Nismo Vs. Non-Nismo
 

Just wondering from ppl who have driven both the Nismo and non-Nismo if the performance is significantly different on the street (not when tracking the car)...?

ive driven both. really not much difference at all.

Nismo = Seats + Bodykit + Rims + Muffler........that's pretty much it

Different spring rates, additional braces on the front support structure, and vibration dampers.

better off using the extra cash to buy a nismo into aftermarket parts on a base+sports Z

agree

Unfortunately, that's not a reality for the target-market of this car. These cars are laughably financed to the till, evident from the many "How much did you put down?" threads. The NISMO's $40K price is stretched out over 5 years, where as the cost of after-market parts of the $Δ between the models will have to be paid in cash immediately after purchase (I want to assume that people are not retarded enough to finance mods :ugh2: ). Not all that feasible when it seems as though a $5K down-payment is hard to come by for some.

Besides, the whole "Buy a lesser model and mod it to be better" argument is lame for any car.

but the mods on the Nismo give like what...5hp....lol

exhaust, intakes do nothing but noise...... it's a waste.


buying a nismo is for sake of owning a nismo... authenticity
and the exterior upgrades.....that's it.

Don't buy a Nismo get a base + sport or a touring + sport you will be better off. Nismos are slower and uglier than the original 370Z.

Very Little difference, Not worth the extra money just bragging rights.

If you're gunna mod this, then i believe getting a non nismo is a better choice.

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doesnt it include a nismo ecu tune also??

Nismo rides noticeably harsher. Exhaust is also louder. .01 G better on the skidpad, whoopedy-doo!

The Nismo front bumper adds 6 inches to the total length of the car. As if the car wasn't long enough already.