Test drove the 2013 Nismo

kenchan · 01-09-2013, 09:16 AM

the clutch pedal in my 04 G feels heavy, but i get better feedback. when i removed the helper spring in my 09 Z, it made a world of difference. then got a century spring(?) locally from some guy selling it. it feels a lot better than stock. not quite as good as the G's, but the gearbox feels a lot better in the Z.

SRM works best when braking moderatly to hard. if one's braking lightly, you can either clutch-out slower or give it a tap of blip to ensure smooth engagement.

elmz · 01-09-2013, 09:48 AM

I for one have grown to like the Nismo. I'll admit I didn't like it at first, but it does have a sleek and sportier look. It might be better than the "cat fish" remark everyone else gets. Whatever floats your boat.

RoshDawg · 01-09-2013, 01:09 PM

I love manual transmission cars, but I have to admit that I wish I got the Z's impressive auto system instead of their jerky 6MT. Oh and you can turn off SRM. I for one love that system.

SoCalBoy · 01-09-2013, 01:14 PM

there is a world of difference between the Zs automatic and 6mt. I might cross back over to an automatic...not sure though

nmjaxx9 · 01-09-2013, 01:28 PM

Nismos are the ****, yeah the stock Z's look just as good, but then again the nismos add that extra

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kenchan · 01-09-2013, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalBoy

there is a world of difference between the Zs automatic and 6mt when i drive

fixed....

RoshDawg · 01-09-2013, 04:46 PM

Coming from a non Nismo owner, I think the Nismo looks awesome!
Imagine a Nismo rs with the GTR's transmission..

lemon-fresh · 01-09-2013, 04:48 PM

Imagine a Nismo RS with the GTR's engine.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

forza370z · 01-10-2013, 07:57 PM

Are you guys complaining the Z clutch being too soft or too stiff? Or the on/off switch kinda feeling?

SoCalBoy · 01-10-2013, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by forza370z

Are you guys complaining the Z clutch being too soft or too stiff? Or the on/off switch kinda feeling?

both...it's drivers preference on clutch feel. I'm use to mine feeling somewhat firm. As for the SRM, My Z does not have it so I wanted to do the test drive with it on. I do understand that it takes some getting use to if one is use to rev matching their self.

01-09-2013, 09:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	the clutch pedal in my 04 G feels heavy, but i get better feedback. when i removed the helper spring in my 09 Z, it made a world of difference. then got a century spring(?) locally from some guy selling it. it feels a lot better than stock. not quite as good as the G's, but the gearbox feels a lot better in the Z. SRM works best when braking moderatly to hard. if one's braking lightly, you can either clutch-out slower or give it a tap of blip to ensure smooth engagement. TheGreatOne, RoshDawg and forza370z like this.

01-09-2013, 09:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 19	I for one have grown to like the Nismo. I'll admit I didn't like it at first, but it does have a sleek and sportier look. It might be better than the "cat fish" remark everyone else gets. Whatever floats your boat. RoshDawg likes this.

01-09-2013, 01:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
RoshDawg Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: NM / CA Posts: 981 Drives: '13 911 C2S Rep Power: 17	I love manual transmission cars, but I have to admit that I wish I got the Z's impressive auto system instead of their jerky 6MT. Oh and you can turn off SRM. I for one love that system. __________________ \| EVO X MR \| '11 WRX STI \| 370Z SPRT \| 911 (991) C2S \|

01-09-2013, 01:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
SoCalBoy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Mesa, AZ Age: 42 Posts: 324 Drives: RipTide Rep Power: 15	there is a world of difference between the Zs automatic and 6mt. I might cross back over to an automatic...not sure though __________________

01-09-2013, 01:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 27	Nismos are the **, yeah the stock Z's look just as good, but then again the nismos add that extra ( Click to show/hide )** oh also 7AT ftw!! 370ZNISMO#704 likes this.

01-09-2013, 04:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
RoshDawg Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: NM / CA Posts: 981 Drives: '13 911 C2S Rep Power: 17	Coming from a non Nismo owner, I think the Nismo looks awesome! Imagine a Nismo rs with the GTR's transmission.. 370ZNISMO#704 likes this. __________________ \| EVO X MR \| '11 WRX STI \| 370Z SPRT \| 911 (991) C2S \|

01-09-2013, 04:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
lemon-fresh Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Calgary Age: 41 Posts: 471 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 15	Imagine a Nismo RS with the GTR's engine. 370ZNISMO#704, RoshDawg and luigi90210 like this. Last edited by lemon-fresh; 01-09-2013 at 05:38 PM.

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mwhit02 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: St. Louis Posts: 358 Drives: '15 Audi Allroad Rep Power: 14	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.

01-10-2013, 09:44 AM	#12 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,243 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53243	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.

01-10-2013, 03:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 48 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 23	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)

01-10-2013, 07:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
forza370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: 403 Forbidden Posts: 2,512 Drives: 2009 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 20	Are you guys complaining the Z clutch being too soft or too stiff? Or the on/off switch kinda feeling?

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