according to this article... an 09' 370z is quicker than an 09' 370z NISMO??!

370Zsteve · 03-13-2010, 07:41 PM

elmz · 03-13-2010, 09:22 PM

Please don't turn this in into a 350Z HR vs 370Z thread...who knows what I'm taking about? yeah you know what I'm talkin about...

spearfish25 · 03-13-2010, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

weight is not your friend...

Unless you're into fat girls.

PapoZalsa · 03-13-2010, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ryanboy

oh wow... thats bogus! i wished i knew before i spent an arm and a leg on it! i wonder if Nissan is going to do anything about this.

NOPE!!!!!

cab83_750 · 03-13-2010, 10:09 PM

Faster, slower, same...... I don't care. I have a base black car and love it. I wouldn't mind having a Nismo!

Can't we all get along????!!!!!!

antman22 · 03-14-2010, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by cab83_750

Faster, slower, same...... I don't care. I have a base black car and love it. I wouldn't mind having a Nismo!

Can't we all get along????!!!!!!

I don't think its a matter of getting along with each other, its a matter of paying more for a vehicle thinking you're going to get better performance and finding out that might not be the case....

Auston · 03-14-2010, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Lug

The NISMO is less than 70 lbs heavier, mostly upgraded handling components. Extra power is deceptive because it seems to be just at the top of the RPM band. Also, most early tests of the nismos have been before the engine has enough milage on it to be broken in. I've suspected the upgraded tires might be a little wonky but don't have any evidence to that effect, it just would explain the difference of the NISMO on paper comnpared to the actual early testing.

Guys, the article states:
"Vehicle: 2009 Nissan Nismo 370Z [...]
As tested Curb Weight (lb): 3,356"

"Vehicle: 2009 Nissan 370Z [...]
As tested Curb Weight (lb): 3,374 "

The NISMO tested was lighter than the other (and for some reason timed as slower).

I was sent another article that states the opposite (that the NISMO is faster), I think that the differences
(+18 hp or 5%, +6 ft-lbs or 2%, wheels, suspension, tuning) more or less makes the driver and driving
conditions responsible for different results

Auston · 03-14-2010, 12:35 AM

Also note that the car being compared to the NISMO is the Touring (not the base
model). That is even more impressive because the Touring is 46 lbs heavier than
the base model according to Nissan. I'm sure you saw these too:
370 Touring Vs 370 Nismo Comparo w/ Video, My Impressions of the NISMO 370Z VS Touring,

Cyberium · 03-14-2010, 05:45 AM

/yawn

The fact is your really paying a couple grand more for the word "Nismo" on your car. Is it a waste of money? Maybe. Do you have a really cool and rare car? Yes.

It's like some chick I know who bought a Civic SI Mugen edition car. It has the same exact engine as the Si with a few aesthetic mods and a "Mugen" badge and they charge an arm and a leg... I think it was more than a base 370z with sport package!

Dealers know cars like this will sell because they are "rare" and have a number on each one. But if your buying one strictly on a performance basis your better off doing the mods yourself.

/endrant

djsizzy · 03-14-2010, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyberium

/yawn

The fact is your really paying a couple grand more for the word "Nismo" on your car. Is it a waste of money? Maybe. Do you have a really cool and rare car? Yes.

It's like some chick I know who bought a Civic SI Mugen edition car. It has the same exact engine as the Si with a few aesthetic mods and a "Mugen" badge and they charge an arm and a leg... I think it was more than a base 370z with sport package!

Dealers know cars like this will sell because they are "rare" and have a number on each one. But if your buying one strictly on a performance basis your better off doing the mods yourself.

/endrant

I think this is a perfect comparison. Before my Z I owned an '06 Civic Si, and was so excited for when the Mugen came out. When it eventually did, there were literally NO upgrades other than the body kit and apparently some suspension work. Members of the Si community were not pleased, most were calling for Mugen (or some other aftermarket manufacturer) to come up with a factory turbo Si, but maybe that was just out of the question.

After all was sad and done, the Mugen had an MSRP around 28k (I picked up my regular 2 door Si for 20,540 a couple of years earlier). I have seen maybe 2 or 3 Mugen Si's in my time, and I've heard that dealers were selling them for 35k+ because they knew they could find someone who thought it was worth it.

To some people, spending money on a "limited edition" is worth it, to some its not. I was expecting a little more out of my nismo (compared to the regular Z) but I'm not complaining, just surprised. I went with the Nismo primarily because of the body (and the rarity I expected it would have). If I were in the market solely from the performance/money standpoint, I absolutely would have gone with a sport and made my own upgrades.

Nismo370 · 03-14-2010, 10:36 AM

Well i bought my Nismo becuz to me, it looks way better then the regular 370. It turns heads everywhere i take it. Every regular 370 ive ran i beat, so i dont know why they say the nismo is slower?

CrownR426 · 03-14-2010, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Nismo370

Well i bought my Nismo becuz to me, it looks way better then the regular 370. It turns heads everywhere i take it. Every regular 370 ive ran i beat, so i dont know why they say the nismo is slower?

On the track it is different.

Red370 · 03-14-2010, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Nismo370

Well i bought my Nismo becuz to me, it looks way better then the regular 370. It turns heads everywhere i take it. Every regular 370 ive ran i beat, so i dont know why they say the nismo is slower?

sounds like you've ran some shitty drivers, come out this way and give me a shot

Nismo370 · 03-14-2010, 04:22 PM

Well 99% of the time ur on the street so who cares about the track...The closest track to me is about an hour away...

Nismo370 · 03-14-2010, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Nismo370

Well 99% of the time ur on the street so who cares about the track...The closest track to me is about an hour away...

anytime red370...lol....

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Auston Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 764 Drives: 2009 Z34 T+S RAE Rep Power: 16	Also note that the car being compared to the NISMO is the Touring (not the base model). That is even more impressive because the Touring is 46 lbs heavier than the base model according to Nissan. I'm sure you saw these too: 370 Touring Vs 370 Nismo Comparo w/ Video, My Impressions of the NISMO 370Z VS Touring, Last edited by Auston; 03-14-2010 at 12:40 AM.

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Cyberium Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 379 Drives: 370z Touring \| Sport Rep Power: 16	/yawn The fact is your really paying a couple grand more for the word "Nismo" on your car. Is it a waste of money? Maybe. Do you have a really cool and rare car? Yes. It's like some chick I know who bought a Civic SI Mugen edition car. It has the same exact engine as the Si with a few aesthetic mods and a "Mugen" badge and they charge an arm and a leg... I think it was more than a base 370z with sport package! Dealers know cars like this will sell because they are "rare" and have a number on each one. But if your buying one strictly on a performance basis your better off doing the mods yourself. /endrant __________________ Stillen G3 Intakes \| F. I TDX

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elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 17	Please don't turn this in into a 350Z HR vs 370Z thread...who knows what I'm taking about? yeah you know what I'm talkin about...

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cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	Faster, slower, same...... I don't care. I have a base black car and love it. I wouldn't mind having a Nismo! Can't we all get along????!!!!!!

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