Test drove the 2013 Nismo

FairladyZ · 01-09-2013, 05:33 AM

Looks is way subjective, that's why at meets no two cars are alike

When I bought my car I definitely didn't want the nismo but something about the 2013 makes me kinda want one.

edub370 · 01-09-2013, 09:25 AM

IF you are modded pretty decently, then your car very well may be more powerful than a nismo. secondly, the srm takes some getting used to, the way u let the clutch out on the downshifts will determine how smooth it is.third, its the same clutch as your car, so the difference in peddle feel MAY (?) be attributed to the lsd (doubtful).

sport, touring is the way to go imo. i like the nismos, but also like me some creature comforts inside

UNKNOWN_370 · 01-09-2013, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by forza370z

Just so you know, you can turn that SRM off and I don't understand what's the difference between a Nismo's clutch/transmission and a base M6's clutch/transmission after you turn the SRM off??? Nismo made that change from a base model too???

How come I haven't read it from anywhere else???

And also, look is totally subjective. I love my Nismo and so I believe many others.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCalBoy

I know you can turn it off and on, but since I have a base Z I wanted to drive with it on and get a feel for it. To me the clutch felt mushy. then again that's due to me being use to driving my Z. My clutch is firmer compared to the Nismo i test drove

Nissan isn't known to make the best feeling nor the most consistent transmission manuals out there. Nissan has always made hit or miss manuals, so maybe this is why he doesn't like the NISMO manual.

kenchan · 01-09-2013, 10:16 AM

the clutch pedal in my 04 G feels heavy, but i get better feedback. when i removed the helper spring in my 09 Z, it made a world of difference. then got a century spring(?) locally from some guy selling it. it feels a lot better than stock. not quite as good as the G's, but the gearbox feels a lot better in the Z.

SRM works best when braking moderatly to hard. if one's braking lightly, you can either clutch-out slower or give it a tap of blip to ensure smooth engagement.

elmz · 01-09-2013, 10:48 AM

I for one have grown to like the Nismo. I'll admit I didn't like it at first, but it does have a sleek and sportier look. It might be better than the "cat fish" remark everyone else gets. Whatever floats your boat.

RoshDawg · 01-09-2013, 02:09 PM

I love manual transmission cars, but I have to admit that I wish I got the Z's impressive auto system instead of their jerky 6MT. Oh and you can turn off SRM. I for one love that system.

SoCalBoy · 01-09-2013, 02:14 PM

there is a world of difference between the Zs automatic and 6mt. I might cross back over to an automatic...not sure though

nmjaxx9 · 01-09-2013, 02:28 PM

Nismos are the ****, yeah the stock Z's look just as good, but then again the nismos add that extra

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luigi90210 · 01-09-2013, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forza370z

Just so you know, you can turn that SRM off and I don't understand what's the difference between a Nismo's clutch/transmission and a base M6's clutch/transmission after you turn the SRM off??? Nismo made that change from a base model too???

How come I haven't read it from anywhere else???

And also, look is totally subjective. I love my Nismo and so I believe many others.

i got my nismo because i loved the way it looks LOL XD

@OP
i feel you wernt given a proper test drive, instead of taking it out on the freeway, see if there is a back road near by and open up the nismo there, from what i have noticed, the nismo and base/touring 370z feel the same when pulling in a straight line but when you get in the corners, the nismo has neutral handling(in my experience driving it) while the base/touring has a tad bit of understeer(not much but enough for me to notice it)

sure ride is rough but seriously who buys a car like this and expects it to be soft and quite

nmjaxx9 · 01-09-2013, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forza370z

Just so you know, you can turn that SRM off and I don't understand what's the difference between a Nismo's clutch/transmission and a base M6's clutch/transmission after you turn the SRM off??? Nismo made that change from a base model too???

How come I haven't read it from anywhere else???

And also, look is totally subjective. I love my Nismo and so I believe many others.

plus ur biased.

kenchan · 01-09-2013, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCalBoy

there is a world of difference between the Zs automatic and 6mt when i drive

fixed....

lemon-fresh · 01-09-2013, 02:57 PM

Unfortunate you didn't enjoy the MT. I personally love mine, especially srm but I don't have nearly as many issues driving the Z's mt as others it seems. Pretty sure manual is a dying breed.

forza370z · 01-09-2013, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

plus ur biased.

