Topic: Is a Nismo 370Z available at Nissan Dealers in Canada?

[Railton]

Railton

[Turbo Bob]

Haven't seen a Nismo one yet.  I thought you had to "grow up" anyway? 

[Railton]

Haven't seen a Nismo one yet.  I thought you had to "grow up" anyway? 

She's waffling...fortunately. Besides, I've got to show other Dad's the way.
Railton
BTW. dealer called me back to say no, they don't have this option in Canada. Thank god there's ebay!

[vdk]

Would you really want a Nismo as a DD?

[Railton]

Would you really want a Nismo as a DD?

Why not. I don't understand your question. Pretty much the same as a 370Z except a fe more ponies...and a better face.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Nissan-370Z_W0QQitemZ140370513848QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item20aebc0fb8
Railton

[vdk]

Would you really want a Nismo as a DD?

Why not. I don't understand your question. Pretty much the same as a 370Z except a fe more ponies...and a better face.
Railton

Front and rear spring rates are up 15 and 10 percent, respectively. The front antiroll bar is 15 percent stiffer and the rear one is 50 percent stiffer. Front damping is increased 40 percent while rear damping is increased 140 percent.

On the road, the Nismo delivers more cornering grip and driver confidence, but so, too, does it transmit a lot more road harshness. What you gain in speed, you lose in compliance. If you're extreme enough to road trip in this machine, then we expect you're extreme enough to be drinking energy drinks with names like Monster, Amp, Pitbull and Beaver Buzz. And if you must energize while you drive, we suggest you also buy a sippy cup with a name like Munchkin or Mommy's Helper to keep the swill off your red-stitched Nismo seats. You're going to need it.


It's not like they're making a Buick stiffer.

[safristi]

   way to GO DUDE DAD,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[TopGun]

Time to sell the RX-8 now that's got the new paint?

[Railton]

Time to sell the RX-8 now that's got the new paint?

'AND' motor.
Wifey has been suggesting. Told me to go out and test drive some cars. Who am I to argue.
Railton
Did I tell you that I love her?

[Julie]

Would you really want a Nismo as a DD?

Why not. I don't understand your question. Pretty much the same as a 370Z except a fe more ponies...and a better face.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Nissan-370Z_W0QQitemZ140370513848QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item20aebc0fb8
Railton

 

[Turbo Bob]

Would you really want a Nismo as a DD?

Why not. I don't understand your question. Pretty much the same as a 370Z except a fe more ponies...and a better face.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Nissan-370Z_W0QQitemZ140370513848QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item20aebc0fb8
Railton

Nice car!  I don't think the suspension would be too stiff.

[quadzilla]

Shotgun!   

[rrocket]

When you go to look at it, hit me up if you need a co-driver prior to crossing the border.  Let me know if you want me to check out the dealerships in MI and OH for one.

There's one here too: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=n&car_id=272053919&dealer_id=100018334&car_year=2009&rdm=1262273710682&lastStartYear=1981&model=370Z&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=__TklTTU8%2C__&keywordsrep=078073083077079&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=500&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&showZipError=y&make=NISSAN&keywords_display=NISMO&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=48236&advanced=y&end_year=2011&doors=&transmission=&max_price=&cardist=511&standard=false

[Railton]

Shotgun!   

Thanks for the offer Man!
Railton

[Railton]

When you go to look at it, hit me up if you need a co-driver prior to crossing the border.  Let me know if you want me to check out the dealerships in MI and OH for one.

There's one here too: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=n&car_id=272053919&dealer_id=100018334&car_year=2009&rdm=1262273710682&lastStartYear=1981&model=370Z&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=__TklTTU8%2C__&keywordsrep=078073083077079&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=500&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&showZipError=y&make=NISSAN&keywords_display=NISMO&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=48236&advanced=y&end_year=2011&doors=&transmission=&max_price=&cardist=511&standard=false

Thanks RR. Magentic B, whats that, Silver?
Railton

[rrocket]

Magnetic Black...is....black!!   

[johngenx]

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=n&car_id=272053919&dealer_id=100018334&car_year=2009&rdm=1262273710682&lastStartYear=1981&model=370Z&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=__TklTTU8%2C__&keywordsrep=078073083077079&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=500&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&showZipError=y&make=NISSAN&keywords_display=NISMO&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=48236&advanced=y&end_year=2011&doors=&transmission=&max_price=&cardist=511&standard=false

Award for longest link.

[Erik]

I thought the 370Z in stock form was too stiff as a daily driver. Would not want to make a highway run to Montreal in one, although laps at Shannonville would be very nice.

 An RX-8 rides like a limo by comparison.

[Railton]

Clearly, a test drive or two is in order.
You're right though about the RX-8 being a comfortable cruiser, it's even more so with 225/55 snows on.
Railton

[blur911]

Would you really want a Nismo as a DD?

Why not. I don't understand your question. Pretty much the same as a 370Z except a fe more ponies...and a better face.
Railton

Front and rear spring rates are up 15 and 10 percent, respectively. The front antiroll bar is 15 percent stiffer and the rear one is 50 percent stiffer. Front damping is increased 40 percent while rear damping is increased 140 percent.

It's not like they're making a Buick stiffer.

Last spring I upped the spring rates in my 911 by over 90% front and rear and swapped in poly-graphite bushings.  Anti-rolls were already done and the Bilstein HD shocks aren't exactly cushy.  Didn't make a huge difference in comfort, it's not like I was making a Buick stiffer.
Corners pretty flat now.

Sounds like a lot of stuff you don't have to do aftermarket-wise with the NISMO package.