Getting a 2010 NISMO, picking it up off the rig tomorrow morning!!

Ron · 02-16-2011, 11:01 PM

spacers are placed on the front springs to avoid shock compression and to raise the nose for shipping purposes. They are supposed to be removed by the dealer when the car is unloaded from the truck. If you still have them, taking them off will improve handling..

Sibze · 02-21-2011, 01:26 PM

PJRabbit · 02-24-2011, 11:14 AM

Apart from the spacer thing:

In the summer months, driving in traffic, you may notice the oil temp start to climb into the 220-230 range. This is normal for this engine. I run Royal Purple oil in the motor which helps a bit. An after-market oil cooler is available for the NISMOs if you want to go the $1000 route.

Your Yokohama Advan Z tires may last 1 to 1 1/2 years (10-15k miles). They are quite expensive to replace, especially if you're not used to buying racing tires. When I replaced mine I went with BF Goodrich KDWs, which are cheaper and overall better in my opinion.

Those are the only negatives I have come up with since buying mine in January 2010. It's a wonderful car that turns heads wherever it goes. Congrats on your buy.

Ron · 02-24-2011, 12:57 PM

Oil coolers can be bought (or built) anywhere from $250-$500. No need to get the Nissan Motorsports oil cooler.

PJRabbit · 02-25-2011, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron

Oil coolers can be bought (or built) anywhere from $250-$500. No need to get the Nissan Motorsports oil cooler.

There is if you bought the warranty and care about it.

I bought the warranty.

Viera · 02-24-2011, 04:00 PM

Found your wife a nismo? Thats pretty neat haha. And welcome!

dixon cider · 03-30-2011, 01:54 AM

Zensation · 07-13-2013, 07:57 PM

Hey man congrats on the NISMO I Just picked my 2010 up today as well...also wondering about rattling in the hatch does anyone know about this??

6MT · 07-14-2013, 11:23 AM

Hi

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02-24-2011, 11:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
PJRabbit Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Va Posts: 41 Drives: 2010 NISMO 370z Rep Power: 16	Apart from the spacer thing: In the summer months, driving in traffic, you may notice the oil temp start to climb into the 220-230 range. This is normal for this engine. I run Royal Purple oil in the motor which helps a bit. An after-market oil cooler is available for the NISMOs if you want to go the $1000 route. Your Yokohama Advan Z tires may last 1 to 1 1/2 years (10-15k miles). They are quite expensive to replace, especially if you're not used to buying racing tires. When I replaced mine I went with BF Goodrich KDWs, which are cheaper and overall better in my opinion. Those are the only negatives I have come up with since buying mine in January 2010. It's a wonderful car that turns heads wherever it goes. Congrats on your buy.

02-24-2011, 12:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 22	Oil coolers can be bought (or built) anywhere from $250-$500. No need to get the Nissan Motorsports oil cooler.

02-24-2011, 04:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
Viera Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 897 Drives: '09 M.Blue 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 265	Found your wife a nismo? Thats pretty neat haha. And welcome!

07-13-2013, 07:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
Zensation Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Spartanburg, Sc Age: 36 Posts: 483 Drives: 93 rx7 Rep Power: 14	Hey man congrats on the NISMO I Just picked my 2010 up today as well...also wondering about rattling in the hatch does anyone know about this??