Nismo S Tune/OEM Nismo suspension comparison question.
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Nismo S Tune/OEM Nismo suspension comparison question.
I just purchased a 2008 Nismo Z. The car has aftermarket coilovers but I’d like get it back closer to stock spec. The seller is including the OEM Nismo suspension components. I’ve read tons of threads on the stock suspension and also the S tune suspension, but couldn’t really find which people prefer? I know the S tune has a lower drop, and is considered an upgrade over a non Nismo Z33, but was the S Tune also considered an upgrade over the OEM Nismo components as well?
Any input would be appreciated. I did throughly try to use the search function.
Any input would be appreciated. I did throughly try to use the search function.
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I just purchased a 2008 Nismo Z. The car has aftermarket coilovers but I’d like get it back closer to stock spec. The seller is including the OEM Nismo suspension components. I’ve read tons of threads on the stock suspension and also the S tune suspension, but couldn’t really find which people prefer? I know the S tune has a lower drop, and is considered an upgrade over a non Nismo Z33, but was the S Tune also considered an upgrade over the OEM Nismo components as well?
Any input would be appreciated. I did throughly try to use the search function.
Any input would be appreciated. I did throughly try to use the search function.
For that reason, since you have the OE set up, try installing that first IF and only IF, the shocks have less than 50k on them. As good as the Tokico sourced Nismo units are, they still have a life to them. You may really like them given how you wish to trade out everyone's "ultimate solution" coilovers. (Personally, do not find any need for coilovers on a street driven car.)
As an alternate, if you aren't concerned with the car being lowered, consider a set of Bilstein B6 shocks with the stock Nismo springs. Very controlled ride, slightly firmer than stock, not jarring. If that's not enough shock/spring for you, you can always swap springs for your choice of lowering springs, Eibach, Tein, whatever, at a future date.
The key with suspension is to build for your purpose. For a street driven car, the stock Nismo suspension is excellent for a trained driver who can push that suspension to 80%. Any track applications can start on the OE suspension for familiarization and THEN move to a more adjustable setup later on.
Last edited by MicVelo; 01-22-2023 at 07:43 AM.
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Never been in a Nismo, but I have owned the S-tune for about 8 years and I love it!
Better than stock, if you like a firmer, controlled ride without coilovers it's THE only way to go IMO.
I've also been in a B6 equipped car on stock springs and thought it was too soft for a sports car.
Better than stock, if you like a firmer, controlled ride without coilovers it's THE only way to go IMO.
I've also been in a B6 equipped car on stock springs and thought it was too soft for a sports car.
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As an alternate, if you aren't concerned with the car being lowered, consider a set of Bilstein B6 shocks with the stock Nismo springs. Very controlled ride, slightly firmer than stock, not jarring. If that's not enough shock/spring for you, you can always swap springs for your choice of lowering springs, Eibach, Tein, whatever, at a future date.
Cheers!
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Never been in a Nismo, but I have owned the S-tune for about 8 years and I love it!
Better than stock, if you like a firmer, controlled ride without coilovers it's THE only way to go IMO.
I've also been in a B6 equipped car on stock springs and thought it was too soft for a sports car.
Better than stock, if you like a firmer, controlled ride without coilovers it's THE only way to go IMO.
I've also been in a B6 equipped car on stock springs and thought it was too soft for a sports car.
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DarkZ03 (01-24-2023)
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I agree. I've never driven a Nismo Z33 either, but I've had the Nismo S tune suspension on my car for 10 plus years now and I love it too! The car sits slightly lower than stock, is firmer too, but not too firm and the handling is much better than stock. I also have the Nismo sway bars and Stillen chassis braces. With the exception of my 1LE its the best handling car I've ever owned and damn close to the larger, newer and track focused 1LE.
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