370z Nismo vs 370Z sport braking performance
 

60-0 braking

370z Nismo

motor trend: 110 ft
edmunds-inside line: 115 ft (Braking Rating: Poor)
motorweek: 123 ft
370Z Sport

motor trend: 106 ft
edmunds-inside line: 108 ft (Braking Rating: Very Good)
edmunds: 101 ft
motor week: 119 ft



multiple sources suggested that nismo took a little more effort to stop from 60-0.
inside line said nismo pads felt wooden compared to 370z Sport.

is braking performance on nismo affected by the stiffer chassis, suspension setup?
Please advise if you have any idea!

The brakes are the same. The only thing I can think of is the added weight of the NISMO vs. a base sport would cause the higher numbers.

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The weight is higher on the Nismo.

The chassis isnt any stiffer - they didnt do that with this generation of the Z, versus the 350Z's. The suspension however, is a bit stiffer. It's possible the stiffer suspension is the biggest culprit, due to less weight transfer to the front tires.

but doesn't the nismo come with wider and stickier tires?

The rears are 10mm wider

Wider only in the rear.

Were those tests performed with both cars on the same day and on the same track? Otherwise the numbers are meaningless. Different track conditions, surfaces, drivers, etc... The variables need to be eliminated for comparison tests to make sense.

It's like comparing dyno numbers. Unless it was done back to back on the same day, they're not of much use.

Edmunds insideline test results are from the same day back to back driving I believe. One question is that nismo is only ~30 pounds max heavier. Would that make a drastic difference? Seems more like suspensions but i could be wrong

Pads may not have been bedded in properly.

Tires may have been worn.

My only other guesses.

i wouldn't be surprised if they didnt take out the spare.... its 50lbs in the rear

so if I'm going to track the car twice a year (mild track) on my 2012 370z sport, do you think I need to upgrade the pads and brake fluid? :tiphat:
Max of 20 minute track times at Summit Point. Lots of threshhold breaking as well.:tup:

Anytime you take a car to the track, you should upgrade the pads and fluid.

I would HIGHLY recommend flushing the fluid after each track day as well.

Yes, you should.

I'll be at summit point this weekend, actually :-)

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