Anyone on here upgrade from 350 nismo to 370 nismo?

cv129 · 05-30-2016, 09:51 AM

I won't comment on the aesthetic, that's subjective, only what OP likes matters.

I think it's a valid to distinguish differences between 09-14 vs 15+ though. Much nicer seats, painted headlight housing, revised final drive ratio, these are nice changes considering how much people pay to get those things done.

brandon3434 · 05-31-2016, 08:14 AM

I've owned a Nismo 350z, and currently own a Nismo 370z. Both are nice, but the shorter wheel base on the 370z is definitely a plus handling wise. Overall, I'd get a 370z over a 350z any day now, they've made a lot of improvements.

ramoszx12r · 05-31-2016, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandon3434

I've owned a Nismo 350z, and currently own a Nismo 370z. Both are nice, but the shorter wheel base on the 370z is definitely a plus handling wise. Overall, I'd get a 370z over a 350z any day now, they've made a lot of improvements.

builtness · 06-01-2016, 11:02 AM

I have a 93 rx7 fd with ls1/t56, but I'm getting the itch for a 370z nismo. I use to own a 350z nismo, and test drove a 370z nismo. 370z all the way..

Z1NONLY · 06-01-2016, 01:42 PM

I have driven both on the same track, the same day. (Although I have never owned either)

The 370 NISMO was the better car at the limit. Better power and better balance. I have driven every example of the Z33 and Z34. The power bumps between the different models never got my attention until the NISMO 370 and I still can't believe Nissan's lawyers let the NISMO 370Z leave the factory as neutral as it is.

The VLSD is my only gripe, but that goes for both NISMO's.

cv129 · 06-01-2016, 02:56 PM

^Nice

Quite some time ago, I visited a thread in my350z forum, everybody and their moms were bashing on the Nismo 370z, how unworthy of its Nismo badge, and that the Nismo 350z was better by a mile. Maybe it was just that specific thread.

Spstone · 06-01-2016, 04:19 PM

I think you have to take criticism on the car with a grain of salt. Some guys bash the tech, where other look at it as a streetable track car so the tech isn't important. Some claim it should have been updated by now, so why waste your money. For as old as it is it's still holding it's own against all it's comparable cars, really until this year nothing comparable would touch it on a road coarse. The new Camero SS is the only thing showing promise on paper, but is still demanding almost 10K more than the NISMO when the dealer gets done from what I've heard. I'm also willing to bet in the long run there will be 25 Camero SS for every 1 NISMO, if not more.

When it comes down to it the 350 guys are going to say it's better, the Muscle guys will say it's better, and the 370 guys will defend their vehicle. Drive them all and see what you like best.

nismo2evox · 06-02-2016, 04:32 PM

Coming from owning a 2007 350Z Nismo and now a 2014 370Z Nismo here are my thoughts for what they are worth based on my gut feeling. Have no idea what the actual stats are:

350 Nismo

- Feels a bit smaller lighter and more tossible, but much less stable at the limit than the 370 Nismo

- Feels rawer (by which I mean you feel more of the road, less sound deadening)

- Visually, more aggressive aero possibly due to more hard edges and staggered sized wheels with 18 front 19 rear.

- Maybe a bit more road presence than the 370 Nismo due to the vertical lines in the front splitter and hard edges, gold calipers, wire mesh on rear bumper and such. 2014 370 Nismo and both years 350 Nismo models have the same type of paint style with the grey accents which I like a lot.

- More boy racer/less refined or mature than the 370 Nismo. Although I owned the 350 Nismo when I was 20ish and the 370 Nismo close to 30 so there is some personal experience and age factoring in there, but I still love the 350 Nismo

- More noise from exhaust. I may be imagining it and I've been removed for a while but I feel like the 350 Nismo has a more notable exhaust

- Less storage space due to the brace being higher

370 Nismo

- More refined through and through. Fit and finish is better. No rattles and on my 350 Nismo my side skirt stared to come off a tiny bit and it drove me nuts

- Much more stable at limit, probably due to wider tires

- More space with the brace below the back hatch

- Sleeker looks. The 370 Nismo kind of reminds me a of a running sneaker. I really like it. In black it kind of looks jet fightery ish in certain lights and angles

- Much more comfortable in daily driving. Even though the suspension is stiff it soaks up bumps better than the 350

- More power, but not astronomically more than the 350. You feel it most at the top of the rev range.

