Considering a Nismo

karotZ · 09-02-2011, 12:16 PM

The Nismo is sick. I'm planning to either trade my Z for a Nismo Z or I could
just be done with it by buying the Nismo body kit Non-S-tune.

09Nismo368 · 09-02-2011, 12:22 PM

If you want a car that turns heads the Nismo is it. I get stares all of the time.

daleks · 09-02-2011, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 09Nismo368

If you want a car that turns heads the Nismo is it. I get stares all of the time.

Which is why your first mod should be tints.

birdmanx1 · 09-02-2011, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daleks

Which is why your first mod should be tints.

it took a while to get used to the stares. Clearbra should also be a mod with an immediate priority otherwise you'll regret it soon.

koffeegy · 09-02-2011, 02:20 PM

I have just received word that the 2012 NISMO Z I ordered is slated to start being assembled the second week of this month. I'm guessing September 15th'ish. I decided to go with the Gun Metallic as the color since I've owned white and black before. Thought it would be nice to go with something new.

-Koffeegy

Slownismo · 09-02-2011, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdmanx1

it took a while to get used to the stares. Clearbra should also be a mod with an immediate priority otherwise you'll regret it soon.

Did you order your clearbra from 3M? I am having trouble finding one that is cut for the nismo.

birdmanx1 · 09-02-2011, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slownismo

Did you order your clearbra from 3M? I am having trouble finding one that is cut for the nismo.

You should get it done at a reputable tint shop.

FL 4Motion · 09-02-2011, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdmanx1

You should get it done at a reputable tint shop.

/\ this.

Slownismo · 09-03-2011, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdmanx1

You should get it done at a reputable tint shop.

Ah, I wasn't aware they did that, thank you!

Figtuna · 09-13-2011, 02:11 PM

As you can tell we're all zelots when it come to our love for the Nizmo. I have a Solid Red Nizmo. If your worried about the stiff ride then consider an Infiniti but for my preference there are a lot of them out there. As for the Nizmo...there is no other performance car that has it's looks and appearance. People often ask why I didn't buy the faster Corvette to which I reply that there are too many on the road, I hate being a "me-to" person or following the herd. To me it's just another car, yeah I know there are faster cars than the Nizmo...but they'll never have that look for the money. The Nizmo is in a league of it's own...it turns heads. As for color, I'd seriously look at the pearl white (be sure to tint those windows). I lived in Tucson for 5 years and black is a horrible color to keep clean. It was hard enough keeping my 350z (Daytona Blue-convertible) clean.

If there was one major complaint I had toward the Nizmo it definately is the stereo. I replaced it with an Pioneer AVIC/JL amp & 6 speakers and solved that problem. It's likely that if you bought a used Nizmo that the stereo will be an aftermarket brand. You'll need a great stereo to help muffle the tire wine...it can be deafining on roughly surfaced roads. Again, it is a sports car. Sports cars of yester-year were a lot more challenging to operate and maintain than they are today.

I don't have any regrets owning my Nizmo. It's a looker and the best damn handling car that I've driven.

Happy Motoring
Steve
2010 Nizmo #75 - Solid Red

PS: Invest in a good radar detector because you'll have your foot "in it" all the time...trust me - resistance is futile! My Passport 9500ix has saved my bacon more than a few times!

birdmanx1 · 09-13-2011, 05:38 PM

Great summary Fitguna

Figtuna · 09-14-2011, 02:00 PM

I came close to a coin toss when I was trying to choose between the Solid Red and the Pearl White. I bought my Nizmo in Denver 2 months after my wife passed away from breast cancer...it had been a 5 yr battle and I decided it was time for me. The dealer, Go Now Nissan, had a black and red Nizmo and they let me test-drive the red car. I noticed a lot of people staring at the car and got several thumbs up during that 15 mile drive. I was hooked from the second that car cranked and heard that gutteral growl from that exhaust note. I had been looking at the 370Z since it's release in 2009 and knew I would have it to replace my aging 2004 350Z convertible and my wife said that one day my dream car should become a reality. God rest her soul, I wish I could have given her a ride.

Kind Regards
Steve

R.I.P. Debrah J Newton (4-9-51/ 1-10-10)

fuct · 09-14-2011, 02:28 PM

sry for your loss Steve....

