My Impressions of the NISMO 370Z VS Touring

MeetJoeAsian · 11-18-2009, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by chief_Roka

Good question.

I just don't see how an 8 extra inches help the car. I don't really care about 20" NISMO MONIKERS, and that extra .01G comes from wider tires only judging by mod specs! The 18hp is good but wat does it translate in rwhp? The 7400rpm reflash is ok but how is it aiding in better track times? See, the NISMO is not quite stock. It's factory mod, which is a middle ground. However, it can be challenged by mildly modded vehicles as well as stock. The Nismo has a lot of cool stuff, but it just doesn't seem to be projecting superiority over the sport package.

What the NISMO COULD HAVE USED:
-Stiffened chassis
-More weight reduction. Should be 50lbs lighter not 80 heavier.
-Headers should have been in the package

Truth is, the Nismo doesn't have a competitor at 35 to 45k, so it gets its respect in the general auto market. BUT IN HOUSE, Z AGAINST Z, It doesn't prove itself a worthy contender at 6 to 7 grand more. THOUGH, I DO BELIEVE BY 2011 OR 2012, IT WILL BE WHAT IT SHOULD BE NOW! I have faith in Nissan to improve its flaws. They always do, though its never as fast as we like it to be. Lol

I think the 370z is better than the 350. But I think the 350 NISMO WAS A MUCH MORE SERIOUS TRACK CAR.

ok, now I can reread...hehehe

MeetJoeAsian · 11-18-2009, 11:15 AM

I was at the auction yesterday, and there was a Nismo 350Z there with 22k miles, so I took it to the test track at the auction, and I was very VERY impressed at the handling. To tell you the truth, I thought it handled a lot better than my 370Z/SP...I don't care much for the looks of neither of the Nismos because they look too spaceship-py. However, it's one of those cars, that I think I will fall in love with the looks due to it's handling, ya know what I mean? hehehe..

The test track is a short strip that you can take any car and test it out before you bid, and I took that N-350 and gunned it and made a sharp 360 turn, and I was very impressed by how well it held ground when I did that at high speed

lpnaylor · 11-13-2015, 04:17 PM

I had a New 2013 Touring 6mt Sport Z and changed out the tires and rims Volk TE37 SL 295 rear and 245 front. Track the car 6 times and I can tell you she was very soft but much better with the new Wheel set up. It road like a Sport Touring Car . The seats were very un comfortable ; I am 6 feet 210lbs. The tyranny was noisy but I was told that was normal. I now own a 2015 Nismo. The Nismo is a stiffer ride but I like that as the Z corners better and feels like a race Car. The tyranny is 6mt and is quite and the shifts are better and the 3.96 gears make the car more quicker in the 4-5 rpm range. The Recaro seats are much more comfortable and hold you in place. Over all I like the feel and ride of the Nismo and especially the look. I did replace the wheels and tires with the exact package on the 2013 with Volk TE37 SL.

11-18-2009, 11:15 AM	#32 (permalink)
MeetJoeAsian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 342 Drives: 350Z to G35c to 370Z Rep Power: 15	I was at the auction yesterday, and there was a Nismo 350Z there with 22k miles, so I took it to the test track at the auction, and I was very VERY impressed at the handling. To tell you the truth, I thought it handled a lot better than my 370Z/SP...I don't care much for the looks of neither of the Nismos because they look too spaceship-py. However, it's one of those cars, that I think I will fall in love with the looks due to it's handling, ya know what I mean? hehehe.. The test track is a short strip that you can take any car and test it out before you bid, and I took that N-350 and gunned it and made a sharp 360 turn, and I was very impressed by how well it held ground when I did that at high speed __________________ http://facebook.com/meetjoeasian

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11-13-2015, 04:17 PM	#33 (permalink)
lpnaylor Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 91 Drives: 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 11	I had a New 2013 Touring 6mt Sport Z and changed out the tires and rims Volk TE37 SL 295 rear and 245 front. Track the car 6 times and I can tell you she was very soft but much better with the new Wheel set up. It road like a Sport Touring Car . The seats were very un comfortable ; I am 6 feet 210lbs. The tyranny was noisy but I was told that was normal. I now own a 2015 Nismo. The Nismo is a stiffer ride but I like that as the Z corners better and feels like a race Car. The tyranny is 6mt and is quite and the shifts are better and the 3.96 gears make the car more quicker in the 4-5 rpm range. The Recaro seats are much more comfortable and hold you in place. Over all I like the feel and ride of the Nismo and especially the look. I did replace the wheels and tires with the exact package on the 2013 with Volk TE37 SL.