S-tune Sentra SE-R Spec V
While the graphics, floor mats, and license plate frame were plenty fancy, it was the NISMO S-tune suspension treatment that tightened things up a bit in the corners, and the tire/wheel combo did a nice job of hugging the track.
As a compact car with 175 horsepower and 180 lb.-ft. of torque, the Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V that you can buy off the showroom floor is impressive, especially considering a starting price of around $18,000.
That’s great for street drivers satisfied with stock, but for those who yearn for a bit more on the daily commute, there’s the NISMO S-tune line of tricks. For our driving pleasure, Nissan supplied a Sentra SE-R Spec V with about $3,400 worth of S-tune parts. Installation costs are not included here:
- Stainless steel cat-back exhaust system that adds four horsepower ($700)
- 23-mm front stabilizer bar ($225)
- Lowering shock and spring kit ($1,000)
- Silver, five-spoke 17-inch by 7.5-inch alloy wheels (price of BF Goodrich KD 215/45R17 tires not included – $285/each)
- Upgraded shift knob ($65-140)
- NISMO floor mats, set of four ($79)
- NISMO license plate frame ($32)
- NISMO graphics ($175)
While the graphics, floor mats, and license plate frame were plenty fancy, it was the NISMO S-tune suspension treatment that tightened things up a bit in the corners, and the tire/wheel combo did a nice job of hugging the track. The added horsepower went unnoticed, but the sound out of that cat-back exhaust echoing off the pit road walls was bittersweet – beautiful to listen to, but at $700, hard to justify. On the other hand, at just over $1,200, the tally for the effective suspension bits seems like a good deal, especially given the factory warranty. And, as with most any car, a set of nice rims and sticky rubber add to aesthetics and performance.
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