2027 Nissan Z Nismo Manual Review; Lambo Update

The Smoking Tire

Zack Klapman, Matt Farah

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4.7 • 2.9K Ratings

🗓️ 19 May 2026

⏱️ 103 minutes

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Summary

Matt Farah reviews the much-anticipated manually-shifted 2027 Nissan Z Nismo; a preview of our thoughts on the new Aston Martin DB12S; a new Countach bill puts things in perspective; and we answer Patreon questions including: Nissan's recent comeback strategy Is my floor mat fetish strange? Does the Z Nismo replace the GT-R? Do you need to own a FWD car to truly experience it? Pre-flight checklist before getting into a new car How do we manage disappointment? Is a restomod Countach a good idea? A recent graduate wants advice First car: 2009 Civic Si or 2001 Prelude SH? Best non-automotive item in your car? Build a big engine out of small engines: go! 4-seat drop-top recommendation AMG E53 thoughts? Cars that are owned by nerds. Link the band to the car And more! Recorded May 18, 2026 Mac tools Go to https://mactools.org/tire to learn more and see if there’s an open route near you Zoc Doc Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/TIRE to find and instantly book a doctor you love today. Thanks Zocdoc for sponsoring this message Factor Head to https://Factormeals.com/tire50off and use code tire50off to get 50 percent off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details). Quince Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to https://Quince.com/TIRE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. ButcherBox As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between free Sirloin Tips, Ground Beef or Chicken Wings in every box for LIFE, PLUS $20 off when you go to https://ButcherBox.com/tire Enter to WIN our AMAZING 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S!! https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE Promo Code Offer: Get 4X bonus tickets with any donation of $25 or more. With every donation you are helping benefit some wonderful veterans' and children's charities. Podcast Promo Code: SMOKINGTIRE

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0:00.0	All right, folks, on this episode of the podcast, my review of the Nismo Z with a manual gearbox,
0:07.7	plus our video up on YouTube, make sure to check that out.
0:11.1	Updates to two of my cars, and if you're going to represent with a sticker, a certain type
0:16.7	of group, you better represent the rest of your car in a positive way.
0:21.5	It's the Smoking Tire podcast. Let's go.
0:24.4	Guys, the Smoking Tire is giving away a 992.1-Tarbo S.
0:30.4	In partnership with Dream Giveaways, we're giving away a $275,000 car with some slick choice mods.
0:39.9	The proceeds benefit charity, and you don't have to buy any merch.
0:44.0	It's a straightforward entry process.
0:46.1	So hit the link in the show notes and get entered to win today.
0:52.3	Oh, wait a minute.
0:53.4	Hang on a second.
0:54.8	Hi, everybody. Welcome to the program.
0:58.6	Talking about how long, if I, we might have a gig at Chuck Wall and I was talking about
1:04.1	if I could take the Tycon.
1:07.2	I can't. I have to stop in charge in case you were wondering.
1:10.1	But speaking of which, I'm getting it back tomorrow.
1:13.2	It's been in the shop for 10 days.
1:15.8	Now, in fairness, I told them it wasn't a big deal because I had other things to drive and like whatever.
1:23.7	And that 10 days did include two weekends.
1:26.9	You know what I mean?
1:27.4	Like, I dropped it off on
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