- Less drivetrain (line?) friction. The 370 Nismo loves to coast at 2,000 rpm. It feels like there is no drag and the thing just wants to run. It feels like it always has more to give and you are doing it a disservice by not pushing it hard everywhere

- The noise in the 370 Nismo has less rumble than the 350 Nismo but when you get going it sounds like a turbine spooling up. Not quite a turbo type sound but a bit like the way a supercharge whine sounds. I like it

- No rear wiper in the 370 compared the 350

- Little shelves behind the seats are a nice touch, plus your glove box is where it is supposed to be instead of behind the passenger seat in the 350Z

In conclusion, you really can't go wrong with either. However, where prices are at, just from a newness point of view, you are probably better off getting a used 370Z Nismo. I think the 350 Nismo gave us a great reference point for depreciation. They kind of fall off a cliff after you buy it until they hit about $20,000 and then just stay there.

What is great about the Nismo, no matter what model you choose is that it just stands out in a way I like to think as my kind of persona. It's not high tech, it's not wildly expensive, it doesn't really have any luxury status to it. However, it is a no compromises drivers car that looks great and performs exceptionally well at its price point. The car makes me feel really special when I get in it, drive it, and even when I walk away from it. I'm really proud to say what my car is. Not in a bragging way, but in a car guys get it kind of way. There aren't many $40,000 cars that stand out and perform in such a way as the Nismo does. The ultimate knowledge you got a cool car is when a 10 year old kid ooogles the hell out of it. Because there is no bias, or jealousy, or judgement on maturity of driving "that type of car" at that age.

I think Richard Hammond on Top Gear put it best. To paraphrase, Buying a car for car people is an emotional decision. When you get in it you want to feel like your 10 years old driving something awesome. That's how I feel every day

axmea? · 06-02-2016, 10:18 PM

Spent a little bit of time with a well respected tuner here in SoCal this afternoon. Spoke about his experience in working with both motors. Hands down the VQ37HR will outperform the VQ35HR. It has better internals and will be able to safely and significantly eek out more power if boosted. It is just that good. Thought I should share.

Hotrodz · 06-03-2016, 09:04 AM

I have driven both and they are both fun to drive but the 370...well she turns heads from 7 and 9 year old boys and girls to the 70 something guy at the gas station in Wickenburg, AZ who was like nice my friend and was grinning ear to ear! I love that about my Nismo!

NISMOtuner · 06-03-2016, 09:08 AM

This has turned out giving me exactly what I wanted out of this. I'm starting to lean back toward the 370 now. I'm really considering going with the 2014 so I can get the more rare color set on the body kit and the steering wheel and then just pick up a set of Nismo recaros from a 2015 and I should be set! I appreciate all this feedback. It eventually went to where I was hoping!

Hotrodz · 06-03-2016, 09:24 AM

Go Magma Red...I not a fan of red but I love that color on a Nismo lol!

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Chuck33079 · 06-03-2016, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NISMOtuner

and then just pick up a set of Nismo recaros from a 2015 and I should be set!

Expect a healthy dose of sticker shock when you start shopping for those seats.

NISMOtuner · 06-03-2016, 03:53 PM

^^^ yeah I saw the number on them. Not pretty. But then again I had to spend 4K on just an exhaust on my 911 so I figure I'm still better off in the long run in the Z (as far as parts cost go)

James10694 · 06-08-2016, 11:02 PM

I love both nismos they're beautiful cars, especially in person. I drove a 350z and 370z nismo the day I bought my 370z nismo. The biggest thing that got me was the refined interior and the exhaust on the 370z was a little deeper. However I didn't find out till later that It had an aftermarket exhaust. If I did go with a 350z nismo It would because of the rarity and how amazing they look stock. But then honestly t would probably be sitting in a garage and I wouldn't be driving it

05-30-2016, 09:51 AM	#16 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,192 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 159827	I won't comment on the aesthetic, that's subjective, only what OP likes matters. I think it's a valid to distinguish differences between 09-14 vs 15+ though. Much nicer seats, painted headlight housing, revised final drive ratio, these are nice changes considering how much people pay to get those things done. Wheels3309 likes this. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

05-31-2016, 08:14 AM	#17 (permalink)
brandon3434 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 137 Drives: GT350R Rep Power: 14	I've owned a Nismo 350z, and currently own a Nismo 370z. Both are nice, but the shorter wheel base on the 370z is definitely a plus handling wise. Overall, I'd get a 370z over a 350z any day now, they've made a lot of improvements. NISMOtuner likes this.

