Sold my 2010 PG Nismo

Fabio88 · 10-20-2012, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by DVSkier

Ok, here are my driving impressions on the Porsche vs the Nismo. My Nismo was a lot of fun. I ran Michelin Super Sport 305's on rear and 275's on the front. It really woke up the handling on the car. When I first got my Porsche I was amazed at the difference in acceleration. Nissan claims 350 hp and Porsche claims 355 hp. All I have to say is somebody is lying, it is the most powerful extra 5 hp I have ever had! As far as the handling goes I loved the way the Nismo handled. It was very predictable and easy to drive fast in the twistys. The porsche has more feedback in the steering, it feels like your steering wheel has a direct connection with the tires. That being said the Nismo is more forgiving if you get surprised coming aroung a corner. The Porsche has to be driven deliberately or you will be punished for it, you need to have your apex planned so you keep the balance of the car correct, it's a more involving experience. The Porsche pulls so much harder out of the corners it blows you away. The Nismo was more about holding cornering speed and the Porsche corners just as fast but comes out of the corner so much harder. You also need to get on the throttle earlier in the turn so the balance is right. I can't wait until I get some Super Sports on the Porsche, it still has the original tires and i'm waiting to wear them out. The sound system on the Porsche is much better than the Nismo, the instruments have an intuitive placement and the heating and cooling are much quicker to respond. Don't get me wrong, I liked my Nismo but I can see where the difference in price comes from. One more thing, I can actually see out of the rear window and the blind spots are almost non existent on the Porsche. If you ever get a chance you owe it to yourself to try one out.

I almost bought the cayman S before i bought my Z I thought it was a little too pricey for a little over 300 hp.

bigsix · 10-20-2012, 01:08 AM

It sounds like the Carrera 4s is pretty demanding to drive fast, like you have to be precise and deliberate with your driving to get the car to respond well. When I first drove a 370z Nismo, I found it difficult and intimidating to drive the car. . . is that how the Carrera 4S is, intimidating? Part of the reason for this in the Nismo was the lack of rearward visibility ( thin rear-view mirror view through the spoiler, non-existent blind-spot over the shoulder view)

It sounds like your Carrera 4S has amazing power and puts it down well with the 4-wheel drive sys. Enjoy !

LakeShow · 10-20-2012, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by w0rM

The 10 posts you've made over the last 2 years have truly moved me. The forum won't be the same without you. lol

Sorry... couldn't resist.

The Porsche looks absolutely amazing! Congrats man! That's a sweet ride!

cossie1600 · 10-20-2012, 01:36 AM

Do you have an issue with the front fender budging up, blocking the view in front of the LF and RF. I thought that was a very weird feature, also the wider rear end than the front took a little to get used to too

LakeShow · 10-20-2012, 01:38 AM

The Carrera 4S then again has all wheel drive which changes driving dynamics quite a bit along with the engine located in the rear. The driver feedback will feel different no matter what between the Z and Porsche. The mid engine design in the Porsche is primarily for handling and the AWD system in the Carrera 4 will feel grippy in any instance compared to the Z.

DVSkier · 10-20-2012, 02:39 AM

Big Six, it's not intimidating, I think because of the responsiveness it just happens quicker. I think the reputation for being hard to drive may preoccupy your thoughts at first. The all wheel drive really helps things but it only delivers between 4 and 40 % of it's power to the front wheels so it still retains the driving characteristics of a rear wheel drive car. You don't even notice the front fenders bulging upwards, the front of the car seems of fall away from your vision so the front end seems very short. The 997 is a rear engine vehicle not a mid engine vehicle, which is why it got a reputation for demanding driving early in it's development. Over the years it has gotten easier and easier to drive the car. I should explain that the limits are so high that you really have to be pushing it to get any hint of the rear end wanting to step out. The biggest thing is just learning to adjust to a different driving style. Driving it fast does take more concentration but in a good way. I guess that is half the fun of driving a twisty road, it takes more talent than a straight road and you get more involved in the experience no matter what car you are driving.

Cuban Z · 10-20-2012, 10:38 AM

Beautiful car...congrats!

6MT · 10-20-2012, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by w0rM

The 10 posts you've made over the last 2 years have truly moved me. The forum won't be the same without you. lol

Sorry... couldn't resist.

The Porsche looks absolutely amazing! Congrats man! That's a sweet ride!

KSFastah · 10-20-2012, 10:53 AM

Well played...that is a wicked sweet car.

