Spin9k

As much as I rag on Nissan for wanking out with a less than track ready stock 370Z, so inept that it can barely complete an HPDE session without brake failure, overheating and going into limp mode, diff overheating, etc. ....

.....this model just might have just turned my opinion of them to an A+

Kuidos to Nissan for a job that does really appear to be well done at least as a trailor queen track car.


http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/26/n...ec-370z-nismo/

Highway8

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It would be nice if all manufacturs of sports cars offered a competition package, howeverat $165K they sure do like their product. For the much money I would get a a street Lotus Evora and a Loutus Exige Cup car.

Notes on the nissan. I dont lie how they mount the transmission and diff oil coolers. I think they should have been mounted parallel to the ground and used fans if needed, vertical in the back looks goofy. PLus I hope they are tucked away pretty well. I would hate to see a small rear impact damage a cooler and end your day.

Next. The cage looks good but Nascar style door bars are safer and make entry and exit much easier.

Spin9k

$165k I didn't notice that figure! For that money there are a lot of track ready cars available that aren't even trailor queens, or if they are they are well supported vs. this new-to-the-scene unproven car.

But I agree, it would be great if more performance cars were avail as competition versions. Did you notice there was absolutely NO warranty on this 370Z whatsoever?

Highway8

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The price was not listed on the article you linked, I had to go looking for it. While $165K is a lot, and no warrenty is expected, racing is expensive and this car will have a market. There will be a few leagues/classes out there that are nismo 370z only. Having all the cars identical makes means the best driver wins. I also think Nissan will sponsor drivers/leagues that run their car, so for those guys the price will come down a little.

pking1122

For that price you can get 2 used R35s that would destroy it on the track, and have some left over for bolt ons and cobb AP.

ShinkaEvo

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^+1

What were they thinking....

monchie

Not liking the new style Z. Anyway, the old style looks better and if its a 4-seater like the rx8, my choice will be the Nissan Z. Nissan should make a back seat on the Z...are you listening Nissan...lol

8 Maniac

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I need more firm evidence of that price before I'll believe it. Not only does it sound ridiculously high, I just checked and didn't find a price listed from any source, let alone a reputable source.

You could easily do that work on 2 or 3 cars for that price, and that would mean buying all of the amenities in the cars meant for the street. When they produce these, it's not like they're having to strip them. Lotus is proof that a car like this doesn't need that kind of price tag.

bse50

Even if the price was real it would be pretty cheap for a gt4 car. They cost around 200.000€.
The bad news is that it won't have a chance on the track.

8 Maniac

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I just checked for any more updated information and I didn't see any mention of a price. I wouldn't believe anything mentioned unless it's officially announced.

Highway8

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I found the price here

LeonaMonn

There will be a few leagues/classes out there that are nismo 370z only. Having all the cars identical makes means the best driver wins. I also think Nissan will sponsor drivers/leagues that run their car, so for those guys the price will come down a little.

zoom44

spam removed from your sig leona

8 Maniac

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Umm... I think you should have read the entire thread. He/she just copy and pasted part of another post in the thread. Should just ban for being a spammer.