softer ride

Louie cat · 01-24-2017, 10:26 AM

I have a 2010 nismo ,and I would like to make it a little less of a punishing ride. Im looking to do this without sacrificing to much performance. I love my Z alot and I dont want to get something else to get a better ridding car.

MagmaRed370z · 01-24-2017, 10:29 AM

"sometimes" different tire setups will soften the ride. Look into that. Also different types of suspensions could make a huge difference.

Jhill · 01-24-2017, 03:02 PM

Never actually being in a nismo but every reviewer everywhere says one thing about the nismo z, harsh ride. The cheapest route is probably different dampers since the spring rates aren't all that high I assume it is the nismo shock valving that gives them the harsh ride character.

SOUTHZZ · 01-24-2017, 04:23 PM

Other than changing springs/shocks,most effective way to "soften" the ride is a change of tires. I previously owned a 350z.
I found that the change from OEM Bridestones to Hankook V-12's greatly increased the comfort in the ride along with better handling for a daily driver.
And,went from 17's to 19's at that.

CCastro · 01-24-2017, 06:35 PM

The valving on the stock dampeners is what causes the Nismo to be so stiff. Upgrade your suspension, myself and many members on here have upgraded to KW coilovers. Soaks up bumps very well while maintaining a the Nismo's performance oriented feel when you need to get aggressive.

Louie cat · 01-24-2017, 07:46 PM

Thanks, great advice here as usual!

Spooler · 01-24-2017, 10:27 PM

If you drive faster the downforce that is created makes the ride more bearable... LOL 80mph seems to be the sweep spot on a bumpy interstate.

B&W_Evader · 01-25-2017, 09:28 AM

I'm sure there's someone out there that would swap springs and dampeners from a base or sport with you.

Hotrodz · 01-25-2017, 10:17 AM

Get you a set of Swift or Tein lowering springs. I did Tein's before I went full stupid on my suspension and the ride was very much improved. Also, as mentioned above tires can make a big difference.

CCastro · 01-25-2017, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Get you a set of Swift or Tein lowering springs. I did Tein's before I went full stupid on my suspension and the ride was very much improved. Also, as mentioned above tires can make a big difference.

I'd probably do Swift over Tein

wanker · 01-25-2017, 12:08 PM

Have you checked your front springs for the shipping retention clip? It is possible that the shipping clips and were never removed by the dealer.

See Nismo Z Suspension: All Nismo 370Z Owners Check Here FIRST!

Hotrodz · 01-25-2017, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CCastro

I'd probably do Swift over Tein

It just depends on what you want, both are good products. I wanted a lower drop than Swifts provided so that was yhe reason for my choice at that time.

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Jhill · 01-25-2017, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Get you a set of Swift or Tein lowering springs. I did Tein's before I went full stupid on my suspension and the ride was very much improved. Also, as mentioned above tires can make a big difference.

Interesting. I guess you would know since you have a nismo but this sounds odd since the nismo rates aren't that much firmer than sports and many people run much stiffer rates than the nismo on full suspension setups (like us) and still claim a smoother ride than the oem nismo, which would lead to only one variable as the issue and that would be the shock valving.

Halfkiddio · 01-25-2017, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by B&W_Evader

I'm sure there's someone out there that would swap springs and dampeners from a base or sport with you.

This. I have a full set of Sport suspension I am willing to trade you for. Mine is off the car, so I could send it to you to swap yours out.

Hotrodz · 01-25-2017, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jhill

Interesting. I guess you would know since you have a nismo but this sounds odd since the nismo rates aren't that much firmer than sports and many people run much stiffer rates than the nismo on full suspension setups (like us) and still claim a smoother ride than the oem nismo, which would lead to only one variable as the issue and that would be the shock valving.

You are correct on all counts...I believe the ride is improved even though the lowering springs have higher spring rates because they match up better with the Nismo dampers. I forgot I did a review thread on tien's a few years ago if anyone is interested lol.

Tien S Tech Lowering Springs & H&R 15mm Spacers

01-24-2017, 10:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
Louie cat Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: florida Posts: 261 Drives: 2010 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 142	softer ride I have a 2010 nismo ,and I would like to make it a little less of a punishing ride. Im looking to do this without sacrificing to much performance. I love my Z alot and I dont want to get something else to get a better ridding car.

01-24-2017, 10:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 13	"sometimes" different tire setups will soften the ride. Look into that. Also different types of suspensions could make a huge difference. __________________ Sold: 2014 Magnetic Black Base. Current: 2014 Magma Red 370z Sport \| ARK Grip Exhaust \| 25mm HR Spacers \| GTR Button \| DRL Mod

01-24-2017, 06:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
CCastro Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: SF Posts: 300 Drives: 10 Nismo MB Rep Power: 15	The valving on the stock dampeners is what causes the Nismo to be so stiff. Upgrade your suspension, myself and many members on here have upgraded to KW coilovers. Soaks up bumps very well while maintaining a the Nismo's performance oriented feel when you need to get aggressive. Louie cat likes this.

01-24-2017, 10:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,791 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	If you drive faster the downforce that is created makes the ride more bearable... LOL 80mph seems to be the sweep spot on a bumpy interstate. Louie cat and Nizmo.Man like this.

01-25-2017, 09:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
B&W_Evader Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CA Posts: 972 Drives: slower than before Rep Power: 387	I'm sure there's someone out there that would swap springs and dampeners from a base or sport with you. __________________ \|RIP\|6spd-sport\|OSG-LSD\|XP8\|RBF600\|Eibach Sways\|RE-71R\|FI-34Row\|Gen3-CAI\|Yaw P.S.\|

01-24-2017, 03:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jhill Track Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: San jose Posts: 854 Drives: 2013 370z sport Rep Power: 3384	Never actually being in a nismo but every reviewer everywhere says one thing about the nismo z, harsh ride. The cheapest route is probably different dampers since the spring rates aren't all that high I assume it is the nismo shock valving that gives them the harsh ride character.

01-24-2017, 04:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
SOUTHZZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 305 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z CS M6 Rep Power: 3400	Other than changing springs/shocks,most effective way to "soften" the ride is a change of tires. I previously owned a 350z. I found that the change from OEM Bridestones to Hankook V-12's greatly increased the comfort in the ride along with better handling for a daily driver. And,went from 17's to 19's at that.

01-24-2017, 07:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
Louie cat Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: florida Posts: 261 Drives: 2010 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 142	Thanks, great advice here as usual!

01-25-2017, 10:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	Get you a set of Swift or Tein lowering springs. I did Tein's before I went full stupid on my suspension and the ride was very much improved. Also, as mentioned above tires can make a big difference. Louie cat and Senna-F1 like this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

01-25-2017, 12:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
wanker Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Diego Posts: 443 Drives: 2011 370Z S/T A7 Rep Power: 2901	Have you checked your front springs for the shipping retention clip? It is possible that the shipping clips and were never removed by the dealer. See Nismo Z Suspension: All Nismo 370Z Owners Check Here FIRST!

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