Michael Krumm Drives 2014 NISMO Z

MC · 07-01-2013, 08:35 AM

DEpointfive0 · 07-01-2013, 08:46 AM

Nice, although I will say that it's weak that he "put it to the test" for 8 seconds, lol

And if the steering wheel is the MOST memorable part, they need to work on the car more, LOL

SS_Firehawk · 07-01-2013, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Nice, although I will say that it's weak that he "put it to the test" for 8 seconds, lol

And if the steering wheel is the MOST memorable part, they need to work on the car more, LOL

Troof...

Not sure if they made any suspension changes over previous Nismo models though. Stock exhaust still sounds terrible... Not sure who in Nissan signed off on either one, but they need fired. Seats work, but aren't spectacular. Push back on the headrest and you can feel the metal rods in your back. Did he even touch the brake pedal or comment on them at all? I am a fan of the whole 2 tone package though, and that's very subjective.

jburke26 · 07-01-2013, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

Troof...

Not sure if they made any suspension changes over previous Nismo models though. Stock exhaust still sounds terrible... Not sure who in Nissan signed off on either one, but they need fired. Seats work, but aren't spectacular. Push back on the headrest and you can feel the metal rods in your back. Did he even touch the brake pedal or comment on them at all? I am a fan of the whole 2 tone package though, and that's very subjective.

Well I think the whole headrest thing is actually supposed to be a "feature". Maybe its supposed to support your head but pushing into your back when you get rear ended. At least that is how I interpreted it. But I could be wrong....

UNKNOWN_370 · 07-01-2013, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

Troof...

Not sure if they made any suspension changes over previous Nismo models though. Stock exhaust still sounds terrible... Not sure who in Nissan signed off on either one, but they need fired. Seats work, but aren't spectacular. Push back on the headrest and you can feel the metal rods in your back. Did he even touch the brake pedal or comment on them at all? I am a fan of the whole 2 tone package though, and that's very subjective.

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Originally Posted by jburke26

Well I think the whole headrest thing is actually supposed to be a "feature". Maybe its supposed to support your head but pushing into your back when you get rear ended. At least that is how I interpreted it. But I could be wrong....

Exactly... Its called active head restraints.

SS_Firehawk · 07-02-2013, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Exactly... Its called active head restraints.

Just read about that... I understand now lol.

Caustic · 07-01-2013, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

Not sure if they made any suspension changes over previous Nismo models though.

According to many of the euro mags and websites, the suspension tuning from the euro Nismo Z is different from the american.

Mt Tam I am · 07-01-2013, 10:03 AM

First positive review in years.

Fountainhead · 07-01-2013, 10:00 AM

I wish we could hear what he really thinks after the beat the sh*t out of it. Of course it's an advertisement. Maybe behind the scenes he told them what the shortcomings were so that Nissan can incorporate those improvements into a new model year....I can dream.

forza370z · 07-02-2013, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Nice, although I will say that it's weak that he "put it to the test" for 8 seconds, lol

And if the steering wheel is the MOST memorable part, they need to work on the car more, LOL

On second thought, "put it to the test" for 8 seconds shows how fast our 370z is!

And I totally agree with your second point!

RiCharlie · 07-22-2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Nice, although I will say that it's weak that he "put it to the test" for 8 seconds, lol

You're kidding, right? You certainly know this was edited..probably spent at least an hour or two on the road..I used to make commericals..

jcosta79 · 07-22-2013, 10:59 AM

I like how he says that the steering wheel is the part of the car that the driver touches 100% of the time, just as he takes both hands off the wheel.

jcosta79 · 07-22-2013, 11:04 AM

Only a race car driver would say the Nismo has a nice smooth ride without being too harsh.

A race car driver being paid to say it that is.

b15 · 07-01-2013, 10:07 AM

Anyone else notice that this Nismo has the Nav?

edub370 · 07-01-2013, 11:42 AM

i think touring and nav are options in canadian nismos too

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jcosta79 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: N/A Posts: 1,430 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 15	I like how he says that the steering wheel is the part of the car that the driver touches 100% of the time, just as he takes both hands off the wheel. __________________ 2012 PW NISMO #0559 - GT Spec Brace Kit - Swift Springs - ARK TP & Invidia CBE K&N Intake - UpRev Tune - 15mm Z1 Spacers & Studs - StopTech Slotted Rotors & SS Lines - ZSpeed CMAK with Stage 2 Clutch and Lightweight Flywheel

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jcosta79 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: N/A Posts: 1,430 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 15	Only a race car driver would say the Nismo has a nice smooth ride without being too harsh. A race car driver being paid to say it that is. __________________ 2012 PW NISMO #0559 - GT Spec Brace Kit - Swift Springs - ARK TP & Invidia CBE K&N Intake - UpRev Tune - 15mm Z1 Spacers & Studs - StopTech Slotted Rotors & SS Lines - ZSpeed CMAK with Stage 2 Clutch and Lightweight Flywheel

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Fountainhead Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: FL Posts: 834 Drives: 2019 Civic Type R Rep Power: 15	I wish we could hear what he really thinks after the beat the sh*t out of it. Of course it's an advertisement. Maybe behind the scenes he told them what the shortcomings were so that Nissan can incorporate those improvements into a new model year....I can dream.

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b15 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,229 Drives: 4drz Rep Power: 36572	Anyone else notice that this Nismo has the Nav?

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