jdc350z

i have a 2003 track edition with only 16k on it and it seems like every little bump feels like a pot hole....being as it has the stock 18's and the car is built for the track im not expecting it to ride like a lexus but damn...for the money it costs seems like it would be a little smoother .... maybe different springs or struts would help...any input anybody??? and also how does yours ride ????

furiousZ

You bought a sport tuned car; it comes with the package .......

ohSIXz

damn good milage on an 03! rare.

jdc350z

damn good milage on an 03! rare.


yep.... when i got it it had 11,500 onit .... bought it from a 62 year old guy localy.... got a great price to...best part is he only drove maybe 2-3 times a month and it was garaged kept.... but you better believe ill be puttin some miles on it

davidv

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It rides like it rides.

I have no idea if you can buy springs and struts that are more comfortable than OEM.

drivenCSZ

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either get puffy seats or suck it up and stop being a pansy.

SirSpeedyZ

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^^^ definitely get those

I put them in my Z and now it rides like a cadillac....






j/k

Spike100

What tires and wheels do you have? If you are running the stock 18" wheels and the OEM Bridgestone Potenza RE040 (with their "wooden-like" very stiff sidewalls) you will have a rough ride that transmits every highway expansion-joint right to the cabin.

I installed Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 tires (145/40-18 front and 145/45-18 rear) and notice a huge difference. The ride is much softer (very comfortable because of the more flexible sidewall), they grip like glue on dry roadways, and run great in the rain.

--Spike

Z1 Performance

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make sure that your tire pressures are set to factory specs, and not over inflated

Spike100

"Daily drivers" driving "boring" cars tend to run tires that are under-inflated. Drivers who operate performance cars often over-inflate the tires.

Manufacturers' chart specifications for all tires are always over-inflated to "report standard specs."

Tires on the Z should be inflated to 34-35 psi.

--Spike

LouiZ

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i have a base model and it rides smoooth to me

NGZ

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Assuming that there are no mechanical problems:
when you get used to it, you will appreciate that it's as stiff as it is

350ZREDLINE

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lets just say the 2003 ride quality sucked... Get new shocks (tokico) and your ride and handling will improve