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vipor 03-04-2010 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by RedNismo (Post 428377)
No, in this case, the $40000 Rolex does keep time better than $33000 one. The Nismo has much better suspension, aero parts, wheels, more power/torque, better seats, body dampers. So its not just the same rolex with a titanium case. Which means for you Nismo haters, SOUR GRAPES!

BOLD: Not true

It has a "different" exhaust. I wouldn't even necessarily call it "better." It does sound better, but every single aftermarket exhaust trumps the Nismo exhaust.

The seats are just the regular cloth seats with custom stitching. Hell, the 40th has the same accent stitching on leather.

The suspension upgrades are minimal.. struts and springs. It's noticeable for sure, but there are better products all over the place. While the dampers probably help with some chassis rigidity, they are not touted as such. Supposedly they're more for vibration than anything.

The only "upgrades" that cannot be contested are the body kit, wheels, and the exclusivity of the car (numbered).

MightyBobo 03-04-2010 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt (Post 428442)
IIRC, someone did some sort of aerodynamics test on the Nismo wing and saw a decrease in whatever measurement helps go faster at higher speeds.

Sorry for the complete lack of intellectual terms.

Psh, not holding anything against you for that. You're thinking of the coefficient of drag. The difference was minuscule at best. And probably questionable.

vipor 03-04-2010 08:38 AM

That drag coefficient is what enables it to provide downforce.

Matt 03-04-2010 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by vipor (Post 428490)
That drag coefficient is what enables it to provide downforce.

My girlfriend says I have a great drag coefficient, in that case.

vipor 03-04-2010 08:46 AM

fatty

MightyBobo 03-04-2010 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt (Post 428495)
My girlfriend says I have a great drag coefficient, in that case.

You just made people look at me funny.

mick 03-04-2010 09:25 AM

i don't know about the aerodynamic of the wing but to date, it seems to attract Audi S4, Corvette C6, Mustang v8, Acura NSX, Porsche Cayman, etc... :)

of course, maybe the wingless 370z would also attract those crowd too, where i live :)

MightyBobo 03-04-2010 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by mick (Post 428555)
i don't know about the aerodynamic of the wing but to date, it seems to attract Audi S4, Corvette C6, Mustang v8, Acura NSX, Porsche Cayman, etc... :)

of course, maybe the wingless 370z would also attract those crowd too, where i live :)

As in...make them want to race? Or get them to look?

I remember I test drove an RX-8 when they were brand new and still looked cool. I didnt even get 200 feet down the road in the test drive, and someone was trying to coax me into a race with their Camaro SS. For some reason, right then, I knew it was not the car for me.

mick 03-04-2010 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo (Post 428596)
As in...make them want to race? Or get them to look?

I remember I test drove an RX-8 when they were brand new and still looked cool. I didnt even get 200 feet down the road in the test drive, and someone was trying to coax me into a race with their Camaro SS. For some reason, right then, I knew it was not the car for me.

i think the nismo body kit makes them think it's a fast car and the drivers of those cars are always looking to challenge other fast cars.

unfortunately for them, i am a slow driver in a fast-looking car :)

Trips 03-04-2010 09:58 AM

:wtf2:

MightyBobo 03-04-2010 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mick (Post 428598)
i think the nismo body kit makes them think it's a fast car and the drivers of those cars are always looking to challenge other fast cars.

unfortunately for them, i am a slow driver in a fast-looking car :)

Rofl. Yeah, wings will tend to do that...Ive driven past many an import and domestic similar to those. Either a quick nod/wave was about all that happened...no racing attempts. Probably a good thing, seeing as all of those cars would smoke us, barring plenty of mods...

vipor 03-04-2010 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mick (Post 428598)
i think the nismo body kit makes them think it's a fast car and the drivers of those cars are always looking to challenge other fast cars.

unfortunately for them, i am a slow driver in a fast-looking car :)

I found myself laughing way too much the other day (I was a lil baked). Driving down a 3+3 50mph road (state hwy) and I look around and see a early 2000's Z28, a GT from the same time period and a brand new GT. I just cracked up because the mustangs were revving and **** and I knew I could beat them. Didn't feel like making myself look like an *** though, so I just laughed and they sped away.

MightyBobo 03-04-2010 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by vipor (Post 428606)
I found myself laughing way too much the other day (I was a lil baked). Driving down a 3+3 50mph road (state hwy) and I look around and see a early 2000's Z28, a GT from the same time period and a brand new GT. I just cracked up because the mustangs were revving and **** and I knew I could beat them. Didn't feel like making myself look like an *** though, so I just laughed and they sped away.

Jesus, old 4.6L's and even the new ones are f-ing dogs stock...and hell, even modded to an extent...

phelan 03-04-2010 10:44 AM

so....we were talking about butt dynos?

vipor 03-04-2010 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by phelan (Post 428665)
so....we were talking about butt dynos?

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