Not Planning to Track - Is Sports Package Worth It?

hey32g · 02-06-2010, 07:26 PM

Okay, if I'm not going to be doing any big track days, do I really need the sports package? Does anyone know how much performance you actually pick up for spirited back road driving?

frost · 02-06-2010, 07:30 PM

no, it really wouldn't be worth it for you.

6spd · 02-06-2010, 07:42 PM

srm ftw, enough said.

j/k, but yeah the srm is so awesome, the sound, the smooth feel, its just plain awesome!

PapoZalsa · 02-06-2010, 07:43 PM

Even if you are not going to track the car the price of the Sport Package is worth. You at least will appreciate the brake package.

FuszNissan · 02-06-2010, 07:43 PM

Not really, but it's worth the money.

CrownR426 · 02-06-2010, 07:43 PM

Yeah, if your cruising like a granny, don't get a z.
j/p.
Yeah, just get your base + at.

frost · 02-06-2010, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

Even if you are not going to track the car the price of the Sport Package is worth. You at least will appreciate the brake package.

You think your average driver just goosing it on the highway every now and then could tell a difference?

Red370 · 02-06-2010, 07:47 PM

I got a base because I knew the LSD/Brakes/Wheels/Tires would be immediately replaced, kind of a waste if you feel you dont need those things. I can blip a throttle or heel toe, SRM for me was unnecessary. Also didnt hurt that the dealer gave me a hell of a deal on it.

spearfish25 · 02-06-2010, 07:51 PM

Track days aside, there are a few things to think about.

1) Aesthetics of the sport pack. The 19" rims are really nice and look great.

2) SRM. A nice feature, great for smooth downshifts, but you won't miss it if you never experience it.

3) Improved brakes. Probably make no difference for street driving.

4) LSD. If you drive in snow, you'll want this. It's helpful in more places than just the racetrack.

5) Perhaps resale value. People love buying cars that have 'all the options'. SRM is a big ticket item that gets lots of attention. People may look for this in a used 370 down the road.

frost · 02-06-2010, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

Track days aside, there are a few things to think about.

1) Aesthetics of the sport pack. The 19" rims are really nice and look great.

2) SRM. A nice feature, great for smooth downshifts, but you won't miss it if you never experience it.

3) Improved brakes. Probably make no difference for street driving.

4) LSD. If you drive in snow, you'll want this. It's helpful in more places than just the racetrack.

5) Perhaps resale value. People love buying cars that have 'all the options'. SRM is a big ticket item that gets lots of attention. People may look for this in a used 370 down the road.

All that san antonio snow?

Red370 · 02-06-2010, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frost

All that san antonio snow?

corner3garage · 02-06-2010, 08:08 PM

You will definately have better pad selection with the sport package. Hey you never know if you will ever track later in the future so id say get it!

OldGuy · 02-06-2010, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hey32g

Okay, if I'm not going to be doing any big track days, do I really need the sports package? Does anyone know how much performance you actually pick up for spirited back road driving?

I don't track it. I didn't get it. I don't regret it.

Xan · 02-06-2010, 08:17 PM

I believe it's definitely worth it to get the sport package.

One more difference is that the 19's come wrapped in Potenza's while the base is on Yoko's.

As for the LSD, at least it makes drifting easier...

frost · 02-06-2010, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xan

I believe it's definitely worth it to get the sport package.

One more difference is that the 19's come wrapped in Potenza's while the base is on Yoko's.

As for the LSD, at least it makes drifting easier...

I don't think that would matter to a guy who is just making some spirited freeway runs every now and then.

02-06-2010, 07:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
hey32g Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 278 Drives: ‘14 370Z, Black, 7AT Rep Power: 6726	Not Planning to Track - Is Sports Package Worth It? Okay, if I'm not going to be doing any big track days, do I really need the sports package? Does anyone know how much performance you actually pick up for spirited back road driving?

02-06-2010, 07:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 24	srm ftw, enough said. j/k, but yeah the srm is so awesome, the sound, the smooth feel, its just plain awesome! __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

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PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4499	Even if you are not going to track the car the price of the Sport Package is worth. You at least will appreciate the brake package. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

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02-06-2010, 07:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	no, it really wouldn't be worth it for you.

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Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 295	I got a base because I knew the LSD/Brakes/Wheels/Tires would be immediately replaced, kind of a waste if you feel you dont need those things. I can blip a throttle or heel toe, SRM for me was unnecessary. Also didnt hurt that the dealer gave me a hell of a deal on it. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

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spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Track days aside, there are a few things to think about. 1) Aesthetics of the sport pack. The 19" rims are really nice and look great. 2) SRM. A nice feature, great for smooth downshifts, but you won't miss it if you never experience it. 3) Improved brakes. Probably make no difference for street driving. 4) LSD. If you drive in snow, you'll want this. It's helpful in more places than just the racetrack. 5) Perhaps resale value. People love buying cars that have 'all the options'. SRM is a big ticket item that gets lots of attention. People may look for this in a used 370 down the road. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

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corner3garage The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 9,879 Drives: 240sx, 350z, 370z Rep Power: 34	You will definately have better pad selection with the sport package. Hey you never know if you will ever track later in the future so id say get it! __________________ Corner3motorsports.com

02-06-2010, 08:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	I believe it's definitely worth it to get the sport package. One more difference is that the 19's come wrapped in Potenza's while the base is on Yoko's. As for the LSD, at least it makes drifting easier... __________________

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