Let's not forget undercarriage. Low smooth underbelly is helpful, especially if there are strategic fins directing air flow. I added a Mishimoto front pan to my Nismo, hoping that an added benefit is reduced turbulence and lift.
All good picks! Enjoy! Yes, be sure to get tuned.
My '24 Z Nismo has:
AMS Cold Air Intakes
AMS Intercoolers
AMS Heat Exchanger
AMS Full Catted LDPs
AWE Touring Exhaust
AMS Custom EcuTek Tune
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (+10mm)
Full Body PPF (Paint Pro Film)
Stock Ray's Nismo Wheels & Suspension
Here in Winnpeg. Had many oem Z Nismo parts removed, Intake, HE, Intercoolers, Catted DPs, Exhaust, Dunlops. All less than 2 000km on them. The catback $200 would be fine for me, if things don't work out. 🤓
I've had the manual on a '72 Datsun 240Z, and on a '15 370Z Nismo, and the Dual clutch on a '15 Nissan GTR, and now the auto on my '24 Z Nismo (with about 100+ HP & TQ added).
IMHO, If you like the fun of standard, go standard. If you like the convenience of auto go auto. If you could go...
Fully agree. Unfortunately the AMS EcuTek Custom Tune does not alter transmission programming. According to my local tuner the Z's auto trans tuning is not accessible though may be in future.
I've owned a 370z Nismo standard and a R35 GTR and find the Z Nismo adequate. It works, is a bit flakey, but my choice over a standard. It's fast and fun.!!! 💪🤓👍💯
I've got all four Dunlops available to sell to you with less than 1,000 miles on them. Went with Micheline's on my Nismo.
Also, regarding front or rear sets changing, not all four, it depends on traction variance between front and back, where wear should match as close as possible between...