Sport Vs Base Model?

tenkies · 05-01-2015, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by njobe89

he probably tried using the "search" on here which isn't that user friendly. if he had gone to google and did a search, i'm sure he would have found a lot of hits

I'm sorry if this topic was redundant, but I appreciate the feed back/replies; and yes I did use the "search" function on the forums and it did not bring up any topics of which model people prefer.

BC416 · 05-01-2015, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by tenkies

I'm sorry if this topic was redundant, but I appreciate the feed back/replies; and yes I did use the "search" function on the forums and it did not bring up any topics of which model people prefer.

If you go to google.com and put in the search box site:the370z.com you can search the forums much better than the built in search function.

njobe89 · 05-01-2015, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tenkies

I'm sorry if this topic was redundant, but I appreciate the feed back/replies; and yes I did use the "search" function on the forums and it did not bring up any topics of which model people prefer.

don't let it happen again!! jk lol. it's ok
it would cost you more if you were to do your own upgrades than getting the sport package.

i think 99% of the people will say if you have the funds go for the sport package

P's_Z · 05-01-2015, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BC416

I think the general consesus seems to be the Sport Package is def worth it unless you plan on replacing most of the stuff down the line. I personally love the Sport Rays and I don't plan on doing much visually, so the Sport rear/front spoilers are a pleasant add-on.

Zbrah · 05-01-2015, 12:36 PM

No regrets getting a sport pack here. But I do regret not being able to get a pearl white or a Nismo at the time I was shopping.

Bshields22 · 05-01-2015, 01:29 PM

Sport Package for sure. This is my second z. Had the Base first now the Sport Package. When I had the Base i would always see the sport version and when i saw those rims i was like...f**k lol

Plus the sport brakes are BALLLIINNN!!!

janglez · 05-01-2015, 03:26 PM

sport package without question

MagmaRed370z · 05-01-2015, 03:42 PM

Sport for sure. the SRM is awesome.

Blk_Z34 · 05-01-2015, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by schellingr

Sport for sure. the SRM is awesome.

tenkies · 05-01-2015, 03:50 PM

Sports package it is! Now to find one in pearl white.

DavidZ370 · 05-01-2015, 04:58 PM

As stated, if you plan on going crazy with modding, you should go base, Light mods (breathers+ tune) get the sport FOR SURE!

Duc_Z09 · 05-01-2015, 06:15 PM

Get the sport model. You can always add "better" aftermarket components than what factory premium packages offer, but in this case it's going to cost you a whole hell of a lot to get something that's really not all that much better. The sport brakes and wheels are pretty awesome out of the box and 99.9% of people only "upgrade" them for looks anyway.

The LSD is worth it over the base rear; I've heard some track junkies bitching about how they needed to replace it, but IMO either they're super-demanding, highly skilled drivers or they're full of $h*t. I have no issues with mine.

SRV is a cool feature and you won't be able to install it on a base model.

You can always get better suspension but chances are you don't need it unless you're Ricky Bobby...

I feel that for most people the only things really worth upgrading (not talking just cosmetic here) are things that don't come on the sport models anyway like performance intakes/exhaust, short-throw shifter, etc. I'm also willing to bet that very few people on this forum are able to drive this car to its extreme limits anyway, even in stock trim.

SurfDog · 05-03-2015, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09

Get the sport model.

The LSD is worth it over the base rear; I've heard some track junkies bitching about how they needed to replace it, but IMO either they're super-demanding, highly skilled drivers or they're full of $h*t. I have no issues with mine.

First lets get out of the way that I really am kinda full of $h*t... However with all respect to Duc,

For track, the sport LSD (a.k.a. OEM VLSD) does not really cut it. I drive mine pretty hard and hands down my best mod, (with oil cooler a close second) is is a real LSD (I went with a Quaife from Z1). The sport VLSD is pretty weak and makes the tail end VERY unpredictable in over-steer (power-slide) situations.

