Base Model VS Sports Package 370z comparison.
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- čas přidán 21. 03. 2017
- In today's video, I try my best to compare two models of the 370z. I'm, not the best person when it comes to comparing cars. Especially when one of the cars I'm reviewing is my own I may be a little biased towards mine. I hope you guys enjoyed the video!!!
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Guys, it's not a full exhaust he has, AAM Competition 370Z S-Line Short Tail Exhaust (Muffler Delete)
“not stock by any means”
only has an exhaust
Not much of a comparison video. You name a few obvious features but don’t really go in-depth.
Wow, wasted minutes I'll never get back.
In Australia when the 370Z released (I own one that has all bolt on,s) it came with the same wheels as is on the base model here with the big brakes - FYI I actually like them the best...
Thanks for that info. I was about to buy a set of Rays rims because I want to upgrade the brakes to the sport brakes. Now I’ll save over $2K
Great advice. I bought the base model and spent good dollars on quality aftermarket parts. My base model now has better performance of a NISMO for almost a third of the cost.
For someone like me i’d love to get the sport model for the synchro rev matching
@@pushhrodd01 I have the SRM in the sports pkg 6MT that I have and I hardly ever use it, although it is an interesting feature. Once you develop the feel for blipping the throttle and braking simultaneously with your right foot you'll enjoy doing it manually.
Same here, I got a base model
Added torsen diff, coils, sway bars, exhaust, intake, tune, te37 wheels and now the only thing left is a brake caliper upgrade... I got mine at 15k stock
Not bad
@@1010omarchino15k dealership?
Getting my first 370Z base model this week brand new! Thanks for the video..
How is it so far?
Carlos R Overall, I liked the car. The suspension was really great. I feel the car did not accelerate as quickly as I wanted it to. Putting a supercharger in would fix that.
dublion7 getting one tmr
Kinglilchino Chino Have fun! 🚘
dublion7 thanks I’ll lyk when I get it I’m still working
I think the sports package coupe is the best value for somebody who wants a good driver's car. The synchro rev match(SRM) is an interesting feature but I don't use it that much now, as I think the engine is a little more responsive without it engaged. I did use SRM for the first 1200 miles in order to smooth out upshifts and downshifts and minimize driveline shock during the break-in period.
I'm thinking of getting the AAM 3" dual cat back exhaust and some nice Braum black leatherette sport seats.
How to active it? By pressing the S button on the right-top of shifter?
@@premium2554 Yes, it's toggled by pressing that button with the shift pattern engraved in it and the label S-MODE below it.
@@videomaniac108 is it just for automatic gearboxes for also for manuals? Cuz I’m planning to buy a 2009 370z - manual this Friday ☺️
@@premium2554 I don't think the automatic has a selectable SRM, but it might be implemented automatically on downshifts.
On manuals, the SRM is not available on the base model; you have to get one of the sport trim levels, like mine(sport coupe) or the sport touring option.
I did not get the sport coupe version for the SRM but because of the other upgrades. For me, it was more important to retain the skill I had developed in throttle blipping and heel and toe braking on downshifts. It is amazing though when you do downshifts with SRM engaged, as the computer matches your engine speed to the intermediate shaft speed perfectly and you notice no jerk at all in the downshift.
The Nissan 300zx was the first Japanese car that can compete in design and performance with western cars.
Dude I test drove both also and i couldnt tell no huge difference either. I actually couldnt stop bliping the throttle with the synchro rev on cause I'm so used to it lol. I ended up getting the exact same one as you got there. Base model black on black. I love it.
Awesome man can’t go wrong with either one especially if you plan on modding it!!!
I got mine in Magnetic black(sports pkg)and got a two-stage paint correction with a ceramic coating applied; it really turns heads.
Limited slip is good for the track but not for burnouts if that’s anyone’s goal with this car. I just wanted to say it does use both wheels for traction in the corners but one wheel will break loose before the other
What's the outro song? Also was it a 2.5" 3" the AAM exhaust
Says he doesn't want stickers on his car but has a cfz club stickers.
Which one has the SatNav?
Rev matching, braking, LSD... huge upgrades.
