Nismo 370z Nismo review

kenchan · 03-20-2014, 03:31 PM

step1: if you already have a 350z cut the frame by about 4inches to shorten wheel base.

kenchan · 03-20-2014, 03:33 PM

step2: now lets cut the frame again, and add over an inch in width...

kenchan · 03-20-2014, 03:36 PM

step3: lets get rid of them orange brembo's and get some real akebono's on there...

Chuck33079 · 03-20-2014, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by RedlineHR

I detect a bit of defensiveness...

I did not say or mean to imply that one should buy a 7-year-old car and mod it. I said If you *already* have a 350, mod it.

I said if you don't have a z, I suggest waiting to see what the z35 brings.

I also asked if you want Nissan to mod your 370 for $13k or if you wanted to mod your own (meaning your own 370).

Not defensive at all. I don't own a Nismo. I was pointing out a few of the flaws in your reasoning and writing. If you had stuck to reviewing the car you claimed to be reviewing, and eliminated your personal bias, the article would read a lot better.

theDreamer · 03-20-2014, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Not defensive at all. I don't own a Nismo. I was pointing out a few of the flaws in your reasoning and writing. If you had stuck to reviewing the car you claimed to be reviewing, and eliminated your personal bias, the article would read a lot better.

It reads as a justification on why he has his 350z with mods and how it is "better" than the newer model, ie 370z.
Honestly, your review was not a review, it was just a personal experience of the car and how it compared to your current Z. Not an actual, get under the hood, check the pros/cons, or understand why Nissan changed what they did for better or worse.

kenchan · 03-20-2014, 03:48 PM

in all fairness it is a BLOG...

Chuck33079 · 03-20-2014, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

It reads as a justification on why he has his 350z with mods and how it is "better" than the newer model, ie 370z.
Honestly, your review was not a review, it was just a personal experience of the car and how it compared to your current Z. Not an actual, get under the hood, check the pros/cons, or understand why Nissan changed what they did for better or worse.

Exactly. If you go in with a preexisting bias and then come out with a conclusion that confirms that bias, you've accomplished nothing. I will commend the OP on getting free use of a 2014 Nismo for a little while, but just because you can write a few paragraphs for eBay does not make you a reviewer.

And had the OP gone more into depth about the mechanical differences, there is no way you can come to the conclusion that a 350 is in any shape, way or form a better car.

kenchan · 03-20-2014, 04:16 PM

well, i suppose one could cut the frame 4" shorter and add 1" in width to start off?...

kenchan · 03-20-2014, 04:21 PM

350z to 370z conversion DIY: tools needed: hack saw and a few pliers

XiP · 03-20-2014, 04:33 PM

ibtl

RedlineHR · 03-20-2014, 06:21 PM

Did you guys read the part where I said the 370z is in a whole different league from the 350?

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

step1: if you already have a 350z cut the frame by about 4inches to shorten wheel base.

Right... not much we can do about that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

step2: now lets cut the frame again, and add over an inch in width...

You sure that increase in width or track is from the chassis? Maybe it's body or wheel offset?

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

step3: lets get rid of them orange brembo's and get some real akebono's on there...

Yes, the 350z Brembos suck. As do the weak wheel bearings, which I mentioned in the article.

Chuck33079 · 03-20-2014, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RedlineHR

Did you guys read the part where I said the 370z is in a whole different league from the 350?

Yes. You said things like that, and then picked the other car. So in addition to being biased, you've muddied the waters. Throw in an ad for a 3-series and it's a Car and Driver article.

RedlineHR · 03-20-2014, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Not defensive at all. I don't own a Nismo. I was pointing out a few of the flaws in your reasoning and writing. If you had stuck to reviewing the car you claimed to be reviewing, and eliminated your personal bias, the article would read a lot better.

Point taken. If it was my own blog, I might have written it differently.

Chuck33079 · 03-20-2014, 06:26 PM

I assume they gave some restrictions on content of the review, right?

RedlineHR · 03-20-2014, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

... Throw in an ad for a 3-series and it's a Car and Driver article.

Oh, now that's uncalled for. How 'bout a Top Gear UK article?

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	step1: if you already have a 350z cut the frame by about 4inches to shorten wheel base.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	step2: now lets cut the frame again, and add over an inch in width...

03-20-2014, 03:36 PM	#18 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	step3: lets get rid of them orange brembo's and get some real akebono's on there...

03-20-2014, 04:16 PM	#23 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	well, i suppose one could cut the frame 4" shorter and add 1" in width to start off?...