Nismo Vs. Non-Nismo

SMcK23 · 08-30-2009, 10:43 PM

Just wondering from ppl who have driven both the Nismo and non-Nismo if the performance is significantly different on the street (not when tracking the car)...?

ssqpolo · 08-30-2009, 11:07 PM

ive driven both. really not much difference at all.

nogoodname · 08-30-2009, 11:12 PM

Nismo = Seats + Bodykit + Rims + Muffler........that's pretty much it

Lug · 08-31-2009, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nogoodname

Nismo = Seats + Bodykit + Rims + Muffler........that's pretty much it

Different spring rates, additional braces on the front support structure, and vibration dampers.

nogoodname · 08-31-2009, 12:11 AM

better off using the extra cash to buy a nismo into aftermarket parts on a base+sports Z

HKYStormFront · 08-31-2009, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssqpolo

ive driven both. really not much difference at all.

agree

JoeD · 08-31-2009, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nogoodname

better off using the extra cash to buy a nismo into aftermarket parts on a base+sports Z

Unfortunately, that's not a reality for the target-market of this car. These cars are laughably financed to the till, evident from the many "How much did you put down?" threads. The NISMO's $40K price is stretched out over 5 years, where as the cost of after-market parts of the $Δ between the models will have to be paid in cash immediately after purchase (I want to assume that people are not retarded enough to finance mods

). Not all that feasible when it seems as though a $5K down-payment is hard to come by for some.

Besides, the whole "Buy a lesser model and mod it to be better" argument is lame for any car.

nogoodname · 08-31-2009, 12:51 AM

but the mods on the Nismo give like what...5hp....lol

exhaust, intakes do nothing but noise...... it's a waste.

buying a nismo is for sake of owning a nismo... authenticity
and the exterior upgrades.....that's it.

skydvr · 08-31-2009, 01:05 AM

Don't buy a Nismo get a base + sport or a touring + sport you will be better off. Nismos are slower and uglier than the original 370Z.

Trips · 08-31-2009, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SMcK23

Just wondering from ppl who have driven both the Nismo and non-Nismo if the performance is significantly different on the street (not when tracking the car)...?

Very Little difference, Not worth the extra money just bragging rights.

Shunya · 08-31-2009, 01:20 AM

If you're gunna mod this, then i believe getting a non nismo is a better choice.

mdbrich · 08-31-2009, 02:22 AM

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tru_Asiatik · 08-31-2009, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nogoodname

Nismo = Seats + Bodykit + Rims + Muffler........that's pretty much it

doesnt it include a nismo ecu tune also??

mrmixitup · 08-31-2009, 03:16 AM

Nismo rides noticeably harsher. Exhaust is also louder. .01 G better on the skidpad, whoopedy-doo!

mrmixitup · 08-31-2009, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by skydvr

Don't buy a Nismo get a base + sport or a touring + sport you will be better off. Nismos are slower and uglier than the original 370Z.

The Nismo front bumper adds 6 inches to the total length of the car. As if the car wasn't long enough already.

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08-30-2009, 11:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
ssqpolo Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 882 Drives: '12 Black Nismo Rep Power: 267	ive driven both. really not much difference at all.

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nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	Nismo = Seats + Bodykit + Rims + Muffler........that's pretty much it

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nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	better off using the extra cash to buy a nismo into aftermarket parts on a base+sports Z

08-31-2009, 12:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	but the mods on the Nismo give like what...5hp....lol exhaust, intakes do nothing but noise...... it's a waste. buying a nismo is for sake of owning a nismo... authenticity and the exterior upgrades.....that's it.

08-31-2009, 01:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
skydvr Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 66 Drives: 370Z Nismo PG #0020 Rep Power: 16	Don't buy a Nismo get a base + sport or a touring + sport you will be better off. Nismos are slower and uglier than the original 370Z.

08-31-2009, 01:20 AM	#11 (permalink)
Shunya A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 3,069 Drives: You Crazy! Rep Power: 22	If you're gunna mod this, then i believe getting a non nismo is a better choice.