Sold my 2010 PG Nismo

DVSkier · 10-19-2012, 11:39 PM

Ok, here are my driving impressions on the Porsche vs the Nismo. My Nismo was a lot of fun. I ran Michelin Super Sport 305's on rear and 275's on the front. It really woke up the handling on the car. When I first got my Porsche I was amazed at the difference in acceleration. Nissan claims 350 hp and Porsche claims 355 hp. All I have to say is somebody is lying, it is the most powerful extra 5 hp I have ever had! As far as the handling goes I loved the way the Nismo handled. It was very predictable and easy to drive fast in the twistys. The porsche has more feedback in the steering, it feels like your steering wheel has a direct connection with the tires. That being said the Nismo is more forgiving if you get surprised coming aroung a corner. The Porsche has to be driven deliberately or you will be punished for it, you need to have your apex planned so you keep the balance of the car correct, it's a more involving experience. The Porsche pulls so much harder out of the corners it blows you away. The Nismo was more about holding cornering speed and the Porsche corners just as fast but comes out of the corner so much harder. You also need to get on the throttle earlier in the turn so the balance is right. I can't wait until I get some Super Sports on the Porsche, it still has the original tires and i'm waiting to wear them out. The sound system on the Porsche is much better than the Nismo, the instruments have an intuitive placement and the heating and cooling are much quicker to respond. Don't get me wrong, I liked my Nismo but I can see where the difference in price comes from. One more thing, I can actually see out of the rear window and the blind spots are almost non existent on the Porsche. If you ever get a chance you owe it to yourself to try one out.

Fabio88 · 10-19-2012, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DVSkier

Ok, here are my driving impressions on the Porsche vs the Nismo. My Nismo was a lot of fun. I ran Michelin Super Sport 305's on rear and 275's on the front. It really woke up the handling on the car. When I first got my Porsche I was amazed at the difference in acceleration. Nissan claims 350 hp and Porsche claims 355 hp. All I have to say is somebody is lying, it is the most powerful extra 5 hp I have ever had! As far as the handling goes I loved the way the Nismo handled. It was very predictable and easy to drive fast in the twistys. The porsche has more feedback in the steering, it feels like your steering wheel has a direct connection with the tires. That being said the Nismo is more forgiving if you get surprised coming aroung a corner. The Porsche has to be driven deliberately or you will be punished for it, you need to have your apex planned so you keep the balance of the car correct, it's a more involving experience. The Porsche pulls so much harder out of the corners it blows you away. The Nismo was more about holding cornering speed and the Porsche corners just as fast but comes out of the corner so much harder. You also need to get on the throttle earlier in the turn so the balance is right. I can't wait until I get some Super Sports on the Porsche, it still has the original tires and i'm waiting to wear them out. The sound system on the Porsche is much better than the Nismo, the instruments have an intuitive placement and the heating and cooling are much quicker to respond. Don't get me wrong, I liked my Nismo but I can see where the difference in price comes from. One more thing, I can actually see out of the rear window and the blind spots are almost non existent on the Porsche. If you ever get a chance you owe it to yourself to try one out.

I almost bought the cayman S before i bought my Z I thought it was a little too pricey for a little over 300 hp.

Compdoc777 · 10-20-2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by DVSkier

Ok, here are my driving impressions on the Porsche vs the Nismo. My Nismo was a lot of fun. I ran Michelin Super Sport 305's on rear and 275's on the front. It really woke up the handling on the car. When I first got my Porsche I was amazed at the difference in acceleration. Nissan claims 350 hp and Porsche claims 355 hp. All I have to say is somebody is lying, it is the most powerful extra 5 hp I have ever had! As far as the handling goes I loved the way the Nismo handled. It was very predictable and easy to drive fast in the twistys. The porsche has more feedback in the steering, it feels like your steering wheel has a direct connection with the tires. That being said the Nismo is more forgiving if you get surprised coming aroung a corner. The Porsche has to be driven deliberately or you will be punished for it, you need to have your apex planned so you keep the balance of the car correct, it's a more involving experience. The Porsche pulls so much harder out of the corners it blows you away. The Nismo was more about holding cornering speed and the Porsche corners just as fast but comes out of the corner so much harder. .

The Nismo is faster. The Porsche may feel faster, but its not. I have raced a few cornering a straight line even the newer models and have had no problems dispatching them.

Did you have an oil cooler on your Nismo?

I have the Yokohama AD08 Neovas and it seems the faster I go the warmer the tires the more I am glued to the ground.

Don't get me wrong Porsche is great, but a good driver in a Nismo will own ya!

