how to tell base versus sport?

Dras · 08-07-2011, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue370tt

sport package adds 19-inch wheels, a limited-slip rear differential, upgraded brakes, front and rear spoilers and the downshift rev-matching SynchroRev Match feature for manual-equipped cars.

Thanks for all the responses! The reason I am confused is because the car has the spoilers and the 19" Rays but only has the base brake calipers...synchro rev match button I do not have as mine is a 7AT with the paddle shifters...so I need to look for the LSD...anyone has a photo of one or what is the best way to tell? I assume getting under the car but not sure how to tell the difference between the stock differential and the LSD.
Thanks for the help!

PaulZ370 · 08-07-2011, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Dras

Thanks for all the responses! The reason I am confused is because the car has the spoilers and the 19" Rays but only has the base brake calipers...synchro rev match button I do not have as mine is a 7AT with the paddle shifters...so I need to look for the LSD...anyone has a photo of one or what is the best way to tell? I assume getting under the car but not sure how to tell the difference between the stock differential and the LSD.
Thanks for the help!

One unquestionable way to find out, is the window sticker that comes on the car. Ask you dealer to NOT throw away the sticker and that you want it. The Sticker will tell you exactly what you have.

Good Luck !

sonic370 · 08-07-2011, 07:56 PM

If its a base which it sounds like it is. and has the 19in rays and front and rear spoilers but not the bigger brakes somethings wrong. check the window sticker.

the sports package is 3 grand more and most on here will tell you its worth every dime. the brakes will throw you thru the windshield. as good as brembo.
even though they say nissan.

Dras · 08-08-2011, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by sonic370

If its a base which it sounds like it is. and has the 19in rays and front and rear spoilers but not the bigger brakes somethings wrong. check the window sticker.

the sports package is 3 grand more and most on here will tell you its worth every dime. the brakes will throw you thru the windshield. as good as brembo.
even though they say nissan.

I bought it used and the guy I bought it from had no idea or did not want to say because he took the better calipers off, who knows...it was an "as-is" deal and I didn't know any better. I now know for sure the current brakes are not the upgraded ones, at this point all there is left to verify is if I have the LSD or not. Is there an easy way to tell?
Thanks

elmz · 08-08-2011, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Dras

Thanks for all the responses! The reason I am confused is because the car has the spoilers and the 19" Rays but only has the base brake calipers...synchro rev match button I do not have as mine is a 7AT with the paddle shifters...so I need to look for the LSD...anyone has a photo of one or what is the best way to tell? I assume getting under the car but not sure how to tell the difference between the stock differential and the LSD.
Thanks for the help!

It might be easier to light up the tires

Masa · 08-08-2011, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by elmz

It might be easier to light up the tires

Yup, find a good stretch of road and launch it. If it leaves 1 tire mark you have a base, if it leaves two tire marks you have the sport.

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sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 19	If its a base which it sounds like it is. and has the 19in rays and front and rear spoilers but not the bigger brakes somethings wrong. check the window sticker. the sports package is 3 grand more and most on here will tell you its worth every dime. the brakes will throw you thru the windshield. as good as brembo. even though they say nissan.