How much different with sport and nismo suspension

CATCHINZZZS · 01-29-2011, 08:25 PM

Need some help gettin some answers. I wanted to know the difference from a sport package Z and a Nismo Z. Seen some Nismo springs for sale so The real question is how much do Nismo springs drop a Z compared to Sport. Also want to know the ride comfort aswell.

WhiskeyHotel · 01-29-2011, 09:07 PM

Spec says 0.4 inches - I measured a 0.1 inch rise with my install. The Nismo s-tune suspension will change your ride comfort. Out of a maximum ride smoothness
of 10, I'd rate the sport suspension a 6 and the s-tune about a 3.

I went with Stillen sway bars rather than the Nismo units.

CATCHINZZZS · 01-30-2011, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiskeyHotel

Spec says 0.4 inches - I measured a 0.1 inch rise with my install. The Nismo s-tune suspension will change your ride comfort. Out of a maximum ride smoothness
of 10, I'd rate the sport suspension a 6 and the s-tune about a 3.

I went with Stillen sway bars rather than the Nismo units.

Kindof confuse on ride height did you mean rise higher than sport or lower... and smoothness u sain its rougher than my sport correct..

ZPirate · 02-02-2011, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiskeyHotel

Spec says 0.4 inches - I measured a 0.1 inch rise with my install. The Nismo s-tune suspension will change your ride comfort. Out of a maximum ride smoothness
of 10, I'd rate the sport suspension a 6 and the s-tune about a 3.

I went with Stillen sway bars rather than the Nismo units.

I've got the exact same set up (Nismo suspension/Stillen sway bars). The ride is definitely stiffer than the Sport, but I really like the improvement in the handling and feel of the car.

Jordo! · 01-30-2011, 04:03 AM

I picked up the Nismo springs and struts. Very happy with them.

Very stiff at first, but softens a bit after a few hundred miles. Handles much better and I found both taking off from a dead stop and braking to be improved -- less overall chassis movement.

If you can find a set for a good price, grab them. Best bang for the buck, and you know they are properly matched for the vehicle.

WhiskeyHotel · 01-30-2011, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordo!

If you can find a set for a good price, grab them. Best bang for the buck, and you know they are properly matched for the vehicle.

+1

ZPirate · 02-02-2011, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiskeyHotel

+1

I got mine from Z1. They were as cheap as I could find.

L33T Z34 · 03-12-2012, 09:09 PM

I'm willing to bet the OEM Nismos are stiffer.

2011 370Z Nismo part numbers ($1,030 total for all parts listed below IF ordered from a discount Nissan dealer. The '09 and '10 Nismo part numbers are slightly different, probably a revision for '11.)
right front shock = E6A10-1A30B
left front shock = E6A11-1A30B
front springs = E4010-1A30E x2
rear shocks = E6B10-1A30E x2
rear springs = E5020-1A30E x2

Nismo S-Tune "Low Down Kit" $840
kit part number = E3110-1EA00US
The part numbers below are what is in the kit. These part numbers can't be ordered separately.
right front shock = E6110-1EA25
left front shock = E6111-1EA25
front springs = E4010-1EA00 x2
rear shocks = E6210-1EA25 x2
rear springs = E5020-1EA00 x2

Jamaica2G · 05-24-2015, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by L33T Z34

I'm willing to bet the OEM Nismos are stiffer.

2011 370Z Nismo part numbers ($1,030 total for all parts listed below IF ordered from a discount Nissan dealer. The '09 and '10 Nismo part numbers are slightly different, probably a revision for '11.)
right front shock = E6A10-1A30B
left front shock = E6A11-1A30B
front springs = E4010-1A30E x2
rear shocks = E6B10-1A30E x2
rear springs = E5020-1A30E x2

Nismo S-Tune "Low Down Kit" $840
kit part number = E3110-1EA00US
The part numbers below are what is in the kit. These part numbers can't be ordered separately.
right front shock = E6110-1EA25
left front shock = E6111-1EA25
front springs = E4010-1EA00 x2
rear shocks = E6210-1EA25 x2
rear springs = E5020-1EA00 x2

Thread Resurrection from the dead- Thanks so much for the part numbers. Has anyone been able to pick up the S-tune parts separately from Nissan yet?

Jordo! · 05-25-2015, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by L33T Z34

I'm willing to bet the OEM Nismos are stiffer.

