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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 and Canadian -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. Fixed

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Is that in Stanmore?

Baby Oil Any Skanks who try to climb on will slip straight off again

Happy Birthday Dan

The season in quotes........ http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/20472040 Kimi was top of my list for best quotes...... until I saw this http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/20579360 "We must respect the elderly, especially when they can no longer control their words.

Talking of Christmas......... http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=vz5_TLoV68s

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Peter, strange question, but do you wear a white suit?

Its awful, I dont like it

Holy thread revival Would be interested to know how they are performing after a year or so

I think the cabin does feel a little more snug, but I think that has more to do with the height of the arm rests, and shape of the centre console of the 370

Yea I know what you meant TBH I never lost a drop of nitrogen from my tyres over the time I had them, so don't really see the need or point of spending the extra cash on a monitoring system.

Look out chaps...........

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+1 Good advice I found that no matter how gently I changed down the rears would always spin a little.... so watch out for that one

Welcome Along and congrats on the new purchase

Here you go http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/65253-any-knowledgeable-audio-hifi-buffs-out-there/page__hl__hifi Biscuit has done very well in terms of kit for your bucks

A sound bar is certainly one up on anything that your TV can produce, but will never be the same as surround sound. Have a look at ones that are available, then look at surround speakers in the same price bracket.

Go steady and stay safe

I think they look worse if they are not looked after. I good leather restorer will transform them ........ or if its the right car for you, they can be replaced

That will be that Stanmore lot