touring vs base with sport

eddieconfetti · 07-22-2009, 12:17 PM

Well i recently bought a touring w/o sport. i thought long and hard about either getting touring w/o sport or base with sport. I decided to go with touring bc since its a daily driver, i would rather have the necessities that come with touring. Also because I was planning on switching wheels and adding on a bbk. Now i sorta regret not getting sport because of SRM. Is SRM that much of a need. IMO having SRM on the track would shave off only a second. What is yalls opinions.

Modshack · 07-22-2009, 12:21 PM

SRM only does what a good driver does anyway....

Premo34WV · 07-22-2009, 12:24 PM

It certainly isn't a need.....but it sure is fun to downshift fast and those revs match exactly. Makes for much smoother deceleration.

I do like to toe-heal from time to time so its nice to be able to switch it off and go back to analog mode when the feeling strikes

One of my main reasons to get the sports package was the lsd....big regret of mine was getting the base 350z instead of the enthusiast so I didn't want to make the same mistake twice.

eddieconfetti · 07-22-2009, 12:26 PM

thats what i was thinking too. if you drive stick, you should know how to use it. but just having that gadget is unique and interesting and fun to use.

eddieconfetti · 07-22-2009, 12:37 PM

what exactly does vlsd do?

280z/300zx · 07-22-2009, 12:58 PM

It's a limited slip differential so that you get better traction off the line as well as coming out of turns.

gleonard · 07-22-2009, 01:01 PM

I wanted a base w/spt, but the only thing available in my area was base w/nothing or touring with sport, so I went with the touring/spt... no regrets

RDGR12 · 07-22-2009, 01:06 PM

Personally, I can't purchase a sports car without the performance enhancement options included. In this case, the Sports Package just suits the Z so well that it would feel incomplete without it.

The beauty of the SRM is it can be switched off. So if one finds it offensive, simply turn it off. The benefits of having LSD is also a major plus with sports cars like the Z. And for the price with what's included in the package, I think it's a great deal to pass up.

shabarivas · 07-22-2009, 01:17 PM

Could I rev-match my G35? Yes... could I do it as well as the computer can? No... Just like w/ a single clutch sequential - the computer does it as perfectly as a human could EVERYTIME... just like that the revmatch is perfect everytime... something a human could never do...

FricFrac · 07-22-2009, 02:36 PM

Its a sports car - the Sports package is all but a given. People spend absurd amounts on paint protection, etc but skimp on the performance gained from the Sports package. I can see if you are buying the car to build as track or race car getting a base model but I don't see any other reason not to get the sports package. Its a great value - just the wheels and tires alone are close to the cost of the package not to mention the bigger brakes (over half the cost of the package) as well as the looks/performance of the additional aerodynamics. The SRM is likely a big resale feature. Speaking of resale the Sports package items will enhance the value of the car unlike adding aftermarket parts which tends to devalue a car at times... sports is a no-brainer unless you are building up from a base platform.

LaSeeno · 07-22-2009, 02:42 PM

Foolish not to get the LSD.

whoady4shoady · 07-22-2009, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LaSeeno

Foolish not to get the LSD.

Agreed

370Zilla · 07-22-2009, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FricFrac

Its a sports car - the Sports package is all but a given. People spend absurd amounts on paint protection, etc but skimp on the performance gained from the Sports package. I can see if you are buying the car to build as track or race car getting a base model but I don't see any other reason not to get the sports package. Its a great value - just the wheels and tires alone are close to the cost of the package not to mention the bigger brakes (over half the cost of the package) as well as the looks/performance of the additional aerodynamics. The SRM is likely a big resale feature. Speaking of resale the Sports package items will enhance the value of the car unlike adding aftermarket parts which tends to devalue a car at times... sports is a no-brainer unless you are building up from a base platform.

Well written - Have some REP

fly yellow · 07-22-2009, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FricFrac

Its a sports car - the Sports package is all but a given. People spend absurd amounts on paint protection, etc but skimp on the performance gained from the Sports package. I can see if you are buying the car to build as track or race car getting a base model but I don't see any other reason not to get the sports package. Its a great value - just the wheels and tires alone are close to the cost of the package not to mention the bigger brakes (over half the cost of the package) as well as the looks/performance of the additional aerodynamics. The SRM is likely a big resale feature. Speaking of resale the Sports package items will enhance the value of the car unlike adding aftermarket parts which tends to devalue a car at times... sports is a no-brainer unless you are building up from a base platform.

