Lowering your Nismo
#81
Originally Posted by SOLO-350Z
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.
I don't understand why not. suspensions are going to wear regardless...
imho this car has a lot more potential (his body) than a regular Z.
same reason why I'll put a real differential instead of the VLSD next week...
because to me this one is a better starting point than a regular Z
no offence, but I'm not purist... she's not a Ferrari 430 Scuderia or a Porsche Gt-2/Gt-3 RS... I love the car (I got two in one year and one half.. and believe me, I was so pissed for the oil consumpion on my '06 that was enough to stay away from Nissan... than I tryed the Nismo and got it.. 3 hours.. she was mine... like when you find a rough diamond.. now she need a detailing job to shine properly)
Matteo
#82
I agree with all of the above. And I'm a huge Nismo fanboy. Formerly I had an '05 UY Enthusiast with the S-Tune package. The car is by far superior to a standard 350z. It's even superior to an S-Tune. But if you think that a non-adjustable suspension on a sports car that costs less than 40k is as good as it's going to get, you're probably fairly naive. But even if I'm wrong, and it is the absolute alpha and omega of z33 suspensions, not all of us are going to track our NISMOs, so it probably doesn't really matter if it handles 10/10's or 9/10's.
#83
Originally Posted by pacfwu
I agree with all of the above. And I'm a huge Nismo fanboy. Formerly I had an '05 UY Enthusiast with the S-Tune package. The car is by far superior to a standard 350z. It's even superior to an S-Tune. But if you think that a non-adjustable suspension on a sports car that costs less than 40k is as good as it's going to get, you're probably fairly naive. But even if I'm wrong, and it is the absolute alpha and omega of z33 suspensions, not all of us are going to track our NISMOs, so it probably doesn't really matter if it handles 10/10's or 9/10's.
I'll give few hundreds miles to settle the suspension, but, is still a street car, they cannot sell a car with an aggressive camber, a 100% locking diff and well performing but unforgiving suspensions here and don't expect to be sued from somebody who will total his car... just seeing that they put Re050A tires instead of RE-01R they use in japan is a statement.
btw, that is what I think... I still prefer to trust a stopwatch on the track than advertisement... so I'll see. :-)
#88
I agree with Ataru and pacfwu on the subject, but then again, I'm not sure I would want to lower it just to lower it.
Pacfwu, do you track your car? If it was me, I'd want to experience the car in stock form before attempting to upgrade it.
Pacfwu, do you track your car? If it was me, I'd want to experience the car in stock form before attempting to upgrade it.
#89
#93
Originally Posted by Andy@Performance
OMG, looks so much better!
Thanks. I'll post up some better pics tonight. The car is dirty as hell, but I might have just enough time to get it washed before the sun goes away.
#94
#95
I'm bumping another Nismo suspension thread to the top.
So the Nismo Z does not have VDC.....but can someone with VDC install the Nismo suspension? Can they just drive with the VDC off all the time? I do that anyways.
So the Nismo Z does not have VDC.....but can someone with VDC install the Nismo suspension? Can they just drive with the VDC off all the time? I do that anyways.
#96
Originally Posted by RastabeanZ
I've heard the same. That's why I've been debating on lowering mine. I would like to know if there are springs for the Nismo Z as well!
if you just swap the springs then you might ruin the handling of the nismo. the shocks valving are tuned for that particular spring rate. if you want to elevate the handling then go with a true coilover. but pls don't get the cheapo ones coz more then likely cheapo coilover shocks doesn't work with whatever spring it comes with.
Last edited by fastm3; 05-05-2008 at 09:43 PM.
#97
Originally Posted by keptman
I got this info off of a vs brochure that the salesman gave me when I got my car.
Nismo tuned sport suspension for improved cornering and response
*35% stiffer progressive rate springs for improved handling without
compromising ride quality. front damping factor increased 25%
and rear increased 50% for enhanced control and minimal body roll.
Nismo tuned sport suspension for improved cornering and response
*35% stiffer progressive rate springs for improved handling without
compromising ride quality. front damping factor increased 25%
and rear increased 50% for enhanced control and minimal body roll.
#99
Originally Posted by Andy@Performance
The NISMO Z is equipped with the S-Tune suspension which is a considerably conservative setup. It's a shock/spring combo that lowers the car by 20mm on all 4 corners, that's not even an inch. UPGRADING the suspension will definitely bring the car to life.
AGREE AGREE AGREE.
#100
Originally Posted by Sensi09
From the cars I've seen, the Nismo S-tune is lower than the Nismo Z.
Andy, do you know what the spring rates are for the Nismo Z?
Andy, do you know what the spring rates are for the Nismo Z?