Nismo or 40th Ann version

RipperFox · 06-30-2010, 11:13 AM

I dont have a Z....YET!!!

But I am down to choosing one or the other.

I have been told by the wife the motorcycles have to go. (actually 6 of my friends have crashed in the last month, and I am scared now too)

I have the Z hook in my mouth, and I cant decide.

What are the Pros of the Nismo over the 40th?

Other than the seats and little badges, that I can see. Brakes, exhaust, performance,etc.

and how do they get that other 30 horses out of the Nismo?

Jeffblue · 06-30-2010, 11:21 AM

i've read that they aren't sure how they managed to get that 350 hp reading from the nismo, but thats beside the point. They are both going to be more exclusive and neither of them have navigation. Special wheels on both, same transmission. Body kit on Nismo could be a PRO if you like it. seems like the body kit and the "extra power" are the only edge the nismo have on the 40th. if 40th had factory nav, i'd take it in a heart beat over the nismo, considering it doesn't, its your call. do you want red leather seats, or a body kit. thats going to be the most striking difference IMO.

both are awesome.

you can get a fully loaded sport/touring/nav 6mt for less than either though.

TreeSemdyZee · 06-30-2010, 12:00 PM

Part of the extra HP on Nismo is from the exhaust..
Also, the suspension is a lot firmer. Front and rear body dampers. Nismo reinforced front strut tower brace.
If you're looking for a more comfortable ride, go with the 40th.

RipperFox · 06-30-2010, 01:27 PM

the Nizmo difference:

I figure that an aftermarket exhaust can be put on to achieve part of the 50 horses. The ECU programing differences, I am not sure. I am a GM man, so I know that ya just go buy a reprogrammer and your set. Is Nissan that simple? I find that hard to choce down, but OK...but the suspension upgrades. Are similar performance upgrages going to be able to (reasonably) obtained via aftermarket? The harsh ride doesnt bother me. Keep in mind, I am getting off a sportbike into a car. Everything is smoother than the Ninja.

TreeSemdyZee · 06-30-2010, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RipperFox

the Nizmo difference:

I figure that an aftermarket exhaust can be put on to achieve part of the 50 horses. The ECU programing differences, I am not sure. I am a GM man, so I know that ya just go buy a reprogrammer and your set. Is Nissan that simple? I find that hard to choce down, but OK...but the suspension upgrades. Are similar performance upgrages going to be able to (reasonably) obtained via aftermarket? The harsh ride doesnt bother me. Keep in mind, I am getting off a sportbike into a car. Everything is smoother than the Ninja.

It's not 50. The difference between the Nismo and standard is 18.

TongMan · 06-30-2010, 07:00 PM

Affirm...350 minus 332 equals 18

pompey · 06-30-2010, 07:10 PM

you can buy a body kit, you cant buy all the red interior from a 40th, but i have a 40th and im just taking up for it, lol
if i didnt get the 40th i would have got the nismo, so either one you choose your gonna love it.

BoostAddict · 06-30-2010, 07:38 PM

I'm, somewhat, partial to the 40ths. The Nismo is a nice model, it definitely stands out from regular models with the body kit, wheels, etc. Handling may be a tad better due to the firmer suspension, wider tires/wheels, but those performance enhancements didn't wow me over like the exterior/interior features of the 40th anni Z.

From the unique Quartz color, gunmetal colored wheels, red brake calipers and red/black interior...it was pretty much a "no-brainer" for me. In the end, you'll have to pick the model "YOU" will be happy with. Take a look at each in person and decide for yourself.

pompey · 06-30-2010, 08:30 PM

and keep in mind that there only making 1000 40th anni's

Jordo! · 06-30-2010, 09:03 PM

Nismo -- more bang for the buck.

RipperFox · 06-30-2010, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pompey

you can buy a body kit, you cant buy all the red interior from a 40th, but i have a 40th and im just taking up for it, lol
if i didnt get the 40th i would have got the nismo, so either one you choose your gonna love it.

WTF is going on with me and this car!!!
I think about it all day. I dream about it. And I dont even have one yet.

Its like I caught OCD from that fricken white one I sat in at the dealer.

I havent even driven one yet!! and I think about it more than sex.

Of course I am a bit of a adreniline junkie, put my Ninja ZX14 up for sale to buy one of these obsessive little canyon carvers.

jacknismo · 07-01-2010, 04:47 PM

i opted for the nismo and love it... Picked nismo over the 40th and the new 335is.
got it 6/9/10 and now 1900 miles on it....Makes my gf's 4.4 litre X5 feel like a bus.

BTW, nismo = my first sports car. Been riding a 4runner for 12yrs... still running...

