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OK, I've got maybe 100 miles on a very new Z car (Touring with AT, stock 17" wheels and tires) and have tried to read all threads regarding the ride issues. I've only been on the highway once, but I didn't notice anything unusal about the ride, except that it is fairly stiff, normal for a sports car.
Can someone tell me what exactly to look for to check for the problem? Or will it need a specific piece of road surface to show up? I appreciate your patience with a new Zee-ite....
John
Can someone tell me what exactly to look for to check for the problem? Or will it need a specific piece of road surface to show up? I appreciate your patience with a new Zee-ite....
John
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Originally posted by john.laninga
OK, I've got maybe 100 miles on a very new Z car (Touring with AT, stock 17" wheels and tires) and have tried to read all threads regarding the ride issues. I've only been on the highway once, but I didn't notice anything unusal about the ride, except that it is fairly stiff, normal for a sports car.
Can someone tell me what exactly to look for to check for the problem? Or will it need a specific piece of road surface to show up? I appreciate your patience with a new Zee-ite....
John
OK, I've got maybe 100 miles on a very new Z car (Touring with AT, stock 17" wheels and tires) and have tried to read all threads regarding the ride issues. I've only been on the highway once, but I didn't notice anything unusal about the ride, except that it is fairly stiff, normal for a sports car.
Can someone tell me what exactly to look for to check for the problem? Or will it need a specific piece of road surface to show up? I appreciate your patience with a new Zee-ite....
John
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If you read my earlier posting, the action of the ride quality made me feel like I was on a bumpy air plane which bordered on car sickness. And this was on brand new flat macadam at 70+ mph! It is pretty noticeable on average local roads and back roads but you don't really get the full nelly until you are on the highway going at average to above average speeds. If some people report that different springs, shocks, or whatever, dissipates the jolting choppiness, then you can bet that the stock Z doesn't have the optimal suspension that the car deserves. I find it hard to believe that this is a cost cutting measure but rather a detail that didn't seem to bother Nissan engineering. The real question is, if a fix is possible why should we be made to spend a small fortune to make it driveable and why doesn't Nissan respond to us who have registered the complaint??? I wonder if Boxster, SLK or BMW M series owners have similar problems??
Anybody ready to pool all of the case/file numbers and do a single assault on NNA?
Anybody ready to pool all of the case/file numbers and do a single assault on NNA?
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Originally posted by offlogic
If you read my earlier posting, the action of the ride quality made me feel like I was on a bumpy air plane which bordered on car sickness. And this was on brand new flat macadam at 70+ mph! It is pretty noticeable on average local roads and back roads but you don't really get the full nelly until you are on the highway going at average to above average speeds. If some people report that different springs, shocks, or whatever, dissipates the jolting choppiness, then you can bet that the stock Z doesn't have the optimal suspension that the car deserves. I find it hard to believe that this is a cost cutting measure but rather a detail that didn't seem to bother Nissan engineering. The real question is, if a fix is possible why should we be made to spend a small fortune to make it driveable and why doesn't Nissan respond to us who have registered the complaint??? I wonder if Boxster, SLK or BMW M series owners have similar problems??
Anybody ready to pool all of the case/file numbers and do a single assault on NNA?
If you read my earlier posting, the action of the ride quality made me feel like I was on a bumpy air plane which bordered on car sickness. And this was on brand new flat macadam at 70+ mph! It is pretty noticeable on average local roads and back roads but you don't really get the full nelly until you are on the highway going at average to above average speeds. If some people report that different springs, shocks, or whatever, dissipates the jolting choppiness, then you can bet that the stock Z doesn't have the optimal suspension that the car deserves. I find it hard to believe that this is a cost cutting measure but rather a detail that didn't seem to bother Nissan engineering. The real question is, if a fix is possible why should we be made to spend a small fortune to make it driveable and why doesn't Nissan respond to us who have registered the complaint??? I wonder if Boxster, SLK or BMW M series owners have similar problems??
Anybody ready to pool all of the case/file numbers and do a single assault on NNA?
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Hi,
Just thought I'd post the obvious solution:
Go buy a used low milage set of springs from someone who is upgrading his/her Infiniti with performance springs and install them in your Z. Note this is for people who want a better more comfortable ride and note the track racers obviously.
