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DarkPath 07-12-2013 03:56 AM

Hey thanks for all the comments fellas.. Thing is I needed to downsize from the Z cost wise. I didn't want a box, didn't want a tank, didn't want a gas-guzzler, didn't want a Hyundai. I wanted something befitting of a previous Z owner. I think this lil Nismo version of the Juke was a coming out party for someone at Nissan. They got someone's permission to Hulkify something to grab the attention of the public - to put some zip in an otherwise humdrum 2013 vehicle line-up. Strange thing is - it only comes in 3 colors. Sapphire Black for the guys, White for the girls, and Gray for those who can't make up their mind. Am I having a little bit of Z withdrawal? Yeah.. but its healing up... and the Nismo is the medicine.

P.S. First mod was a stubby antenna, a combination carbon fiber and anodized red - to match the mirrors..

Mandingo 07-12-2013 11:10 AM

I drove the Nismo Juke at the Nismo Performance Academy thing at COTA and I must say that I wasn't all that impressed. Most of the other participants seemed to really enjoy it though so I can't be sure if something was wrong with my car or with me :icon14:

It felt pretty sluggish and laggy. Even though it had a good amount of grip, there just wasn't any emotion in the way it went around corners. I've driven much more fun cars for less $. Just one guy's honest opinion :tiphat:

Zbrah 07-12-2013 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkPath (Post 2401165)
Hey thanks for all the comments fellas.. Thing is I needed to downsize from the Z cost wise. I didn't want a box, didn't want a tank, didn't want a gas-guzzler, didn't want a Hyundai. I wanted something befitting of a previous Z owner. I think this lil Nismo version of the Juke was a coming out party for someone at Nissan. They got someone's permission to Hulkify something to grab the attention of the public - to put some zip in an otherwise humdrum 2013 vehicle line-up. Strange thing is - it only comes in 3 colors. Sapphire Black for the guys, White for the girls, and Gray for those who can't make up their mind. Am I having a little bit of Z withdrawal? Yeah.. but its healing up... and the Nismo is the medicine.

P.S. First mod was a stubby antenna, a combination carbon fiber and anodized red - to match the mirrors..

Ugh...but I like the pearl white :icon14:

GaleForce 07-12-2013 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Zbrah (Post 2401651)
Ugh...but I like the pearl white :icon14:

Same here. I could have bought a Silver one, my last four vehicle were/are varying shades of silver and a local dealer has one in stock but I was sol on the pearl white once I saw it in person. BTW, there is no chance that I would ever be mistaken as a woman. Ever. :roflpuke2:

DarkPath 07-12-2013 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 2401664)
Same here. I could have bought a Silver one, my last four vehicle were/are varying shades of silver and a local dealer has one in stock but I was sol on the pearl white once I saw it in person. BTW, there is no chance that I would ever be mistaken as a woman. Ever. :roflpuke2:

Hey no offense with the vehicle color comment.. 24 yr old daughter came over for avisit the other day... Looked it over and said she liked everything about it - but would rather have it in white... I have always felt, for every vehicle, that there were some colors that presented better for one reason or another. I guess you would have to see all three side by side to make an actual preference comparison.

Chuck33079 07-12-2013 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkPath (Post 2401165)
Sapphire Black for the guys who want to wash their car every other day

Fixed

w0rM 07-12-2013 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkPath (Post 2401165)
Hey thanks for all the comments fellas.. Thing is I needed to downsize from the Z cost wise. I didn't want a box, didn't want a tank, didn't want a gas-guzzler, didn't want a Hyundai. I wanted something befitting of a previous Z owner. I think this lil Nismo version of the Juke was a coming out party for someone at Nissan. They got someone's permission to Hulkify something to grab the attention of the public - to put some zip in an otherwise humdrum 2013 vehicle line-up. Strange thing is - it only comes in 3 colors. Sapphire Black for the guys, White for the girls, and Gray for those who can't make up their mind. Am I having a little bit of Z withdrawal? Yeah.. but its healing up... and the Nismo is the medicine.

P.S. First mod was a stubby antenna, a combination carbon fiber and anodized red - to match the mirrors..

You need to post up some pics.

w0rM 07-12-2013 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 2401664)
Same here. I could have bought a Silver one, my last four vehicle were/are varying shades of silver and a local dealer has one in stock but I was sol on the pearl white once I saw it in person. BTW, there is no chance that I would ever be mistaken as a woman. Ever. :roflpuke2:

:iagree:

The white was actually my second choice... I almost bought one of the blue ones but they ended up finding a black one I liked. :tup:

w0rM 07-12-2013 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079 (Post 2401833)
Fixed

Guilty... that's me. I actually enjoy cleaning my cars daily. It relaxes me. :)

GaleForce 07-12-2013 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkPath (Post 2401778)
Hey no offense with the vehicle color comment.. 24 yr old daughter came over for avisit the other day... Looked it over and said she liked everything about it - but would rather have it in white... I have always felt, for every vehicle, that there were some colors that presented better for one reason or another. I guess you would have to see all three side by side to make an actual preference comparison.

I didn't take offence. It's like my thoughts on convertibles. Convertibles are for women. :rofl2:

Honestly I never imagined owning a PW car. Seeing it in person sold me on it.