That vlsd is a joke
So the stiffer suspension is reserved for the NISMO?
Yes sir
Hi I'm a new subscriber to your Channel, and kudos for a great video, although I don't understand why Nissan and Bose had to incorporate the engine sound through the speaker system in the car, giveth that a good percentage of the owners including myself are going to modify the hell out of that vehicle the second we get it. Thank you for doing the brake test, this solidifies that I'm going to be ordering the sport touring Coupe as opposed to the base Coupe Edition one aspect that you failed cover, perhaps because it might not be offered as an option in your area, is the switch that's able to turn on or off the sequential rev matching, other than that great video and keep up the videos I'll be watching
I am old school I do not like auto rev matching for me. I like doing it myself
You can also turn off the auto-blipping in the sport package if that somehow is a deal breaker for you.
What is auto blipping and rev matching
@@kalearmy1993 Rev Matching and Auto-blipping is the same thing in this case. When you go to downshift into a gear it automatically blips the throttle (or rev matches) for you before you let go of the clutch. It has a smoother engagement and for downshifting it definitely can help with speeding up quicker.
Yup but the sports looks like 2014 and the base looks 2009 bro
Can I just buy a 2013 base 370 for first car and slap some tires, coilovers and a nice exhaust and call it a day?
Get a sport for the brakes and synchro rev match then mod it lol
Jabuznik why would you get a base? Y can’t you just pay a little extra instead of wasting all that time trying to make it a sport?
I have a 40th anniversary edition, sport package, manual 370z. Its possible my motor is locked up. If I need to replace the motor, is there any difference in my motor vs a base model motor?
All motors trim motors are the same 🤙🏾
@@JpCharisma good to know. Thanks for the info
Anytime bro 👌🏾
You can also disable the Syncro rev match. Just hold the "S mode" button down till the indication light turns off
Andrew Olson tbh if you have the s mode, theres no point in turning it off since it perfectly rev matches for you. Which is why i feel the base would feel more raw and less "techy".
@@PR1NCETD0T With a little practice you can get good enough at manual rev matching, going up or down, that you won't really notice the difference, SRM just makes it a no-brainer. I have it on my Z but haven't used it since I got the car and played with it at first out of curiosity. I might engage SRM for safety reasons if I were racing the car and wanted to make sure that I wouldn't blow the engine or transmission if I accidentally downshift to a much lower gear by mistake.
Even though SRM is designed only for downshifting, you can fool it into also working on upshifts if you modify your shifting technique.
@@videomaniac108 it actually works for upshifts too, i’ve driven a 370z with one and it smoothens the shifts even more. It keeps the rpms where they need to be when you shift into the next gear. (Which is what people think is rev hang but it actually assists)
@@PR1NCETD0T If you want it to work on upshifts you can pause long enough during the upshift for the engine speed to drop below the target speed pf the gear you're going onto, then the computer will speed up the engine enough so that the gear speeds will be matched and then you complete the shift.
I just did some spirited driving through the twisty roads(Hwy 1) along the coast of Marin County north of San Francisco. The grip of my 19"(245 front, 275 rear) Bridgestone Potenza S007 tires was fantastic. My car is the sport coupe 370Z with 6-speed manual transmission and I really got to appreciate the handling finesse of this car. Precision steering, minimal body roll and plenty of reserve traction for the times when I did push it a little too hard in some S-curves. About 25 years ago I used to do a lot of high-performance driving in the back county roads in San Diego in my Porsche 944S, a great handling car. Even though my Z weighs about 500 lbs more than my Porsche did I believe it has better handling potential. To get good performance out of the Porsche I had to study the handling characteristics of the car and practice it diligently to get good at it. This Z comes out of the box with a superbly tuned suspension and makes me look like a better driver than I really am. I think it's time to upgrade my driving skills 😄
U call 370Z has minimum body roll?
@@itchyonion3559 Yes, my Z's body roll was minimal and that was before I had stiffer Hotchkiss anti-sway bars on the front and back. The car has virtually no body roll now and corners nearly flatly. The trade-off has been a higher level of ride harshness, but I'm happy with the trade-off.
