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

ubs234 · 09-17-2013, 11:43 PM

I know hp and torque are increased as well as bigger wheels and wider tires and an upgraded suspension, but i feel since it is a 100lbs heavier it might be the same. What do you think?

tjlazer · 09-17-2013, 11:49 PM

Look what I found for you

122554 · 09-18-2013, 12:11 AM

Yes

Cell · 09-18-2013, 12:59 AM

no

Kingbaby · 09-18-2013, 01:21 AM

Maybe

frost · 09-18-2013, 01:21 AM

dunno

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

DR_ · 09-18-2013, 08:44 AM

IMO the Potenzas are good when new and probably helped the sport in that test. With the same tires the Nismo should win.

jcosta79 · 09-18-2013, 09:36 AM

The NISMO handles better than any other car on the planet...

that I currently own.

sillyoldtayo · 09-18-2013, 10:00 AM

when I upgraded to BFG's I noticed a pretty decent change in traction around corners....nothing worthwhile to add haha

Cmike2780 · 09-18-2013, 12:54 PM

Let's not kid ourselves. It's virtually the same car.

09-17-2013, 11:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
ubs234 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Covina Posts: 259 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 12	Does the Nismo 370z handle better than the 370z sport package? I know hp and torque are increased as well as bigger wheels and wider tires and an upgraded suspension, but i feel since it is a 100lbs heavier it might be the same. What do you think?

09-17-2013, 11:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 52 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	Look what I found for you __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV Last edited by tjlazer; 09-17-2013 at 11:51 PM.

09-18-2013, 12:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
122554 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: My own world Posts: 506 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 13	Yes __________________ I don't normally drink beer, but when I do....i drink a lot!

09-18-2013, 09:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
chii370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: . Posts: 642 Drives: . Rep Power: 15	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.

09-18-2013, 09:36 AM	#13 (permalink)
jcosta79 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: N/A Posts: 1,430 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 14	The NISMO handles better than any other car on the planet... that I currently own. chuky likes this. __________________ 2012 PW NISMO #0559 - GT Spec Brace Kit - Swift Springs - ARK TP & Invidia CBE K&N Intake - UpRev Tune - 15mm Z1 Spacers & Studs - StopTech Slotted Rotors & SS Lines - ZSpeed CMAK with Stage 2 Clutch and Lightweight Flywheel

09-18-2013, 12:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
Cell A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,449 Drives: A Garbage Truck Rep Power: 21	no

09-18-2013, 03:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
ubs234 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Covina Posts: 259 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 12	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.

09-18-2013, 08:44 AM	#12 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 16	IMO the Potenzas are good when new and probably helped the sport in that test. With the same tires the Nismo should win.

09-18-2013, 10:00 AM	#14 (permalink)
sillyoldtayo Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Renton Posts: 108 Drives: 2010 Nismo 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 12	when I upgraded to BFG's I noticed a pretty decent change in traction around corners....nothing worthwhile to add haha

09-18-2013, 12:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 28	Let's not kid ourselves. It's virtually the same car. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

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