370z/370z nismo parts?

gcd312 · 08-15-2012, 11:32 PM

hey guys,
going to be purchasing a 370Z (or Nismo) in the coming months, and had a quick question. do most/all of the aftermarket parts (mainly exhaust, headers, intakes, springs/coils etc..) that are for 370s also function on 370 nismos?

Thanks,

forza370z · 08-15-2012, 11:53 PM

Yeah they will. But if you are planning on mod, get the base model unless you really want the Nismo bodykit.

gcd312 · 08-16-2012, 12:00 AM

why do you say that?

forza370z · 08-16-2012, 01:06 AM

There is about 8K difference in price between the nismo and base model. If you are planning to change the exhaust, suspensions, wheels, intakes AND you don't really care about the Nismo bodykit, why not save 8K and spend it on mods.

In my case, I love the Nismo bodykit. And I don't beleive bolt-on mods will make me happy as I had all of them on a NA car before and still not satisfied with the performence. I am not touching my Nismo until I am ready to throw in the GTM twin turbo. Till then, I am very happy with the Nismo performence and look.

gcd312 · 08-17-2012, 01:57 AM

agh ok. definitely makes sense. I too love the body kit. definitely something to think about, thanks!

gcd312 · 08-17-2012, 01:58 AM

btw - I've noticed it's way harder to find a base 370 in pearl white than it is to find the nismo. just thought it was interesting. still trying to decide between black and white though. my last car was black, but I really do like white also. they both look great on that car though.

brucelidat · 08-17-2012, 02:21 AM

between those 2, get pearl white, black accents pop and look great. It would def be my second choice after gunmetallic

2011 Nismo#91 · 08-17-2012, 09:25 AM

If your not in a rush a number of people just order the one they want. Base is a better option for mods. No reason to pay for a VLSD or a Nismo Exhaust if your just going to sell it on ebay in a few months.

gcd312 · 08-18-2012, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

If your not in a rush a number of people just order the one they want. Base is a better option for mods. No reason to pay for a VLSD or a Nismo Exhaust if your just going to sell it on ebay in a few months.

i would, but i'm not buying new - slightly used. less than 10k miles, for wayyy cheaper than new usually.

by the way, is VLSD the traction control on 370s? i assume it stands for something, limited slip differential

forza370z · 08-18-2012, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcd312

btw - I've noticed it's way harder to find a base 370 in pearl white than it is to find the nismo. just thought it was interesting. still trying to decide between black and white though. my last car was black, but I really do like white also. they both look great on that car though.

Agreed. They both look good. I had very similar situation as yours. I have a black G35(check out my photo album) before I got my white Z. When the black car is clean, it looks sexy as hell! But it won't last long coz black sees everything. You need a lot of time to taking care of it. Therefore I vote for white. Time to get a different color.

forza370z · 08-18-2012, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcd312

i would, but i'm not buying new - slightly used. less than 10k miles, for wayyy cheaper than new usually.

by the way, is VLSD the traction control on 370s? i assume it stands for something, limited slip differential

VLSD = viscous limited slip differential.

Nismo89 · 08-18-2012, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forza370z

There is about 8K difference in price between the nismo and base model. If you are planning to change the exhaust, suspensions, wheels, intakes AND you don't really care about the Nismo bodykit, why not save 8K and spend it on mods.

In my case, I love the Nismo bodykit. And I don't beleive bolt-on mods will make me happy as I had all of them on a NA car before and still not satisfied with the performence. I am not touching my Nismo until I am ready to throw in the GTM twin turbo. Till then, I am very happy with the Nismo performence and look.

which is exactly why i went with the base, and as soon as i pay the car off... ha ha mod gallore....

gcd312 · 08-20-2012, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forza370z

Agreed. They both look good. I had very similar situation as yours. I have a black G35(check out my photo album) before I got my white Z. When the black car is clean, it looks sexy as hell! But it won't last long coz black sees everything. You need a lot of time to taking care of it. Therefore I vote for white. Time to get a different color.

