Base Z - Regrets?

TonyBPD · 06-26-2009, 07:23 PM

I couldn't be happier with my base model. My wife is the primary driver and she DOES NOT need 19 inch wheels. Without a doubt the best sports car I have owned. She does not need big brakes either.

sensi09 · 06-26-2009, 07:26 PM

Warranty really shouldn't be an issue with a LSD.

My main concern with a LSD, other than performance, is how it is in terms of noise and regular driving.

For those characteristics, I'd look into a quaife, cusco or carbonetics LSD.

mrarroyo · 06-27-2009, 07:46 AM

Love my base model, did not want:

- Leather seats: a pain to keep up, lexoil application plus when wearing shorts you stick to it.
- 19 inch wheels: harsher & noisier ride and tires are more expensive.
- Spoilers: in my previous car a 2004 Vette the front spoiler (although spring loaded) scraped on everything. So I had to slow down all the time to prevent serious damage.
- Navigation: Sorry but I am an old fart and prefer paper maps, plus my iPhone has a crude navigation feature.
- Electric seat: since they do not have a memory feature they are worthless to me.
- Homelink: In my condo we use key cards so it would have been of no use to me.

On the other hand would have liked the LSD, auto dimming rear view mirror, and the Bose system.

leepeen · 06-27-2009, 01:50 PM

What is LSD?
Is it a somekind of clutch for manual gear Z's?
sorry for noob question... :-P

370Z Purist · 06-27-2009, 01:50 PM

Limited slip differential.

tbonesteak · 06-27-2009, 02:10 PM

in a nutshell, it enables transfer of torque from one side to another for better power delivery to the wheels. that's just the concept. you might want to try howstuffworks.com, wikipedia, youtube, etc. there are tons of info out there.

370Z Purist · 06-27-2009, 02:25 PM

It's pretty complicated because there are open diffs, limited slip diffs, 1 way, 1.5 way, 2 way, clutch type, gear type, hypoid type, viscous...

eddieconfetti · 06-27-2009, 10:43 PM

well i got the sport package mainly because of brakes, rims, and syncro rev match. im not 100% sure and im not a professional track driver, but i heard the synchro rev match shaves off a second or two and isnt that a big difference on a track?

travisjb · 06-27-2009, 10:52 PM

srm won't shave off time for an experienced driver... benefits are big for more novice drivers and I'd believe saving a second or two there b/c it allows you to drop a gear in a turn and be ready to accelerate out of a turn as opposed to waiting/coasting... for experienced driver that can safely downshift in a turn using heel-toe to rev match, there is always the risk of fowling up a heel-toe, which could mean losing control of the car... srm eliminates that risk... all in all, srm is a nice option to have regardless of skill level

tbonesteak · 06-28-2009, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb

srm won't shave off time for an experienced driver... benefits are big for more novice drivers and I'd believe saving a second or two there b/c it allows you to drop a gear in a turn and be ready to accelerate out of a turn as opposed to waiting/coasting... for experienced driver that can safely downshift in a turn using heel-toe to rev match, there is always the risk of fowling up a heel-toe, which could mean losing control of the car... srm eliminates that risk... all in all, srm is a nice option to have regardless of skill level

Pro level drivers actually leave it off because they're so used to heel-toeing that not doing it all of a sudden is super weird and actually throws them off, hurting the times.

bluzman · 06-28-2009, 05:15 PM

I was ok with that. It was the image conjured up by the phrase "fowling up a heel-toe" that got me.

travisjb · 06-28-2009, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluzman

I was ok with that. It was the image conjured up by the phrase "fowling up a heel-toe" that got me.

lol... don't drink and post people ! meant 'fouling'

bluzman · 06-28-2009, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb

lol... don't drink and post people ! meant 'fouling'

It's all good.

travisjb · 06-28-2009, 08:24 PM

no fowl play here... move along folks

370Z Purist · 06-28-2009, 08:38 PM

06-27-2009, 01:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
370Z Purist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Zion, Illinois Posts: 1,873 Drives: '09 370Z-T BS M6 Rep Power: 20	Limited slip differential. __________________ -Phil "Since one of my brake light bulbs just went out, the forum told me that my piston rings are about to blow."

06-27-2009, 02:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
370Z Purist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Zion, Illinois Posts: 1,873 Drives: '09 370Z-T BS M6 Rep Power: 20	It's pretty complicated because there are open diffs, limited slip diffs, 1 way, 1.5 way, 2 way, clutch type, gear type, hypoid type, viscous... __________________ -Phil "Since one of my brake light bulbs just went out, the forum told me that my piston rings are about to blow."

06-27-2009, 10:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	srm won't shave off time for an experienced driver... benefits are big for more novice drivers and I'd believe saving a second or two there b/c it allows you to drop a gear in a turn and be ready to accelerate out of a turn as opposed to waiting/coasting... for experienced driver that can safely downshift in a turn using heel-toe to rev match, there is always the risk of fowling up a heel-toe, which could mean losing control of the car... srm eliminates that risk... all in all, srm is a nice option to have regardless of skill level __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

06-28-2009, 05:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
bluzman Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 349 Drives: Red Touring 7AT Rep Power: 17	I was ok with that. It was the image conjured up by the phrase "fowling up a heel-toe" that got me. __________________ My Gallery

06-28-2009, 08:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	no fowl play here... move along folks __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

06-26-2009, 07:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
TonyBPD Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 614 Drives: 2012 VW Golf R Rep Power: 18	I couldn't be happier with my base model. My wife is the primary driver and she DOES NOT need 19 inch wheels. Without a doubt the best sports car I have owned. She does not need big brakes either.

06-26-2009, 07:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
sensi09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: so cal Posts: 449 Drives: _ Rep Power: 17	Warranty really shouldn't be an issue with a LSD. My main concern with a LSD, other than performance, is how it is in terms of noise and regular driving. For those characteristics, I'd look into a quaife, cusco or carbonetics LSD.

06-27-2009, 07:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
mrarroyo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Heaven on Earth Posts: 211 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 17	Love my base model, did not want: - Leather seats: a pain to keep up, lexoil application plus when wearing shorts you stick to it. - 19 inch wheels: harsher & noisier ride and tires are more expensive. - Spoilers: in my previous car a 2004 Vette the front spoiler (although spring loaded) scraped on everything. So I had to slow down all the time to prevent serious damage. - Navigation: Sorry but I am an old fart and prefer paper maps, plus my iPhone has a crude navigation feature. - Electric seat: since they do not have a memory feature they are worthless to me. - Homelink: In my condo we use key cards so it would have been of no use to me. On the other hand would have liked the LSD, auto dimming rear view mirror, and the Bose system.

06-27-2009, 01:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
leepeen Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 110 Drives: PW 370z Touring A7 Rep Power: 17	What is LSD? Is it a somekind of clutch for manual gear Z's? sorry for noob question... :-P

06-27-2009, 02:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 376	in a nutshell, it enables transfer of torque from one side to another for better power delivery to the wheels. that's just the concept. you might want to try howstuffworks.com, wikipedia, youtube, etc. there are tons of info out there.

06-27-2009, 10:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
eddieconfetti A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 3,334 Drives: A Totaled PW Z Rep Power: 24	well i got the sport package mainly because of brakes, rims, and syncro rev match. im not 100% sure and im not a professional track driver, but i heard the synchro rev match shaves off a second or two and isnt that a big difference on a track?

06-28-2009, 08:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
370Z Purist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Zion, Illinois Posts: 1,873 Drives: '09 370Z-T BS M6 Rep Power: 20	__________________ -Phil "Since one of my brake light bulbs just went out, the forum told me that my piston rings are about to blow."

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