Nissan needs to hear about the Suspension Bounce/Chop
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Originally posted by jmark
I drove my dealer owners Touring Z and it drove just as I would want my Z too. Firm but complaint ride. Handled great. Test drove a new Enthusiasts Z and it had the bounce just like mine. Dealers mechanic says it is the 17" rims with the 50 series tires. Now what? Ideas?
I drove my dealer owners Touring Z and it drove just as I would want my Z too. Firm but complaint ride. Handled great. Test drove a new Enthusiasts Z and it had the bounce just like mine. Dealers mechanic says it is the 17" rims with the 50 series tires. Now what? Ideas?
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Boomer,
The dealer is an average size Nissan dealership I guess. It has just been renovated. They had 6 or 7 new Z's. They plan to carry NISMO stuff. So that is a good thing. The tech was speaking from past experience with the Bridgestones. He said there were similar problems on the Altima with 17" rims. I didn't really believe him till I drove another Z (a brand new Enth.) and it rode just like mine.......There is more sidewall obviously on the 17" vs. the 18" rims so maybe that plays into it. I know Mr350z mentioned in an earlier post that the 18" wheels actually would ride better. I swear that my Z's bounce seems to be better as the temp goes up. Not quite sure why that is either. I am wondering if the RE040's are meant strictly for summer/performance driving and don't really work till you get some ambient temp. I am thinking of eventually putting the NISMO pkg. w/either some track or NISMO wheels on my Z. I better start saving......I really like the car I just wish NNA was being more understanding towards our problem(s). The saga continues.
The dealer is an average size Nissan dealership I guess. It has just been renovated. They had 6 or 7 new Z's. They plan to carry NISMO stuff. So that is a good thing. The tech was speaking from past experience with the Bridgestones. He said there were similar problems on the Altima with 17" rims. I didn't really believe him till I drove another Z (a brand new Enth.) and it rode just like mine.......There is more sidewall obviously on the 17" vs. the 18" rims so maybe that plays into it. I know Mr350z mentioned in an earlier post that the 18" wheels actually would ride better. I swear that my Z's bounce seems to be better as the temp goes up. Not quite sure why that is either. I am wondering if the RE040's are meant strictly for summer/performance driving and don't really work till you get some ambient temp. I am thinking of eventually putting the NISMO pkg. w/either some track or NISMO wheels on my Z. I better start saving......I really like the car I just wish NNA was being more understanding towards our problem(s). The saga continues.
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Originally posted by jmark
Boomer,
The dealer is an average size Nissan dealership I guess. It has just been renovated. They had 6 or 7 new Z's. They plan to carry NISMO stuff. So that is a good thing. The tech was speaking from past experience with the Bridgestones. He said there were similar problems on the Altima with 17" rims. I didn't really believe him till I drove another Z (a brand new Enth.) and it rode just like mine.......There is more sidewall obviously on the 17" vs. the 18" rims so maybe that plays into it. I know Mr350z mentioned in an earlier post that the 18" wheels actually would ride better. I swear that my Z's bounce seems to be better as the temp goes up. Not quite sure why that is either. I am wondering if the RE040's are meant strictly for summer/performance driving and don't really work till you get some ambient temp. I am thinking of eventually putting the NISMO pkg. w/either some track or NISMO wheels on my Z. I better start saving......I really like the car I just wish NNA was being more understanding towards our problem(s). The saga continues.
Boomer,
The dealer is an average size Nissan dealership I guess. It has just been renovated. They had 6 or 7 new Z's. They plan to carry NISMO stuff. So that is a good thing. The tech was speaking from past experience with the Bridgestones. He said there were similar problems on the Altima with 17" rims. I didn't really believe him till I drove another Z (a brand new Enth.) and it rode just like mine.......There is more sidewall obviously on the 17" vs. the 18" rims so maybe that plays into it. I know Mr350z mentioned in an earlier post that the 18" wheels actually would ride better. I swear that my Z's bounce seems to be better as the temp goes up. Not quite sure why that is either. I am wondering if the RE040's are meant strictly for summer/performance driving and don't really work till you get some ambient temp. I am thinking of eventually putting the NISMO pkg. w/either some track or NISMO wheels on my Z. I better start saving......I really like the car I just wish NNA was being more understanding towards our problem(s). The saga continues.
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It's funny to read this thread and confirm my feelings about the bounce with the car.
I was so surprised that Nissan thought this was reasonable to sell as a race car...
I still love to drive it but it's not something i'm willing to wait around for. I'm looking at a fix in Australia. If anyone in Oz has tried new suspentions kits pls let me know?
I was so surprised that Nissan thought this was reasonable to sell as a race car...
I still love to drive it but it's not something i'm willing to wait around for. I'm looking at a fix in Australia. If anyone in Oz has tried new suspentions kits pls let me know?
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