Any Sport Package Owners Wish They Bought the Nismo Instead?

Mt Tam I am · 09-30-2012, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcosta79

If you own a base model with the sport package, would you rather have a Nismo instead?

*This thread is to prove a point*

VS Any Sport Package Owners Wish They Bought the Nismo Instead?

I read the poll question and voted, then I read your base model portion. I am not eligible to vote in poll.

I already have a fully loaded model and went to buy a Nismo after GTR only had an auto. I was unimpressed with Nismo ride quality and lack of much improvement. I love the creature comfort as old age sets in with the touring.

The sports package was the best deal of all the options.

onzedge · 09-30-2012, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

VS Any Sport Package Owners Wish They Bought the Nismo Instead?

I read the poll question and voted, then I read your base model portion. I am not eligible to vote in poll.

I already have a fully loaded model and went to buy a Nismo after GTR only had an auto. I was unimpressed with Nismo ride quality and lack of much improvement. I love the creature comfort as old age sets in with the touring.

The sports package was the best deal of all the options.

KSFastah · 10-01-2012, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

The sports package was the best deal of all the options.

Agreed.

Both cars have the same achilles heel....truly epic fail brakes for a "sport" car.

I wasn't willing to pay up for the marginal performance gains knowing I could do a lot better in the aftermarket. The ricer rear spoiler is a wicked huge turn off too.

To each their own though, right?

Streetlife · 10-01-2012, 09:54 AM

I voted "No" because i ordered exactly what i wanted base + sport, couldn't be happier. If you do have a Nismo 370Z enjoy her, she was built to please.

shadoquad · 10-01-2012, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by KSFastah

Agreed.

Both cars have the same achilles heel....truly epic fail brakes for a "sport" car.

I wasn't willing to pay up for the marginal performance gains knowing I could do a lot better in the aftermarket. The ricer rear spoiler is a wicked huge turn off too.

To each their own though, right?

calling the brakes an epic fail is not completely true. The calipers and rotors are great and will stop these babies on a dime. The stock pads and fluid are not sufficient for a real beating, and they should have run some cooling vents to them. But the brakes themselves are quite good. Nissan simply cheaped out on the consumable parts and didn't provide proper cooling.

bigdog1250 · 10-01-2012, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadoquad

calling the brakes an epic fail is not completely true. The calipers and rotors are great and will stop these babies on a dime. The stock pads and fluid are not sufficient for a real beating, and they should have run some cooling vents to them. But the brakes themselves are quite good. Nissan simply cheaped out on the consumable parts and didn't provide proper cooling.

^+1

These brakes are great and stop HARD. Their only weakness is the stated above.

lemon-fresh · 10-01-2012, 10:28 AM

Z1 offers a pretty cool brake upgrade package.

Z1 370Z / G37 Brake Upgrade Package (Sport Models)

KSFastah · 10-01-2012, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadoquad

calling the brakes an epic fail is not completely true. The calipers and rotors are great and will stop these babies on a dime. The stock pads and fluid are not sufficient for a real beating, and they should have run some cooling vents to them. But the brakes themselves are quite good. Nissan simply cheaped out on the consumable parts and didn't provide proper cooling.

/offtopic
The brakes DO work well...my complaint with them is that it doesn't take long under spirited driving for them to overheat and for fade to set in. You shouldn't be FORCED to upgrade the rotors, pads, lines and fluids to get high peformance braking from a car touted as having high peformance capability.

/ontopic
Still not interested in the added expense of the Nismo for the marginal gains in performance and (to my eyes anyway) silly ricer looks.

lemon-fresh · 10-01-2012, 11:10 AM

Impressed that you managed to overheat the breaks off the track... Or maybe I'm more scared than impressed.

shadoquad · 10-01-2012, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KSFastah

/offtopic
The brakes DO work well...my complaint with them is that it doesn't take long under spirited driving for them to overheat and for fade to set in. You shouldn't be FORCED to upgrade the rotors, pads, lines and fluids to get high peformance braking from a car touted as having high peformance capability.

You don't have to upgrade the rotors or lines.