I went with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires when I replaced the OEM Bridgestone Potenzas; my next set of tires will probably be the Michelin Cup Sport 2.
@@videomaniac108 I feel like 370Z is so soft from the factory.......... like way too soft.....
@@itchyonion3559 Every car's suspension is designed as a compromise between sharpness in handling and lack of harshness. You and I are probably examples of people who prefer greater levels of handling control and would be willing to accept a moderate loss of ride comfort. My rear anti-sway bar has three levels of stiffness and I chose the middle level, as it seemed the best compromise between comfort and handling. Eventually I plan to replace the rubber suspension, gearbox and differential bushings with stiffer polyurethane bushings; I could go with solid spherical heim joints, but those would be too harsh for the street.
As set up from the factory for the average driver who wants a good handling car that people can live with on a daily basis, I think Nissan's engineers did a good job. When I did my fast drive down California's coastal road, US 1, with a stock set up, I raced a Mustang GT on those tight curves with lots of changes of elevation. I had no trouble in outhandling that car, even though I'm not an expert racer. Out of the box, the Z is no slouch in the handling department.
@@videomaniac108 dude, just google the laptime comparison between 370Z and ecoboost mustang (not the gt) and u will find out that 2.3 mustang is actually faster.....
Imagine having a sports option..on a sports car
I have a 2009 base but yet it has the sport brakes, spoiler, so it it a base or nah ??
alfredo camacho did you get it brand new or did it have another owner?
The sports package is worth it just for the brakes, suspension, and lsd. As others have said, it's a great value for the money. It'll never have the prestige of the Nismo, but it'll never be as expensive as a Nismo either.
The 2013 (kouki) base and sport got retuned shocks and dampers
I got the base just so I can buy my own LSD and tires. Bigger wheels slow your car down and Nissan's LSDs aren't too good. The only redeeming feature for the sport package is the rev matching. It's the same deal with the Nismo Version too. By the way, wtf is up with your jeans? lmao
What about the brake kit? The wings that is fonctionnal and adds around 280-300pound of down force to the larger back wheel?. The lsd is fine unless you go drifting everyweekend. I track(no drift) mine every weekend since I bought it and its working perfecly after 50,000miles. The rev matching is easy on the motor support and make the downshift Ezpz at the track.
I own the NISMO there is definitely a difference in handling. The NISMO literally has no body roll what so ever. That being said the suspension on the NISMO is so stiff that it is brutal over bumps.
Yes the nismo is half a inch loer and has a race tuned Suspension with a better tune d ampening and stiffer coil
But like I said, you can get the exact same performance or even better with less money vs the price you pay for a Nismo in the aftermarket. And the aerodynamic bits are really cool, but also limit the car's top speed, hence why the base and sport package 370 is slightly faster once the wind starts picking up. You can make the base stiff if you want and add whatever you want to add to combat any body roll. But my base 370Z has taken out countless Nismo versions around a track and in a straight line. All I did was add new tires, breather mods, LSD and messed with the computer with Z1 motor sports and it's drastically better than the Nismo for less than 4k I spent on everything. They don't make the Nismo crazy enough to make it so different from the base models so there's not much of an incentive to get the Nismo. Subaru does this with there WRX and the STI too. If the Nismo was 200lbs lighter or had 70 more horsepower and torque then I would see the value in it. Other than that, anyone could just get a base and spend 2k-4k to run circles around the Nismo Z.
+Rez yeah o herd there are more welds on the weak points on the Nismo to add rigidity.
I have a 16 sport tech. I've got a tune, axleback from nameless, 15% tint, and k&n drop in filters.
nice
Syncro rev match for the win
If your a Newb, and can't rev match, heel toe by yourself.
Synchro as we know from the S Type rsx, fuks up a lot. Lol
I toyed with the SRM for a while when my 370Z sport coupe 6M was new but don't bother with it anymore, as I'm able to rev match pretty smoothly on my own.
