Is the Sport Package Really Worth it?

Haboob · 05-14-2013, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Limited Slip Differential. If you want more details than that, Google is your friend

Frankly the open diff in the base model is about as useful

If you have any real need for an LSD, you probably won't be satisfied with the one that comes with the Sport pkg. However, for just a DD, it's no big deal.

Ohhhhh...

I was going a completely different direction with "LSD". I think that's one of its effects.

Serious note, the LSD in the sport pkg. is def. good enough for DD. Not much more, as JAR said.

kenchan · 05-14-2013, 08:55 AM

the VLCD does fine for my weekend drives.

JARblue · 05-14-2013, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

Ohhhhh...

I was going a completely different direction with "LSD". I think that's one of its effects.

Haha

JARblue · 05-14-2013, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

the VLCD does fine for my weekend drives.

Viscous Liquid Crystal Display? That seems redundant

kenchan · 05-14-2013, 09:01 AM

and silly me posted VLCD. i have a viscos liquid crystal display....

kenchan · 05-14-2013, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Viscous Liquid Crystal Display? That seems redundant

like pouring hot salsa over an open wound...

kenchan · 05-14-2013, 09:02 AM

i also haz Non-Aspiriated engine.

JARblue · 05-14-2013, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i also haz Non-Aspiriated engine.

I have a Normally Asthmatic engine

kenchan · 05-14-2013, 09:29 AM

my sport also came with front chin black curb feeler.

onzedge · 05-14-2013, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

my sport also came with front chin black curb feeler.

Ha!!! Another gem from the forum's real treasure, Mr. Kenchan. Does his wit know no boundaries? It seems not.

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-14-2013, 11:11 AM

Love the sport pkg. At least 13+ owners got nice base wheels.
09-12 owners. If you didn't buy aftermarket wheels for your base? You have no dignity or self respect.

Hahahaha. Just kiddin'. That was harsh, BUT... 09-12 base wheels make a nice upscale looking sports car look kinda cheap. Even my wife was completely against the base and she's not into sports cars like I am.

Red__Zed · 05-14-2013, 12:46 PM

Sports package is a great deal if you don't plan on modifying the elements that are added with the package.

Non-sport gives you $3k to drop on more serious modifications (and makes it easier to drop in some of the Torsen diffs available).

The Rays are a great reasonably lightweight option, but there are better choices (especially as going wider up front is critical on the Z), and they're the most important part of the package.

The VLSD won't stand up to any of the use you'd actually want an LSD for (except maybe drag racing). SRM may matter to some, I guess, but NVA in my mind. Brakes are still a question mark in my mind (is getting air on them enough?)...I'd probably go elsewhere either way.

But, great value if you're keeping those parts on the car.

Chuck33079 · 05-14-2013, 12:48 PM

You can sell the Rays and brakes for nearly what the sport package costs if you upgrade from there.

Red__Zed · 05-14-2013, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

You can sell the Rays and brakes for nearly what the sport package costs if you upgrade from there.

Which means you are paying $2700 - (whatever you sold parts for) for the VLSD and SRM (and a plastic lip thingie), AND have no stock parts.

Versus on the base model, you'd still have brakes/wheels to throw on in case of tire damage/return to stock/etc

kidkotic2001 · 05-14-2013, 03:50 PM

yes it is worth it I would not get a Z without the sport package.

05-14-2013, 08:55 AM	#212 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	the VLCD does fine for my weekend drives. 370Zsteve likes this.

05-14-2013, 09:01 AM	#215 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	and silly me posted VLCD. i have a viscos liquid crystal display.... 370Zsteve and JARblue like this.

05-14-2013, 09:02 AM	#217 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	i also haz Non-Aspiriated engine. JARblue likes this.

05-14-2013, 11:11 AM	#221 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14857	Love the sport pkg. At least 13+ owners got nice base wheels. 09-12 owners. If you didn't buy aftermarket wheels for your base? You have no dignity or self respect. Hahahaha. Just kiddin'. That was harsh, BUT... 09-12 base wheels make a nice upscale looking sports car look kinda cheap. Even my wife was completely against the base and she's not into sports cars like I am. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980 Last edited by UNKNOWN_370; 05-14-2013 at 11:14 AM.

05-14-2013, 12:46 PM	#222 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 119	Sports package is a great deal if you don't plan on modifying the elements that are added with the package. Non-sport gives you $3k to drop on more serious modifications (and makes it easier to drop in some of the Torsen diffs available). The Rays are a great reasonably lightweight option, but there are better choices (especially as going wider up front is critical on the Z), and they're the most important part of the package. The VLSD won't stand up to any of the use you'd actually want an LSD for (except maybe drag racing). SRM may matter to some, I guess, but NVA in my mind. Brakes are still a question mark in my mind (is getting air on them enough?)...I'd probably go elsewhere either way. But, great value if you're keeping those parts on the car. Last edited by Red__Zed; 05-14-2013 at 12:49 PM.

05-14-2013, 09:29 AM	#219 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	my sport also came with front chin black curb feeler.

05-14-2013, 12:48 PM	#223 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	You can sell the Rays and brakes for nearly what the sport package costs if you upgrade from there. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

05-14-2013, 03:50 PM	#225 (permalink)
kidkotic2001 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 541 Drives: Like Crazy Rep Power: 15	yes it is worth it I would not get a Z without the sport package. Magic Bus likes this. __________________ ThAt WaS a CrAzY nIgHt

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