Pros and cons, Nismo vs Sports package?

mab864 · 11-30-2014, 09:20 AM

The Nismo is mostly a body kit, some body stiffening, and a little stiffer suspension. It does have a different exhaust and some say a different tune but those are pretty lame. Nismos still need aftermarket intake, HFC, CBE, and a tune IMHO and then the Nismo and the sport put down exactly the same dyno numbers. The main difference really is the body kit. Zs are pretty rare... Nismos are really rare.

Read T · 11-30-2014, 09:26 AM

I got a base + sport and bought a used set of Nismo suspension, Nismo sway bars, and Nismo Exhaust all for pretty cheap. It just doesn't have the (IMO ugly) bodykit. Does great on the road and the track. If you like the bodykit and can spend that much money, go for a Nismo. or a 5.0 Mustang.

I have a Nismo hat too.

kidkotic2001 · 01-08-2015, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Read T

I got a base + sport and bought a used set of Nismo suspension, Nismo sway bars, and Nismo Exhaust all for pretty cheap. It just doesn't have the (IMO ugly) bodykit. Does great on the road and the track. If you like the bodykit and can spend that much money, go for a Nismo. or a 5.0 Mustang.

I have a Nismo hat too.

That hat makes everything faster I bet.

Fuzzzy · 11-30-2014, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ZeeBabar

It appears that there is only a very small difference in power between a Nismo and a sports package coupe. If one is not interested in getting to a race track but does drive fast and aggressive, on highways and city streets, is there sufficient reasons for going for a Nismo?

As sufficient as the reasons for your most recent trade?

Did it, interesting/tough day but traded!

Once infected by this particular bug, you are never cured, are you?

tonythetiger · 11-30-2014, 11:09 AM

i would get the nismo if money is not a concern, personally i like the body kit on it

Chuck33079 · 11-30-2014, 11:16 AM

Are you seriously considering another trade? Really?

ZeeBabar · 11-30-2014, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Are you seriously considering another trade? Really?

No, just wondering why anyone who does not race would want a NSMO.

Chuck33079 · 11-30-2014, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeeBabar

No, just wondering why anyone who does not race would want a NSMO.

Maybe they prefer the body kit, wheels, suspension, exclusivity, etc? I'm not sure why that has to be explained. Different people place value on different things.

FL 4Motion · 11-30-2014, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Take a look at my build thread.

Or my sig, (which will need updating soon

)

Ps trips can you give me another line of text in my sig, sir?

Rusty · 11-30-2014, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

Or my sig, (which will need updating soon

)

Ps trips can you give me another line of text in my sig, sir?

I gave up on that. Just too much. Do a journal and link it to your signature.

victort · 11-30-2014, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeeBabar

No, just wondering why anyone who does not race would want a NSMO.

same can be said about the Sport package

Spooler · 11-30-2014, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeeBabar

No, just wondering why anyone who does not race would want a NSMO.

Because I always wanted one? I like the looks mucho better than the sport model.

cigarclifford · 11-30-2014, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Because I always wanted one? I like the looks mucho better than the sport model.

I'm with you on this one. I liked the looks back in 2010 and I still like
the looks in 2014.........

Merv · 11-30-2014, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by cigarclifford

I'm with you on this one. I liked the looks back in 2010 and I still like
the looks in 2014.........

+3

Hotrodz · 12-01-2014, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeeBabar

No, just wondering why anyone who does not race would want a NSMO.

Why by a Porsche, Ferrari or any "real sports car"...for the sport of it!

11-30-2014, 09:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
mab864 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 482 Drives: 13 Sport 6MT Rep Power: 12	The Nismo is mostly a body kit, some body stiffening, and a little stiffer suspension. It does have a different exhaust and some say a different tune but those are pretty lame. Nismos still need aftermarket intake, HFC, CBE, and a tune IMHO and then the Nismo and the sport put down exactly the same dyno numbers. The main difference really is the body kit. Zs are pretty rare... Nismos are really rare. __________________ Berk HFC & CBE, Stillen G3, UpRev & tune by PSI, GTMat, 3M, Swift, StopTech, H&R 20/25, GT-R, 324 whp & 262 torque Last edited by mab864; 11-30-2014 at 09:29 AM.

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Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 19	I got a base + sport and bought a used set of Nismo suspension, Nismo sway bars, and Nismo Exhaust all for pretty cheap. It just doesn't have the (IMO ugly) bodykit. Does great on the road and the track. If you like the bodykit and can spend that much money, go for a Nismo. or a 5.0 Mustang. I have a Nismo hat too. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

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tonythetiger A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SA, TX Posts: 1,035 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z PG MT Rep Power: 193	i would get the nismo if money is not a concern, personally i like the body kit on it __________________ KWV3/Eibach/StillenG3/FI CBE+LTH+34Row/Uprev/SPL/SouthBendSS/QuaifeLSD/4.08/TommyKaira/Status/VolkZE40/AP Radical BBK/Seibon/Amuse/VIS/Sparco/WorksBellGTC/RJM/Nismo

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Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Are you seriously considering another trade? Really? __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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