By the way Greddytwin350Z,

How do you like your JWT Flywheel?

 

Well in 20 years our Nismo's will still be numbered but your leather seats won't be smelling.

 

I love the feel! The rev is alot better than with the Nismo flywheel. I think the Nismo is 21lbs where the JWT is 13.8lbs. I couldnt believe the difference. I had to learn how to drive it all over again with all the upgrades. It rev's so much faster now.

 

Oh trust me, my leather seat will still be smelling after 20 years!

 

Good point!

 

Did you also had the Nismo flywheel? And you like the JWT better?

 

like beer farts and mildew lol.

 

Well when my car was N/A it was really nice but when I added all the upgrades I was told by AAM that the Nismo Flywheel/clutch kit was kinda junk! And that for the power that I was going to run it would be in my best intrest to upgrade to a JWT flywheel/clutch kit. The pressure plate holds alot better than the Nismo in terms of force but the clutch padel feel is exactly the same. Plus they are roughly the same price. I only had 6k on the Nismo setup though.

 

I am still trying to get over the quote on your sig...

 

you got that right

 

Yeah I dont get it either

 

That would make sense, the more horspower you are putting down the more clamping power you will need. Now, if I were to stay NA, would you say that the Nismo flywheel would do the job just as good? Or would you still recomend me getting the JWT?

 

IMO the Nismo will do just fine for a N/A motor with just the normal bolt ons (cams,headers,test pipes, exhaust, cold air)! But if you ever decide to upgrade down the road the Nismo pressure plate is a weak link. But if you know thats what you want and want to keep a Nismo theme go for it. But the JWT flywheel/clutch kit IMO is a better bang for the buck! You can buy the whole setup for around $900 from AAM where the Nismo setup is alittle more. I think you are buying the name when you buy Nismo.

 

The Nismo may not be for everybody, and certainly not for you, but it's hard to argue the value that this package comes with.

You continue to bring up you GT Z and say that all the Nismo parts could be easily added. Well, just consider the price for a moment. (all conservative numbers)

Body Kit, painted and installed
front bumper: $1000
rear bumper: $1000
side skirts: $500

Wheels:
These wheels from the factory are almost $1K a piece

Suspension:
Just try and source them. Many of the Nismo parts can be had, but many are quite difficult to attain. You mention the rough ride, but truth is that the ride is quite comfortable. In fact, much more comfortable than a Z with an aftermarket suspension. "Moderate" suspension perhaps, but an offering in performance and handling that is difficult to match.

Welded seams: $?$

Interior:
Seats
Steering wheel
gauges

The steering wheel alone will cost close to $1K.

Body dampers:
There's a thread in the suspension forum where people are having difficulty attaining these parts. The price for these two yahama dampers and mounting parts is roughly $800-900 plus tax. So chalk up another $1K right there.

Extra support brace:
You seem to be fond of AAM, so check their website. They sell a Nismo derived part for $369.

I haven't even included everything, but along with everything else, this package comes from the dealer, with full warranty and a single payment. And for not much more than a grand touring Z.

Can someone get a Z and slap a turbo on it and a different bodykit, of course, but so what. Nismo owners for the most part are quite content with these cars, so I really don't understand what you're trying to argue.

 

+1

 

I started this thread and cant beleive its still going, Funny thing today..... getting gas a guy comes over and wants to buy my car said he followed me into gas station and has seen the car a few times around town, mine is a 07 #247 black 11 thousand miles only added s2000 antenna k&n filters hooddampers and touchscreeen pioneer navi, told him would not sale for less than 38thou I know I have seen them for as low as 33thou but I am just saying what I would sell for he said ok......I am not going to sell but no way would someone come up to a normal Z and want it that bad, plus I think for most of the public they are just finding out about these awesome Z's so if you dont have one I think it will be hard to find a good one two years from now or even sooner my local nissan dealer never even had one for sale that says something about the car I think, anyways this car is not only the best handeling Z but by far the best looking!!!!!!!

 

You see, now you went too far!

"Best handling" Z (by very small margins) = Yes!

However, I disagree with "The Best Looking" Z = No

There are a bunch of body kits better looking than the one of the Nismo.

Such as the following illustration, just to name one of them:

 

To each is own

 

i think he may have meant "best looking Z out the door"

 

Not!

http://www.nismo.co.jp/en/products/n...ws_080414.html