Ted
Just thought I'd post the obvious solution:
Go buy a used low milage set of springs from someone who is upgrading his/her Infiniti with performance springs and install them in your Z. Note this is for people who want a better more comfortable ride and note the track racers obviously.
Ted
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I'm not sure this is true, however, I thought about the G35c springs and did research to see if they would fit. I was told they would not and that even it they did, the shocks should be changed due to different valving. Don't foget, the G35c is about 250 lbs heavier than the 350z.
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Originally posted by jmark
I know the spring part numbers changed on the Z at least once. Has anyone verified if the shocks part numbers have changed?
I know the spring part numbers changed on the Z at least once. Has anyone verified if the shocks part numbers have changed?
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Originally posted by Pedal Pusher
I'm not sure this is true, however, I thought about the G35c springs and did research to see if they would fit. I was told they would not and that even it they did, the shocks should be changed due to different valving. Don't foget, the G35c is about 250 lbs heavier than the 350z.
I'm not sure this is true, however, I thought about the G35c springs and did research to see if they would fit. I was told they would not and that even it they did, the shocks should be changed due to different valving. Don't foget, the G35c is about 250 lbs heavier than the 350z.
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Originally posted by jmark
How do we know that? All I know is the Touring I drove rode like I expect my car too. Now make it so!
How do we know that? All I know is the Touring I drove rode like I expect my car too. Now make it so!
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Originally posted by offlogic
Clarification please, are you saying you drove a Touring model that drove without the choppiness?? Was that a test drive? Mine is the Touring Auto and as far as I am aware the suspension is the same on all of the them. P.S. Have you seen a Blue Ferrari 360 Modena F1 scooting about Greer?
Clarification please, are you saying you drove a Touring model that drove without the choppiness?? Was that a test drive? Mine is the Touring Auto and as far as I am aware the suspension is the same on all of the them. P.S. Have you seen a Blue Ferrari 360 Modena F1 scooting about Greer?
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Originally posted by jmark
I drove my dealers owners touring 6 speed and it drove fine. 18" standard rims. The touring auto has the same wheels as mine 17".
I drove my dealers owners touring 6 speed and it drove fine. 18" standard rims. The touring auto has the same wheels as mine 17".
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Originally posted by offlogic
Any theories about what the difference could be? I took delivery Aug. 31st, 2002 and can't believe Nissan made any significant changes since then. The production run (as far as I know) just wan't that great. And if there was a change for the better then Nissan isn't admitting it. I haven't driven a model with 18" wheels but in one of the early previews (Road and Track?) they commented that the ride was a bit rough with the 18"s but should be better with the 17"s on the Touring!!?? I think in the last analysis we are stuck with what we got and any changes are going to come out of our pockets. I am sure Nissans' take is that the ride quality (or lack thereof) is a purely subjective experience.
Any theories about what the difference could be? I took delivery Aug. 31st, 2002 and can't believe Nissan made any significant changes since then. The production run (as far as I know) just wan't that great. And if there was a change for the better then Nissan isn't admitting it. I haven't driven a model with 18" wheels but in one of the early previews (Road and Track?) they commented that the ride was a bit rough with the 18"s but should be better with the 17"s on the Touring!!?? I think in the last analysis we are stuck with what we got and any changes are going to come out of our pockets. I am sure Nissans' take is that the ride quality (or lack thereof) is a purely subjective experience.
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All,
EZChief had started a new thread titled "Bounce of Jounce". He referenced an article in MotorTrend, where they talk about the Z having "ripple-control" shocks. He hinted at this maybe being the cause of our headaches... any thoughts.
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Though the new Z shares many of its underpinnings with the G35, don't get the idea Nissan scrimped on the suspension. Quite the opposite. The four-wheel double-wishbone setup gives the Z delightful poise and control. A BMW-inspired double-pivot design to the lower arms of the front suspension gives exemplary caster control during cornering and helps minimize camber change with wheel travel. Additionally, most suspension pieces are of cast or forged aluminum, reducing unsprung weight in the process. New "ripple-control" shock absorbers debut in the Z, featuring an internal lip that tends to minimize "pebbly" high-frequency harshness. The close-coupled suspension can get jouncy on warped sections of concrete freeway, yet it displays a well-tuned balance of responsiveness and ride comfort under most driving conditions.
