Nismo Suspension

DirtyDave · 11-12-2009, 08:36 PM

I've had my Nismo for about a month now and my only real complaint is the harshness/stiffness of the ride. I will live with it if I have to because I love the handling but just wondering if I can improve the ride without giving up the other handling qualities. Would a set of coilovers do the trick? Wouldn't mind being able to drop it just a little bit more too. By the way, this is strictly a street application, no current track plans.

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

RCZ · 11-12-2009, 08:42 PM

umm Im just gonna ask real quick if you removed the spacers from the springs at the dealership. Your car ships with spacers to leave the car high to clear things for transportation.... go check if they took those out...

bucketman · 11-12-2009, 09:11 PM

Yep. Mine were not removed by the dealer, very stiff!!!

kdo2milger · 11-12-2009, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

umm Im just gonna ask real quick if you removed the spacers from the springs at the dealership. Your car ships with spacers to leave the car high to clear things for transportation.... go check if they took those out...

good catch!

DirtyDave · 11-12-2009, 10:06 PM

Thanks guys, but as best as I can tell without getting the car up in the air, it appears that there are no spacers.

ChrisSlicks · 11-12-2009, 10:14 PM

Did you test drive the standard 370Z as well before buying the Nismo? The standard Z has a more compliant ride that might have been more to your liking.

DirtyDave · 11-12-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Did you test drive the standard 370Z as well before buying the Nismo? The standard Z has a more compliant ride that might have been more to your liking.

Yes I did but I liked the Nismo better, even with the harsher ride. Don't get me wrong, I knew what I was getting in to but just want to explore some options.

RCZ · 11-12-2009, 11:04 PM

My first thought was that you got the wrong car if you are asking for softer springs....but then I think about how comfortable my KW's are and I think that maybe they are your answer. Check out the KW V3's...

zero · 11-12-2009, 11:26 PM

KW V3 would be a good choice

Matt · 11-13-2009, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

umm Im just gonna ask real quick if you removed the spacers from the springs at the dealership. Your car ships with spacers to leave the car high to clear things for transportation.... go check if they took those out...

Where would they be? How would I remove them if they are there?

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My first thought was that you got the wrong car if you are asking for softer springs....but then I think about how comfortable my KW's are and I think that maybe they are your answer. Check out the KW V3's...

I enjoy the Nismo greatly, however the ride is a little harsher than I enjoy. What are the downside of going with a product like KW V3's? Will I lose handling? What will improve?

EDIT: Hmm, I read a little about the product and see they lower the car even more, which I cannot afford in the area I drive around in (as a DD). They are also quite expensive. I wonder if there is something else out there that will smooth out the ride a little.

1slow370 · 11-13-2009, 02:55 AM

from what i've found the only thing you sacrifice with the Kdubs(can i coin that?)is some weight in the wallet area.

ChrisSlicks · 11-13-2009, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt

EDIT: Hmm, I read a little about the product and see they lower the car even more, which I cannot afford in the area I drive around in (as a DD). They are also quite expensive. I wonder if there is something else out there that will smooth out the ride a little.

The dampers are the only part of the Nismo suspension that is significantly different. If you go with an adjustable damper you will be able to dial in the factory Nismo ride or go plush.

vipor · 11-13-2009, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt

Where would they be? How would I remove them if they are there?

I'm wondering this myself. The ride isn't too harsh most of the time, more like the sporty feel I was shooting for. Just want to know if I missed something.

B1nks · 11-13-2009, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

The dampers are the only part of the Nismo suspension that is significantly different. If you go with an adjustable damper you will be able to dial in the factory Nismo ride or go plush.

So they could purchase some Koni yellow shocks (or w/e brand they want) which I believe are adjustable and use the nismo springs and that would help ? I have the KW V3 and I used them on my 350 and love them on both rides.

370z4Steve · 11-13-2009, 01:29 PM

DDave would you like to compare rides? Im curious how stiff when you say stiff the nismo is? PM me if your interested i have HKS and in OC

11-12-2009, 08:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
DirtyDave Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 51 Drives: 09 Nismo Pearl White Rep Power: 16	Nismo Suspension I've had my Nismo for about a month now and my only real complaint is the harshness/stiffness of the ride. I will live with it if I have to because I love the handling but just wondering if I can improve the ride without giving up the other handling qualities. Would a set of coilovers do the trick? Wouldn't mind being able to drop it just a little bit more too. By the way, this is strictly a street application, no current track plans. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

11-12-2009, 09:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
bucketman Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Prairieville,LA Posts: 306 Drives: 09 Nismo 370Z MB Rep Power: 16	Yep. Mine were not removed by the dealer, very stiff!!! Last edited by bucketman; 11-12-2009 at 09:11 PM. Reason: oops

11-12-2009, 11:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
zero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,259 Drives: MK 7.5 Golf R Rep Power: 23	KW V3 would be a good choice __________________

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11-12-2009, 08:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	umm Im just gonna ask real quick if you removed the spacers from the springs at the dealership. Your car ships with spacers to leave the car high to clear things for transportation.... go check if they took those out...

11-12-2009, 10:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
DirtyDave Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 51 Drives: 09 Nismo Pearl White Rep Power: 16	Thanks guys, but as best as I can tell without getting the car up in the air, it appears that there are no spacers.

11-12-2009, 10:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Did you test drive the standard 370Z as well before buying the Nismo? The standard Z has a more compliant ride that might have been more to your liking.

11-12-2009, 11:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	My first thought was that you got the wrong car if you are asking for softer springs....but then I think about how comfortable my KW's are and I think that maybe they are your answer. Check out the KW V3's...

11-13-2009, 02:55 AM	#11 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	from what i've found the only thing you sacrifice with the Kdubs(can i coin that?)is some weight in the wallet area.

11-13-2009, 01:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
370z4Steve Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: west Posts: 231 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 672	DDave would you like to compare rides? Im curious how stiff when you say stiff the nismo is? PM me if your interested i have HKS and in OC