Test drove the 2013 Nismo

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

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!

luigi90210 · 01-11-2013, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

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.

i definitely agree with this, i felt like a newb when i was driving my car and not getting smooth shifts at first but eventually i got used to it

SRM is amazing though, i dont know what i would do without it now because im so used to it

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Originally Posted by kenchan

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

i cant agree more, the clutch takes some getting use to but once you have that down, its easy to drive

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

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!

does the clutch helper spring help out that much?
i have noticed there isnt much feed back from the clutch but i thought that was because of the OEM clutch and not the spring

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