09-02-2011, 12:16 PM	#16 (permalink)
karotZ Track Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: not found Posts: 723 Drives: on empty tank of gas Rep Power: 15	The Nismo is sick. I'm planning to either trade my Z for a Nismo Z or I could just be done with it by buying the Nismo body kit Non-S-tune. __________________ VERTEX \| SUIVAX \| AMUSE \| SSR \| SPARCO \| STILLEN \| FAST INTENTIONS x HKS \| HANKOOK \| NARDI \| NRG \| EVO-R \| ROBISPEC \| SPC

09-13-2011, 02:11 PM	#25 (permalink)
Figtuna Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Age: 69 Posts: 75 Drives: 15 Nismo Wht Tech Rep Power: 15	We love our Nizmos As you can tell we're all zelots when it come to our love for the Nizmo. I have a Solid Red Nizmo. If your worried about the stiff ride then consider an Infiniti but for my preference there are a lot of them out there. As for the Nizmo...there is no other performance car that has it's looks and appearance. People often ask why I didn't buy the faster Corvette to which I reply that there are too many on the road, I hate being a "me-to" person or following the herd. To me it's just another car, yeah I know there are faster cars than the Nizmo...but they'll never have that look for the money. The Nizmo is in a league of it's own...it turns heads. As for color, I'd seriously look at the pearl white (be sure to tint those windows). I lived in Tucson for 5 years and black is a horrible color to keep clean. It was hard enough keeping my 350z (Daytona Blue-convertible) clean. If there was one major complaint I had toward the Nizmo it definately is the stereo. I replaced it with an Pioneer AVIC/JL amp & 6 speakers and solved that problem. It's likely that if you bought a used Nizmo that the stereo will be an aftermarket brand. You'll need a great stereo to help muffle the tire wine...it can be deafining on roughly surfaced roads. Again, it is a sports car. Sports cars of yester-year were a lot more challenging to operate and maintain than they are today. I don't have any regrets owning my Nizmo. It's a looker and the best damn handling car that I've driven. Happy Motoring Steve 2010 Nizmo #75 - Solid Red PS: Invest in a good radar detector because you'll have your foot "in it" all the time...trust me - resistance is futile! My Passport 9500ix has saved my bacon more than a few times!

09-13-2011, 05:38 PM	#26 (permalink)
birdmanx1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Age: 95 Posts: 3,175 Drives: 370z Nismo Rep Power: 23	Great summary Fitguna __________________ 370Z NISMO #0462 \| ClearBra \| 3M tint \| Head/Taillights \| Dynamat \| Black Roof \| Tommy Kaira HB \| CF Parts \| Berk HFCs \| FI SS \| NST Pulleys \| Takeda aFe \| K&N \| H&R Spacers \| Swift Spec R \| SPC F&R \| Zuperman M370 Nismo Vid \| Nismo Journal \| Nismo Rumble

09-14-2011, 02:00 PM	#27 (permalink)
Figtuna Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Age: 69 Posts: 75 Drives: 15 Nismo Wht Tech Rep Power: 15	Thanks Birdman I came close to a coin toss when I was trying to choose between the Solid Red and the Pearl White. I bought my Nizmo in Denver 2 months after my wife passed away from breast cancer...it had been a 5 yr battle and I decided it was time for me. The dealer, Go Now Nissan, had a black and red Nizmo and they let me test-drive the red car. I noticed a lot of people staring at the car and got several thumbs up during that 15 mile drive. I was hooked from the second that car cranked and heard that gutteral growl from that exhaust note. I had been looking at the 370Z since it's release in 2009 and knew I would have it to replace my aging 2004 350Z convertible and my wife said that one day my dream car should become a reality. God rest her soul, I wish I could have given her a ride. Kind Regards Steve R.I.P. Debrah J Newton (4-9-51/ 1-10-10)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
[FOR SALE] Nismo Exhaust - Nismo 19" Forged rays wheels.	Bleazi	Parts for sale (Private Classifieds)	12	10-16-2011 08:04 AM
wanted nismo rims for 370z and nismo stune rear spoiler	edphoenix01	New Nismo 370Z Owner	0	09-29-2010 06:44 PM
OEM 19" NISMO wheels by RAYS® (From 370Z Nismo)	Imperial	Parts for sale (Private Classifieds)	8	09-26-2010 02:01 AM

09-02-2011, 12:22 PM	#17 (permalink)
09Nismo368 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Coastal SC Posts: 3 Drives: 09 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 13	If you want a car that turns heads the Nismo is it. I get stares all of the time.

09-02-2011, 02:20 PM	#20 (permalink)
koffeegy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Covington, Louisiana Posts: 419 Drives: 2012 NISMO Gun Metal Rep Power: 14	I have just received word that the 2012 NISMO Z I ordered is slated to start being assembled the second week of this month. I'm guessing September 15th'ish. I decided to go with the Gun Metallic as the color since I've owned white and black before. Thought it would be nice to go with something new. -Koffeegy

09-14-2011, 02:28 PM	#28 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 23	sry for your loss Steve....