Sport Vs Base Model?

SurfDog · 05-03-2015, 08:19 PM

SRM = sport no brainer
NISMO if you are going to stay stock maybe, but if you are going to mod it for track use definitely go sport. A lot of pricy NISMO stuff will come off for better aftermarket stuff from Stillen, Z1, etc.

Leingod · 05-04-2015, 09:16 AM

I tested both and went with the base. 2 reasons.

1) I own a Civic Si and want to murder myself every time I hit a bump since the suspension is so rough. It's not graceful or smooth at all. So the base model Z felt soooo much more comfortable than the sport package for me.

2) I plan to eventually blow up the engine and tweak every living aspect of the car just like my previous 2 POS's. So the sport packages were negligible.

kenchan · 05-04-2015, 11:11 AM

the akebono's are very good especially for street use. at least get the sport.

a night/day difference from the previous brembo's nissan used on the 350Z/G35C.

tenkies · 05-04-2015, 01:27 PM

I thought about the Nismo model, but I'm not sure if the "upgrades" are worth it to me. I'm even on the fence on a Sport touring model. I have Bride seats sitting at home from the S2000 that I will eventually swap out for the OEM Nissan.

I am not planning on that many mods to car (i/h/e suspension, wheels) which will mostly be driven daily to work. So the VSD should be ok for my current needs, but if I decide to autocross or track I'd most likely upgrade to a Quaife or Kaaz diff. I think the sport model most suites my current needs/wants

kenchan · 05-04-2015, 03:47 PM

nismo models are great if you like their body style. it's definitely not an ordinary looking Z in person.

but of course you can alter the appearance with a few homedepot mods at a better price..

Leingod · 05-04-2015, 03:59 PM

Just use Photoshop and light room. Way cheaper

kenchan · 05-04-2015, 04:03 PM

i am sure duc would disagree..

Duc_Z09 · 05-04-2015, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

i am sure duc would disagree..

Yup, a $23.95 piece of aluminum is way cheaper than PhotoShop. Of course my argument breaks down if you don't have a buddy with a lathe; I understand those things are expensive.

05-03-2015, 08:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 58 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15750	SRM = sport no brainer NISMO if you are going to stay stock maybe, but if you are going to mod it for track use definitely go sport. A lot of pricy NISMO stuff will come off for better aftermarket stuff from Stillen, Z1, etc. __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

05-04-2015, 09:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
Leingod A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Some Place Cold Posts: 16,065 Drives: In Circles Rep Power: 2684398	I tested both and went with the base. 2 reasons. 1) I own a Civic Si and want to murder myself every time I hit a bump since the suspension is so rough. It's not graceful or smooth at all. So the base model Z felt soooo much more comfortable than the sport package for me. 2) I plan to eventually blow up the engine and tweak every living aspect of the car just like my previous 2 POS's. So the sport packages were negligible. __________________ I AM FLOOF! SOMEBODY FLOOF MY HORN!! ALL HAIL THE FLOOF!!I JUST FLOOFED ON THE FLOOR

05-04-2015, 01:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
tenkies Base Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: SoCal Posts: 69 Drives: SOLD Rep Power: 12	I thought about the Nismo model, but I'm not sure if the "upgrades" are worth it to me. I'm even on the fence on a Sport touring model. I have Bride seats sitting at home from the S2000 that I will eventually swap out for the OEM Nissan. I am not planning on that many mods to car (i/h/e suspension, wheels) which will mostly be driven daily to work. So the VSD should be ok for my current needs, but if I decide to autocross or track I'd most likely upgrade to a Quaife or Kaaz diff. I think the sport model most suites my current needs/wants Duc_Z09 likes this. Last edited by tenkies; 05-04-2015 at 03:34 PM.

05-04-2015, 03:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	nismo models are great if you like their body style. it's definitely not an ordinary looking Z in person. but of course you can alter the appearance with a few homedepot mods at a better price.. Duc_Z09 and tenkies like this.

05-04-2015, 03:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
Leingod A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Some Place Cold Posts: 16,065 Drives: In Circles Rep Power: 2684398	Just use Photoshop and light room. Way cheaper __________________ I AM FLOOF! SOMEBODY FLOOF MY HORN!! ALL HAIL THE FLOOF!!I JUST FLOOFED ON THE FLOOR

05-04-2015, 11:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	the akebono's are very good especially for street use. at least get the sport. a night/day difference from the previous brembo's nissan used on the 350Z/G35C.

05-04-2015, 04:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	i am sure duc would disagree..

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