I just bought a 2019 370Z sport coupe with the 6-speed manual transmission in magnetic black with a black fabric interior. I'm going through the break-in process for the engine with no revs over 3500, varying the revs between 2000 and 3500 as I drive and only gentle acceleration for the first 1200 miles. I'll change the oil and filter after that and go with the recommended 5,000 mile service intervals if the oil holds up okay. My transmission was a little stiff and notchy at first but it's smoothing out as I put more miles on it. I'm also going to do a transmission and differential oil change at 5,000 miles, just to get the metal particles out of suspension in the oil and reduce further transmission and differential wear. I may put a larger capacity finned aluminum differential cover to reduce the temps in the VLSD. I may wind up doing a similar thing with the engine oil pan to help with dissipating the engine oil heat.
Cool story.....
So does the base 370z have more body roll or not? It has to cause its got fatter tires (due to smaller wheels) but what about the suspension components itself? Are there differences in the sport pkg? And how's the braking power on the bade compared to the sport? The base has smaller brake disk and calipers right? So it stops at poorly compared to the sport?
I seriously didn’t notice a huge difference in body roll driving both cars. I would say since the tires are a little wider the car felt more planted down. While with the base the car feels more tail happy. The Akebono’s make a huge difference. With extra pistons to help distribute the breaking force evenly. However, while using base brakes at full lock it feels like the pistons are struggling to stop the car. In my opinion Akebono’s are far superior to base breakers.
JpCharisma - ok thanks
Difference between base and sport is the syncro rev match, body kit, wheels, and LSD, that pretty much rounds it out.
There is no difference in body panels other than the wing on the back lol
JpCharisma yea just realized, but regardless theyre the same car just no lsd and syncro in the base. Get an exhaust and tune, and itll be up there or higher than the nismo numbers.
PR1NCETD0T - you don't need to mod the base 370 to keep up with the Nismo cause the base is much lighter it will actually be faster than the Nismo other than softer less responsive handling on the base
Good video and comparison.
i had no idea 370s were so affordable even a sport.
Mine is 2016 base z1motorsports intakes and envidia exhaust and is good 😝
Nice man 👌🏾
I have a 2010 base model the brakes suck and the seats are uncomfortable as hell!
+Jose Montano I feel your struggle man…
JP. You need drive 2010. Nissan 40th Anniversary Special Edition is a much better car and looks more beautiful, already comes with amytrix exhaust 3'' pipe, and red seat.
my friend has one but its not stock LOL
Great video man
What exahust did he have on the sport Z? Sounds so good! I'm getting a sport Z very soon im excited
I just posted a pinned comment saying what exhaust it is. If you don't mind could you please hit that like button on it so more people can see it!!!
Sure thing!
Thanks mans :D
So I have an 2008 Infiniti G37s and I’m just assuming that I have the same sport package as the 370z then? Because everything that it describes is what I have on my G37
Tyler Rodriguez pretty much yeah
I don’t know how I missed this comment but they’re siblings both share so many aftermarket parts and same exact engine!!!
Better brakes and calipers, better (I think its an Exedy I may be wrong) clutch on the newer ones, larger tires in the rear, better chassis bracing, Viscous LSD, Rev match, I think the steering is heavier in the Sport also but I've heard they really lightened the steering force. I wouldn't be surprised if the spring rate was different also.The reason the 370 has a bad rep is because of the base model. My 2014 Sport Tech is amazing, the only thing I wish it had was a Targa top and thicker paint
Nissan upgraded the clutch starting in 2018 with the Exedy unit and it is a big improvement over the previous clutch.
I got a 2019 sports pkg 6MT new and had Hotchkiss stiffer anti-roll bars installed to improve handling. Braided steel Teflon core brake lines firmed up the already excellent brakes on the car. Recently, I had a Stillen Gen 3 long tube cold air intake, a Fast Intentions TDX x-pipe exhaust and an EcuTek tune done on a Dynojet chassis dyno and picked up a uniform 15% increase in torque over the whole rev range and an increase in peak rwhp from 282 to 321. The car was a great driver stock but is now a real blast to drive.
Love the rims on the sport
What year?
2012 base 370z and a 2013 sports package
Cool no sound for the first hundred minutes
Looks like you didn't read the comments there was a copyright claim and had to have the music taken out
370z doesn't come with ABS?
