The Bounty Bar Kid

Nope - quite a lot more. http://www.autoexpre...o.uk/nissan/370 ... 370z-nismo Full text: Jealousy is a terrible thing, but having just driven Nissan’s NISMO 370Z we’re feeling pangs of it here. The NISMO is an American-only model for now, it turning the already brilliant 370Z into an altogether more entertaining machine. In typical NISMO style the numbers associated with the 370Z NISMO aren’t huge - the 3.7-litre V6 engine gets a rather small 18bhp increase in power while torque rises by a single figure. Which makes the more overt looks seem a bit over the top at first, the NISMO’s bigger rear wing, longer lower nose with a neater air intake, and deeper side skirts suggesting more than the modest increases the NISMO tweaking brings. With its far more muscular looks the NISMO looks like a proper Porsche fighter, its lower stance coming thanks to revised suspension settings and the huge lightweight 19-inch RAYS alloy wheels. The engine might now rev a bit higher and harder, but the NISMO’s driving experience is dominated by the changes to the springs and dampers. It’s firm, overly so on harsher surfaces, but it still retains its non-NISMO sibling’s ability to flow with surprising composure down tricky roads. Everything underneath is stiffer - the rear dampers by 140% - which means you’ll have to be prepared to put up with some compromises on the comfort front. They’re worth it though for the additional sharpness on offer from the NISMO, the steering in particular delivering excellent turn-in and nice feel, the grip from the front wheels hugely impressive. As ever the rear wheels can be involved in steering the Z, the NISMO as playful at the rear as the regular car. It’s all very controllable too, the Z not exhibiting no nasty vices in its handling. Inside you’re held in tighter thanks to NISMO branded sports seats and there’s a NISMO rev-counter dominating the instrument binnacle. Its needle sweeps with greater vigour and although Nissan USA doesn’t reveal any official performance figures for the NISMO it feels quicker than the standard 370Z’s 5.3 second 0-62mph time. It sounds quicker too, its twin exhausts allowing the engine to breathe easier and reveal more of its aural character. That makes shifting the mechanical-feeling manual six-speeder even more fun, whether you’re letting the clever SynchroRev Match system blip the throttle or doing it yourself. That it’s only offered with the manual transmission underlines its focus as a car for enthusiasts, of the sort we’ve plenty of here in the UK. Which begs the question why Nissan UK isn’t offering the NISMO to 370Z customers here? Rival: Porsche Cayman S The Cayman S might be a more delicate, flowing driver but it’s not quite as focussed in its intent as the NISMO 370Z. Hardcore drivers might find the Cayman a bit dull after the wilder NISMO, but the Porsche would make a more comfortable daily driver - assuming you can afford the premium it would cost over the brawny Nissan.

Good spot!

So I've read up on how to change the badges, but some have suggested to me that I lacquer them as the finish dulls easily. Any tips on how to lacquer properly? I have many cans of Halfords clear lacquer, from when I did some stuff for work. These are the badges I bought... Thanx in advance peeps!

Fair play and true.

Yes sad, but dumb also!

Was said on BBC news.

Keep it on the track and not on the road! A lesson to all! Idiot drivers!

Yeah right!

So your missus' Zed is how you know everyone here! Now that's different!

Nearly 5 thousand posts and you've never had one! Wow! I think you like the people more than you like the car! Are you pulling my leg? You gotta be! I swear you went on the meet last year, hence getting the name Double Denim Dude!

You don't have a Zed? Did I miss something?

This is getting off to a cracking start! Looking forward to this!

Sorry to hear that dude, but and you're gonna love the Zed!

Well done and I'm sure others will agree with me when I say on behalf of the forum, Thanx! Really useful dude!

31 by then.

Happy birthday dude!

My dad uses that, and so does my brother. I'd rather stick Mr Winky in a food blender!

Just a white straight jacket.

People included?

Or lack of space IMO.

What he said.

+1

Why is she normally bald with no lippy?