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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 09:35 PM
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Default how do i know if my 03 z is enthusiats or performance?

Like the title states. Im not shure what my car is. The dealership salesman guy told me it was an enthusiast but I have 18" wheels. So Im not shure now. I do have a couple pics posted here:
https://my350z.com/forum/new-owners/307177-new-owner.html
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 09:54 PM
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run a carfax on your car.

Do you have a VDC button on top of your gas tank release button?
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 09:58 PM
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I dont have a carfax account (if some one wanted to pm me that would be cool).

I dont think I have the vdc. I do have the TCS though.
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 10:03 PM
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yeah, you have an enthusiast then. I thought i had an enthusiast as well. When i first bought the car, i ran a carfax, i didn't know nissan even make a "performance" model so i thought the word "performance was just stating that it was a performance vehicle.
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 10:05 PM
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so the performance z's all had the vdc?
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by DanAllen350z
so the performance z's all had the vdc?
yeah they have vdc and other things i forget. you probably just had 18's put on it or something.
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 10:46 PM
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Ok thanks for your help
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 11:12 PM
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350z model options for reference.

**Base


**Enthusiast
+HIDs
+Garage Door Opener
+Cruise Control
+Traction Control System
+Limited Slip Differential
+Aluminum Pedals
+Auto Dimming Mirror


**Performance
+HIDs
+Garage Door Opener
+Cruise Control
+Traction Control System
+Limited Slip Differential
+Aluminum Pedals
+Auto Dimming Mirror

+Vehicle Dynamic Control
+Tire Pressure Sensors
+18" Aluminum Wheels


**Touring
+HIDs
+Garage Door Opener
+Cruise Control
+Traction Control System
+Limited Slip Differential
+Aluminum Pedals
+Auto Dimming Mirror

+Vehicle Dynamic Control
+Tire Pressure Sensors
+18" Aluminum Wheels

+Bose Audio System w/ 6 Disc Changer
+Leather Power Seats
+Heated Seats and Outside Mirrors


**Track
+HIDs
+Garage Door Opener
+Cruise Control
+Traction Control System
+Limited Slip Differential
+Aluminum Pedals
+Auto Dimming Mirror

+Vehicle Dynamic Control
+Tire Pressure Sensors

+18" Forged Rays Wheels
+Brembo Brakes
+Front & Rear Spoilers
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 06:56 AM
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Ok guys,

I just looked agian and there is a VDC, Tire Pressure Sensors, and 18" Wheels. I guess that means I really do have the performance package.

One more question...How do I turn off the TCS? I only see the button for the VDC.

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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 07:39 AM
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The TCS is part of the VDC system. So VDC off = TCS off.

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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 08:08 AM
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Cool Thanks guys
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Originally Posted by DanAllen350z
Ok guys,

I just looked agian and there is a VDC, Tire Pressure Sensors, and 18" Wheels. I guess that means I really do have the performance package.

One more question...How do I turn off the TCS? I only see the button for the VDC.

Thanks
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lol, congrats. saw that you changed your sig as well.
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 08:36 AM
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i find it interesting, my Performance came with a grill (04 1/2)
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by AUtigers350z
350z model options for reference.

**Base


**Enthusiast
+HIDs
+Garage Door Opener
+Cruise Control
+Traction Control System
+Limited Slip Differential
+Aluminum Pedals
+Auto Dimming Mirror


**Performance
+HIDs
+Garage Door Opener
+Cruise Control
+Traction Control System
+Limited Slip Differential
+Aluminum Pedals
+Auto Dimming Mirror

+Vehicle Dynamic Control
+Tire Pressure Sensors
+18" Aluminum Wheels


**Touring
+HIDs
+Garage Door Opener
+Cruise Control
+Traction Control System
+Limited Slip Differential
+Aluminum Pedals
+Auto Dimming Mirror

+Vehicle Dynamic Control
+Tire Pressure Sensors
+18" Aluminum Wheels

+Bose Audio System w/ 6 Disc Changer
+Leather Power Seats
+Heated Seats and Outside Mirrors


**Track
+HIDs
+Garage Door Opener
+Cruise Control
+Traction Control System
+Limited Slip Differential
+Aluminum Pedals
+Auto Dimming Mirror

+Vehicle Dynamic Control
+Tire Pressure Sensors

+18" Forged Rays Wheels
+Brembo Brakes
+Front & Rear Spoilers


out of curiosity.... i am looking at purchasing a Z and i have seen enthusiast without TCS can that be possible or it might be a mistake once they put enthusiast on the websites to get attention????
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 09:37 AM
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if it doesn't have TCS or VDC than its a base model. it also wont have LSD, aluminum "racing" pedals, or the HID's.

Jake
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 10:00 AM
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Here's a helpful website which may answer a lot of question. You can look up 350Z's by year and find the specs, recalls, service bulletins, etc,
www.nissanhelp.com

Here is a link to the '03 Z but shows some specs/eqipment by each trim level.
http://www.nissanhelp.com/Models/200...ifications.htm
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by lafabritto350z
out of curiosity.... i am looking at purchasing a Z and i have seen enthusiast without TCS can that be possible or it might be a mistake once they put enthusiast on the websites to get attention????
yes...when i got mine they told me it was enthusiast and its really a touring with nav, heated mirrors&seats, leather, but had the enthusiast wheels.
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 11:51 AM
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k thnx guys....
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