2009 Nissan NISMO 370Z @ Willow Springs Video

takimbe · 06-11-2009, 04:57 PM

glad i didnt wait for the NISMO edition. All I want is the spoiler. come on nissan! no oil cooler? on a NISMO?

Endgame · 06-11-2009, 06:46 PM

I waited for the Nismo to drop before deciding what to do. I have made up my mind to buy a stock Z and tune it myself.

The Nismo does not totally suck, but no thanks.

Greg · 06-13-2009, 07:10 PM

No biggie really..Typical 1st year/model problems and oversights. Happens with most cars. Just a longer wait. As for the cheap lsd and sparse options etc? You can thank the Nissan bean counters for that..

travisjb · 06-13-2009, 09:59 PM

I may be interested in the nismo rear valance/diffuser... Generally, I'd like to see the vendors start producing some aero that is more functional than flash... including splitters and some front ducting kits for the brakes... bring it on !

NisMoDo · 06-13-2009, 10:54 PM

Im pretty disappointed about the oil cooler but oh well Im sure they'll add it in the later years. Im just gonna add the rear spoiler onto my Z when i get and ill be satisfied.

2theextreme · 06-15-2009, 12:53 PM

Hopefully this vid isn't a repost:

FuszNissan · 06-15-2009, 12:57 PM

Sucks about the oil cooler and LSD

nogoodname · 06-15-2009, 02:02 PM

well, it's not a competition car..no oil cooler from Nissan...that sucks

2theextreme · 06-16-2009, 06:02 AM

Oops...I guess it was a duplicate. My searching skills were off yesterday...that's my excuse!

spearfish25 · 06-16-2009, 06:47 PM

Edmonds reviewing cars is like my grandmother stating that one day maybe I'll be able to afford finishing my ceiling in my loft apartment. They don't know **** from shinola.

K20A2_S · 06-17-2009, 03:16 PM

No mags have re-done 0-60, 1/4, skidpad or anything like that yet?

Curious to see the diffrence the wheel width and better tires can do along with the extra 400 revs and 18 HP.

Here's one: http://blogs.edmunds.com/straightlin...z-touring.html

^^slower b/c maybe not yet properly broken in??

Minicobra1 · 06-17-2009, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K20A2_S

No mags have re-done 0-60, 1/4, skidpad or anything like that yet?

Curious to see the diffrence the wheel width and better tires can do along with the extra 400 revs and 18 HP.

Here's one: IL Track Tested: 2009 Nissan Nismo 370Z vs. 2009 Nissan 370Z Touring | Straightline Blog on Edmunds' Inside Line

^^slower b/c maybe not yet properly broken in??

Wow, very disappointing review

I was seriously considering trading my touring/sport/nav in for the Nismo, but not now. No oil or diff cooler and the same or worse performance figures. way to go Nissan! The car looks great, but should of focused more on the performance, maybe you should have given it 370hp :-)

GnmtGTR · 06-18-2009, 09:41 AM

I agree, the initial reviews are pretty dissapointing, but I do have a few issues with how they tested it. Testing on different days could have a bit to do with it, but my biggest issue is not tracking both cars and seeing the difference. The marginal Nismo numbers may suggest that it may not be faster, but at least put it out where its suppose to be and let us see the numbers that count. Who cares if it isnt faster 0-60, its heavier than a base, so that extra 18hp is just keeping it in line.

Hopefully when they stack up together the Nismo will shine on the track, otherwise whats the point????

Lug · 06-18-2009, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GnmtGTR

I agree, the initial reviews are pretty dissapointing, but I do have a few issues with how they tested it. Testing on different days could have a bit to do with it, but my biggest issue is not tracking both cars and seeing the difference. The marginal Nismo numbers may suggest that it may not be faster, but at least put it out where its suppose to be and let us see the numbers that count. Who cares if it isnt faster 0-60, its heavier than a base, so that extra 18hp is just keeping it in line.

Hopefully when they stack up together the Nismo will shine on the track, otherwise whats the point????

