Simple nismo question

KingJoseph · 06-23-2013, 05:25 PM

There are some driveways that I cannot make into at all. Most I can approach at an angle, but I picked up a girl for a date and I just happened to ask if she had a steep driveway. She said, "Actually I do..." and I was going to bring my SUV, but I ended up bringing the Nismo 'cause, well, yeah.

Anyway, I took that thing at the most conservative angle possible and cleared the nose, but had I traveled another inch or two forward, I would have been high centered. I parked it and walked to her door, haha.

I've actually managed to never scrape on anything up to this point... but that one was seriously close to being catastrophic.

tjlazer · 06-23-2013, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by luigi90210

It is, its .9in lower than a 370z with sports package. There are a few threads here documenting that.

Almost an inch? I don't think so. At most it would be .4 inches but I installed a Nismo shock/spring set on my Base/Sport and it actually lifted my front a little. Rear was exactly the same.

forza370z · 06-24-2013, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by luigi90210

It is, its .9in lower than a 370z with sports package. There are a few threads here documenting that.

No, definitely not true. The fender gap between the Nismo and the Non-Nismo is about the same. I measure it everytime I meet up with new 370z local members. It almost becomes my hobby now. LOL. So yeah, I can tell you the ride height is about the same. But since the Nismo front is longer and doesn't go upwards up front like the non-nismo front, it makes the nismo closer to the groud and far more easier to get scraped.

OP, to give you the precise data on the nismo front,

The lowest points which are the two edges of the front spoiler are exactly the iPhone 4 length which is 4.5 inches off of the ground stock height. I know it because I measured it resently for possible future sale.

To be honest, you will be fine with most of the speed bumps. But you WILL scrape when you get on/off the incline. Even 30 degrees. Drive slow and angle it will be your best bet.

Raven_32 · 01-31-2014, 11:38 PM

just an update on this i bought a nismo and so far ive only drug once in my driveway but not real bad although i do have to take a very sharp angle and go very slow

Crayon · 02-01-2014, 12:53 AM

Feeling that diagonal offset where only one back wheel is touching is the craziest thing.

I have a really steep driveway.

Slam128 · 02-01-2014, 03:21 AM

Don't worry about scraping too much...you'll scrape...if the bottom plastic piece gets too scraped up, it's replaceable.

Hotrodz · 02-01-2014, 11:14 AM

I wore a hole in the OEM undertray...now I have a ZSpeed...it's aluminum!

Raven_32 · 02-01-2014, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

I wore a hole in the OEM undertray...now I have a ZSpeed...it's aluminum!

I seen one for around $200 does that sound about right?

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Hotrodz · 02-01-2014, 04:34 PM

They are $399 from ZSpeed but if you aren't in a hurry you can get a used one for about that.

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Raven_32 · 02-01-2014, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

They are $399 from ZSpeed but if you aren't in a hurry you can get a used one for about that.

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Dose yours cover the whole under body or just 1/4 cause I'm pretty sure it was the zspeed site that showed wat looked like 1/4 of one for $200

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Hotrodz · 02-01-2014, 04:51 PM

Make sure you are looking at the Nimso model

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Raven_32 · 02-01-2014, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Make sure you are looking at the Nimso model

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Oh ok that's prolly were I went wrong I just did a quick look wail I had a free sec.

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mwe370z · 02-28-2014, 10:53 PM

I just ordered a 2014 Nismo 370Z. One of the mods I'm having installed at the dealer before I drive it off the lot is a ZSpeed aluminum engine undershroud. Also had one installed on the 350Z I sold before buying the new car.

forza370z · 03-01-2014, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mwe370z

I just ordered a 2014 Nismo 370Z. One of the mods I'm having installed at the dealer before I drive it off the lot is a ZSpeed aluminum engine undershroud. Also had one installed on the 350Z I sold before buying the new car.

Make sure you keep the OEM nismo undertray. They are $1000+ just for that plastic piece. Even if you don't use it you could sell it on the forum. People will fight for it if the price is right.

Elan · 03-02-2014, 08:20 PM

Also remember that while it's not so much lower than a regular Z, it has a longer bumper which really makes it an issue.

06-23-2013, 05:25 PM	#16 (permalink)
KingJoseph Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 180 Drives: 2012 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 12	There are some driveways that I cannot make into at all. Most I can approach at an angle, but I picked up a girl for a date and I just happened to ask if she had a steep driveway. She said, "Actually I do..." and I was going to bring my SUV, but I ended up bringing the Nismo 'cause, well, yeah. Anyway, I took that thing at the most conservative angle possible and cleared the nose, but had I traveled another inch or two forward, I would have been high centered. I parked it and walked to her door, haha. I've actually managed to never scrape on anything up to this point... but that one was seriously close to being catastrophic. forza370z likes this.

02-01-2014, 12:53 AM	#20 (permalink)
Crayon Base Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: New Mexico Posts: 78 Drives: 2012 Nismo 370z #308 Rep Power: 11	Feeling that diagonal offset where only one back wheel is touching is the craziest thing. I have a really steep driveway. __________________

02-01-2014, 11:14 AM	#22 (permalink)
Hotrodz Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684384	I wore a hole in the OEM undertray...now I have a ZSpeed...it's aluminum! mwe370z 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\|

02-01-2014, 04:34 PM	#24 (permalink)
Hotrodz Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684384	They are $399 from ZSpeed but if you aren't in a hurry you can get a used one for about that. Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk __________________ *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\|

02-01-2014, 04:51 PM	#26 (permalink)
Hotrodz Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684384	Make sure you are looking at the Nimso model Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk __________________ *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\|

01-31-2014, 11:38 PM	#19 (permalink)
Raven_32 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WV Posts: 48 Drives: 2009 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 11	just an update on this i bought a nismo and so far ive only drug once in my driveway but not real bad although i do have to take a very sharp angle and go very slow

02-01-2014, 03:21 AM	#21 (permalink)
Slam128 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 26 Drives: 370z Nismo Rep Power: 11	Don't worry about scraping too much...you'll scrape...if the bottom plastic piece gets too scraped up, it's replaceable.

02-28-2014, 10:53 PM	#28 (permalink)
mwe370z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Imperial, Missouri Posts: 21 Drives: 14 Nismo 370Z #625 Rep Power: 13	I just ordered a 2014 Nismo 370Z. One of the mods I'm having installed at the dealer before I drive it off the lot is a ZSpeed aluminum engine undershroud. Also had one installed on the 350Z I sold before buying the new car.

03-02-2014, 08:20 PM	#30 (permalink)
Elan Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 906 Drives: Airplanes Rep Power: 15	Also remember that while it's not so much lower than a regular Z, it has a longer bumper which really makes it an issue. __________________ 2009 370Z NISMO #477 \| AAM Competition Short Tails \| AAM Competition HFCs \| K&N Typhoon CAI \| Kenwood DPX300U \| Rockford Fosgate PRIME R300-4 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P165 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P300-12 \| Polk Audio db1001 \| 15% Tints \| GTR Start Button \|

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