Sport Package?

Red370 · 01-17-2010, 02:25 PM

Just to add my .02, I regularly track my car, as stated in a few threads i've posted recently, and my Advan Sport tires are plenty sticky/wide for track use. The VLSD the SP comes with is garbage, so if you bought the SP to track it, you'll be replacing it with a gear type anyways once you figure out that a viscous LSD overheats and converts itself to an open diff after a hot lap. If you get the SP, the only option I think thats worth a shyt is the SRM, everything else is aesthetic. And just to add, the SP rims are nice yes, but also create more rotational mass and add weight. I'd like to see a base 7AT against a SP 7AT at the drag strip with the same driver and conditions, i'd bet the base has a faster 0-60 and 1/4 mile time.

theDreamer · 01-17-2010, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

Just to add my .02, I regularly track my car, as stated in a few threads i've posted recently, and my Advan Sport tires are plenty sticky/wide for track use. The VLSD the SP comes with is garbage, so if you bought the SP to track it, you'll be replacing it with a gear type anyways once you figure out that a viscous LSD overheats and converts itself to an open diff after a hot lap. If you get the SP, the only option I think thats worth a shyt is the SRM, everything else is aesthetic. And just to add, the SP rims are nice yes, but also create more rotational mass and add weight. I'd like to see a base 7AT against a SP 7AT at the drag strip with the same driver and conditions, i'd bet the base has a faster 0-60 and 1/4 mile time.

How heavy are the 18" wheels?
Also, the brakes are a lot better on the sport package, throw in better pads/fluids and you are set for anything. The LSD is not the best for heavy track goers, but for the light track guys it is fine. The bold statement is pretty extreme is very false.

Red370 · 01-17-2010, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

How heavy are the 18" wheels?
Also, the brakes are a lot better on the sport package, throw in better pads/fluids and you are set for anything. The LSD is not the best for heavy track goers, but for the light track guys it is fine. The bold statement is pretty extreme is very false.

6 lbs lighter per, i believe a thread was made comparing the two and im not taking the time to look for it. The spoiler's advantage in drag coefficient adds zero to the handling/downforce due to the design being based more on looks rather than performance. I'll give the brakes credit, however, the Akebono design has proven to be inefficient and suffer from fade after a hot lap or two. The VLSD, well, its a VLSD. Leaving only SRM to prove its worth, and it does, however, an experienced heel toe-er like myself can execute the same function. I never once argued that for 3k, the SP is a great deal, however, some of the points brought up about how the SP will outperform the base in every respect are false. I have a feeling this thread is quickly going to turn into yet another pissing match, so I'll respectfully bow out before it does, i've spoken my piece.

theDreamer · 01-17-2010, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

6 lbs lighter per, i believe a thread was made comparing the two and im not taking the time to look for it. The spoiler's advantage in drag coefficient adds zero to the handling/downforce due to the design being based more on looks rather than performance. I'll give the brakes credit, however, the Akebono design has proven to be inefficient and suffer from fade after a hot lap or two. The VLSD, well, its a VLSD. Leaving only SRM to prove its worth, and it does, however, an experienced heel toe-er like myself can execute the same function. I never once argued that for 3k, the SP is a great deal, however, some of the points brought up about how the SP will outperform the base in every respect are false. I have a feeling this thread is quickly going to turn into yet another pissing match, so I'll respectfully bow out before it does, i've spoken my piece.

Not bad, so the 18" weight around 18-19 pounds each?
Spoiler is worthless, pure style. It is not the Akebono design, but the pads themselves, they are not track pads. I would not track the base brakes with stop pads either. Drop the money in pads/fluids and you will have very little issue. All the upgrades for the sport package will outperform the base counter-part.

jmack · 07-08-2010, 02:33 PM

I previously owned a 350Z touring and I am now looking at the 370Z's. I personally like the looks of the sport package over the Base or Touring but I would like to know if there is any difference in ride quality between the 2. I know the is a difference in tire size but is there a diference in the aspect ratio of the rubber? The thinner the size rubber the rougher the ride.

theDreamer · 07-08-2010, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jmack

I previously owned a 350Z touring and I am now looking at the 370Z's. I personally like the looks of the sport package over the Base or Touring but I would like to know if there is any difference in ride quality between the 2. I know the is a difference in tire size but is there a diference in the aspect ratio of the rubber? The thinner the size rubber the rougher the ride.

The lower profile tires will create a harsher/nosier ride, but coming from a 350z you may not notice that much of a difference.
Best bet is to find a dealer with both options and test drive them back to back.

jmack · 07-08-2010, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

The lower profile tires will create a harsher/nosier ride, but coming from a 350z you may not notice that much of a difference.
Best bet is to find a dealer with both options and test drive them back to back.

You may be right. I test drove a 370Z touring when they first came out last year and I did notice an improvement in the rideand interior quality over my 350Z.

nolan1016 · 07-08-2010, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

6 lbs lighter per, i believe a thread was made comparing the two and im not taking the time to look for it. The spoiler's advantage in drag coefficient adds zero to the handling/downforce due to the design being based more on looks rather than performance. I'll give the brakes credit, however, the Akebono design has proven to be inefficient and suffer from fade after a hot lap or two. The VLSD, well, its a VLSD. Leaving only SRM to prove its worth, and it does, however, an experienced heel toe-er like myself can execute the same function. I never once argued that for 3k, the SP is a great deal, however, some of the points brought up about how the SP will outperform the base in every respect are false. I have a feeling this thread is quickly going to turn into yet another pissing match, so I'll respectfully bow out before it does, i've spoken my piece.

You make some good points in there. Its all about what you want. Some people cant shift well and need the SRM to make life bearable. Some people love the look of the rays. The base z is great, the sports package just upgrades it. Make the decision yourself if you think it is worth the money or not.

Is it worth the price? Absolutely
Is it a must? No way

01-17-2010, 02:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 297	Just to add my .02, I regularly track my car, as stated in a few threads i've posted recently, and my Advan Sport tires are plenty sticky/wide for track use. The VLSD the SP comes with is garbage, so if you bought the SP to track it, you'll be replacing it with a gear type anyways once you figure out that a viscous LSD overheats and converts itself to an open diff after a hot lap. If you get the SP, the only option I think thats worth a shyt is the SRM, everything else is aesthetic. And just to add, the SP rims are nice yes, but also create more rotational mass and add weight. I'd like to see a base 7AT against a SP 7AT at the drag strip with the same driver and conditions, i'd bet the base has a faster 0-60 and 1/4 mile time. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs Last edited by Red370; 01-17-2010 at 02:28 PM.

07-08-2010, 02:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
jmack Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 12 Drives: Toyota FJ Cruiser Rep Power: 16	I previously owned a 350Z touring and I am now looking at the 370Z's. I personally like the looks of the sport package over the Base or Touring but I would like to know if there is any difference in ride quality between the 2. I know the is a difference in tire size but is there a diference in the aspect ratio of the rubber? The thinner the size rubber the rougher the ride.