A New version of the Nismo ?

6MT-Z34

One thing that I like about the interior besides the obvious is how they have all the silver pieces painted black...it blends in better imo

LONDON2012

This is my favorite Z34 to date. I'd paint the lower portion of the front bumper to be body colored though. Hopefully all 2015's will have the black headlights.

MC

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Shadezz

.......quicker to 60 in the Auto. LOVE MY AUTO

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KiwiNismo

I like the new look of the Nismo and the bottom line is, this is a track version of the 370z. It should look and perform much better than any base version. Since they redesigned the kit did they do it with the car being on a track in mind? Like my 2012 Nismo, it claims to have 150lbs of down force at 75mph. Does the new kit on the 2015 Nismo have an equal or increase in down force?
Power wise, is there more hp and torque? Obviously NOT! A big thumbs down to Nissan for that one.

Is there anywhere that Nissan explains about the new changes and differences of the old and new kit? Does the new kit function better than the old? i would like to read. Please post link if you have it. Thanks

The option of having a gps is awesome and should have been an option from the start.

The new seats are sweet and i wished the steering wheel had a flat bottom.

Paddle shifters are a great option, look at the gtr.

Should have taken the stupid clock out a put in an oil pressure sensor.

The exhaust... can it at least sound half as loud as the gtr? This is a "track" car... im sure people know what they are getting into when they buy this car and a little exhaust noise wont hurt.

Did we really need the rear wiper?

I'd hold off on buying or trading in for this years Nismo model until they make changes under the hood where it really counts.

This is just MHO.

Elan

Correct me if I am wrong but I believe the USDM version will not have a rear wiper.

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KiwiNismo

You're probably right. I was going by the latest photo of the car at the time.

tnav

This update of the Nismo is a joke, anyway. I think I would consider getting those mirrors for my 2012, I have to see them up close, I hate the mirrors in our cars. Also the seats seem to be extremely nice, our cars need that too if you are somewhat tall or have long legs.
I think buying this car will kick your A55 in terms of depreciation, especially with the new model around the corner, I would absolutely stay away, but buy the new Z once it is out, since the later models are heavier and slower, the first year is typically quickest

UNKNOWN_370

for those of us that own the automatic, we know we get excellent torque response from our units. I believe with the new gear ratios, this NISMO will be an excellent performer in the automatic.
A reworked suspension should probably allow the NISMO to accelerate very hard. This auto will be worth buying.
Expect the Z35 to feel more torquey due to boost. But also expect that 4 banger to run out of steam around 120-130mph... This Z doesn't begin to loose steam till 146mph. Even when it begins to lose steam @ 146mph. There's enough Hp to make it to the govonor quickly.That's my sport model. Maybe the extra 18 and marginally higher revs add more push to 155-160mph. These NA's hold a muscle car feel. The Z35 will feel more German-ish.

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ajperretta

No one knows what the next model will have under the hood. I'd be a little surprised if they put a turbo 4 cyl in it, since the heart of the Z has always been a 6 cylinder. There are certain things that have to stay the same to keep it a Z.

I really am surprised they offered an auto version. Quicker or not, an auto isn't an enthusiast option. *Most* nismo buyers want a drivers car, and auto takes all the fun away. Rowing through the gears is where the fun is

UNKNOWN_370

I been on this forum too long have ANOTHER auto vs manual elitism debate.

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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.

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DEpointfive0

Fixed, and GTFO Raf!!! You and your elitist BS manual! Auto FTW!!!

Jk brother


But I think Nissan should've gone out with a bang, I think this model is weak sauce for the most part like most of us here seem to agree on. Finally the seats are worthy, finally it has the ability to have Nav, finally you CAN get it with the 7AT, but it's a day late and a dollar short still.
Thank god they did the 3.9 gears. But if they installed a real diff, I bet they'd sell wayyyyyy more! And if it had more power, EVEN MORE!
For the record, I don't MIND a duckbill, but this one is really tacky the way they installed it, and it looks too much like a normal sport IMO.

And I hope Nissan is still watching this thread so they can see me calling it weak again... Because it's weak...

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axmea?

Thanks for the response MC. It is a collector's car. If you end up with 2015 #1, it's a keeper. The very 1st of the last ones is desirable. If it was me, I'd leave it stock and un modded, maybe exhaust and change the wheels and wrap it safely never to be soled.

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MC

thanks, yes it will be bone stock except for the JDM clear side front turn signals.


as for the exhaust there is an optional one ive ordered that is the NISMO Titanium off the spec V....cant get much better than that one!







oh and while we are off topic I got to share this pic i took while we were out as its a very rare instance to have these cross paths

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