+Ingram Junior If you're talking about Akebono's. That's a brand of brakes that's only on sports package and nismo models. That's what I was comparing not ABS.
I think he asked that because the mentioning of the "brakes locking up" which the ABS control not the brakes themselves. The bigger brakes should help with stopping faster. I'm sure every new car in the world comes standard with ABS these days which prevents the average driver of running into the guy in front of them from stomping on the brakes.
Reasons for buying a sports package
Bigger breaks
LSD
Auto rev match
No shit that’s the reason it’s a sports package
You mean bigger brakes
Don’t base model have auto rev match to
Your going 20mph around a corner your not going to feel the body roll or handling unless your on a track or going alot faster
Both of these cars are different years 2014 base has different wheels and fog lights
Fiesta time i hear "he", ussually people call their cars "it" or "her", not criticism just sounds weird since english is not my native language
Yes Hacklife in the building
Amazing
Base model has heated seats, sport package does not have heated seats
Bases do not have heated seats you have a base touring sir
That vlsd on the z is a joke, lol
When is this car getting an update?
Pretty much every car out there is kicking this things ass for less money. Mustang/Camaro/STI/Golf R/Focus RS hell even the Civic SI is killing this thing.
TeensierPython - explain
Mustang and Camaro are the same price range and totally out perform this car. Golf R/Focus RS is close in horsepower (Focus has the same) has nearly the same performance for about the same money(focus is faster for same money). Civic SI i believe is faster and is much cheaper.
the 370 is due for an upgrade, it just isnt the sports car bang-for-the-buck it used to be. Or price needs to come down.
330hp at 39,590$ and 350hp for 45,690$ I don't think they offer a magnetic suspension like a lot of the competitors are. I also don't understand how the car is so expensive, it seems like it is priced the way it is "just because." There is nothing really that technically innovative anymore, its been around for years, and its just not that impressive of a buy.
If you disagree i would be more than willing to listen, i am in the market for a fun car and the 370z was on the short-list until i saw how far the Camaro and Mustang have come as.
Mustang GT premium with performance pack and magnetic suspension 460hp - $45,685
Camaro SS 1LE package (magnetic suspension, performance upgrades) 460hp - $46,660
370z NISMO (tuned suspension, tuned aero) 350hp - $45,690
It just doesn't look like that good a deal, if you are spending the money buy one of the pony cars. if you want a small 2-seater sports car get one of the Miata twins or one of the BRZ twins.
Hey! I’m a Z fan and I’ve driven all the cars on your list! I personally prefer the Z because of how it feels I drive it. It feels sharper, more precise, and gives you more feedback. The Z is more of a driver’s car (if you know what I mean) and those others are more of powerful cars with a slight (VERY SLIGHT) lean towards grand touring. The Z doesn’t care about sever comfort, it cares about driving. The mustang and Camaro care about both, so the feedback and feel of driving them is slightly more dead compared to the Z. Would I buy a new Z? No. Would I buy a used one? Yes. But it’s all in the feeling for me rather than power. I’m interested to see what you end up buying!! Whatever it is I’m sure you’ll love it!
TeensierPython - jajajaj u don't know wat ur saying 😅😅😅
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I want one so back
Sport Model FTW....I Don't FW Base Models
bruh try flooring it in the rain you gonna feel the pain of not having lsd
What brand exhaust does that z have?? it sounds amazing. it's like sex to my ears
One that can't fit on your Genesis JK 😝
There AAM short rams, it's not even a full exhaust basically a muffler delete LOL
JpCharisma i mean you ain’t lying lol I like both cars. Update: my genesis is gone because a drunk driver hit me and I’m getting an insurance check so I’m gonna get the sport 370z now. Is it the resonated short tails?? Been looking at those lately
Nah they’re non resonated but I prefer my current exhaust more than AAM best sounding single exhaust in the market.
If you're going to talk, talk. If you're going to drive, drive. You apparently can't do both at the same time effectively.
What is this some kinda crossfit
"He has"....what are you, gay?
"Ball stank"....and you ask if he's gay? Prolly what your face smells like! 😂
Waugy 370z OMG that comeback was so epic
He must of borrowed his boyfriends car
What a horrible review,dont quit your job