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 ????

 

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

 

damn good milage on an 03! rare.

 

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

 

It rides like it rides.

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

 

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

 

^^^ definitely get those

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






j/k

 

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

 

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

 

"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

 

i have a base model and it rides smoooth to me

 

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

 

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