Nismo = cheese-mo

Alexus · 07-20-2009, 10:06 AM

Most people who will be buying this version will not be bringing it to the track, and this is a fact. Putting that into consideration, in the long run it is safe to say that even though the factory-installed bodykit for the Nismo-tuned 370Z provides additional downforce and aerodynamics, it's still just an appearance package and a rather poor attempt at it. In short, the 10k markup is unjustifiable on Nissan's part because if you factor things in, you're only getting 20 or so hp for that additional dough.

Lug · 07-20-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Alexus

Most people who will be buying this version will not be bringing it to the track, and this is a fact. Putting that into consideration, in the long run it is safe to say that even though the factory-installed bodykit for the Nismo-tuned 370Z provides additional downforce and aerodynamics, it's still just an appearance package and a rather poor attempt at it. In short, the 10k markup is unjustifiable on Nissan's part because if you factor things in, you're only getting 20 or so hp for that additional dough.

So you just get "additional downforce and aerodynamics" yet it's "just an appearance package" What else do you expect from a body kit?

Also, you forgot a few suspension additions that go with the 18 hp bump. That small power bump is bigger than previous NISMO's yet few were beotching about them to my memory. Once you add the cost of the upgraded wheels, upgraded suspension package, upgraded exhaust and Limited Slip diff (remember, the base unit you are comparing it to doesn't have it), plus limited availability together and then realize the NISMO 370Z is less that $500 more than the NISMO 350Z it replaces, you realize Nissan has done a good job at this price. Can you outperform it with aftermarket stuff? Sure........just like every factory tuned car in the history of the world.

juan05 · 07-20-2009, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Lug

So you just get "additional downforce and aerodynamics" yet it's "just an appearance package" What else do you expect from a body kit?

Also, you forgot a few suspension additions that go with the 18 hp bump. That small power bump is bigger than previous NISMO's yet few were beotching about them to my memory. Once you add the cost of the upgraded wheels, upgraded suspension package, upgraded exhaust and Limited Slip diff (remember, the base unit you are comparing it to doesn't have it), plus limited availability together and then realize the NISMO 370Z is less that $500 more than the NISMO 350Z it replaces, you realize Nissan has done a good job at this price. Can you outperform it with aftermarket stuff? Sure........just like every factory tuned car in the history of the world.

v+1

Robert_Nash · 07-20-2009, 02:19 PM

It seems that quite a few of those complaining don't even own a "Z" let alone a 370 yet they seem to be experts in what Nissan should offer for the money...what's wrong with this picture???

I don't know of any cars at any price that can't be "improved" (however each person defines improvement)...I can understand that many people don't like how the Nismo 370 looks (I don't like the looks all the much myself) but so what...for every person that loves the looks of any particular vehicle I guarantee you that I can find at least one who hates it!

Maybe I'm wrong but I really find all the bashing (and the motivation behind it) a bit suspect.

07-20-2009, 10:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
Alexus Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 178 Drives: The Beast Rep Power: 18	Most people who will be buying this version will not be bringing it to the track, and this is a fact. Putting that into consideration, in the long run it is safe to say that even though the factory-installed bodykit for the Nismo-tuned 370Z provides additional downforce and aerodynamics, it's still just an appearance package and a rather poor attempt at it. In short, the 10k markup is unjustifiable on Nissan's part because if you factor things in, you're only getting 20 or so hp for that additional dough. __________________ "The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his." -General George S. Patton Jr., 1885-1945

07-20-2009, 02:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Robert_Nash Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Middle TN/Savannah GA Posts: 762 Drives: '14 Q60IPL/'14Armada Rep Power: 19	It seems that quite a few of those complaining don't even own a "Z" let alone a 370 yet they seem to be experts in what Nissan should offer for the money...what's wrong with this picture??? I don't know of any cars at any price that can't be "improved" (however each person defines improvement)...I can understand that many people don't like how the Nismo 370 looks (I don't like the looks all the much myself) but so what...for every person that loves the looks of any particular vehicle I guarantee you that I can find at least one who hates it! Maybe I'm wrong but I really find all the bashing (and the motivation behind it) a bit suspect. __________________ Robert -My Basset Hound Is Smarter Than Your Honor Student and Barack Obama -

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