Does the Nismo 370z handle better than the 370z sport package?

ubs234 · 09-18-2013, 03:45 AM

Well the reason I ask is because Motortrend tested both cars out and of course the 0-60 and 1/4 mile times are faster in the NISMO, but the 370z sports package is faster around the figure eight. 24.7 for the sports package and 25.1 for the Nismo. So it didn't make any sense to me. Since the Nismo has a stiffer suspension it should handle better.

DEpointfive0 · 09-18-2013, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ubs234

Well the reason I ask is because Motortrend tested both cars out and of course the 0-60 and 1/4 mile times are faster in the NISMO, but the 370z sports package is faster around the figure eight. 24.7 for the sports package and 25.1 for the Nismo. So it didn't make any sense to me. Since the Nismo has a stiffer suspension it should handle better.

SHOULD, problem is that stiffer isn't always better, if its too stiff and there isn't enough give to put the tires on the road, you get less grip and slower times. That's why it is slower around a track (there have been a few track tests)

Btw, search and you shall find

Baer383 · 09-18-2013, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

problem is that stiffer isn't always better,

OOHHHHH you are so wrong,

this isn't the penthouse forum.

chii370 · 09-18-2013, 09:22 PM

putting the same non stock soft race tires on a sport and a nismo, I would say the nismo would probably pull more lateral, but not a lot. it IS the same chassis after all. downforce would also play in.

BeemaaZ · 09-18-2013, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 122554

Yes

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Originally Posted by Cell

no

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Originally Posted by Kingbaby

Maybe

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Originally Posted by frost

dunno

shoulda coulda woulda

09-18-2013, 09:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
chii370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: . Posts: 642 Drives: . Rep Power: 18	putting the same non stock soft race tires on a sport and a nismo, I would say the nismo would probably pull more lateral, but not a lot. it IS the same chassis after all. downforce would also play in. ubs234 likes this.

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09-18-2013, 03:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
ubs234 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Covina Posts: 258 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	Well the reason I ask is because Motortrend tested both cars out and of course the 0-60 and 1/4 mile times are faster in the NISMO, but the 370z sports package is faster around the figure eight. 24.7 for the sports package and 25.1 for the Nismo. So it didn't make any sense to me. Since the Nismo has a stiffer suspension it should handle better.