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ImportConvert 12-01-2010 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue (Post 830479)
got it dead on the money.

Now factor in your mods and see what getting the nismo gets you
slight power bump -> Twin Turbo Kit
Suspension -> coilovers (i presume)
exhaust youd replace when going TT
wheels judging by the fact that you went with vokls on your GTR, you seem like an aftermarket wheel kind of guy
so your paying the premium for a spartan interior and a body kit. i love the body kit. but you seem to have a lot of experience in the aftermarket, i'm sure you could source a nismo body kit.

The body-kit is kindof shoddy I think, as well. I looked at one and wasn't impressed. I am sure there are much better made aftermarket options. The main thing the Nismo is getting you are the rims (@$5K if you purchase them separately...WOW! yes, I checked at a local dealership, buy some take-offs instead for sure!) and suspension. It's a stripped interior with only 4 speakers, and no NAV.

Almost every test I have seen shows very little improvement in any performance category with the Nismo, and many tests show it does various things worse than previously tested Touring/Sport models.

HKYStormFront 12-01-2010 12:21 PM

yea i'd say you'd end up replacing everything about it being a nismo if you got one. i'd just get a touring sport and go from there

Jeffblue 12-01-2010 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 830489)
The body-kit is kindof shoddy I think, as well. I looked at one and wasn't impressed. I am sure there are much better made aftermarket options. The main thing the Nismo is getting you are the rims (@$5K if you purchase them separately...WOW! yes, I checked at a local dealership) and suspension. It's a stripped interior with only 4 speakers, and no NAV.

Almost every test I have seen shows very little improvement in any performance category with the Nismo, and many tests show it does various things worse than previously tested Touring/Sport models.

well, no one in their right mind would spend 5k on factory wheels, even if they are the highest end factory wheels. you can get a set of practically ANY wheel out there for 5k. People are getting the nismo's used for like 2k.

the body kit is entirely personal preference. I think it looks cool. i have a sport package though and i like the understated look.

Nitrouz 12-01-2010 12:22 PM

wow that's for your feedback guys. I won't be getting the Nismo.

Jeffblue 12-01-2010 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitrouz (Post 830495)
wow that's for your feedback guys. I won't be getting the Nismo.

what trim level/color do you want?

Nitrouz 12-01-2010 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue (Post 830497)
what trim level/color do you want?

Ideally a 40th anniversary.

Since there is none left in Canada, I want a 2010 Black 6mt fully loaded.

Since there is none left in canada in the above specs with nav, I may have to either:

1) go with out nav and install aftermarket, or
2) go blue or gunmetal.

The dealership is now checking the inventory for blue or gunmetal for me and will call me back today or tomorrow.

ImportConvert 12-01-2010 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue (Post 830494)
well, no one in their right mind would spend 5k on factory wheels, even if they are the highest end factory wheels. you can get a set of practically ANY wheel out there for 5k. People are getting the nismo's used for like 2k.

the body kit is entirely personal preference. I think it looks cool. i have a sport package though and i like the understated look.

I meant aside from appearance. The kit felt cheap. The fender-well liners in the rear weren't solidly attatched, it was just cheap. Looks are subjective of course, I meant regarding quality.

I agree, I simply meant that to option a Touring with the Nismo rims was not cost effective from the dealer. Even $2K is way overpriced for a factory set of rims that size imo.

ImportConvert 12-01-2010 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitrouz (Post 830499)
Ideally a 40th anniversary.

Since there is none left in Canada, I want a 2010 Black 6mt fully loaded.

Since there is none left in canada in the above specs with nav, I may have to either:

1) go with out nav and install aftermarket, or
2) go blue or gunmetal.

The dealership is now checking the inventory for blue or gunmetal for me and will call me back today or tomorrow.

IIRC, the 40th didn't have the NAV as an option, although I might be totally wrong?

BennytheBlade 12-01-2010 12:36 PM

Yeah given your past hx of modding, the nismo would be a waste of money
W/ the 40th you still get the cool factor of a limited/collector edition but aren't throwing money at stuff u will probably replace.

ImportConvert 12-01-2010 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BennytheBlade (Post 830515)
Yeah given your past hx of modding, the nismo would be a waste of money
W/ the 40th you still get the cool factor of a limited/collector edition but aren't throwing money at stuff u will probably replace.

I personally like the color-scheme and that is the only way to get the red seats in a Z unless you find someone with a 40th who wants to swap you for some wierd reason. I love the color-scheme.

Nitrouz 12-01-2010 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 830521)
I personally like the color-scheme and that is the only way to get the red seats in a Z unless you find someone with a 40th who wants to swap you for some wierd reason. I love the color-scheme.

me too. That's the only reason I want the 40th...it's the color scheme. Worst case I can always stick a couple red Brides in there...

Endgame 12-01-2010 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitrouz (Post 830522)
me too. That's the only reason I want the 40th...it's the color scheme. Worst case I can always stick a couple red Brides in there...


I still would love to do that...

ThoriumHotdog 12-01-2010 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 830059)
You mean acceleration? The GT-R does not have a "launch" if you mean "launch control". That is a feature expressly used for getting the car out of mud or snow. Says so in the manual. Use it for anything else, and your warranty is void.

Come on man. You know exactly what he means and theres no reason to fish to get him to say it. If you had a GTR and didn't get "stuck in mud or snow" once in a while then you're not doing it right.

atx370z 12-01-2010 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nitrouz (Post 830499)
Ideally a 40th anniversary.

Since there is none left in Canada, I want a 2010 Black 6mt fully loaded.


Since there is none left in canada in the above specs with nav, I may have to either:

1) go with out nav and install aftermarket, or
2) go blue or gunmetal.

The dealership is now checking the inventory for blue or gunmetal for me and will call me back today or tomorrow.

:hello:

ImportConvert 12-01-2010 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoriumHotdog (Post 830581)
Come on man. You know exactly what he means and theres no reason to fish to get him to say it. If you had a GTR and didn't get "stuck in mud or snow" once in a while then you're not doing it right.

Which is why I refuse to buy one. I don't want to void my warranty doing something known to break $20K components. I want to buy a car I can drive without fear of that. I suspect most people do, but settle for the GT-R as it has other features they like and they take thier lumps if they break it.


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