2009 Nissan NISMO 370Z @ Willow Springs Video

ZforMe · 06-11-2009, 12:21 AM

I'll take the front bumper, rear spoiler, and wheels please.

Thanks

AK370Z · 06-11-2009, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by MC@MYGTR

anyone find out which magazine wrecked it during their review yet ?

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What's more, the differential in the sole Nismo Z available for testing in the U.S. failed halfway through our evaluation, leaving the car on jack stands. Several journalists who hadn't driven the car as extensively as we had were wondering how they were going to report on a car they had not actually driven. After the differential had been repaired later in the day, one of the assembled journalists unceremoniously answered that question by driving off the track at Turn 3 and destroying the car entirely.

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Get Yours Soon
Nissan expects the Nismo model to account for about 5 percent of 370Z sales. The car will be available in late June with one transmission option — the six-speed manual with SynchroRev Match. Pricing will start at less than $40,000 and five colors will be available: silver, gray, black, white and red.

No Monterey Blue! MB just got more exclusive! haha

MC · 06-11-2009, 12:32 AM

yup i knew it was one of them

sensi09 · 06-11-2009, 12:36 AM

In the video at 23-27sec, it looks like that's a Nismo 350Z. If they did a fast lap of each car, it'd interesting to see how they compared.

AK370Z · 06-11-2009, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by sensi09

In the video at 23-27sec, it looks like that's a Nismo 350Z. If they did a fast lap of each car, it'd interesting to see how they compared.

Good eye!

I would love to see that as well.

Brazilbro · 06-11-2009, 12:55 AM

good call

i didnt notice it was missing the butthole

Endgame · 06-11-2009, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by sensi09

I'd expect the Nismo to likely be the heaviest model.

Clearance should be similar to a regular 370Z, but the front bumper looks to extend out a bit which makes it more easier to scrape.

I think if someone went all aftermarket, they can easily get more performance than the Nismo model, but for the price and everything turn-key, it's hard to beat.

From Nissan, the Nismo's weigh in at 3300 pounds.

travisjb · 06-11-2009, 01:16 AM

I know it's been said before, but this car is begging for a 300+lb diet...

k20z3 · 06-11-2009, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by sensi09

I'm really loving this car. The review mentions a stiff ride, but I don't think that will be an issue. Edmunds said the same thing about the Nismo 350Z, but that car is just fine for daily driving IMO. Much more compliant than a typical Z with aftermarket suspension.

so sex bigger pics?

sensi09 · 06-11-2009, 03:23 AM

^The road is likely not level, but from those pics, the Nismo looks to have higher ride height....

phelan · 06-11-2009, 10:58 AM

I'd swap out my rear valence with the nismo's. Get rid of that godawful *******. At the same time, I think I'd rather have my regular ol' 370Z everywhere else.

...Wonder how much you can see out the rear of the Nismo??

RCZ · 06-11-2009, 01:37 PM

Other than the front bumper, I don't feel I missed out on ANYTHING when I bought my non nismo Z. Also 150lbs of downforce at 70 is weak. At least I hope its balanced.

Maybe a bigger higher rear wing + a better diffuser + an adjustable front splitter + canaards would make the downforce acceptable for a dedicated track car.

Also its silly you guys are worried about drag for your quarter mile times....fold your mirrors back lol this car isnt doing 200mph...

Crash · 06-11-2009, 01:43 PM

No thanks. Big customer complaints not heard by Nissan. Big No-No in my book.

takimbe · 06-11-2009, 05:57 PM

glad i didnt wait for the NISMO edition. All I want is the spoiler. come on nissan! no oil cooler? on a NISMO?

Endgame · 06-11-2009, 07:46 PM

I waited for the Nismo to drop before deciding what to do. I have made up my mind to buy a stock Z and tune it myself.

The Nismo does not totally suck, but no thanks.

06-11-2009, 12:21 AM	#16 (permalink)
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06-11-2009, 12:32 AM	#18 (permalink)
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06-11-2009, 01:16 AM	#23 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	I know it's been said before, but this car is begging for a 300+lb diet... __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

06-11-2009, 01:43 PM	#28 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	No thanks. Big customer complaints not heard by Nissan. Big No-No in my book. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

06-11-2009, 05:57 PM	#29 (permalink)
takimbe Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 223 Drives: 09' PG 370Z w/SP Rep Power: 264	glad i didnt wait for the NISMO edition. All I want is the spoiler. come on nissan! no oil cooler? on a NISMO? __________________ Stillen G3 Intakes/CBE/Pulley/Grounding Kit/Sways/Front lip \|Megan Racing Spec-RS Coils \|Amuse rear \|S-Tune Spoiler \|CF B-Pillars \|Forgestar F14 20" Bronze Burst (soon) \|Kenwood 7" HU \|Boston Acoustics speakers/Sub \|Kenwood Excelon Amp \|\|EVO-R Side Blades

06-11-2009, 12:36 AM	#19 (permalink)
sensi09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: so cal Posts: 449 Drives: _ Rep Power: 16	In the video at 23-27sec, it looks like that's a Nismo 350Z. If they did a fast lap of each car, it'd interesting to see how they compared.

06-11-2009, 12:55 AM	#21 (permalink)
Brazilbro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,131 Drives: Juke/240Z Rep Power: 848	good call i didnt notice it was missing the butthole

06-11-2009, 03:23 AM	#25 (permalink)
sensi09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: so cal Posts: 449 Drives: _ Rep Power: 16	^The road is likely not level, but from those pics, the Nismo looks to have higher ride height....

06-11-2009, 10:58 AM	#26 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	I'd swap out my rear valence with the nismo's. Get rid of that godawful *******. At the same time, I think I'd rather have my regular ol' 370Z everywhere else. ...Wonder how much you can see out the rear of the Nismo??

06-11-2009, 01:37 PM	#27 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Other than the front bumper, I don't feel I missed out on ANYTHING when I bought my non nismo Z. Also 150lbs of downforce at 70 is weak. At least I hope its balanced. Maybe a bigger higher rear wing + a better diffuser + an adjustable front splitter + canaards would make the downforce acceptable for a dedicated track car. Also its silly you guys are worried about drag for your quarter mile times....fold your mirrors back lol this car isnt doing 200mph...

06-11-2009, 07:46 PM	#30 (permalink)
Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 224	I waited for the Nismo to drop before deciding what to do. I have made up my mind to buy a stock Z and tune it myself. The Nismo does not totally suck, but no thanks.

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