NISMO Practical for DD?

halflife78

Well, I shouldn't say practical but for NISMO owners would DD'ing a NISMO be a headache due to the ride? Reason I ask is I wasn't considering a NISMO but a dealership down the road has one on the lot for $36,600 so I am thinking about getting it.

I had a 350z, g35c, in the past and the ride on these never bothered me but I hear the NISMO is pretty rough.

Also, how low is this vehicle, can you actually make it over the standard speed bump or will they cause issues also.

Thanks

Modshack

Go drive one. For that price you can get a regular 370 with sport and tour packages which may be a little more luxo for day to day and little to no difference in performance. The height difference on the Nismo should not make a difference as it's not extreme.

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Red370

agreed, I did test drive one, they do feel a little stiff. You'll be happier tech wise and comfort wise with the sport/touring.

zZSportZz

Would it be that much stiffer? I DD my sport 370z and its awesome. The NISMO ride can't be THAT much worse can it? Or maybe it can...

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skydvr

It's all about what you're looking for in a car. If creature conforts like navigation, leather heated seats, bose stereo w/sub woofer, a softer ride ect. is what you're looking for then get a touring. If you want bigger, wheels wider tires, better brakes and a more sportier look get a base + sport. You can get both touring + sport. The Nismo is bare bones when it comes to creature conforts and the ride is stiffer due to the suspension changes. It's also heavier, slower, uglier, ricer looking and everything else that has been said about it in this forum and costs more.

In the end it's all about what you want and what will make you happy. I was ready to buy a base + sport and add some mods later like exhaust, intake, suspension, wheels, ect. When the Nismo was released and I saw one in person after the test drive I knew it was the car for me. I sold my 911 Targa and bought a Nismo, I drive it every day and I love it. It does it for me. So go to the dealer and test drive a couple of different trim levels and make a decision based on what's going to make you happy and drive it daily.

Red370

1st person ever to talk shyt about their own car ever, I say +1 to you good sir.

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nismo09

I have to agree with skydvr on everything he says. I got my nismo back in august and took it to texas world speedway a couple of week ago and it was f'ing unbelievable. This car was designed as a track car and the only thing besides a stereo you should do to it is get an oil cooler. I am doing that next week. It is stiff, noisy, and a fantastic piece of machinery. If you are not going to race this car on a track then don’t spend the $$$$$ and get a regular Z.

Matt

Although this being a necro-post from ancient-forum-history, I'm not sure how "stiff and noisy" the Nismo would be where the base Z wouldn't be...

I upgraded both the stock cats and the cbe in my Nismo and couldn't be happier with the end result. I've not once regret getting my Nismo instead of a base Z, even when I started plotting out my future performance upgrades.

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mrmixitup

It's harsher over bumps and the tires are alot lounder. Pretty much the same differences between the EVO RS and EVO MR.

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JoeyD

Tires are louder? Aren't the tires are the exact same model as come on the base 370 except 40mm wider.

My impressions with only 109 miles is that the suspension is noticeably stiffer )especially in the rear, but by no means harsh. The predilection for understeer is all but gone. There is still some body roll, mostly in the front, that could be cleaned up with a stiffer front sway bar. Overall the NISMO is more poised and balanced. I've heard all kinds of bad things about the NISMO, but I'll tell you that after almost 22K miles in my PG 370 the NISMO is a better sports car. Sometimes sports cars can put up identical numbers but one or the other be a clear winner because of driver satisfaction. The NISMO is the second most satisfying car I have ever driven (Z06 is the first). The dynamics of turning in and powering out of curves have changed completely. Drive one HARD and you won't be disappointed.

I will admit that I miss my heated seats (but not the leather) and I really notice not having sat radio or a subwoofer. For the average person the touring or touring+sport will be the best bet for a daily, but if you are like me and drive for the thrill the NISMO will make you forget the stereo and butt warmer.

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m4a1mustang

I'd choose the Touring/Sport combo over the Nismo Z for a daily. With the leather and alcantra seats it's quite the luxo piece for a car like this.

Unless you're dead set on having a Nismo, get the T/S. You'll get more car for equal or less dough.

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vipor

my nismo is a lil stiff, but i love it. it's exactly what i was hoping for (better/sportier suspension than stock.) driving down the highway is smooth, it only stands out on certain (usually wavy concrete) roads. speed bumps and driveways are fine, and i have to park on a raised curb parking lot. i just square up and go in reverse.

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frost

People drive to work in old beatup pickup trucks with tears in the seats, springs poking their junk, missing headliners, shot shocks, and we are going to say the 370 isn't comfortable enough for commuting? rofl.

zZSportZz

Springs poking my junk is the first mod I made to the car....

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