I agree. For my money the sport package is well worth the 3K, but I can see where some people wouldn't opt for it. Many people will never notice the bigger brakes. SRM is cool, but in daily driving, really not necessary at all. I love the bigger wheels and rear spoiler, but if you're going to add aftermarket stuff then I could see why someone wouldn't pay the extra.

FricFrac · 07-22-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by fly yellow

I agree. For my money the sport package is well worth the 3K, but I can see where some people wouldn't opt for it. Many people will never notice the bigger brakes. SRM is cool, but in daily driving, really not necessary at all. I love the bigger wheels and rear spoiler, but if you're going to add aftermarket stuff then I could see why someone wouldn't pay the extra.

True but if you ever sell the car the SRM is likely something that will be desirable being the first car to have it it will be saught after....

07-22-2009, 12:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
eddieconfetti A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 3,334 Drives: A Totaled PW Z Rep Power: 23	touring vs base with sport Well i recently bought a touring w/o sport. i thought long and hard about either getting touring w/o sport or base with sport. I decided to go with touring bc since its a daily driver, i would rather have the necessities that come with touring. Also because I was planning on switching wheels and adding on a bbk. Now i sorta regret not getting sport because of SRM. Is SRM that much of a need. IMO having SRM on the track would shave off only a second. What is yalls opinions.

07-22-2009, 12:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 977	SRM only does what a good driver does anyway.... __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

07-22-2009, 01:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
RDGR12 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Bruno, CA Posts: 90 Drives: An Old Beater Rep Power: 17	Personally, I can't purchase a sports car without the performance enhancement options included. In this case, the Sports Package just suits the Z so well that it would feel incomplete without it. The beauty of the SRM is it can be switched off. So if one finds it offensive, simply turn it off. The benefits of having LSD is also a major plus with sports cars like the Z. And for the price with what's included in the package, I think it's a great deal to pass up. Last edited by RDGR12; 07-22-2009 at 01:10 PM.

07-22-2009, 02:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 229	Its a sports car - the Sports package is all but a given. People spend absurd amounts on paint protection, etc but skimp on the performance gained from the Sports package. I can see if you are buying the car to build as track or race car getting a base model but I don't see any other reason not to get the sports package. Its a great value - just the wheels and tires alone are close to the cost of the package not to mention the bigger brakes (over half the cost of the package) as well as the looks/performance of the additional aerodynamics. The SRM is likely a big resale feature. Speaking of resale the Sports package items will enhance the value of the car unlike adding aftermarket parts which tends to devalue a car at times... sports is a no-brainer unless you are building up from a base platform. __________________ '09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

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07-22-2009, 12:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Premo34WV Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morgantown, W.Virginia Posts: 68 Drives: PW '09 370z Sp. 6mt Rep Power: 16	It certainly isn't a need.....but it sure is fun to downshift fast and those revs match exactly. Makes for much smoother deceleration. I do like to toe-heal from time to time so its nice to be able to switch it off and go back to analog mode when the feeling strikes One of my main reasons to get the sports package was the lsd....big regret of mine was getting the base 350z instead of the enthusiast so I didn't want to make the same mistake twice.

07-22-2009, 12:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
eddieconfetti A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 3,334 Drives: A Totaled PW Z Rep Power: 23	thats what i was thinking too. if you drive stick, you should know how to use it. but just having that gadget is unique and interesting and fun to use.

07-22-2009, 12:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
eddieconfetti A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 3,334 Drives: A Totaled PW Z Rep Power: 23	what exactly does vlsd do?

07-22-2009, 12:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
280z/300zx Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 689 Drives: 280z, 300zx, Vette Rep Power: 273	It's a limited slip differential so that you get better traction off the line as well as coming out of turns.

07-22-2009, 01:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
gleonard Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 196 Drives: 370z Touring/Spt 6sp Rep Power: 16	I wanted a base w/spt, but the only thing available in my area was base w/nothing or touring with sport, so I went with the touring/spt... no regrets

07-22-2009, 01:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 915	Could I rev-match my G35? Yes... could I do it as well as the computer can? No... Just like w/ a single clutch sequential - the computer does it as perfectly as a human could EVERYTIME... just like that the revmatch is perfect everytime... something a human could never do...

07-22-2009, 02:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
LaSeeno Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Mars Posts: 129 Drives: NA Rep Power: 17	Foolish not to get the LSD.