Please help me I'm new to the car world.

Compdoc777 · 01-16-2013, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Does the Nismo feel better in the corners, etc? My 370 Sport always pushed. A bit of suspension change might fix that, so I am wondering if the NISMO is nicer.

Much better! I have both them Nismo is much better in the handling department.

kenchan · 01-16-2013, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Compdoc777

Much better! I have both them Nismo is much better in the handling department.

stiffer swaybar, different springs, and dampers and wheels and tires. that's quite different.

forza370z · 01-16-2013, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

stiffer swaybar, different springs, and dampers and wheels and tires. that's quite different.

Around 5K.

11Thumper · 01-16-2013, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Znj

A while back, I was looking through a car catalog and there was a section that said "Cars 50k and under" and I found the Nismo 370Z. I want to learn everything about this car and found this forum. Perfect. So here's my first question: What is the difference between Nismo 370Z and just a regular 370Z?

Nissan website. Dear lord...

kenchan · 01-16-2013, 02:08 PM

i think base sportpackage + nismo wheels is THE way to go.

kenchan · 01-16-2013, 02:50 PM

Zenmaster · 01-16-2013, 06:07 PM

I hear Priuses are nice

HArturo319 · 01-16-2013, 06:44 PM

This always turns into a heated debate about trim. It's true, I could have saved a few $k in many different ways, like paying for base, or for older model, but I'm content with my car and in the end that's what matters. I've had two Zs in the past and I always wanted the NISMO, but convinced myself I could do better from scratch, which I did but I never failed to catch myself drooling over a NISMO.

-From my phone, to space, and straight to your face.

forza370z · 01-16-2013, 09:21 PM

Nothing better then the factory bodykit. All aftermarket bodykits need some extra work on it and if you don't do it right then it's called rice. And if you do get Amuse kit, make sure you figure out how to change oil first.

Bottom line, if you like the Nismo look and not planning heavy mods on your car then you should get a Nismo.

TheGreatOne · 01-16-2013, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by HArturo319

This always turns into a heated debate about trim. It's true, I could have saved a few $k in many different ways, like paying for base, or for older model, but I'm content with my car and in the end that's what matters. I've had two Zs in the past and I always wanted the NISMO, but convinced myself I could do better from scratch, which I did but I never failed to catch myself drooling over a NISMO.

-From my phone, to space, and straight to your face.

No need to defend your choice, the Nismo is a great car with some great features!

Some love it, some don't, but at the end of the day you still have a Z with a limited production run, no shame in that. And like you said, whats added already is enough for you.

I got the modding bug still so it wouldn't have been a good choice for me

luigi90210 · 01-17-2013, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Znj

A while back, I was looking through a car catalog and there was a section that said "Cars 50k and under" and I found the Nismo 370Z. I want to learn everything about this car and found this forum. Perfect. So here's my first question: What is the difference between Nismo 370Z and just a regular 370Z?

get the nismo, unless you want to spend 10k on the amuse kit

the nismo looks amazing, the wheels are great looking(plus they are forged aluminium so they are light), it has a better suspension set up, and it has 18 more horsepower off the lot from the factory Z(which isnt much honestly)

honestly you would have to test drive both back to back and see which one you like better, thats what i did and i loved the nismo when i was driving it

370Znj · 01-17-2013, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by luigi90210

get the nismo, unless you want to spend 10k on the amuse kit

the nismo looks amazing, the wheels are great looking(plus they are forged aluminium so they are light), it has a better suspension set up, and it has 18 more horsepower off the lot from the factory Z(which isnt much honestly)

honestly you would have to test drive both back to back and see which one you like better, thats what i did and i loved the nismo when i was driving it

the kit is actually 5k with shipping.. which is still cheaper than the nismo. but isnt the sport's package just as good as the nismo?

luigi90210 · 01-17-2013, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Znj

the kit is actually 5k with shipping.. which is still cheaper than the nismo. but isnt the sport's package just as good as the nismo?

ok how much is it after being installed and painted?
at the minimum its going to run you 7k and thats probably if you install it yourself...

the nismo Z is about 10k more(give or take) then the base(assuming you pay msrp) and you get the functional body kit(150lbs of downforce @ 75mph), the rims(which cost 1k/rim brand new no tires), nismo exhaust(~1k but the one on the nismo has an H pipe not a y pipe), better suspension(which for basic coilovers that will run you about 1k give or take), sway bars(~500), front and rear dampers, and the nismo strut tower brace(its a bit different then the base/touring)

if you're talking about straight line racing and living your life 13.1 secs at a time then yes they are the same but the nismo shines on road courses, it just a bit better then the base/touring W/sport, very neutral with handling in my opinion

to be honest if you are the occasional track day guy, then buy the nismo, its practically a turn key race car off the lot(just needs an oil cooler) plus all the money someone would have spend on wheels, a body kit, suspension, ect. can all go into modding the engine and brakes

dP3NGU1N · 01-17-2013, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Znj

the kit is actually 5k with shipping.. which is still cheaper than the nismo. but isnt the sport's package just as good as the nismo?

370znj, you said you would search the forum. I'm having a hard time believing this considering you're still asking questions that can be found with a 10 second search.

To find the answer to your question just take a look at any one of these threads....

nismo Vs base/sport
370z Sport vs Nismo 370z
Performance:Nismo vs Touringw/sport pack
370z Sport Package or Nismo?
My Impressions of the NISMO 370Z VS Touring
Difference between base, touring, sport and Nismo????
touring sports package vs nismo
Honest opinion please, Sports pkg vs NISMO
nismo 370z vs 370z sports
base Sport VS Nismo?

And this was just the first page of results.

01-16-2013, 02:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	i think base sportpackage + nismo wheels is THE way to go. brucelidat likes this.

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HArturo319 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 323 Drives: 2013 PW NISMO Rep Power: 14	This always turns into a heated debate about trim. It's true, I could have saved a few $k in many different ways, like paying for base, or for older model, but I'm content with my car and in the end that's what matters. I've had two Zs in the past and I always wanted the NISMO, but convinced myself I could do better from scratch, which I did but I never failed to catch myself drooling over a NISMO. -From my phone, to space, and straight to your face. TheGreatOne likes this. __________________ Me And Zoloft Get Along Just Fine

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