Also, the NISMO isn't really broken in yet. 100 lbs gained should = about .1 sec loss and 20 hp gain should equal about a .2 second gain in this power/weight class, so I assume the bump was " just keeping it in line" as you said. Probably do a bit better after it has some more mileage under it's belt.

xfrgtr · 06-18-2009, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lug

Also, the NISMO isn't really broken in yet. 100 lbs gained should = about .1 sec loss and 20 hp gain should equal about a .2 second gain in this power/weight class, so I assume the bump was " just keeping it in line" as you said. Probably do a bit better after it has some more mileage under it's belt.

Exactly
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06-11-2009, 04:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
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Greg Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Francisco Age: 57 Posts: 551 Drives: 06 350 ZR CS Rep Power: 300	No biggie really..Typical 1st year/model problems and oversights. Happens with most cars. Just a longer wait. As for the cheap lsd and sparse options etc? You can thank the Nissan bean counters for that.. __________________ Chef Greg At Your Service Last edited by Greg; 06-13-2009 at 07:14 PM.

06-13-2009, 09:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	I may be interested in the nismo rear valance/diffuser... Generally, I'd like to see the vendors start producing some aero that is more functional than flash... including splitters and some front ducting kits for the brakes... bring it on ! __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

06-15-2009, 12:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
2theextreme RIP Tony :( (1969-2015) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 18,802 Drives: '14 Mustang GT/CS Rep Power: 68	2009 Nissan Nismo 370Z @ Willow Springs Hopefully this vid isn't a repost: __________________ SpinTech Mufflers, Airaid CAI, JBA H-Pipe, Lethal Performance Over Axle Pipes, MMD Quarter Panel Louvers, Cervini's Ram Air Type IV Hood, Carbon Fiber Radiator Cover, GT500 Rear Valance, Quad Exhaust Tips

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06-11-2009, 06:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 224	I waited for the Nismo to drop before deciding what to do. I have made up my mind to buy a stock Z and tune it myself. The Nismo does not totally suck, but no thanks.

06-13-2009, 10:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
NisMoDo Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: de Posts: 34 Drives: no Z for me :( Rep Power: 17	Im pretty disappointed about the oil cooler but oh well Im sure they'll add it in the later years. Im just gonna add the rear spoiler onto my Z when i get and ill be satisfied.

06-15-2009, 02:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	well, it's not a competition car..no oil cooler from Nissan...that sucks

06-16-2009, 06:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
2theextreme RIP Tony :( (1969-2015) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 18,802 Drives: '14 Mustang GT/CS Rep Power: 68	Oops...I guess it was a duplicate. My searching skills were off yesterday...that's my excuse! __________________ SpinTech Mufflers, Airaid CAI, JBA H-Pipe, Lethal Performance Over Axle Pipes, MMD Quarter Panel Louvers, Cervini's Ram Air Type IV Hood, Carbon Fiber Radiator Cover, GT500 Rear Valance, Quad Exhaust Tips

06-16-2009, 06:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1857	Edmonds reviewing cars is like my grandmother stating that one day maybe I'll be able to afford finishing my ceiling in my loft apartment. They don't know **** from shinola.

06-17-2009, 03:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
K20A2_S Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 67 Drives: 04 RSX Rep Power: 273	No mags have re-done 0-60, 1/4, skidpad or anything like that yet? Curious to see the diffrence the wheel width and better tires can do along with the extra 400 revs and 18 HP. Here's one: http://blogs.edmunds.com/straightlin...z-touring.html ^^slower b/c maybe not yet properly broken in?? Last edited by K20A2_S; 06-17-2009 at 03:21 PM.

06-18-2009, 09:41 AM	#13 (permalink)
GnmtGTR Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston, tx Posts: 14 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 265	I agree, the initial reviews are pretty dissapointing, but I do have a few issues with how they tested it. Testing on different days could have a bit to do with it, but my biggest issue is not tracking both cars and seeing the difference. The marginal Nismo numbers may suggest that it may not be faster, but at least put it out where its suppose to be and let us see the numbers that count. Who cares if it isnt faster 0-60, its heavier than a base, so that extra 18hp is just keeping it in line. Hopefully when they stack up together the Nismo will shine on the track, otherwise whats the point????

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