Don't mind the negativity from some....it's just their jealousy talking.

I'd put my 2012 370Z in on a Porsche TOMORROW....IF I could afford it.

Streetlife · 10-20-2012, 11:05 AM

Congratulations OP, enjoy her!

Compdoc777 · 10-20-2012, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DVSkier

Ok, here are my driving impressions on the Porsche vs the Nismo. My Nismo was a lot of fun. I ran Michelin Super Sport 305's on rear and 275's on the front. It really woke up the handling on the car. When I first got my Porsche I was amazed at the difference in acceleration. Nissan claims 350 hp and Porsche claims 355 hp. All I have to say is somebody is lying, it is the most powerful extra 5 hp I have ever had! As far as the handling goes I loved the way the Nismo handled. It was very predictable and easy to drive fast in the twistys. The porsche has more feedback in the steering, it feels like your steering wheel has a direct connection with the tires. That being said the Nismo is more forgiving if you get surprised coming aroung a corner. The Porsche has to be driven deliberately or you will be punished for it, you need to have your apex planned so you keep the balance of the car correct, it's a more involving experience. The Porsche pulls so much harder out of the corners it blows you away. The Nismo was more about holding cornering speed and the Porsche corners just as fast but comes out of the corner so much harder. .

The Nismo is faster. The Porsche may feel faster, but its not. I have raced a few cornering a straight line even the newer models and have had no problems dispatching them.

Did you have an oil cooler on your Nismo?

I have the Yokohama AD08 Neovas and it seems the faster I go the warmer the tires the more I am glued to the ground.

Don't get me wrong Porsche is great, but a good driver in a Nismo will own ya!

edub370 · 10-20-2012, 11:25 AM

nice pick up. i can say after driving a few porsches pretty hard that its not a car that will easily forgive u if u go past the boundries. the z will start over and understeering top let u know u are over doing it. the porsche is grip grip grip grip GONE. but i can speak to the power of the 911's. it's not that there's that much more, its just the 911's rear engine design allows the car to use them much more effeciently. i.e. punching it a little sooner out of the corner because the back end is completely planted. no hunting for traction like the z.

but again, word to the wise, DO NOT get over confident in this car. it will swap ends faster than u can imagine. ask me how i know lol.

AWESOME pick up tho. i'm jelly

Quote:

Originally Posted by Compdoc777

The Nismo is faster.

Don't get me wrong Porsche is great, but a good driver in a Nismo will own ya!

doubtful... that same driver in the 911 WILL be faster. until u have really driven one to its limits its hard to understand. it really is. the 911 is just a more planted sports car

Mt Tam I am · 10-20-2012, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DVSkier

Ok, here are my driving impressions on the Porsche vs the Nismo. My Nismo was a lot of fun. I ran Michelin Super Sport 305's on rear and 275's on the front. It really woke up the handling on the car. When I first got my Porsche I was amazed at the difference in acceleration. Nissan claims 350 hp and Porsche claims 355 hp. All I have to say is somebody is lying, it is the most powerful extra 5 hp I have ever had! As far as the handling goes I loved the way the Nismo handled. It was very predictable and easy to drive fast in the twistys. The porsche has more feedback in the steering, it feels like your steering wheel has a direct connection with the tires. That being said the Nismo is more forgiving if you get surprised coming aroung a corner. The Porsche has to be driven deliberately or you will be punished for it, you need to have your apex planned so you keep the balance of the car correct, it's a more involving experience. The Porsche pulls so much harder out of the corners it blows you away. The Nismo was more about holding cornering speed and the Porsche corners just as fast but comes out of the corner so much harder. You also need to get on the throttle earlier in the turn so the balance is right. I can't wait until I get some Super Sports on the Porsche, it still has the original tires and i'm waiting to wear them out. The sound system on the Porsche is much better than the Nismo, the instruments have an intuitive placement and the heating and cooling are much quicker to respond. Don't get me wrong, I liked my Nismo but I can see where the difference in price comes from. One more thing, I can actually see out of the rear window and the blind spots are almost non existent on the Porsche. If you ever get a chance you owe it to yourself to try one out.

Nice write up and good explanation of your impressions.

DCNISMO · 10-20-2012, 02:35 PM

Nice car. How do they hold up? I have heard that the rear main seals are known to go bad and leak oil. Most Porsche guys I know go to Indy shops once they get out of warrenty. Planet9 seems to be the main board for them.

