Bit the bullet: S-Tune on the way!
12-07-2003, 05:56 PM
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Bit the bullet: S-Tune on the way!
Well, sometiime this week I will have a spankin' new NISMO suspension in my hands. I'll be sure to give a full write up.
12-08-2003, 02:52 AM
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I'm considering going that route too - - still waiting to hear why Nismo says for none VDC only?? nobody can answer that question, that's why I'm still waiting I guess - - keep us informed.
12-08-2003, 06:10 AM
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OK - - is that from Nissan/Nismo? or just from experience? Are you going to update your website info??
Shock and Spring Kit
[5300S-RSZ30-US] $1,400.00 $1,349.00
MSRP: $1,800.00
Application: 2003-2004 Coupe (non-VDC equipped)
Lowers vehicle by 20mm
Spring rate and damping force tuned specifically for this model
Provides improved steering response
Precise bolt-on installation
Reduces body lean, pitch, and dive
Provides neutral, balanced handling
NOTE: Sway Bars, Shock and Spring Kit, and Wheels for VDC-equipped vehicles – Release TBD
Shock and Spring Kit
[5300S-RSZ30-US] $1,400.00 $1,349.00
MSRP: $1,800.00
Application: 2003-2004 Coupe (non-VDC equipped)
Lowers vehicle by 20mm
Spring rate and damping force tuned specifically for this model
Provides improved steering response
Precise bolt-on installation
Reduces body lean, pitch, and dive
Provides neutral, balanced handling
NOTE: Sway Bars, Shock and Spring Kit, and Wheels for VDC-equipped vehicles – Release TBD
12-08-2003, 06:16 AM
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NISMO test's their products to the extream... but... they only tested their suspension on a Non-VDC car until recently.
Now they recomend the S-Tune is installed with sways at the same time...
They are saying it to cover their butt incase anything goes wrong... but what could...
How many people have installed aftermarket rims on VDC cars and TEIN / JIC suspension kits and not have a problem?
S-TUNE is going on my car with VDC this week as well actually.
Now they recomend the S-Tune is installed with sways at the same time...
They are saying it to cover their butt incase anything goes wrong... but what could...
How many people have installed aftermarket rims on VDC cars and TEIN / JIC suspension kits and not have a problem?
S-TUNE is going on my car with VDC this week as well actually.
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12-08-2003, 07:55 PM
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Re: Bit the bullet: S-Tune on the way!
Originally posted by Brad4rdHay
Well, sometiime this week I will have a spankin' new NISMO suspension in my hands. I'll be sure to give a full write up.
Well, sometiime this week I will have a spankin' new NISMO suspension in my hands. I'll be sure to give a full write up.
12-16-2003, 07:54 PM
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I put mine on last weekend and cannot give a positive or negative review as of yet. I cannot really notice much of a difference to tell the truth!
I will do a little more hard driving and hope it does what everyone says but as of right now I am a little bit underwhelmed.
I also plan on driving over to that one road I know that made my Z have terrible porpoising with the old suspension, I hope it works better now, I guess I'll find out soon....
I will do a little more hard driving and hope it does what everyone says but as of right now I am a little bit underwhelmed.
I also plan on driving over to that one road I know that made my Z have terrible porpoising with the old suspension, I hope it works better now, I guess I'll find out soon....
12-16-2003, 08:37 PM
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I like mine. Just had it installed last week along with the Cusco sway bars. I noticed a big improvement over stock.
I'm at Crawford's in Nashville having the plenum and headers put on. Will be doing a full review of all my mods once I get the ECU flashed @ TS after Christmas
I'm at Crawford's in Nashville having the plenum and headers put on. Will be doing a full review of all my mods once I get the ECU flashed @ TS after Christmas
12-16-2003, 09:27 PM
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Originally posted by daytona350zr
Does anyone know if the nismo S-tuned kit put our camber out of spec even after alignment?
Does anyone know if the nismo S-tuned kit put our camber out of spec even after alignment?
12-17-2003, 04:13 AM
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Originally posted by daytona350zr
Does anyone know if the nismo S-tuned kit puts our camber out of spec even after alignment?
Does anyone know if the nismo S-tuned kit puts our camber out of spec even after alignment?
Mine was off a bit. Had it set to -1 in the rear and -.5 in front
12-17-2003, 04:46 AM
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Originally posted by KJY9
Mine was off a bit. Had it set to -1 in the rear and -.5 in front
Mine was off a bit. Had it set to -1 in the rear and -.5 in front
12-17-2003, 05:43 PM
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Originally posted by all_bark
I put mine on last weekend and cannot give a positive or negative review as of yet. I cannot really notice much of a difference to tell the truth!
I will do a little more hard driving and hope it does what everyone says but as of right now I am a little bit underwhelmed.
I also plan on driving over to that one road I know that made my Z have terrible porpoising with the old suspension, I hope it works better now, I guess I'll find out soon....
I put mine on last weekend and cannot give a positive or negative review as of yet. I cannot really notice much of a difference to tell the truth!
I will do a little more hard driving and hope it does what everyone says but as of right now I am a little bit underwhelmed.
I also plan on driving over to that one road I know that made my Z have terrible porpoising with the old suspension, I hope it works better now, I guess I'll find out soon....
12-18-2003, 04:39 AM
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Originally posted by little_rod
Interesting, I have heard the same from others. I know the nismos are supposed to be stiffer(basics are supposed to be real similar), but are they really obivously that much stiffer than stock?? The one I rode it, I really couldn't tell that much of a difference, but it was a short trip.
Interesting, I have heard the same from others. I know the nismos are supposed to be stiffer(basics are supposed to be real similar), but are they really obivously that much stiffer than stock?? The one I rode it, I really couldn't tell that much of a difference, but it was a short trip.
12-18-2003, 03:53 PM
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Originally posted by KJY9
Take an 800+ mile ride with the S-Tune installed...you'll notice the difference!
Take an 800+ mile ride with the S-Tune installed...you'll notice the difference!
He might change my mind about coilovers in general, if it is just too stiff for me. He has had his S-tunes since really they first came out, so his setup is a good one to see what they are like long-term. I don't know, I might just need sways and maybe Konis, who knows right now.