Mt Tam I am · 10-20-2012, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DVSkier

Ok, here are my driving impressions on the Porsche vs the Nismo. My Nismo was a lot of fun. I ran Michelin Super Sport 305's on rear and 275's on the front. It really woke up the handling on the car. When I first got my Porsche I was amazed at the difference in acceleration. Nissan claims 350 hp and Porsche claims 355 hp. All I have to say is somebody is lying, it is the most powerful extra 5 hp I have ever had! As far as the handling goes I loved the way the Nismo handled. It was very predictable and easy to drive fast in the twistys. The porsche has more feedback in the steering, it feels like your steering wheel has a direct connection with the tires. That being said the Nismo is more forgiving if you get surprised coming aroung a corner. The Porsche has to be driven deliberately or you will be punished for it, you need to have your apex planned so you keep the balance of the car correct, it's a more involving experience. The Porsche pulls so much harder out of the corners it blows you away. The Nismo was more about holding cornering speed and the Porsche corners just as fast but comes out of the corner so much harder. You also need to get on the throttle earlier in the turn so the balance is right. I can't wait until I get some Super Sports on the Porsche, it still has the original tires and i'm waiting to wear them out. The sound system on the Porsche is much better than the Nismo, the instruments have an intuitive placement and the heating and cooling are much quicker to respond. Don't get me wrong, I liked my Nismo but I can see where the difference in price comes from. One more thing, I can actually see out of the rear window and the blind spots are almost non existent on the Porsche. If you ever get a chance you owe it to yourself to try one out.

Nice write up and good explanation of your impressions.

rebe945 · 10-21-2012, 12:03 PM

Looks great. the Porsche

DVSkier · 10-21-2012, 07:45 PM

1st I have always loved the look of the Turbo and the 4s has the same proportions along with the upgraded brakes and wider track. Then I found out that depending on traction needs it transfers between 4 and 40% of the power to the front wheels which lets it still drive like a rear wheel drive but with greater pull out of the corners. Frankly, I didn't realize how good it worked until I bought the car. I had only driven the rear wheel drive versions until I bought this one. Also it turns out that it pull slightly higher skid pad numbers. I can't say I was disappointed about that. It will never see snow but fortunately snow isn't the only place where the all wheel drive improves the handling.

nmjaxx9 · 10-21-2012, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by rebe945

Looks great. the Porsche

good choice.

10-19-2012, 11:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
DVSkier Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Midvale, UT Posts: 34 Drives: 10 370Z Nismo PG M6 Rep Power: 16	Ok, here are my driving impressions on the Porsche vs the Nismo. My Nismo was a lot of fun. I ran Michelin Super Sport 305's on rear and 275's on the front. It really woke up the handling on the car. When I first got my Porsche I was amazed at the difference in acceleration. Nissan claims 350 hp and Porsche claims 355 hp. All I have to say is somebody is lying, it is the most powerful extra 5 hp I have ever had! As far as the handling goes I loved the way the Nismo handled. It was very predictable and easy to drive fast in the twistys. The porsche has more feedback in the steering, it feels like your steering wheel has a direct connection with the tires. That being said the Nismo is more forgiving if you get surprised coming aroung a corner. The Porsche has to be driven deliberately or you will be punished for it, you need to have your apex planned so you keep the balance of the car correct, it's a more involving experience. The Porsche pulls so much harder out of the corners it blows you away. The Nismo was more about holding cornering speed and the Porsche corners just as fast but comes out of the corner so much harder. You also need to get on the throttle earlier in the turn so the balance is right. I can't wait until I get some Super Sports on the Porsche, it still has the original tires and i'm waiting to wear them out. The sound system on the Porsche is much better than the Nismo, the instruments have an intuitive placement and the heating and cooling are much quicker to respond. Don't get me wrong, I liked my Nismo but I can see where the difference in price comes from. One more thing, I can actually see out of the rear window and the blind spots are almost non existent on the Porsche. If you ever get a chance you owe it to yourself to try one out. RoshDawg and icormba like this.

10-21-2012, 12:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
rebe945 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: middleburg hts, ohio Posts: 491 Drives: 2009 370Z black 7at Rep Power: 17	Nice Looks great. the Porsche

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10-21-2012, 07:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
DVSkier Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Midvale, UT Posts: 34 Drives: 10 370Z Nismo PG M6 Rep Power: 16	1st I have always loved the look of the Turbo and the 4s has the same proportions along with the upgraded brakes and wider track. Then I found out that depending on traction needs it transfers between 4 and 40% of the power to the front wheels which lets it still drive like a rear wheel drive but with greater pull out of the corners. Frankly, I didn't realize how good it worked until I bought the car. I had only driven the rear wheel drive versions until I bought this one. Also it turns out that it pull slightly higher skid pad numbers. I can't say I was disappointed about that. It will never see snow but fortunately snow isn't the only place where the all wheel drive improves the handling.