Convince me to get a Nismo 370z.

zinistr · 01-31-2010, 05:23 PM

For me, it was three things;

1) The NISMO appearance (sorry, but I do not like the fanged front nose), don't like the lack of rear light in the 370z (non-Nismo). It also gets special forged wheels that I love the look of (a first for me...having not liked other factory Z wheels that much).

2) Factory-package. No warranty issue after changing bumper, exhaust, shocks/springs, etc. Insurance would be higher for me on a 370z Touring w/ Sport modded Z as I'd have to call-out (with receipts) each mod to my insurance agent. I've done this before...it's a PITA.

3) And finally...I liked the limited-edition idea. Knowing that Nissan produced fewer of these makes the car a bit special. It means a tad more to me given I met the Autech guys in Japan before the car was produced.

I don't care that it cost more...or is "only" .02 seconds faster than a 370z Sport on a track.

I modded the hell out of my Z32s and probably have six figures in receipts between the three of them. I'd do the same to a Z34 if it weren't the Nismo to get 90% of what Nissan provided me as "Stock".

vipor · 01-31-2010, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmoothZ

I liked the Nismo when I first laid eyes on it. It looks a lot better than the Nismo 350, IMHO. I'm sure if I were to get into a Nismo 370, it would beat the pants off my 350. I've done some things to my Z to make it lighter and faster for tracking, so I admit that I'm one of those that look at a sports car for more than just fun (even though that's a good reason).

Now where's the beer? We need more of it to continue this discussion.

Thanks for the reminder!

Off to the fridge for more Shiner!

Sharif@Forged · 01-31-2010, 08:33 PM

I got my reason for ya!

The Nismo body treatment is what did it for me. So much more aggressive than the standard 370Z. The only thing I don't like (and not really that much) is the lack of comfort/convenience features. No Nav, auto dimming mirror, heat seats.....oh wait...I am supposed to be talking you INTO the Nismo.

motoextreme · 02-01-2010, 12:00 AM

Flashback to a couple pages ago. Quite a bit more to the chassis stiffening then just the under hood strut brace. There's also the suspension, strut bars and the extra chassis stiffening mounts in the front.

1slow370 · 02-01-2010, 12:08 AM

just don't forget that the actual chassis of the car is not stiffened in any way other than 2 bars welded to the strut brace, and a couple of often questioned body dampeners.

The struts and sways fall under suspension

motoextreme · 02-01-2010, 12:09 AM

That's right, body dampeners, my error. Thanks!

vipor · 02-01-2010, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motoextreme

That's right, body dampeners, my error. Thanks!

Nope you screwed up. Give up the keys.

motoextreme · 02-01-2010, 08:59 AM

WOW! Better be more careful what I write on the board. Harsh penalties for mistakes

zinistr · 02-01-2010, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1slow370

just don't forget that the actual chassis of the car is not stiffened in any way other than 2 bars welded to the strut brace, and a couple of often questioned body dampeners.

The struts and sways fall under suspension

mick · 02-01-2010, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sharif@Forged

.....oh wait...I am supposed to be talking you INTO the Nismo.

actually, imo the less nismo buyers there are, the better for us. our cars will be more rare

Trips · 02-01-2010, 03:51 PM

Someone want to stick a fork in it? I think this threads is Done!!!

jxll88 · 02-03-2010, 11:39 PM

I'm your typical "Z" fan. I've owned several Z's in the past. I still have a 70 & 71 240z. I tried to get into a 350z, but I needed a four seater at the time. I had my eyes on a base model with the sport package, but I got $5,000 off MSRP on the NISMO. That closed the gap for me. In addition, I didn't plan on doing any aftermarket modifications they might void my warranty. So the NISMO was the best option for me.

I'm home again with my Z.

vipor · 02-04-2010, 08:58 AM

There are a lot of mods you can do that won't void your warranty. Intake and Exhaust are the most obvious. When you start doing Pulleys or Headers or an ECU then you're getting somewhat close to that "iffy" area.

