NISMO showdown: JDM S-Tune vs. USDM

well, i'll let the pictures speak for themselves:
(Photo Credit: 370zblog, Nissan North America, NML)

JDM:
http://www.nissan.co.jp/OPTIONAL-PARTS/NISMO/

USDM:
http://www.nissanusa.com/microsite/nismo/?intcmp=NismoZ.Promo.ZCoupe.Home.P2

Front
JDM S-Tune:


USDM NISMO 370Z:


The fangs are 'gone' with the USDM version, which achieves a cleaner look for those who didn't quite appreciate the 370Z's 'toothy' look.

Back:
JDM S-Tune:


USDM NISMO 370Z:


SIDE:
JDM:


USDM:


Close-up of JDM S-Tune rims:


Close-up of the Nismo USA rims:


USDM NISMO Gauges:


I think it's interesting that NNA SVG (Specialty Vehicles Group) is at least attempting to build up the NISMO brand into a strong contender that (hopefully) can rival the kind of appeal Mugen has achieved amongst the Honda owners.

The Z looks continue to polarise opinion, but it's heartening to note that NNA has collaborated with Autech to create a look that addresses some of the points of contention, one being the 'fangs' that were retained on the JDM S-Tune package and the rather old-school alloy design of the S-Tune.

Apart from chassis/suspension upgrades, the USDM Nismo 370Z is available as a complete car and features close ratio 6spd M/T transmission and ECU revisions to further boost engine output numbers to 350bhp and 374Nm.

More 370Z here:
http://m0t0rhead.blogspot.com/2009/03/nissan-370z-at.html


http://m0t0rhead.blogspot.com/2009/03/blog-post.html

Double Trouble - BMW M3 M-DCT (M Double Clutch Transmission)

From one transmission to another, we move on to something of a more Continental origin.

BMW gets into the dual clutch swing of things with the 7-speed M DCT (M Double Clutch Transmission with Drivelogic) for its latest V8-hearted M3 that is capable of coping with the V8's prodigious output numbers.

Some Pix first. For the regular M3 6M/T Sedan, follow this link:

http://m0t0rhead.blogspot.com/2008/05/m3-for-me-bmw-m3.html