Haha true. But I am trying to be neutral here.

RoshDawg · 01-09-2013, 05:46 PM

Coming from a non Nismo owner, I think the Nismo looks awesome!
Imagine a Nismo rs with the GTR's transmission..

lemon-fresh · 01-09-2013, 05:48 PM

Imagine a Nismo RS with the GTR's engine.

01-09-2013, 09:25 AM	#17 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 20	IF you are modded pretty decently, then your car very well may be more powerful than a nismo. secondly, the srm takes some getting used to, the way u let the clutch out on the downshifts will determine how smooth it is.third, its the same clutch as your car, so the difference in peddle feel MAY (?) be attributed to the lsd (doubtful). sport, touring is the way to go imo. i like the nismos, but also like me some creature comforts inside __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

01-09-2013, 10:16 AM	#19 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	the clutch pedal in my 04 G feels heavy, but i get better feedback. when i removed the helper spring in my 09 Z, it made a world of difference. then got a century spring(?) locally from some guy selling it. it feels a lot better than stock. not quite as good as the G's, but the gearbox feels a lot better in the Z. SRM works best when braking moderatly to hard. if one's braking lightly, you can either clutch-out slower or give it a tap of blip to ensure smooth engagement. TheGreatOne, RoshDawg and forza370z like this.

01-09-2013, 10:48 AM	#20 (permalink)
elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 17	I for one have grown to like the Nismo. I'll admit I didn't like it at first, but it does have a sleek and sportier look. It might be better than the "cat fish" remark everyone else gets. Whatever floats your boat. RoshDawg likes this.

01-09-2013, 02:09 PM	#21 (permalink)
RoshDawg Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: NM / CA Posts: 981 Drives: '13 911 C2S Rep Power: 15	I love manual transmission cars, but I have to admit that I wish I got the Z's impressive auto system instead of their jerky 6MT. Oh and you can turn off SRM. I for one love that system. __________________ \| EVO X MR \| '11 WRX STI \| 370Z SPRT \| 911 (991) C2S \|

01-09-2013, 02:14 PM	#22 (permalink)
SoCalBoy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Mesa, AZ Age: 41 Posts: 324 Drives: RipTide Rep Power: 13	there is a world of difference between the Zs automatic and 6mt. I might cross back over to an automatic...not sure though __________________

01-09-2013, 05:33 AM	#16 (permalink)
FairladyZ Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 850 Drives: 2012 370Z TRNG SPRT Rep Power: 18	Looks is way subjective, that's why at meets no two cars are alike When I bought my car I definitely didn't want the nismo but something about the 2013 makes me kinda want one.

01-09-2013, 02:28 PM	#23 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 26	Nismos are the **, yeah the stock Z's look just as good, but then again the nismos add that extra ( Click to show/hide )** oh also 7AT ftw!! 370ZNISMO#704 likes this.

01-09-2013, 02:57 PM	#27 (permalink)
lemon-fresh Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Calgary Age: 40 Posts: 471 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 13	Unfortunate you didn't enjoy the MT. I personally love mine, especially srm but I don't have nearly as many issues driving the Z's mt as others it seems. Pretty sure manual is a dying breed. forza370z likes this.

01-09-2013, 05:46 PM	#29 (permalink)
RoshDawg Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: NM / CA Posts: 981 Drives: '13 911 C2S Rep Power: 15	Coming from a non Nismo owner, I think the Nismo looks awesome! Imagine a Nismo rs with the GTR's transmission.. 370ZNISMO#704 likes this. __________________ \| EVO X MR \| '11 WRX STI \| 370Z SPRT \| 911 (991) C2S \|

01-09-2013, 05:48 PM	#30 (permalink)
lemon-fresh Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Calgary Age: 40 Posts: 471 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 13	Imagine a Nismo RS with the GTR's engine. 370ZNISMO#704, RoshDawg and luigi90210 like this. Last edited by lemon-fresh; 01-09-2013 at 06:38 PM.

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