A New version of the Nismo ?

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-18-2014, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

I agree with you. People should get over the fact the manual does not equal enthusiast. GET OVER IT PLEASE. Paddle shifters will be for the modern day enthusiasts. A few generations and the manual will be gone. Kids with their video games will have no appetite for it when they get their license.

BTW, I have a manual and don't care if you have an auto. I just enjoy the sh!t out of my car and you do the same to yours.

As for those who don't like the 2015 Nismo, tough. It is still a nice offering from Nissan and hope they sell a lot. I am realistic and understand why they did this and not put in as much --- powerwise, drivetrain, weight, etc. These things costs money and does not make good business sense to do it in the last model before the new one comes out. If it is the last offering of this body style, then for a collector it is worth the penny. Good effort Nissan. Nice touch in building and defining your Nismo brand.

Yup, I think Nissan is using the NISMO model to show what is to come in the Z35. Its not a redesign. Just hinting where we are headed.

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Originally Posted by MC

are rotary phones for calling enthusiasts then?

just saying there shouldnt be a stigma for auto as its down to personal preference and has no relevance on someone enthusiasm for a car. Nissan purposely added the Auto option for the very reason to try to get more people into the NISMO brand of cars and with this push of all things NISMO they wanted it to be more accessible simple as that its an option they arnt forcing it on anyone.. they just didnt want someone to be in the market and the lack of that option ultimately be a reason why they didnt end up buying the car

all that being said Im on the fence if I would go auto or back to manual if I got one of these. Every Z Ive ever had was manual but the 7AT is pretty good. only bone to pick I have with the Auto is from a design standpoint as the shifter knob and poll looks too large

Also how about people, that take the Z to a drag strip who need to squeeze out every millisecond on a NA or stage 1 build. Or people with impairments/disabilities that can't drive manuals who are "ENTHUSIASTS" who want to have a track day. The paddles with DRM are better suited.

I agree on knob and pole as well

KaienZ34 · 05-17-2014, 10:20 PM

Quick shops care of CoolT, using most of my car w/new nismo front and little extras for fun.

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Eclipz · 05-17-2014, 10:43 PM

Just wait. When you see one in person, you will want.

Beachhz · 05-17-2014, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Eclipz

Just wait. When you see one in person, you will want.

Watching the videos made me want one more than the pictures did, so I guess you're 1/2 right, haha.

maro · 05-17-2014, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Beachhz

Watching the videos made me want one more than the pictures did, so I guess you're 1/2 right, haha.

I felt the same way

Waiz · 05-17-2014, 11:28 PM

If current 2014 NISMO is $43k list price, this will be nearly $45k with options

joseZhartford · 05-18-2014, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

If current 2014 NISMO is $43k list price, this will be nearly $45k with options

U might be right .but if u think about it everything is standard on the 2015 nismo the only thing u have to add is tech package which includes Nav and back up camera which most of us won't really need and auto is optional

cooltoy · 05-17-2014, 11:30 PM

Since they probably won't bring the Nismo to Canada, as they have not in the past (one year only), that is one dilemma I will not have to worry about.

Hatsuongmai · 05-18-2014, 01:48 AM

I wonder if the front bumper of this Nismo Z can fit on an older Nismo or even a base....

gurneyeagle · 05-18-2014, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Hatsuongmai

I wonder if the front bumper of this Nismo Z can fit on an older Nismo or even a base....

I would be willing to bet that the new Nismo bumper is completely interchangeable with the stock set-up to the point that the front fender liners and the undertray are now the same parts as the standard ones (non-Nismo).

axmea? · 05-18-2014, 01:49 AM

I still promised you a beer or two right Andrew?. lol

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Originally Posted by Hatsuongmai

I wonder if the front bumper of this Nismo Z can fit on an older Nismo or even a base....

Yes it should. They're all the same in terms of mounting points. You might have an issue with the under tray so check with Eagle. He is a Nismo convert.

FL 4Motion · 05-18-2014, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 7speed

What do you mean tweaked...why wouldn't Nissan have it working as it should. This isn't some aftermarket retrofit.

By tweaked I mean I'm assuming they reprogrammed the srm to match the rpms to the new gears when it rev matchs for you. Changing the final drive throws off the srm and currently there is no fix other than turning off srm (this is with 4.08s). If the 3.90s are "close enough" that Nissan didn't need to do anything that's interesting and if they did tweak the programming then I wonder if my Nisan mech can upload that into my car if I did a 3.90 gear swap.

takjak2 · 05-18-2014, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

I still promised you a beer or two right Andrew?. lol

Yes it should. They're all the same in terms of mounting points. You might have an issue with the under tray so check with Eagle. He is a Nismo convert.

This is a good point to check. Which under-tray does it use and will it be $1000

Datsun240Z71 · 05-18-2014, 05:26 AM

One of our friends at Nissan North America's Franklin, TN headquarters brought a white 6 speed to our local Saturday Cars and Coffee get together yesterday.

The seats and steering wheel are great, the front/rear fascias I liked too (including the red accents) and the more subtle rear spoiler, but the tape stripes on the black mirrors looked cheap.

Evansblue787 · 05-18-2014, 09:36 AM

Love the front end but hate the wheels and spoiler. Glad to see Nissan try though! Holding out for the next nismo z.

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Datsun240Z71 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Nashville Posts: 177 Drives: '71 240Z Rep Power: 14	One of our friends at Nissan North America's Franklin, TN headquarters brought a white 6 speed to our local Saturday Cars and Coffee get together yesterday. The seats and steering wheel are great, the front/rear fascias I liked too (including the red accents) and the more subtle rear spoiler, but the tape stripes on the black mirrors looked cheap. __________________ Randy in Nashville Middle Tennnessee Z Club 1971 240Z

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