DVSkier · 10-20-2012, 02:48 PM

The Nismo isn't faster.It feels fast but the clock does't lie. I have taken both to the track and timed the laps and the Porsche is faster even though I haven't gotten dialed in yet. As far as dependability the 996 had some problems but I haven't heard of any problems with the 997. I bought an extended warranty just to be safe though.

10-20-2012, 01:38 AM	#20 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	The Carrera 4S then again has all wheel drive which changes driving dynamics quite a bit along with the engine located in the rear. The driver feedback will feel different no matter what between the Z and Porsche. The mid engine design in the Porsche is primarily for handling and the AWD system in the Carrera 4 will feel grippy in any instance compared to the Z. __________________ \|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\|

10-20-2012, 10:38 AM	#22 (permalink)
Cuban Z Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: SoCal WestSide Posts: 557 Drives: 11 370Z Nismo #0384 Rep Power: 15	Beautiful car...congrats! __________________ 処女 / Shojo Audrey Blue Series 1 240Z (10/70)

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Streetlife Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 466 Drives: 2012 370z Mont/sport Rep Power: 16	Congratulations OP, enjoy her! __________________ Tanabe Medalion Exhaust + Tanabe Y-Pipe, Baker Tuning, K&N Drop-Ins, Z1 Post MAF Tubes, GT-R Button, Nismo Magnetic Oil Drain Plug, CeramiKool Tint 35%, Solar Gard Clearshield Clearbra

10-20-2012, 02:48 PM	#30 (permalink)
DVSkier Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Midvale, UT Posts: 34 Drives: 10 370Z Nismo PG M6 Rep Power: 15	The Nismo isn't faster.It feels fast but the clock does't lie. I have taken both to the track and timed the laps and the Porsche is faster even though I haven't gotten dialed in yet. As far as dependability the 996 had some problems but I haven't heard of any problems with the 997. I bought an extended warranty just to be safe though. RoshDawg likes this.

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10-20-2012, 01:08 AM	#17 (permalink)
bigsix A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,227 Drives: Honda City/Mazda 2 Rep Power: 19	It sounds like the Carrera 4s is pretty demanding to drive fast, like you have to be precise and deliberate with your driving to get the car to respond well. When I first drove a 370z Nismo, I found it difficult and intimidating to drive the car. . . is that how the Carrera 4S is, intimidating? Part of the reason for this in the Nismo was the lack of rearward visibility ( thin rear-view mirror view through the spoiler, non-existent blind-spot over the shoulder view) It sounds like your Carrera 4S has amazing power and puts it down well with the 4-wheel drive sys. Enjoy !

10-20-2012, 01:36 AM	#19 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	Do you have an issue with the front fender budging up, blocking the view in front of the LF and RF. I thought that was a very weird feature, also the wider rear end than the front took a little to get used to too

10-20-2012, 02:39 AM	#21 (permalink)
DVSkier Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Midvale, UT Posts: 34 Drives: 10 370Z Nismo PG M6 Rep Power: 15	Big Six, it's not intimidating, I think because of the responsiveness it just happens quicker. I think the reputation for being hard to drive may preoccupy your thoughts at first. The all wheel drive really helps things but it only delivers between 4 and 40 % of it's power to the front wheels so it still retains the driving characteristics of a rear wheel drive car. You don't even notice the front fenders bulging upwards, the front of the car seems of fall away from your vision so the front end seems very short. The 997 is a rear engine vehicle not a mid engine vehicle, which is why it got a reputation for demanding driving early in it's development. Over the years it has gotten easier and easier to drive the car. I should explain that the limits are so high that you really have to be pushing it to get any hint of the rear end wanting to step out. The biggest thing is just learning to adjust to a different driving style. Driving it fast does take more concentration but in a good way. I guess that is half the fun of driving a twisty road, it takes more talent than a straight road and you get more involved in the experience no matter what car you are driving.

10-20-2012, 10:53 AM	#24 (permalink)
KSFastah Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: KS Posts: 184 Drives: 12 370Z Sport GM M6 Rep Power: 13	Well played...that is a wicked sweet car. Don't mind the negativity from some....it's just their jealousy talking. I'd put my 2012 370Z in on a Porsche TOMORROW....IF I could afford it.

10-20-2012, 02:35 PM	#29 (permalink)
DCNISMO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: washington dc Posts: 995 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 179	Nice car. How do they hold up? I have heard that the rear main seals are known to go bad and leak oil. Most Porsche guys I know go to Indy shops once they get out of warrenty. Planet9 seems to be the main board for them.