06-01-2016, 11:02 AM	#19 (permalink)
builtness Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 8 Drives: 1993 Toyota Supra TT Rep Power: 11	I have a 93 rx7 fd with ls1/t56, but I'm getting the itch for a 370z nismo. I use to own a 350z nismo, and test drove a 370z nismo. 370z all the way.. NISMOtuner likes this.

06-01-2016, 01:42 PM	#20 (permalink)
Z1NONLY Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SW Florida Posts: 355 Drives: 16 FR-S Rep Power: 39	I have driven both on the same track, the same day. (Although I have never owned either) The 370 NISMO was the better car at the limit. Better power and better balance. I have driven every example of the Z33 and Z34. The power bumps between the different models never got my attention until the NISMO 370 and I still can't believe Nissan's lawyers let the NISMO 370Z leave the factory as neutral as it is. The VLSD is my only gripe, but that goes for both NISMO's. cv129, NISMOtuner and Spooler like this.

06-01-2016, 02:56 PM	#21 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,192 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 159827	^Nice Quite some time ago, I visited a thread in my350z forum, everybody and their moms were bashing on the Nismo 370z, how unworthy of its Nismo badge, and that the Nismo 350z was better by a mile. Maybe it was just that specific thread. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

06-01-2016, 04:19 PM	#22 (permalink)
Spstone Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Wilmington, nc Posts: 354 Drives: 14 370Z Nismo 6MT PW Rep Power: 9	I think you have to take criticism on the car with a grain of salt. Some guys bash the tech, where other look at it as a streetable track car so the tech isn't important. Some claim it should have been updated by now, so why waste your money. For as old as it is it's still holding it's own against all it's comparable cars, really until this year nothing comparable would touch it on a road coarse. The new Camero SS is the only thing showing promise on paper, but is still demanding almost 10K more than the NISMO when the dealer gets done from what I've heard. I'm also willing to bet in the long run there will be 25 Camero SS for every 1 NISMO, if not more. When it comes down to it the 350 guys are going to say it's better, the Muscle guys will say it's better, and the 370 guys will defend their vehicle. Drive them all and see what you like best. Z-Girl 12 likes this.

