Sport package questions

Inprogress · 02-18-2012, 12:40 PM

Can the base model LSD be upgraded to be more useful? Is that upgrade pricy/worth it for spirited street driving?

wstar · 02-18-2012, 12:43 PM

The base model doesn't have an LSD, it just has an open diff I'm pretty sure? In any case, upgrading to something useful would cost roughly the same as upgrading the VLSD to something better. What's "better" (torsen-style or clutched-style, etc) and how much it costs is gonna be a personal opinion. IMHO it depends on how spirited your cornering is

LakeShow · 02-18-2012, 03:41 PM

Totally worth it. 3k can't be beat for a sport package. I've seen some sport packages that give you crap for more money.

AlanManouk · 02-19-2012, 02:02 AM

I've heard it is nearly pointless to buy a z w/o a lsd its like buying a v6 stang or camaro. Idk if i were to get sport i would probably end up changing springs, rims, spoiler idk if its worth it for me its that vlsd thats got me wondering!

Unique_Z · 02-19-2012, 04:18 AM

Totally worth it dude! bigger brakes, nicer wheels, LSD and SRM. they're all useful.

Obsidian · 02-19-2012, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlanManouk

actually i just spoke with the dealer they dont have the sport package anymore

. Many dealers have only 2012 basics now. I still want more info on it especially the lsd and handling if incase i do find one.

They can find one for you, trust me. I had to wait 3 days but they found the color w/sport package I was looking for.

I never drove one without the sport package, but the brakes are really good, the syncro rev match is something I thought I would turn off but I actually love it.

Pat C. · 02-20-2012, 04:08 AM

I think most people don't give the Speed Matching a chance. It took me a month of so to turn it on and leave it on. I absolutely love that feature now. For the 5 grand, you get a lot of bang for the buck. Plus, when you go to sell, the person will by yours first because it does have this package. Lastly, can't stand the way the base car looks without the rear spoiler...
Just my 10cents...
Pat

jkim23 · 01-05-2013, 06:35 PM

What color are the calipers on the sport package brakes? I read somewhere that they're red, but mine are gunmetal gray.

FairladyZ · 01-05-2013, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkim23

What color are the calipers on the sport package brakes? I read somewhere that they're red, but mine are gunmetal gray.

For 2013 it's red now

GrandZ45 · 01-06-2013, 09:58 AM

I began shopping for a Z with the notion that I wanted a manual with Sports package for the synchrorev. Salesman convinced me to drive an auto also. Loved it. Especially when I got stuck in rush hour traffic while test driving another manual. That reduced the value of the sports package.

The deciding factor was then the ride. I have back and neck problems that were in a flare up from the accident that put me in the market for a new ride. I could feel a substantial difference in comfort level between sports package vs base. Feeling that much difference after a 10 minute test drive was a real signal that longer drives would be a real problem.

So I went with base and love it. Only 1800 miles on it which isn't a fair review but as some one who has never owned a sports car before, find the handling and the brakes a thousand times better than anything else I have ever owned so I am happy as a possum in a pig trough.

gSwift · 01-06-2013, 10:22 PM

I just picked up a 2011 with the sport package and I'm in love! In my opinion, a 370 without the sport package isn't much better than my 350. Sport package all the way!

jkim23 · 01-07-2013, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FairladyZ

For 2013 it's red now

What about 2012?

dawudih · 01-07-2013, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrandZ45

I began shopping for a Z with the notion that I wanted a manual with Sports package for the synchrorev. Salesman convinced me to drive an auto also. Loved it. Especially when I got stuck in rush hour traffic while test driving another manual. That reduced the value of the sports package.

The deciding factor was then the ride. I have back and neck problems that were in a flare up from the accident that put me in the market for a new ride. I could feel a substantial difference in comfort level between sports package vs base. Feeling that much difference after a 10 minute test drive was a real signal that longer drives would be a real problem.

