+1 on what Andy says. Nismo Z's stock suspension is not as 'godly' as some of you think it is, honestly. It can certainly be improve on. And yes, I have ridden in a Nismo Z.

 

if i had a nismo z i would want to know what exactly about the other setups is better than the factory setup before i changed. id imagine that would involve knowing stock specs and design and the deficiencies that result, and then how those deficiencies can be improved and what the associated costs are with making the change.

i do see what both sides are saying but imo, just because something is after-market doesn't mean its better. i think we can all agree that there are countless upgrades that are really downgrades...

 

Yes indeed. Great point.

 

^ It all depends on what you want to do with the car for sure. The Nismo Z is a great from the factory set up.

 

When Nissan markets the car as the "Best Handling Z Ever," that needs to be taken into context. The best handling 350Z from the factory, but there are definitely improvements that can be made.

The handling is fine for both my needs and capabilities, but I have no doubt that a properly setup aftermarket suspension would be superior to the stock suspension on the Nismo Z.

Some want better handling, while others are content with stock, but just want it lower. I don't think changing to a good linear spring would harm things, but I'd also be worried about upsetting ride quality.

 

I think a GOOD set of coilovers and sways can still improve the handling...
this one is good but not born as pure track car... is a daily driver that can go to the track with zero mods, but imho still far from "pure".

btw.. and let's talk about the result


Matteo NismoZ#867

 

^Wow, that looks great. How did you go about lowering it?

 

I'm lovin' it. What set-up are you runnin'? Looks sweet man.

 

Damn. So much for being the first one on the boards to do it. Hopefully my coil-overs show up tomorrow so I can look like that tomorrow night.

edit: n/m photoshop

 

the gimp! :-D (is just a "photoshop")
I'm leaning to HKS hypermax iii sport...
stiffer in the back like the nismo s-tune I had on the 06... I was happy with those suspensions.

Matteo

 

That black Z looks really great!!!!!Thanks for the drop

 

Now that's more like it!(although it's PS job haha)

 

Riding in one or taking one on the track to really test the difference is where it counts. Riding in one doesn't show anything. NISMO vs a normal 350z there is a big difference.

 

I agree, as stock is just beautiful.. so much more controllable, more predictable.. but she has margin to improve... so, choosing and tuning coilover and have better grip and track times on this one is going to be challenging.

Matteo

 

Any car has room for improvement, but the key to improvement is getting all the parts that work well with each other. And at this moment the NISMO does that the way it is. You can put some different springs but then the shocks won't work well with those springs, or the sways or the dampening, etc. Once you screw up the way the car is tuned, it won't handle or drive the way it use to be.

Reason why I rather not touch the suspension on the NISMO.

 

Well.. I will, using good parts (not spring / shock combo) than I'll see.. because the car has also to be adjustable to my driving style.

Matteo.

 

double post

 

Word.

 

Out of curiosity, why did you buy a NISMO if all you are going to do is ruin what the car was built for? You should have just bought a normal Z and did all your stuff to it.

 

Sorry guys, but before my Nismo really arrived here in Paraguay with me, can someone tell me how low is it from the ground? Like 3.5inches? More or less? Many thanks!!!