Test drove the 2013 Nismo

RoshDawg · 01-09-2013, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by lemon-fresh

Image a Nismo RS with the GTR's engine.

Only in my wildest dreams. I wish some billionaire on this site would make a 370Z to GTR conversion.

SoCalBoy · 01-09-2013, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by luigi90210

i got my nismo because i loved the way it looks LOL XD

@OP
i feel you wernt given a proper test drive, instead of taking it out on the freeway, see if there is a back road near by and open up the nismo there, from what i have noticed, the nismo and base/touring 370z feel the same when pulling in a straight line but when you get in the corners, the nismo has neutral handling(in my experience driving it) while the base/touring has a tad bit of understeer(not much but enough for me to notice it)

sure ride is rough but seriously who buys a car like this and expects it to be soft and quite

we tried to but there was a CHP hiding lol

mwhit02 · 01-09-2013, 05:08 PM

well, the only thing i will say is the clutch feel of being too soft is easily fixable with a slight adjustment and a different spring. night and day

Cell · 01-09-2013, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JungleZ

Nismo looks like a rice rocket to me

Really? The body kit has way more functionality than a rice rocket would have...

This is why people that compete with the 370z ends up putting the nismo body on it.

EDIT: Chances are that you test drove a nismo with the spring spacers still on too. It probably also felt like it had no springs.

lemon-fresh · 01-09-2013, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RoshDawg

Only in my wildest dreams. I wish some billionaire on this site would make a 370Z to GTR conversion.

Pretty sad that we have a GTR Juke and no GTR Z.

luigi90210 · 01-09-2013, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalBoy

we tried to but there was a CHP hiding lol

ah lol

thats understandable

i got lucky cause where i went to get my nismo, they were right by the 67 near some of the really fun parts as well and the sales man let me open both cars up there and i just had a blast with the nismo, the touring/sport was fun but i really enjoyed the nismo personally

you should give it another shot and see if CHP is there lol

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Originally Posted by lemon-fresh

Pretty sad that we have a GTR Juke and no GTR Z.

there is no need for a GTR Z(370Z-R??)
the GTM Stage 1 TT kit will make the 370z a GTR killer(stock GTR)

EDIT
here is a video of 2 TT 370zs eating 2 modded GTRs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYVd3BG9giE

SoCalBoy · 01-09-2013, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by luigi90210

ah lol

thats understandable

i got lucky cause where i went to get my nismo, they were right by the 67 near some of the really fun parts as well and the sales man let me open both cars up there and i just had a blast with the nismo, the touring/sport was fun but i really enjoyed the nismo personally

you should give it another shot and see if CHP is there lol

there is no need for a GTR Z(370Z-R??)
the GTM Stage 1 TT kit will make the 370z a GTR killer(stock GTR)

EDIT
here is a video of 2 TT 370zs eating 2 modded GTRs
[2] 700 hp! nissan GTR'S v's 2 nismo 370z's with TT kits - YouTube

the sales man was gonna let me open her up so we went on a back road and sure enough sitting in a corner is a CHP lol

lemon-fresh · 01-09-2013, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by luigi90210

there is no need for a GTR Z(370Z-R??)
the GTM Stage 1 TT kit will make the 370z a GTR killer(stock GTR)

EDIT
here is a video of 2 TT 370zs eating 2 modded GTRs
[2] 700 hp! nissan GTR'S v's 2 nismo 370z's with TT kits - YouTube

Ooook... It's about the whole package, not just the TT V6.

luigi90210 · 01-10-2013, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by lemon-fresh

Ooook... It's about the whole package, not just the TT V6.

so like a computer built in and AWD?

it wouldnt be a Z if it had AWD now would it?(well a real Z imo) and as far as a built in computer goes, an OBD2 bluetooth adapter and an android tablet installed in the dash with the torque app can cover that....

axmea? · 01-10-2013, 09:44 AM

I test drove both Sport/touring and the Nismo before my purchase and really loved how the Nismo handled. There is a big difference. Nismo was tighter hands down. Clutch feel was the same. The Nismo body lines were 100% better. I disagree with JungleZ calling it rice. The deal breaker for me was no nav and leather option (which by the way is offered outside the US).
Try test driving with another dealership. At universal city Nissan the guys can take you to a canyon about a mile from the dealership. There are nice curves up there.

lemon-fresh · 01-10-2013, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by luigi90210

so like a computer built in and AWD?

it wouldnt be a Z if it had AWD now would it?(well a real Z imo) and as far as a built in computer goes, an OBD2 bluetooth adapter and an android tablet installed in the dash with the torque app can cover that....

Ugh, no. Upgraded transmission (something similar to what the GTR has but rwd), differential, suspension etc. Basically all the stuff you need to support a high horse power build (on the track) but designed as a single package. Heck you could throw in the fancy computer but keep the car rwd, might be cool.

luigi90210 · 01-10-2013, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by lemon-fresh

Ugh, no. Upgraded transmission (something similar to what the GTR has but rwd), differential, suspension etc. Basically all the stuff you need to support a high horse power build (on the track) but designed as a single package. Heck you could throw in the fancy computer but keep the car rwd, might be cool.

i dont get whats wrong with the 370z's manual transmission? if you are talking about the auto Z then yes i agree because torque converters suck and suspension wise i think the nismo 370z has the same handling as the GTR(only difference being the GTR is faster through corners cause of AWD)
but the diff, brakes, cooling, ect. will all have to be upgraded

anyhow though the nismo 370z is just a beast and if you are not looking for luxuries and want performance, i would get the nismo, if you are looking for luxuries like sat nav, heated seats, leather, ect. the touring/sport is the best way to go, but either way you cant go wrong when purchasing a Z

TheGreatOne · 01-10-2013, 03:39 PM

Surprised so many people feel the SRM is rough, I love it, rarely turn it off. Its probably the reason I engine break lol. The downshifts are butter. Its really good for time attack as well..

Z clutch definitely takes some learning, but once you get it, its fine. More challenging to manipulate than other cars...it can make you feel like a newbie until you get it.

kenchan · 01-10-2013, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by luigi90210

i dont get whats wrong with the 370z's manual transmission?

i dont either. i think it's the driver.

LMBmikeZ · 01-10-2013, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i dont either. i think it's the driver.

but I think the clutch helper spring is a great way to help improve the response/feedback you get from the pedal

everyone loves it that has done it!

01-09-2013, 05:08 PM	#33 (permalink)
mwhit02 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: St. Louis Posts: 358 Drives: '15 Audi Allroad Rep Power: 12	well, the only thing i will say is the clutch feel of being too soft is easily fixable with a slight adjustment and a different spring. night and day LMBmikeZ likes this.

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axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,233 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	I test drove both Sport/touring and the Nismo before my purchase and really loved how the Nismo handled. There is a big difference. Nismo was tighter hands down. Clutch feel was the same. The Nismo body lines were 100% better. I disagree with JungleZ calling it rice. The deal breaker for me was no nav and leather option (which by the way is offered outside the US). Try test driving with another dealership. At universal city Nissan the guys can take you to a canyon about a mile from the dealership. There are nice curves up there. forza370z likes this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete Last edited by axmea?; 01-10-2013 at 09:53 AM.

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TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 46 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	Surprised so many people feel the SRM is rough, I love it, rarely turn it off. Its probably the reason I engine break lol. The downshifts are butter. Its really good for time attack as well.. Z clutch definitely takes some learning, but once you get it, its fine. More challenging to manipulate than other cars...it can make you feel like a newbie until you get it. kenchan and luigi90210 like this. __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

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