(thumbsup)

wstar · 08-20-2012, 06:35 PM

On most cars I'd agree on going base if you're going to mod, since most of the parts that differ are the parts you'll swap out anyways. With the Z though, it's kind of a toss-up, because you get Nismo's front configuration (the nose and undertray layout) which is a little bit different than the base, and seems like a better aero design to boot if you're tracking. I'm not sure if it's possible to retrofit, or exactly how many non-obvious parts under there differ (e.g. the little plastic bits in front of the wheel wells that the undercover attaches to, etc?). Obviously the rear wing differs too, but that's relatively easy to swap for if you care.

But yeah the Nismo exhaust/suspension/etc upgrades, you're going to eventually toss those.

omm370z · 08-20-2012, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcd312

hey guys,
going to be purchasing a 370Z (or Nismo) in the coming months, and had a quick question. do most/all of the aftermarket parts (mainly exhaust, headers, intakes, springs/coils etc..) that are for 370s also function on 370 nismos?

Thanks,

Like you i was going to purchase a Nismo 2013 but i changed everything on the car so i migrated to a base model and the diference was $ 15,000 so i used this on mods.

The 370z base and touring is like naked compared to the Nismo regarding performance, it will be useless to swap all the nismo stuff for other model...

You gotta decide what you wanna really do because if you will mod the Nismo you going to end throwing out the oem parts (wasted money)

So i would recommend you to get a base or touring and do the mods but if you wanna keep the Nismo stock go ahead. Remember that maybe you will want to change the exhaust and rims...Just a thought.

08-15-2012, 11:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
gcd312 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 18 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 13	370z/370z nismo parts? hey guys, going to be purchasing a 370Z (or Nismo) in the coming months, and had a quick question. do most/all of the aftermarket parts (mainly exhaust, headers, intakes, springs/coils etc..) that are for 370s also function on 370 nismos? Thanks,

08-17-2012, 01:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
gcd312 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 18 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 13	btw - I've noticed it's way harder to find a base 370 in pearl white than it is to find the nismo. just thought it was interesting. still trying to decide between black and white though. my last car was black, but I really do like white also. they both look great on that car though. Last edited by gcd312; 08-17-2012 at 01:59 AM. Reason: additional info

08-17-2012, 02:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 31	between those 2, get pearl white, black accents pop and look great. It would def be my second choice after gunmetallic __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

08-20-2012, 06:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	On most cars I'd agree on going base if you're going to mod, since most of the parts that differ are the parts you'll swap out anyways. With the Z though, it's kind of a toss-up, because you get Nismo's front configuration (the nose and undertray layout) which is a little bit different than the base, and seems like a better aero design to boot if you're tracking. I'm not sure if it's possible to retrofit, or exactly how many non-obvious parts under there differ (e.g. the little plastic bits in front of the wheel wells that the undercover attaches to, etc?). Obviously the rear wing differs too, but that's relatively easy to swap for if you care. But yeah the Nismo exhaust/suspension/etc upgrades, you're going to eventually toss those. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

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08-15-2012, 11:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
forza370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: 403 Forbidden Posts: 2,512 Drives: 2009 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 19	Yeah they will. But if you are planning on mod, get the base model unless you really want the Nismo bodykit.

08-16-2012, 12:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
gcd312 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 18 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 13	why do you say that?

08-16-2012, 01:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
forza370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: 403 Forbidden Posts: 2,512 Drives: 2009 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 19	There is about 8K difference in price between the nismo and base model. If you are planning to change the exhaust, suspensions, wheels, intakes AND you don't really care about the Nismo bodykit, why not save 8K and spend it on mods. In my case, I love the Nismo bodykit. And I don't beleive bolt-on mods will make me happy as I had all of them on a NA car before and still not satisfied with the performence. I am not touching my Nismo until I am ready to throw in the GTM twin turbo. Till then, I am very happy with the Nismo performence and look.

08-17-2012, 01:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
gcd312 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 18 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 13	agh ok. definitely makes sense. I too love the body kit. definitely something to think about, thanks!

08-17-2012, 09:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,402 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40569	If your not in a rush a number of people just order the one they want. Base is a better option for mods. No reason to pay for a VLSD or a Nismo Exhaust if your just going to sell it on ebay in a few months.