So I went with base and love it. Only 1800 miles on it which isn't a fair review but as some one who has never owned a sports car before, find the handling and the brakes a thousand times better than anything else I have ever owned so I am happy as a possum in a pig trough.

I agree...It's the larger wheels that are very loud but look great. Also, I went with auto after driving both in Houston.

FairladyZ · 01-07-2013, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkim23

What about 2012?

It's gunmetal color

Zoren 370 · 01-07-2013, 10:27 AM

Sorry for asking but never did know what is the LSD for? How does it work and how does it benefit one with LSD?

02-18-2012, 12:43 PM	#17 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	The base model doesn't have an LSD, it just has an open diff I'm pretty sure? In any case, upgrading to something useful would cost roughly the same as upgrading the VLSD to something better. What's "better" (torsen-style or clutched-style, etc) and how much it costs is gonna be a personal opinion. IMHO it depends on how spirited your cornering is __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

02-18-2012, 03:41 PM	#18 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	Totally worth it. 3k can't be beat for a sport package. I've seen some sport packages that give you crap for more money. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

02-19-2012, 04:18 AM	#20 (permalink)
Unique_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Brunei Posts: 1,515 Drives: 370Z, 180SX Rep Power: 17	Totally worth it dude! bigger brakes, nicer wheels, LSD and SRM. they're all useful. __________________ My Z Build UniqueZ

02-20-2012, 04:08 AM	#22 (permalink)
Pat C. Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eagle River, Alaska Posts: 70 Drives: 10' 370Z coupe M6 Rep Power: 13	Wouldn't have one without Sport I think most people don't give the Speed Matching a chance. It took me a month of so to turn it on and leave it on. I absolutely love that feature now. For the 5 grand, you get a lot of bang for the buck. Plus, when you go to sell, the person will by yours first because it does have this package. Lastly, can't stand the way the base car looks without the rear spoiler... Just my 10cents... Pat

01-06-2013, 09:58 AM	#25 (permalink)
GrandZ45 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 33 Drives: 2013 370z Base AT Rep Power: 12	Experiences vary I began shopping for a Z with the notion that I wanted a manual with Sports package for the synchrorev. Salesman convinced me to drive an auto also. Loved it. Especially when I got stuck in rush hour traffic while test driving another manual. That reduced the value of the sports package. The deciding factor was then the ride. I have back and neck problems that were in a flare up from the accident that put me in the market for a new ride. I could feel a substantial difference in comfort level between sports package vs base. Feeling that much difference after a 10 minute test drive was a real signal that longer drives would be a real problem. So I went with base and love it. Only 1800 miles on it which isn't a fair review but as some one who has never owned a sports car before, find the handling and the brakes a thousand times better than anything else I have ever owned so I am happy as a possum in a pig trough.

02-18-2012, 12:40 PM	#16 (permalink)
Inprogress Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1 Drives: 08' G35S Rep Power: 13	Can the base model LSD be upgraded to be more useful? Is that upgrade pricy/worth it for spirited street driving?

02-19-2012, 02:02 AM	#19 (permalink)
AlanManouk Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 120 Drives: Pearl White 370z 6mt Rep Power: 13	I've heard it is nearly pointless to buy a z w/o a lsd its like buying a v6 stang or camaro. Idk if i were to get sport i would probably end up changing springs, rims, spoiler idk if its worth it for me its that vlsd thats got me wondering!

01-05-2013, 06:35 PM	#23 (permalink)
jkim23 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: orange county ca Posts: 57 Drives: 2012 370z Rep Power: 12	What color are the calipers on the sport package brakes? I read somewhere that they're red, but mine are gunmetal gray.

01-06-2013, 10:22 PM	#26 (permalink)
gSwift Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 338 Drives: 2011 370 6M/T Rep Power: 13	I just picked up a 2011 with the sport package and I'm in love! In my opinion, a 370 without the sport package isn't much better than my 350. Sport package all the way!

01-07-2013, 10:27 AM	#30 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	Sorry for asking but never did know what is the LSD for? How does it work and how does it benefit one with LSD?

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