Shouldn't be as bad in NC I guess...

Since you're happy to mod, and you're already planning to replace some of the NISMO upgrades, I'm inclined to agree with others who suggested that you might be better off to skip buying the NISMO. It's basically a base model with perf upgrades, and you can probably save $10k by buying a base and upgrading the bits separately. Unless you're really tied to the NISMO aerodynamics and wheels -- personally I think they make the look of the car, and didn't want to deal with replacing them with after market stuff, so I stuck with the NISMO.

I not actually looking to replace the NISMO stock parts; I just want to close the fender gap some with springs. Like you, I'm in love with the NISMO aerodynamics, wheels, and additional power and I don't think I would want the Z any other way. Maybe it's trivial, but coming from a GT-R I feel I have to have something somewhat exclusive/limited.

How large is the fender gap on the NISMO? 2 inches?

VAUROS · 06-25-2012, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

I would look into the Swift Spec R springs and Fast intentions CBE w/12" resonators. Keep the cats on if you dont want it too loud!

Here is a video of my car with these installed:
TjLaZer's Monterey Blue Z

You bought the NISMO aero kit aftermarket and had it painted to match or did you paint your NISMO blue?

MacLean · 06-25-2012, 11:07 PM

I believe he painted the aero kit. I know there is a guy who actually bought the aftermarket Nismo areo kit & had it painted, but I'm not sure if this is the guy (maybe). There are a lot of photos he took.

MMC Racing · 06-25-2012, 11:16 PM

Welcome to the former GT-R owner, now 370z's owners club..

VAUROS · 06-26-2012, 12:16 PM

Thanks for all of the replies thus far.

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tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	I would look into the Swift Spec R springs and Fast intentions CBE w/12" resonators. Keep the cats on if you dont want it too loud! Here is a video of my car with these installed: TjLaZer's Monterey Blue Z __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV Last edited by tjlazer; 06-25-2012 at 07:35 PM.

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MacLean A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 1,589 Drives: '12 GM Nismo # 0445 Rep Power: 16	I believe he painted the aero kit. I know there is a guy who actually bought the aftermarket Nismo areo kit & had it painted, but I'm not sure if this is the guy (maybe). There are a lot of photos he took. __________________ l Meisterschaft Full Cat-Back Exhaust l F. I. Resonated High Flow Cats l Stillen Gen 3 l M370 Intake Manifold l UpRev l JWT Clutch & Flywheel l ZSpeed HD CSC l Stillen 19 Row Oil Cooler l ZSpeed Powercoated Under Tray l GTSpec: 6, 4, 2 Point Brace l

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06-25-2012, 05:20 PM	#17 (permalink)
VAUROS Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA-MD Posts: 36 Drives: 2011 Nissan Maxima Rep Power: 13	Oh, cool. This will likely save me $700-1000 that I can put towards other mods.

06-25-2012, 08:05 PM	#21 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 421	I run a 305 with the sport wheels, the nismo's are .5" wider so, a 315 maybe a 325, not sure about the fronts.

06-26-2012, 12:16 PM	#26 (permalink)
VAUROS Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA-MD Posts: 36 Drives: 2011 Nissan Maxima Rep Power: 13	Thanks for all of the replies thus far.