EZChief had started a new thread titled "Bounce of Jounce". He referenced an article in MotorTrend, where they talk about the Z having "ripple-control" shocks. He hinted at this maybe being the cause of our headaches... any thoughts.
-- --Snippet--
Though the new Z shares many of its underpinnings with the G35, don't get the idea Nissan scrimped on the suspension. Quite the opposite. The four-wheel double-wishbone setup gives the Z delightful poise and control. A BMW-inspired double-pivot design to the lower arms of the front suspension gives exemplary caster control during cornering and helps minimize camber change with wheel travel. Additionally, most suspension pieces are of cast or forged aluminum, reducing unsprung weight in the process. New "ripple-control" shock absorbers debut in the Z, featuring an internal lip that tends to minimize "pebbly" high-frequency harshness. The close-coupled suspension can get jouncy on warped sections of concrete freeway, yet it displays a well-tuned balance of responsiveness and ride comfort under most driving conditions.
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At the request of Your Mamma, I have relocated this find:
Bounce or "jounce"
This was in the Motor Trend review last year regarding initial drive. I was bored so I went back to read articles on the car I preordered in 2/02. Forgot about this comment so for those in the know I thought we could get some feedback on what this new shock absorber does.
"New "ripple-control" shock absorbers debut in the Z, featuring an internal lip that tends to minimize "pebbly" high-frequency harshness. The close-coupled suspension can get jouncy on warped sections of concrete freeway, yet it displays a well-tuned balance of responsiveness and ride comfort under most driving conditions."-MOTOR TREND
Sounds like what we have been talking about. Any comments are appreciated.
Bounce or "jounce"
This was in the Motor Trend review last year regarding initial drive. I was bored so I went back to read articles on the car I preordered in 2/02. Forgot about this comment so for those in the know I thought we could get some feedback on what this new shock absorber does.
"New "ripple-control" shock absorbers debut in the Z, featuring an internal lip that tends to minimize "pebbly" high-frequency harshness. The close-coupled suspension can get jouncy on warped sections of concrete freeway, yet it displays a well-tuned balance of responsiveness and ride comfort under most driving conditions."-MOTOR TREND
Sounds like what we have been talking about. Any comments are appreciated.
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Originally posted by ezchief
At the request of Your Mamma, I have relocated this find:
Bounce or "jounce"
This was in the Motor Trend review last year regarding initial drive. I was bored so I went back to read articles on the car I preordered in 2/02. Forgot about this comment so for those in the know I thought we could get some feedback on what this new shock absorber does.
"New "ripple-control" shock absorbers debut in the Z, featuring an internal lip that tends to minimize "pebbly" high-frequency harshness. The close-coupled suspension can get jouncy on warped sections of concrete freeway, yet it displays a well-tuned balance of responsiveness and ride comfort under most driving conditions."-MOTOR TREND
Sounds like what we have been talking about. Any comments are appreciated.
At the request of Your Mamma, I have relocated this find:
Bounce or "jounce"
This was in the Motor Trend review last year regarding initial drive. I was bored so I went back to read articles on the car I preordered in 2/02. Forgot about this comment so for those in the know I thought we could get some feedback on what this new shock absorber does.
"New "ripple-control" shock absorbers debut in the Z, featuring an internal lip that tends to minimize "pebbly" high-frequency harshness. The close-coupled suspension can get jouncy on warped sections of concrete freeway, yet it displays a well-tuned balance of responsiveness and ride comfort under most driving conditions."-MOTOR TREND
Sounds like what we have been talking about. Any comments are appreciated.
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Originally posted by spn350z
IMO it is "lack of ripple control" because it definitely does not minimize "pebbly" high-frequency harshness.
IMO it is "lack of ripple control" because it definitely does not minimize "pebbly" high-frequency harshness.
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Originally posted by spn350z
IMO it is "lack of ripple control" because it definitely does not minimize "pebbly" high-frequency harshness.
IMO it is "lack of ripple control" because it definitely does not minimize "pebbly" high-frequency harshness.
Just throwing out ideas...