Jamaica · 07-01-2010, 05:04 PM

depends on what you want to do with the car such as aftermarker

Paladinjc · 07-21-2010, 08:13 AM

I purchased the Nismo and couldn't be happier! The 40th is nice, but you need to decided what you will be happy with. Go test drive them both, that is what sold me on the Nismo.

Cherish...

Jeffblue · 07-21-2010, 09:21 AM

if you mod the nismo's aero kit, suspension, or exhaust (and arguably wheels,) you have wasted money on getting the nismo

06-30-2010, 11:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
RipperFox Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7 Drives: Pedestrian currently Rep Power: 14	Nismo or 40th Ann version I dont have a Z....YET!!! But I am down to choosing one or the other. I have been told by the wife the motorcycles have to go. (actually 6 of my friends have crashed in the last month, and I am scared now too) I have the Z hook in my mouth, and I cant decide. What are the Pros of the Nismo over the 40th? Other than the seats and little badges, that I can see. Brakes, exhaust, performance,etc. and how do they get that other 30 horses out of the Nismo?

06-30-2010, 01:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
RipperFox Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7 Drives: Pedestrian currently Rep Power: 14	the Nizmo difference: I figure that an aftermarket exhaust can be put on to achieve part of the 50 horses. The ECU programing differences, I am not sure. I am a GM man, so I know that ya just go buy a reprogrammer and your set. Is Nissan that simple? I find that hard to choce down, but OK...but the suspension upgrades. Are similar performance upgrages going to be able to (reasonably) obtained via aftermarket? The harsh ride doesnt bother me. Keep in mind, I am getting off a sportbike into a car. Everything is smoother than the Ninja. Last edited by RipperFox; 06-30-2010 at 01:34 PM.

06-30-2010, 07:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
BoostAddict Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 144 Drives: 40th Anni 370Z Rep Power: 15	I'm, somewhat, partial to the 40ths. The Nismo is a nice model, it definitely stands out from regular models with the body kit, wheels, etc. Handling may be a tad better due to the firmer suspension, wider tires/wheels, but those performance enhancements didn't wow me over like the exterior/interior features of the 40th anni Z. From the unique Quartz color, gunmetal colored wheels, red brake calipers and red/black interior...it was pretty much a "no-brainer" for me. In the end, you'll have to pick the model "YOU" will be happy with. Take a look at each in person and decide for yourself. __________________ 40th Anniversary 370Z

06-30-2010, 09:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 417	Nismo -- more bang for the buck. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

07-21-2010, 08:13 AM	#14 (permalink)
Paladinjc Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: North Carolina Age: 52 Posts: 130 Drives: M3 Rep Power: 14	I purchased the Nismo and couldn't be happier! The 40th is nice, but you need to decided what you will be happy with. Go test drive them both, that is what sold me on the Nismo. Cherish... Last edited by Paladinjc; 07-21-2010 at 08:16 AM.

06-30-2010, 11:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	i've read that they aren't sure how they managed to get that 350 hp reading from the nismo, but thats beside the point. They are both going to be more exclusive and neither of them have navigation. Special wheels on both, same transmission. Body kit on Nismo could be a PRO if you like it. seems like the body kit and the "extra power" are the only edge the nismo have on the 40th. if 40th had factory nav, i'd take it in a heart beat over the nismo, considering it doesn't, its your call. do you want red leather seats, or a body kit. thats going to be the most striking difference IMO. both are awesome. you can get a fully loaded sport/touring/nav 6mt for less than either though.

06-30-2010, 12:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 59 Posts: 4,880 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	Part of the extra HP on Nismo is from the exhaust.. Also, the suspension is a lot firmer. Front and rear body dampers. Nismo reinforced front strut tower brace. If you're looking for a more comfortable ride, go with the 40th.

06-30-2010, 07:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 715	Affirm...350 minus 332 equals 18

06-30-2010, 07:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
pompey Banned Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 139 Drives: 2010 370Z 40th anniv Rep Power: 0	you can buy a body kit, you cant buy all the red interior from a 40th, but i have a 40th and im just taking up for it, lol if i didnt get the 40th i would have got the nismo, so either one you choose your gonna love it.

06-30-2010, 08:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
pompey Banned Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 139 Drives: 2010 370Z 40th anniv Rep Power: 0	and keep in mind that there only making 1000 40th anni's

07-01-2010, 04:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
jacknismo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: GA Posts: 36 Drives: X6 M Rep Power: 14	i opted for the nismo and love it... Picked nismo over the 40th and the new 335is. got it 6/9/10 and now 1900 miles on it....Makes my gf's 4.4 litre X5 feel like a bus. BTW, nismo = my first sports car. Been riding a 4runner for 12yrs... still running...

07-01-2010, 05:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	depends on what you want to do with the car such as aftermarker

07-21-2010, 09:21 AM	#15 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	if you mod the nismo's aero kit, suspension, or exhaust (and arguably wheels,) you have wasted money on getting the nismo

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