All you have to upgrade is pads (less than 200 bucks, need to be replaced over time regardless) and fluid (20-30 bucks per bottle), and then all but extreme track driving should be covered.

I understand that's a headache, but it's not insurmountable.

obito · 09-30-2012, 01:11 PM

at first when I was new to 370, I pretty much like Nismo then I did some researches, and it shows that it does not worth money to get just that upgrades + I addicted to Amuse bodykit, it is way more better, so I m not regret to what I did

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rnc1688 · 09-30-2012, 02:48 PM

Just owned one 2 weeks ago... end up got touring + sport + Nav... can't stand that Empty hole lol...

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marrim · 09-30-2012, 03:34 PM

OP what is the point you are trying to prove?

What I see is people stick with they bought. Very few are going be sorry with what they picked.

SurfDog · 09-30-2012, 03:34 PM

I spent a few k on my sport and now I'd put it up against any NISMO. Luckily I have an awesome Z only tuner shop nearby. (Zcargarage in San Jose California).

If you have ease of upgrade like that, I would definitely recommend planning your own custom upgrades. If not (or if your not really interested in mechanical stuff) maybe a nismo is better balance of expense performance and attain ability.

lemon-fresh · 09-30-2012, 07:04 PM

I would have definitely gone for a nismo if it didn't just "look" fast. A car with that kind of body kit needs the power to match.

View Poll Results: Any Sport Package Owners Wish They Bought the Nismo Instead?
Yes - I want a Nismo	17	9.50%
No - I'm happy with the Sport Package	162	90.50%
Voters: 179. You may not vote on this poll

10-01-2012, 09:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
Streetlife Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 467 Drives: 2012 370z Mont/sport Rep Power: 18	I voted "No" because i ordered exactly what i wanted base + sport, couldn't be happier. If you do have a Nismo 370Z enjoy her, she was built to please. __________________ Tanabe Medalion Exhaust + Tanabe Y-Pipe, Baker Tuning, K&N Drop-Ins, Z1 Post MAF Tubes, GT-R Button, Nismo Magnetic Oil Drain Plug, CeramiKool Tint 35%, Solar Gard Clearshield Clearbra Last edited by Streetlife; 10-01-2012 at 10:32 AM.

09-30-2012, 03:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
marrim Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 183 Drives: 2011 370z White Man Rep Power: 17	OP what is the point you are trying to prove? What I see is people stick with they bought. Very few are going be sorry with what they picked. xfrgtr likes this. __________________ Special Thanks to Elite Automotive Finishes and Mike the Powdercoater

09-30-2012, 03:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 58 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15751	I spent a few k on my sport and now I'd put it up against any NISMO. Luckily I have an awesome Z only tuner shop nearby. (Zcargarage in San Jose California). If you have ease of upgrade like that, I would definitely recommend planning your own custom upgrades. If not (or if your not really interested in mechanical stuff) maybe a nismo is better balance of expense performance and attain ability. __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

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10-01-2012, 10:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
lemon-fresh Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Calgary Age: 41 Posts: 471 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 15	Z1 offers a pretty cool brake upgrade package. Z1 370Z / G37 Brake Upgrade Package (Sport Models)

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lemon-fresh Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Calgary Age: 41 Posts: 471 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 15	Impressed that you managed to overheat the breaks off the track... Or maybe I'm more scared than impressed.

09-30-2012, 01:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
obito Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 94 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 15	at first when I was new to 370, I pretty much like Nismo then I did some researches, and it shows that it does not worth money to get just that upgrades + I addicted to Amuse bodykit, it is way more better, so I m not regret to what I did .

09-30-2012, 02:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
rnc1688 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: new york Posts: 38 Drives: 12 touring+Nav+sport Rep Power: 14	Just owned one 2 weeks ago... end up got touring + sport + Nav... can't stand that Empty hole lol... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2

09-30-2012, 07:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
lemon-fresh Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Calgary Age: 41 Posts: 471 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 15	I would have definitely gone for a nismo if it didn't just "look" fast. A car with that kind of body kit needs the power to match.