2009 Nissan NISMO 370Z @ Willow Springs Video

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..

NIZMOZ · 06-13-2009, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

Other than the front bumper, I don't feel I missed out on ANYTHING when I bought my non nismo Z. Also 150lbs of downforce at 70 is weak. At least I hope its balanced.

Maybe a bigger higher rear wing + a better diffuser + an adjustable front splitter + canaards would make the downforce acceptable for a dedicated track car.

Also its silly you guys are worried about drag for your quarter mile times....fold your mirrors back lol this car isnt doing 200mph...

150lb of downforce at 70 mph is A LOT! Usually it's around 90+ that you actually start to see downforce on other cars and at 70mph that is impressive.

You do feel it on the track at 70 mph. Trust me it works.

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!

vater · 06-16-2009, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by sensi09

^The road is likely not level, but from those pics, the Nismo looks to have higher ride height....

yeah if you compare the height of the bumpers in the area where the nissan emblem is you can definitely tell that the nismo front bumper is taller. Looks like it'll hang extremely low unless the car is lifted.

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

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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 :-)

Dav · 06-18-2009, 01:10 AM

Here in Europe we're going to see a special edition called "Nurburgring"; It's probably "our" version of the Nismo 370z, but it's as stupid as yours. I mean, I really like the Nismo, but I agree with all af you about the oil cooler and other things she SHOULD have to be a racing edition of the 370.

Most of all, our Nurburgring will be only available in yellow. No other colors. And the price will be 50.000 euros instead of 45.000. For what? For a body-kit, two seats and Nurburgring stickers all over the car??

travisjb · 06-18-2009, 01:32 AM

Yeah, the Nurburgring mania is a bit over the top right now... and couldn't agree more about nissan... fix what's broken, THEN you can have fun with over the top marketing and special edition Zs

MightyBobo · 06-18-2009, 09:15 AM

I think a better question someone should ask is, "How can down force NOT increase drag?"

Downforce in essence is creating drag on purpose.

And yet again, Im with RCZ - I missed out on nothing, by not getting the NISMO. I think the styling isn't particularly attractive (Rice-ish comes to mind) and the "mods" are weak, ESPECIALLY without an oil cooler.

06-13-2009, 07:10 PM	#31 (permalink)
Greg Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Francisco Age: 56 Posts: 551 Drives: 06 350 ZR CS Rep Power: 299	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	#33 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	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	#35 (permalink)
2theextreme RIP Tony :( (1969-2015) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 18,802 Drives: '14 Mustang GT/CS Rep Power: 67	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

06-15-2009, 12:57 PM	#36 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 541	Sucks about the oil cooler and LSD __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

06-16-2009, 06:02 AM	#38 (permalink)
2theextreme RIP Tony :( (1969-2015) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 18,802 Drives: '14 Mustang GT/CS Rep Power: 67	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

06-13-2009, 10:54 PM	#34 (permalink)
NisMoDo Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: de Posts: 34 Drives: no Z for me :( Rep Power: 16	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	#37 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	well, it's not a competition car..no oil cooler from Nissan...that sucks

06-16-2009, 06:47 PM	#40 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	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	#41 (permalink)
K20A2_S Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 67 Drives: 04 RSX Rep Power: 272	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, 01:10 AM	#43 (permalink)
Dav Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: N Italy, lake Maggiore Posts: 399 Drives: black Lev2 370Z Rep Power: 16	Here in Europe we're going to see a special edition called "Nurburgring"; It's probably "our" version of the Nismo 370z, but it's as stupid as yours. I mean, I really like the Nismo, but I agree with all af you about the oil cooler and other things she SHOULD have to be a racing edition of the 370. Most of all, our Nurburgring will be only available in yellow. No other colors. And the price will be 50.000 euros instead of 45.000. For what? For a body-kit, two seats and Nurburgring stickers all over the car??

06-18-2009, 01:32 AM	#44 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	Yeah, the Nurburgring mania is a bit over the top right now... and couldn't agree more about nissan... fix what's broken, THEN you can have fun with over the top marketing and special edition Zs __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

06-18-2009, 09:15 AM	#45 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	I think a better question someone should ask is, "How can down force NOT increase drag?" Downforce in essence is creating drag on purpose. And yet again, Im with RCZ - I missed out on nothing, by not getting the NISMO. I think the styling isn't particularly attractive (Rice-ish comes to mind) and the "mods" are weak, ESPECIALLY without an oil cooler. __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

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