Sport Package Question

Bigwal · 08-22-2012, 02:46 AM

My 370Z pre-purchase research led me to the conclusion that the sports package will have 19" rims and an LSD, so when i checked my car these are the pointers that led me to think that i have a sport package seeing that it has both.
Post purchase it came to my attention that i am supposed to have the Akebono BBK which in fact i don't.
So now i am confused; how can i know if my car has the sports package or not. LSD is there and the 19" wheels are there in the 2009 model.
Any thoughts?????

Mt Tam I am · 08-22-2012, 09:28 AM

RE: Akebono BBK which in fact i don't.

What do you have?

enkei2k · 08-22-2012, 09:35 AM

Easiest way to check for sport package is the Sport Mode button.

Cmike2780 · 08-22-2012, 09:39 AM

I'm betting someone took your brakes and swapped them for the base. The Akebono's fetch a good amount of cash, while the base can be found for next to nothing.

Mt Tam I am · 08-22-2012, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enkei2k

Easiest way to check for sport package is the Sport Mode button.

Is this on the OP's automatic too?

1st · 08-22-2012, 10:35 AM

It would also have the rear spoiler and the front under spoiler if a real sport. If no bbk but you have all the other stuff(19” rays rims, spoiler front and rear, lsd) then somebody did swap out the bbk for base-non sport brakes.

cheshirecat · 08-22-2012, 11:31 AM

OP, do you have a euro-spec Z? Their trims are different.

Most euro-spec Z's, even with the upgraded "GT" package, do not get the upgraded Akebono brakes.

Only the USDM 370 abides by the Base/Sport/Touring package models, to my knowledge.

enkei2k · 08-22-2012, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Is this on the OP's automatic too?

Doh my fault. Didn't realize he had an AT. Disregard what I said.

HKYStormFront · 08-22-2012, 01:30 PM

easiest way to know for sure is to call a dealership with your VIN and ask them if your car does or does not have the sport package.

cheshirecat · 08-22-2012, 02:15 PM

The dude is in Dubai. The "sport package" may not even be a package depending on the market the car was geared for. Just sayin.

Bigwal · 08-22-2012, 02:58 PM

Guys,
My Z is a US import, then I guess they have swaped the brakes since I have the spoiler and the lip and all the other stuff I have mentioned. The base calipers I curently have installed are red powder coated, so this is a strong indicator that the brakes have been swaped. Bad luck.
Thanks for your input; guess I am in for an upgrade, the 40th anniversary red akebonos seem like a good option.

cheshirecat · 08-22-2012, 03:17 PM

yep- the red powercoat definitely gives it away. the stock non-akebono brakes are silver/unfinished across all lines.

kljw5 · 06-12-2018, 12:04 PM

Was this ever defined because my 2015 has Red Calipers but they are the bigger stock brakes. When did they start using Red calipers. as I believe this transitioned some time in the past years.

Steeles350 · 06-12-2018, 02:19 PM

op post a pic of your calipers we can easily end the confusion

mults · 06-12-2018, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kljw5

Was this ever defined because my 2015 has Red Calipers but they are the bigger stock brakes. When did they start using Red calipers. as I believe this transitioned some time in the past years.

Originally, only the 2010 40th Anniversary model had the red calipers and all others were black. In looking on the internet, it seems that the red calipers were added in 2013.

08-22-2012, 02:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bigwal Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Dubai Posts: 5 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z AT Rep Power: 14	Sport Package Question My 370Z pre-purchase research led me to the conclusion that the sports package will have 19" rims and an LSD, so when i checked my car these are the pointers that led me to think that i have a sport package seeing that it has both. Post purchase it came to my attention that i am supposed to have the Akebono BBK which in fact i don't. So now i am confused; how can i know if my car has the sports package or not. LSD is there and the 19" wheels are there in the 2009 model. Any thoughts?????

08-22-2012, 09:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3844	RE: Akebono BBK which in fact i don't. What do you have? __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

08-22-2012, 09:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 30	I'm betting someone took your brakes and swapped them for the base. The Akebono's fetch a good amount of cash, while the base can be found for next to nothing. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

08-22-2012, 01:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 54	easiest way to know for sure is to call a dealership with your VIN and ask them if your car does or does not have the sport package. __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

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1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,710 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1617	It would also have the rear spoiler and the front under spoiler if a real sport. If no bbk but you have all the other stuff(19” rays rims, spoiler front and rear, lsd) then somebody did swap out the bbk for base-non sport brakes.

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cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 294	OP, do you have a euro-spec Z? Their trims are different. Most euro-spec Z's, even with the upgraded "GT" package, do not get the upgraded Akebono brakes. Only the USDM 370 abides by the Base/Sport/Touring package models, to my knowledge.

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cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 294	The dude is in Dubai. The "sport package" may not even be a package depending on the market the car was geared for. Just sayin.

08-22-2012, 02:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
Bigwal Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Dubai Posts: 5 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z AT Rep Power: 14	Guys, My Z is a US import, then I guess they have swaped the brakes since I have the spoiler and the lip and all the other stuff I have mentioned. The base calipers I curently have installed are red powder coated, so this is a strong indicator that the brakes have been swaped. Bad luck. Thanks for your input; guess I am in for an upgrade, the 40th anniversary red akebonos seem like a good option.

08-22-2012, 03:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 294	yep- the red powercoat definitely gives it away. the stock non-akebono brakes are silver/unfinished across all lines.

06-12-2018, 12:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
kljw5 Base Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Maryland Posts: 12 Drives: 2015 370z Sport 6spd Rep Power: 9	Was this ever defined because my 2015 has Red Calipers but they are the bigger stock brakes. When did they start using Red calipers. as I believe this transitioned some time in the past years.

06-12-2018, 02:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
Steeles350 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: NC Posts: 55 Drives: 2009 370z touring Rep Power: 25	op post a pic of your calipers we can easily end the confusion