It all comes down to the dealer being able to prove that your mod is what broke the car.

frost · 02-04-2010, 07:52 PM

01-31-2010, 05:23 PM	#106 (permalink)
zinistr Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chardon, Ohio Posts: 127 Drives: 2009 Nismo - Silver Rep Power: 15	For me, it was three things; 1) The NISMO appearance (sorry, but I do not like the fanged front nose), don't like the lack of rear light in the 370z (non-Nismo). It also gets special forged wheels that I love the look of (a first for me...having not liked other factory Z wheels that much). 2) Factory-package. No warranty issue after changing bumper, exhaust, shocks/springs, etc. Insurance would be higher for me on a 370z Touring w/ Sport modded Z as I'd have to call-out (with receipts) each mod to my insurance agent. I've done this before...it's a PITA. 3) And finally...I liked the limited-edition idea. Knowing that Nissan produced fewer of these makes the car a bit special. It means a tad more to me given I met the Autech guys in Japan before the car was produced. I don't care that it cost more...or is "only" .02 seconds faster than a 370z Sport on a track. I modded the hell out of my Z32s and probably have six figures in receipts between the three of them. I'd do the same to a Z34 if it weren't the Nismo to get 90% of what Nissan provided me as "Stock". __________________ 1970 Datsun 240z (HLS #201) & '71 240z "Zuns Z" 1991 300zx TT 'ZINISTR' & '93 300zx Vert TT "MASTR" 1994 300zx Vert 'BREEZZY' & 1995 300zx Z32 Coupe 2009 NISMO Edition 370Z, Silver #196

01-31-2010, 08:33 PM	#108 (permalink)
Sharif@Forged The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 840 Drives: 2009 GT-R, 2010 370Z Rep Power: 17	I got my reason for ya! The Nismo body treatment is what did it for me. So much more aggressive than the standard 370Z. The only thing I don't like (and not really that much) is the lack of comfort/convenience features. No Nav, auto dimming mirror, heat seats.....oh wait...I am supposed to be talking you INTO the Nismo. __________________ Sharif@Forgedperformance.com General Manager/Certified Tuner/NASA-PCA-BMWCAA Instructor JRZ RS1's Available NOW...PM me Cobb ProTuner, Uprev ECU Flash, FCON Vpro, Haltech, Motec Certified

02-01-2010, 12:00 AM	#109 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 368	Flashback to a couple pages ago. Quite a bit more to the chassis stiffening then just the under hood strut brace. There's also the suspension, strut bars and the extra chassis stiffening mounts in the front. __________________ Fast Intensions / NST / Mishimoto / Alpine / JDM / Volk / Brembo / Rotora / Seibon / Stillen / Password: JDM / KW / MR Works / RAW / Sun Auto / B&M / Amplified Motorsports

02-01-2010, 12:09 AM	#111 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 368	That's right, body dampeners, my error. Thanks! __________________ Fast Intensions / NST / Mishimoto / Alpine / JDM / Volk / Brembo / Rotora / Seibon / Stillen / Password: JDM / KW / MR Works / RAW / Sun Auto / B&M / Amplified Motorsports

02-01-2010, 08:59 AM	#113 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 368	WOW! Better be more careful what I write on the board. Harsh penalties for mistakes __________________ Fast Intensions / NST / Mishimoto / Alpine / JDM / Volk / Brembo / Rotora / Seibon / Stillen / Password: JDM / KW / MR Works / RAW / Sun Auto / B&M / Amplified Motorsports

02-01-2010, 12:08 AM	#110 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7250	just don't forget that the actual chassis of the car is not stiffened in any way other than 2 bars welded to the strut brace, and a couple of often questioned body dampeners. The struts and sways fall under suspension

02-01-2010, 03:51 PM	#116 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Someone want to stick a fork in it? I think this threads is Done!!! __________________

02-03-2010, 11:39 PM	#117 (permalink)
jxll88 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: san mateo Posts: 8 Drives: 240z Rep Power: 15	I'm your typical "Z" fan. I've owned several Z's in the past. I still have a 70 & 71 240z. I tried to get into a 350z, but I needed a four seater at the time. I had my eyes on a base model with the sport package, but I got $5,000 off MSRP on the NISMO. That closed the gap for me. In addition, I didn't plan on doing any aftermarket modifications they might void my warranty. So the NISMO was the best option for me. I'm home again with my Z.

02-04-2010, 08:58 AM	#118 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 41 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 48	There are a lot of mods you can do that won't void your warranty. Intake and Exhaust are the most obvious. When you start doing Pulleys or Headers or an ECU then you're getting somewhat close to that "iffy" area. It all comes down to the dealer being able to prove that your mod is what broke the car. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

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