Pros and cons, Nismo vs Sports package?

ZeeBabar · 11-30-2014, 08:55 AM

It appears that there is only a very small difference in power between a Nismo and a sports package coupe. If one is not interested in getting to a race track but does drive fast and aggressive, on highways and city streets, is there sufficient reasons for going for a Nismo?

rooftop · 11-30-2014, 09:07 AM

Go with the non nismo and do some bolt on mods

Luciano13 · 11-30-2014, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ZeeBabar

It appears that there is only a very small difference in power between a Nismo and a sports package coupe. If one is not interested in getting to a race track but does drive fast and aggressive, on highways and city streets, is there sufficient reasons for going for a Nismo?

Just in case you're not sure what the Nismo is..... it also has a complete body kit package.

Btw.... who the heck drives fast and aggressive on highways and city streets

Merv · 11-30-2014, 09:39 AM

The nismo has an upgraded suspension as well. I have a sport touring and added wheel spacers and swift springs. For 300 bucks,the springs were well worth it. It handles so much better and you don't sacrifice too much ride quality. Just the right amount of in between in my opinion. If you can get a nismo for a good price,don't hesitate. I think the nismo is for people who want a more sportier feel without having to touch the car,ie modding.

Merv · 11-30-2014, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Luciano13

Just in case you're not sure what the Nismo is..... it also has a complete body kit package.

Btw.... who the heck drives fast and aggressive on highways and city streets

He could mean getting up to the speed limit faster than most! Lol.

mab864 · 11-30-2014, 10:20 AM

The Nismo is mostly a body kit, some body stiffening, and a little stiffer suspension. It does have a different exhaust and some say a different tune but those are pretty lame. Nismos still need aftermarket intake, HFC, CBE, and a tune IMHO and then the Nismo and the sport put down exactly the same dyno numbers. The main difference really is the body kit. Zs are pretty rare... Nismos are really rare.

Read T · 11-30-2014, 10:26 AM

I got a base + sport and bought a used set of Nismo suspension, Nismo sway bars, and Nismo Exhaust all for pretty cheap. It just doesn't have the (IMO ugly) bodykit. Does great on the road and the track. If you like the bodykit and can spend that much money, go for a Nismo. or a 5.0 Mustang.

I have a Nismo hat too.

Fuzzzy · 11-30-2014, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ZeeBabar

It appears that there is only a very small difference in power between a Nismo and a sports package coupe. If one is not interested in getting to a race track but does drive fast and aggressive, on highways and city streets, is there sufficient reasons for going for a Nismo?

As sufficient as the reasons for your most recent trade?

Did it, interesting/tough day but traded!

Once infected by this particular bug, you are never cured, are you?

tonythetiger · 11-30-2014, 12:09 PM

i would get the nismo if money is not a concern, personally i like the body kit on it

Chuck33079 · 11-30-2014, 12:16 PM

Are you seriously considering another trade? Really?

wanker · 11-30-2014, 12:47 PM

Do a forum search as this topic has been beaten to death.

In sum, if you plan to mod your car the Nismo may not make economic sense for you. The performance gains of the Nismo are primarily due to the larger 60mm CBE and can be easily matched on the Sport edition with a modest investment of a new CBE and springs. With that said, the Nismo is a beautiful car and no one who buys ever regrets it, so if the Nismo speaks to you, get it.

DavidZ370 · 11-30-2014, 01:37 PM

You need jesus.

Trips · 11-30-2014, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by wanker

Do a forum search as this topic has been beaten to death.

In sum, if you plan to mod your car the Nismo may not make economic sense for you. The performance gains of the Nismo are primarily due to the larger 60mm CBE and stiffer suspension along with a body kit which can be easily matched on the Sport edition with a modest investment of a new CBE and springs. With that said, the Nismo is a beautiful car and no one who buys ever regrets it, so if the Nismo speaks to you, get it.

and fixed

Are WE in 2009 again??

ZeeBabar · 11-30-2014, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Are you seriously considering another trade? Really?

No, just wondering why anyone who does not race would want a NSMO.

Rusty · 11-30-2014, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Merv

The nismo has an upgraded suspension as well. I have a sport touring and added wheel spacers and swift springs. For 300 bucks,the springs were well worth it. It handles so much better and you don't sacrifice too much ride quality. Just the right amount of in between in my opinion. If you can get a nismo for a good price,don't hesitate. I think the nismo is for people who want a more sportier feel without having to touch the car,ie modding.

Take a look at my build thread.

11-30-2014, 08:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
ZeeBabar Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Missouri Posts: 423 Drives: 2006 350z Rep Power: 0	Pros and cons, Nismo vs Sports package? It appears that there is only a very small difference in power between a Nismo and a sports package coupe. If one is not interested in getting to a race track but does drive fast and aggressive, on highways and city streets, is there sufficient reasons for going for a Nismo?

11-30-2014, 09:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
rooftop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: roof Age: 13 Posts: 5,704 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 129043	Go with the non nismo and do some bolt on mods onzedge likes this.

11-30-2014, 09:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
Merv Track Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Vancouver B.C Posts: 518 Drives: 11 GM grey sport tou Rep Power: 14	The nismo has an upgraded suspension as well. I have a sport touring and added wheel spacers and swift springs. For 300 bucks,the springs were well worth it. It handles so much better and you don't sacrifice too much ride quality. Just the right amount of in between in my opinion. If you can get a nismo for a good price,don't hesitate. I think the nismo is for people who want a more sportier feel without having to touch the car,ie modding. forza370z likes this.

11-30-2014, 10:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
mab864 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 482 Drives: 13 Sport 6MT Rep Power: 12	The Nismo is mostly a body kit, some body stiffening, and a little stiffer suspension. It does have a different exhaust and some say a different tune but those are pretty lame. Nismos still need aftermarket intake, HFC, CBE, and a tune IMHO and then the Nismo and the sport put down exactly the same dyno numbers. The main difference really is the body kit. Zs are pretty rare... Nismos are really rare. __________________ Berk HFC & CBE, Stillen G3, UpRev & tune by PSI, GTMat, 3M, Swift, StopTech, H&R 20/25, GT-R, 324 whp & 262 torque Last edited by mab864; 11-30-2014 at 10:29 AM.

11-30-2014, 10:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 18	I got a base + sport and bought a used set of Nismo suspension, Nismo sway bars, and Nismo Exhaust all for pretty cheap. It just doesn't have the (IMO ugly) bodykit. Does great on the road and the track. If you like the bodykit and can spend that much money, go for a Nismo. or a 5.0 Mustang. I have a Nismo hat too. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

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tonythetiger A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SA, TX Posts: 1,035 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z PG MT Rep Power: 193	i would get the nismo if money is not a concern, personally i like the body kit on it __________________ KWV3/Eibach/StillenG3/FI CBE+LTH+34Row/Uprev/SPL/SouthBendSS/QuaifeLSD/4.08/TommyKaira/Status/VolkZE40/AP Radical BBK/Seibon/Amuse/VIS/Sparco/WorksBellGTC/RJM/Nismo

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Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Are you seriously considering another trade? Really? __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

11-30-2014, 12:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
wanker Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Diego Posts: 443 Drives: 2011 370Z S/T A7 Rep Power: 2901	Do a forum search as this topic has been beaten to death. In sum, if you plan to mod your car the Nismo may not make economic sense for you. The performance gains of the Nismo are primarily due to the larger 60mm CBE and can be easily matched on the Sport edition with a modest investment of a new CBE and springs. With that said, the Nismo is a beautiful car and no one who buys ever regrets it, so if the Nismo speaks to you, get it. FL 4Motion and forza370z like this.

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