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Old 05-11-2003, 08:35 PM
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Default Will G35c shock/springs work for 350z?

since G35c has a softer ride, I was wondering if the spec for the G35c has got to be different than the Z. If we use the shock/springs from the G35c, if it's the same mounting, will it be softer rider and maybe fix the feathering problem? Any comments?
Old 05-11-2003, 08:38 PM
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Default Great question!

Apexi350z,

Excellent question! Unfortunately I don't have the answer, but you can be damn sure I'll be checking your thread often to see if someone does have an answer! Thanks for asking it!
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I don't have any hard info on the specs of the G35 suspension, but, like you, I'm guessing that the spring and shock rates are a bit different. However, the car is also a bit heavier and longer, which might mean a change to the G35 springs and shocks won't make things better, just different.

The feathering is most likely due to alignment, so unless the G35 springs change the ride height, they probably won't affect the feathering.

Definitely an interesting question.

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Actually, since the car is heavier, it might very well have stiffer shocks. Those might work better with our stock springs to get rid of the bounce.

Doubtful, but interesting question
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The reason I am asking this question is because the G35c shock/springs may be cheaper than Nismo S-Tune setup, also it's available now, so it may be a better solution for us.

One way to test it, is to find someone with G35c that changed out their shock/springs with aftermarket coilovers, so we can try it somehow... not sure.. ??
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Originally posted by Apexi350z
The reason I am asking this question is because the G35c shock/springs may be cheaper than Nismo S-Tune setup, also it's available now, so it may be a better solution for us.

One way to test it, is to find someone with G35c that changed out their shock/springs with aftermarket coilovers, so we can try it somehow... not sure.. ??
you could just wait a few months and get Konis, KYBs, or other aftermarket struts for far less than the Nismos.
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I read an review of the G35c in "Sports Cat International" which stated the only difference in suspension design between the two was the G35c had softer shocks....the spring rates, roll bar diameter were the same.

Does the G have the fron strut bar like our Z?
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No, G35c does not have front struct bar.

So it's just the shocks that is the difference? interesting..

Thanks!
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Yup, thats what they said...and they had someone from Nissan with them who answered a bunch of other questions.

Seems interesting since the G has less bounce, and everyon here is accusing the shcoks for being too soft for the springs?...if both cars hve the same springs....
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No, we aren't necessarily saying the only answer is the shocks are too soft, we are saying they are mismatched, and our prefered answer is stiffer shocks. On the other hand, you could go with softer springs that the current shocks could control the rebound on.

In the G35's case, the stiffer springs might be offset by the higher weight of the vehicle, making softer shocks be just fine because the very weight of the vehicle cause the rebound of the springs to be less.. The vehicle weight must be considered in the equation as well.
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