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

ryanboy · 03-13-2010, 05:32 PM

the article below doesnt make sense to me...

IL Track Tested: 2009 Nissan Nismo 370Z vs. 2009 Nissan 370Z Touring

how could a 370z with lower hp and torque be quicker than a 370z NISMO?

SE · 03-13-2010, 05:53 PM

Its been noted in several articles that the Nismo Z doesn't seem to be putting down its advertised amount of power. All it has is a tuned exhaust and ECU flash. Also, the Nismo is several hundred pounds heavier than the base Sport model.

antman22 · 03-13-2010, 06:01 PM

takes more than just power to outperform. its how you deliver the power that you have. i haven't driven the nismo yet, but it seems to be a little less compliant than the regular z.

ryanboy · 03-13-2010, 06:02 PM

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.

import111 · 03-13-2010, 06:03 PM

I would guess the extra weight negates the extra power the Nismo has.

Better off getting a base w/ sports pkg. and doing exhaust and suspension mods.

370Zsteve · 03-13-2010, 06:09 PM

Lug · 03-13-2010, 06:14 PM

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.

frost · 03-13-2010, 06:15 PM

Welcome to 9 months ago.

ryanboy · 03-13-2010, 06:24 PM

Quote:

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.

ill go with that:-)

370Zsteve · 03-13-2010, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frost

Welcome to 9 months ago.

As Yogi would say, it's Deja Vu all over again.

xfrgtr · 03-13-2010, 06:41 PM

2010 Nismo 370Z - Article - Road and Track

"In overview, the Nismo feels — and looks — more like a race car than the stock 370Z, with sharper handling responses and better acceleration"

spearfish25 · 03-13-2010, 06:47 PM

"Believe it, Jerry!" -Kramer

...and plenty of base/sport 370s that put up numbers better than the Nismo were tested before they were fully broken in...

frost · 03-13-2010, 06:49 PM

These "base is faster than nismo" threads always go the same direction, a couple sources get posted where the regular Z is faster, the nismo guys call BS without ever posting anything to refute the point. So I say, let's try something different, and no calling BS unless you have something to back it up.

SmoothZ · 03-13-2010, 07:20 PM

kenchan · 03-13-2010, 07:38 PM

weight is not your friend...

03-13-2010, 05:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
ryanboy Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 201 Drives: Red z34 09 0060 Rep Power: 15	according to this article... an 09' 370z is quicker than an 09' 370z NISMO??! the article below doesnt make sense to me... IL Track Tested: 2009 Nissan Nismo 370Z vs. 2009 Nissan 370Z Touring how could a 370z with lower hp and torque be quicker than a 370z NISMO? __________________ Slut RED Nismo Z34 2009 #60

03-13-2010, 06:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
ryanboy Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 201 Drives: Red z34 09 0060 Rep Power: 15	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. __________________ Slut RED Nismo Z34 2009 #60

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03-13-2010, 06:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 19	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. __________________ keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs

03-13-2010, 06:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	"Believe it, Jerry!" -Kramer ...and plenty of base/sport 370s that put up numbers better than the Nismo were tested before they were fully broken in... __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

03-13-2010, 05:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
SE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 4,236 Drives: 370z/STI/EVO X/IS-F Rep Power: 23	Its been noted in several articles that the Nismo Z doesn't seem to be putting down its advertised amount of power. All it has is a tuned exhaust and ECU flash. Also, the Nismo is several hundred pounds heavier than the base Sport model.

03-13-2010, 06:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
antman22 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 597 Drives: 09 PG 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	takes more than just power to outperform. its how you deliver the power that you have. i haven't driven the nismo yet, but it seems to be a little less compliant than the regular z.

03-13-2010, 06:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
import111 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ. Posts: 622 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 191	I would guess the extra weight negates the extra power the Nismo has. Better off getting a base w/ sports pkg. and doing exhaust and suspension mods.

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frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	Welcome to 9 months ago.

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xfrgtr Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: miami,fl Posts: 171 Drives: 09' 370z nismo Rep Power: 15	2010 Nismo 370Z - Article - Road and Track "In overview, the Nismo feels — and looks — more like a race car than the stock 370Z, with sharper handling responses and better acceleration"

03-13-2010, 06:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	These "base is faster than nismo" threads always go the same direction, a couple sources get posted where the regular Z is faster, the nismo guys call BS without ever posting anything to refute the point. So I say, let's try something different, and no calling BS unless you have something to back it up.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	weight is not your friend...

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