GaleForce 07-12-2013 09:31 PM

My latest mods. Straight from the UK,

http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3578e6ff.jpg

w0rM 07-12-2013 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 2402353)
My latest mods. Straight from the UK,

http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3578e6ff.jpg

Wow! Those are nice! You make me want to spend money. :tup:

DarkPath 07-13-2013 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by w0rM (Post 2401866)
You need to post up some pics.

Of the antenna? LOL - ok. Try to get to it this weekend. After its 2nd wash.

/Angelo350Z/ 07-13-2013 02:08 AM

Link to the pedals GaleForce? Those are hot!

GaleForce 07-13-2013 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by /Angelo350Z/ (Post 2402610)
Link to the pedals GaleForce? Those are hot!

Here's the link.

Nissan Juke Nismo Sports Pedals & Foot Rest LHD (MT) - KE4601K011

You might be able to find other pedals on ebay but these are actual Nissan parts, and are priced like Nissan parts :icon14:

w0rM 07-13-2013 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkPath (Post 2402572)
Of the antenna? LOL - ok. Try to get to it this weekend. After its 2nd wash.

lol not the antenna... the whole thing. :D

onzedge 07-13-2013 10:28 AM

I have 22,000 miles on our Juke and not a single rock chip. Go figure.

w0rM 07-14-2013 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge (Post 2402814)
I have 22,000 miles on our Juke and not a single rock chip. Go figure.

Seriously? I wonder if the paint process if different.

I have a lot of orange peel on mine. I'm thinking about wet sanding it.

onzedge 07-14-2013 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by w0rM (Post 2403774)
Seriously? I wonder if the paint process if different.

I have a lot of orange peel on mine. I'm thinking about wet sanding it.

Seriously -- not one single chip...

w0rM 07-14-2013 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge (Post 2403829)
Seriously -- not one single chip...

Why can't they do that with the Z? :confused:

onzedge 07-14-2013 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by w0rM (Post 2403851)
Why can't they do that with the Z? :confused:

No idea...

DarkPath 07-15-2013 04:41 AM

I posted pics within this thread...

Antenna:3" inch Real Carbon Fiber Aluminum Car Truck Roof Red Short Radio Stubby Antenna | eBay

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Originally Posted by w0rM (Post 2402746)
lol not the antenna... the whole thing. :D


w0rM 07-15-2013 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkPath (Post 2404574)

Do those get good reception? I like the look. Not sure I want to take a chance on losing my long distance AM stations (yes, I listen to AM). :D

critical 07-26-2013 12:21 AM

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Picked up some washers at the dealer and saw the Nismo Juke sitting outside and had to to check it out. The seats were awesome! See that a couple other people have commented positively on them in this thread as well. Also the steering wheel was so nice too. Love the alcantara on it.

I'm going to guess that the steering wheel is swapable into the 370, but what about the seats? I have the touring seats too but really liked the seats.

Had to get out of there before the Juke grew on me even more....lol so no time for a test drive.

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1374815813

/Angelo350Z/ 07-26-2013 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 2402715)
Here's the link.

Nissan Juke Nismo Sports Pedals & Foot Rest LHD (MT) - KE4601K011

You might be able to find other pedals on ebay but these are actual Nissan parts, and are priced like Nissan parts :icon14:

Thanks bro!

CC QUIK 07-26-2013 01:39 AM

love mine, it's a blast.

w0rM 07-26-2013 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by critical (Post 2419550)
Picked up some washers at the dealer and saw the Nismo Juke sitting outside and had to to check it out. The seats were awesome! See that a couple other people have commented positively on them in this thread as well. Also the steering wheel was so nice too. Love the alcantara on it.

I'm going to guess that the steering wheel is swapable into the 370, but what about the seats? I have the touring seats too but really liked the seats.

Had to get out of there before the Juke grew on me even more....lol so no time for a test drive.

Yeah, the Nismo seats are really nice especially. My base model is a little different but they're super comfortable. I can't wait to try a little road trip in it. I haven't had a car that was comfortable enough for a 5 or 6 hour drive in a long time. :driving:

blackcherry20 07-26-2013 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by w0rM (Post 2419638)
Yeah, the Nismo seats are really nice especially. My base model is a little different but they're super comfortable. I can't wait to try a little road trip in it. I haven't had a car that was comfortable enough for a 5 or 6 hour drive in a long time. :driving:

HEY!!!

Where you been you little W0rM?!?! Haven't chatted at you in awhile. You ain't mad are ye?!

w0rM 07-26-2013 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20 (Post 2419641)
HEY!!!

Where you been you little W0rM?!?! Haven't chatted at you in awhile. You ain't mad are ye?!

BC!! Never! I've just been insanely busy with work for the last couple of weeks. It's cutting into my forum time. :(

blackcherry20 07-26-2013 07:09 AM

;)
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Originally Posted by w0rm (Post 2419643)
bc!! never! I've just been insanely busy with work for the last couple of weeks. It's cutting into my forum time. :(

ikr?!?! :(

jlo370z 07-28-2013 05:36 PM

I love mine, get 30 mpg and you wouldnt believe how many people tell me they love the looks.

wouldnt hesitate to buy another


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