Drive an OEM VLSD then swap to a real LSD then send rep to thank me cause it is a BIG DEAL upgrade. (probably about 1500 bucks installed and worth every penny if you drive hard)

Duc_Z09 · 05-04-2015, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SurfDog

First lets get out of the way that I really am kinda full of $h*t... However with all respect to Duc,

For track, the sport LSD (a.k.a. OEM VLSD) does not really cut it. I drive mine pretty hard and hands down my best mod, (with oil cooler a close second) is is a real LSD (I went with a Quaife from Z1). The sport VLSD is pretty weak and makes the tail end VERY unpredictable in over-steer (power-slide) situations.

Drive an OEM VLSD then swap to a real LSD then send rep to thank me cause it is a BIG DEAL upgrade. (probably about 1500 bucks installed and worth every penny if you drive hard)

We'll put you in the < 1% category that actually uses their Z the way it was supposedly intended to be used.

For most of us it's a non-issue, but yeah... I haven't had an opportunity to test the limits safely yet (i.e. at a track). For "spirited" driving on public roads my only complaints are the high oil temps and massive blind spots. I haven't run into brake fade or fuel starvation (yet).

Red__Zed · 05-04-2015, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09

We'll put you in the < 1% category that actually uses their Z the way it was supposedly intended to be used.

For most of us it's a non-issue, but yeah... I haven't had an opportunity to test the limits safely yet (i.e. at a track). For "spirited" driving on public roads my only complaints are the high oil temps and massive blind spots. I haven't run into brake fade or fuel starvation (yet).

If you need an LSD at all, you need something better than the sport diff.

I guess maybe the VLSD is of value if you drive in the snow.

05-01-2015, 12:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5453	No regrets getting a sport pack here. But I do regret not being able to get a pearl white or a Nismo at the time I was shopping. __________________

05-01-2015, 01:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bshields22 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 422 Drives: 2012 Black 370Z-R Rep Power: 698	Sport Package for sure. This is my second z. Had the Base first now the Sport Package. When I had the Base i would always see the sport version and when i saw those rims i was like...f**k lol Plus the sport brakes are BALLLIINNN!!! BC416, charjohnnie and PogiFlip like this.

05-01-2015, 03:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
janglez Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: 44130 Posts: 330 Drives: 2017 Infiniti Q60 Rep Power: 15	sport package without question __________________ *>>> 2017 INFINITI Q60 3.0 TWIN TURBO V6 AWD PREMIUM*

05-01-2015, 06:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
Duc_Z09 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 876 Drives: With the blinker on. Rep Power: 24	Get the sport model. You can always add "better" aftermarket components than what factory premium packages offer, but in this case it's going to cost you a whole hell of a lot to get something that's really not all that much better. The sport brakes and wheels are pretty awesome out of the box and 99.9% of people only "upgrade" them for looks anyway. The LSD is worth it over the base rear; I've heard some track junkies bitching about how they needed to replace it, but IMO either they're super-demanding, highly skilled drivers or they're full of $h*t. I have no issues with mine. SRV is a cool feature and you won't be able to install it on a base model. You can always get better suspension but chances are you don't need it unless you're Ricky Bobby... I feel that for most people the only things really worth upgrading (not talking just cosmetic here) are things that don't come on the sport models anyway like performance intakes/exhaust, short-throw shifter, etc. I'm also willing to bet that very few people on this forum are able to drive this car to its extreme limits anyway, even in stock trim. Masterbeatty, charjohnnie and Kzonts like this. __________________ 2009 370z #206 (all mods are Home Depot) 2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc) 2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers)

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05-01-2015, 03:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 14	Sport for sure. the SRM is awesome.

05-01-2015, 03:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
tenkies Base Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: SoCal Posts: 69 Drives: SOLD Rep Power: 11	Sports package it is! Now to find one in pearl white.

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DavidZ370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: [= Posts: 1,065 Drives: 17' CWP STI Rep Power: 23	As stated, if you plan on going crazy with modding, you should go base, Light mods (breathers+ tune) get the sport FOR SURE!

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