06-02-2016, 04:32 PM	#23 (permalink)
nismo2evox Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 39 Drives: Evo X Rep Power: 12	Coming from owning a 2007 350Z Nismo and now a 2014 370Z Nismo here are my thoughts for what they are worth based on my gut feeling. Have no idea what the actual stats are: 350 Nismo - Feels a bit smaller lighter and more tossible, but much less stable at the limit than the 370 Nismo - Feels rawer (by which I mean you feel more of the road, less sound deadening) - Visually, more aggressive aero possibly due to more hard edges and staggered sized wheels with 18 front 19 rear. - Maybe a bit more road presence than the 370 Nismo due to the vertical lines in the front splitter and hard edges, gold calipers, wire mesh on rear bumper and such. 2014 370 Nismo and both years 350 Nismo models have the same type of paint style with the grey accents which I like a lot. - More boy racer/less refined or mature than the 370 Nismo. Although I owned the 350 Nismo when I was 20ish and the 370 Nismo close to 30 so there is some personal experience and age factoring in there, but I still love the 350 Nismo - More noise from exhaust. I may be imagining it and I've been removed for a while but I feel like the 350 Nismo has a more notable exhaust - Less storage space due to the brace being higher 370 Nismo - More refined through and through. Fit and finish is better. No rattles and on my 350 Nismo my side skirt stared to come off a tiny bit and it drove me nuts - Much more stable at limit, probably due to wider tires - More space with the brace below the back hatch - Sleeker looks. The 370 Nismo kind of reminds me a of a running sneaker. I really like it. In black it kind of looks jet fightery ish in certain lights and angles - Much more comfortable in daily driving. Even though the suspension is stiff it soaks up bumps better than the 350 - More power, but not astronomically more than the 350. You feel it most at the top of the rev range. - Less drivetrain (line?) friction. The 370 Nismo loves to coast at 2,000 rpm. It feels like there is no drag and the thing just wants to run. It feels like it always has more to give and you are doing it a disservice by not pushing it hard everywhere - The noise in the 370 Nismo has less rumble than the 350 Nismo but when you get going it sounds like a turbine spooling up. Not quite a turbo type sound but a bit like the way a supercharge whine sounds. I like it - No rear wiper in the 370 compared the 350 - Little shelves behind the seats are a nice touch, plus your glove box is where it is supposed to be instead of behind the passenger seat in the 350Z In conclusion, you really can't go wrong with either. However, where prices are at, just from a newness point of view, you are probably better off getting a used 370Z Nismo. I think the 350 Nismo gave us a great reference point for depreciation. They kind of fall off a cliff after you buy it until they hit about $20,000 and then just stay there. What is great about the Nismo, no matter what model you choose is that it just stands out in a way I like to think as my kind of persona. It's not high tech, it's not wildly expensive, it doesn't really have any luxury status to it. However, it is a no compromises drivers car that looks great and performs exceptionally well at its price point. The car makes me feel really special when I get in it, drive it, and even when I walk away from it. I'm really proud to say what my car is. Not in a bragging way, but in a car guys get it kind of way. There aren't many $40,000 cars that stand out and perform in such a way as the Nismo does. The ultimate knowledge you got a cool car is when a 10 year old kid ooogles the hell out of it. Because there is no bias, or jealousy, or judgement on maturity of driving "that type of car" at that age. I think Richard Hammond on Top Gear put it best. To paraphrase, Buying a car for car people is an emotional decision. When you get in it you want to feel like your 10 years old driving something awesome. That's how I feel every day Fern to the Z, cv129, rwnielsen and 9 others like this.

06-02-2016, 10:18 PM	#24 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,233 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Spent a little bit of time with a well respected tuner here in SoCal this afternoon. Spoke about his experience in working with both motors. Hands down the VQ37HR will outperform the VQ35HR. It has better internals and will be able to safely and significantly eek out more power if boosted. It is just that good. Thought I should share. NISMOtuner likes this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

06-03-2016, 09:04 AM	#25 (permalink)
Hotrodz Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684384	I have driven both and they are both fun to drive but the 370...well she turns heads from 7 and 9 year old boys and girls to the 70 something guy at the gas station in Wickenburg, AZ who was like nice my friend and was grinning ear to ear! I love that about my Nismo! __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

06-03-2016, 09:08 AM	#26 (permalink)
NISMOtuner Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Georgia Posts: 17 Drives: 09 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 11	This has turned out giving me exactly what I wanted out of this. I'm starting to lean back toward the 370 now. I'm really considering going with the 2014 so I can get the more rare color set on the body kit and the steering wheel and then just pick up a set of Nismo recaros from a 2015 and I should be set! I appreciate all this feedback. It eventually went to where I was hoping! Z-Girl 12 likes this.

06-03-2016, 09:24 AM	#27 (permalink)
Hotrodz Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684384	Go Magma Red...I not a fan of red but I love that color on a Nismo lol! Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk NISMOtuner likes this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

06-03-2016, 03:53 PM	#29 (permalink)
NISMOtuner Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Georgia Posts: 17 Drives: 09 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 11	^^^ yeah I saw the number on them. Not pretty. But then again I had to spend 4K on just an exhaust on my 911 so I figure I'm still better off in the long run in the Z (as far as parts cost go)

06-08-2016, 11:02 PM	#30 (permalink)
James10694 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 913 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo Rep Power: 12	I love both nismos they're beautiful cars, especially in person. I drove a 350z and 370z nismo the day I bought my 370z nismo. The biggest thing that got me was the refined interior and the exhaust on the 370z was a little deeper. However I didn't find out till later that It had an aftermarket exhaust. If I did go with a 350z nismo It would because of the rarity and how amazing they look stock. But then honestly t would probably be sitting in a garage and I wouldn't be driving it __________________ Boosted Performance Single Turbo 618whp/489 tq

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