Nismo Z mass dampers?

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Dec 12, 2007 | 05:07 AM

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I'm not convinced that the S-tune shock and spring setup that has been avaliable all this time as a add on item, are the same parts they are using on the Nismo Z. We've seen other special version's of the Z that they admited were equiped with the S-tune suspension, here they haven't said that and with some of the wording they have used, I'm inclined to think the parts are different (shock and spring wise). Now if I'm wrong and we have proof they are the same, I'm really ok with that just to say it.

From what I have read I don't think they are the same Gsedan35. I have also read the mass dampers will not have the same effect with a normal 350Z chassis ie. not seam welded. Gsedan35 you driven a Nismo Z yet?

Dec 12, 2007 | 06:12 AM

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any change the dampers make will be even more apparant IMHO on a non seam welded car, vs one that is seam welded

Dec 12, 2007 | 06:24 AM

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any change the dampers make will be even more apparant IMHO on a non seam welded car, vs one that is seam welded

Just stating what I have heard/read.

Dec 12, 2007 | 09:53 PM

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we you can use these as a guide - they are the ones we sell for the Subaru. The Z ones are very similarly priced

http://www.z1auto.com/prodmore.asp?m...ng&prodid=2048

Wow, if they're that freaking much, I may pass on them. We'll see what my discount gets me.

Dec 12, 2007 | 09:56 PM

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Hmm, possible, I suppose; one would have to compare part numbers, I guess. The suspension sure looks exactly the same and car sits the same, though, when compared side-by-side. Not sure why they would develop the S-tune suspension specifically for the Z, then change it for the Nismo Z; I'm therefore inclined to think they are the same, but have nothing to back that up at this time.

Dec 13, 2007 | 10:27 AM

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some picts to fuel the fire ?

i took these at $tillen day 07

looks like they mount where the factory crash bar absorbers are?

Dec 13, 2007 | 10:38 AM

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I've got pics of the rear I'll put up sometime. I already checked my '03; all the mounting points are there and they'll bolt right up, no prob.

*edit: Crappy cell pics of rear dampener and mounting points

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Dec 13, 2007 | 10:52 AM

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I've had these on order for the longest time. Once they come in, I'm going to test them on my car to see if they will be compatible and how effective they really are.

Dec 13, 2007 | 11:36 AM

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I just ordered a set last night so let you guys know when they arrive in terms of fitment, etc

Dec 13, 2007 | 11:56 AM

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^Sweet~

Dec 13, 2007 | 12:19 PM

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Cool. I'll just hold off on bugging my parts guy daily until you guys get them and provide feedback. Little buggers are pretty expensive; want to make sure they're worth it.