2009 Nissan NISMO 370Z @ Willow Springs Video
 

Highlights:

• No factory oil cooler
• Same LSD as standard 370Z
• Disappointing track use (then they go on to state it is at home on the track)
• Under $40K USD

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No oil cooler. :gtfo2:

Damn under 40k tho? That really F's with my head...I love that car in motion, it really has a striking look. I mean - strap on an oil cooler and it sounds like a mini-GT3.

I'm really loving this car. The review mentions a stiff ride, but I don't think that will be an issue. Edmunds said the same thing about the Nismo 350Z, but that car is just fine for daily driving IMO. Much more compliant than a typical Z with aftermarket suspension.


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No oil cooler or diff cooler :mad: that blows.

The lack of an oil-cooler is a concern, but any person who brings their car to the track with any regularity will make the appropriate upgrades. Brake pads, oil cooler....tires, suspension, LSD....

I know the rear spoiler creates downforce, (they are saying 150lbs at 70mph) but how does that effect 1/4 mile times and acceleration? does the downforce create drag, or does it decrease drag, effectively lowering 1/4 mile times?? never understood that part.

The combination of diffuser, spoiler and front bumper combine to create that 150lbs of downforce.

This will create more drag compared to a stock 370Z and lower 1/4 mile times. The extra weight of the body parts will also negatively effect 1/4 mile times, but then again the car does have extra HP.

I like it even without the oil cooler. they are only a couple hundred bucks and can be installed easily if you are that serious about tracking the car



DAN

I doubt there is extra weight! All body kit manufactures - take note! - thats how you do it! They pulled off something that looks so much more aggressive and lower but in reality they maintain virtually the same clearance! Those bumpers are probably lighter for all we know...

I do agree with the drag part!

The car as a whole is fantastic but it really isnt better against a lightly modified standard Z...Then again you dont have to do much to that car and its someone's mini-GT3 LOL

I'd expect the Nismo to likely be the heaviest model.

Clearance should be similar to a regular 370Z, but the front bumper looks to extend out a bit which makes it more easier to scrape.

I think if someone went all aftermarket, they can easily get more performance than the Nismo model, but for the price and everything turn-key, it's hard to beat.

Danny, I fully agree... I'm always amazed that we see so many body kits but few if any mention the downforce benefit and clearance impacts... it's the last thing I'll do, but I am willing to invest some in aerodynamics

anyone find out which magazine wrecked it during their review yet ?

Love the body kit! ill have to upgrade once it comes out for sell!!

how come the nismo doesn't have the rear fog light. thats lame they could have easily taken it out of the regular 370 but god forbid an automaker lose a dollar