2011 370Z Nismo part numbers ($1,030 total for all parts listed below IF ordered from a discount Nissan dealer. The '09 and '10 Nismo part numbers are slightly different, probably a revision for '11.)
right front shock = E6A10-1A30B
left front shock = E6A11-1A30B
front springs = E4010-1A30E x2
rear shocks = E6B10-1A30E x2
rear springs = E5020-1A30E x2

Nismo S-Tune "Low Down Kit" $840
kit part number = E3110-1EA00US
The part numbers below are what is in the kit. These part numbers can't be ordered separately.
right front shock = E6110-1EA25
left front shock = E6111-1EA25
front springs = E4010-1EA00 x2
rear shocks = E6210-1EA25 x2
rear springs = E5020-1EA00 x2

Interesting. I think Nissan changed the suspension set up for '12+, so I wonder how these part numbers compare to that.

I wonder what the actual differences are -- might it be same specs different manufacturers?

Did they change p/n's for the exhausts? -- they are badged as HKS now.

WhiskeyHotel · 01-30-2011, 02:06 PM

Correct. Your ride height will not change very much at all although the specs say it should be 0.4 inches lower. It will be noticeably stiffer than the sport - but the handling will be much more precise, especially with some stiffer sway bars.

CATCHINZZZS · 01-30-2011, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiskeyHotel

Correct. Your ride height will not change very much at all although the specs say it should be 0.4 inches lower. It will be noticeably stiffer than the sport - but the handling will be much more precise, especially with some stiffer sway bars.

thanks for the info...

Dembflyr · 01-31-2011, 07:34 PM

I have a set of Nismo springs and struts sitting in my dining room. I got them from a member on here for a real good deal. I also have a set of Eibach sways too.

I will try to post a review when I get them on in the spring. There seems to be little information on here about putting Nismo struts and springs on a sport model.

JB1 · 01-31-2011, 09:34 PM

Does anyone know if the Nismo S-Tune struts and springs (as offered in the Nismo parts and accessories brochure) are the same as the ones that come on the 370Z Nismo from the factory?

spearfish25 · 01-31-2011, 09:48 PM

^The S-tune exhaust is not the same as the stock Nismo, so this is a good question.

01-29-2011, 08:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
CATCHINZZZS Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 221 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 15	How much different with sport and nismo suspension Need some help gettin some answers. I wanted to know the difference from a sport package Z and a Nismo Z. Seen some Nismo springs for sale so The real question is how much do Nismo springs drop a Z compared to Sport. Also want to know the ride comfort aswell.

01-29-2011, 09:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
WhiskeyHotel Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 530 Drives: 2015 GT-R PW Premium Rep Power: 17	Spec says 0.4 inches - I measured a 0.1 inch rise with my install. The Nismo s-tune suspension will change your ride comfort. Out of a maximum ride smoothness of 10, I'd rate the sport suspension a 6 and the s-tune about a 3. I went with Stillen sway bars rather than the Nismo units. Last edited by WhiskeyHotel; 01-29-2011 at 09:10 PM.

01-30-2011, 04:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	I picked up the Nismo springs and struts. Very happy with them. Very stiff at first, but softens a bit after a few hundred miles. Handles much better and I found both taking off from a dead stop and braking to be improved -- less overall chassis movement. If you can find a set for a good price, grab them. Best bang for the buck, and you know they are properly matched for the vehicle. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

03-12-2012, 09:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
L33T Z34 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ahnald, MO Age: 47 Posts: 387 Drives: 09 K51 G C Bw/S 6MT Rep Power: 0	The OEM Nismo and Nismo S-Tune shocks are not the same I'm willing to bet the OEM Nismos are stiffer. 2011 370Z Nismo part numbers ($1,030 total for all parts listed below IF ordered from a discount Nissan dealer. The '09 and '10 Nismo part numbers are slightly different, probably a revision for '11.) right front shock = E6A10-1A30B left front shock = E6A11-1A30B front springs = E4010-1A30E x2 rear shocks = E6B10-1A30E x2 rear springs = E5020-1A30E x2 Nismo S-Tune "Low Down Kit" $840 kit part number = E3110-1EA00US The part numbers below are what is in the kit. These part numbers can't be ordered separately. right front shock = E6110-1EA25 left front shock = E6111-1EA25 front springs = E4010-1EA00 x2 rear shocks = E6210-1EA25 x2 rear springs = E5020-1EA00 x2

01-31-2011, 07:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
Dembflyr Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 886 Drives: G37S Sedan Rep Power: 17	I have a set of Nismo springs and struts sitting in my dining room. I got them from a member on here for a real good deal. I also have a set of Eibach sways too. I will try to post a review when I get them on in the spring. There seems to be little information on here about putting Nismo struts and springs on a sport model. __________________ 2012 G37S Sedan 6MT - Project Practicality 2009-6MT-Sport/Touring-Dembflyr's Journal-TT Build Thread-CAR IS SOLD

01-30-2011, 02:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
WhiskeyHotel Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 530 Drives: 2015 GT-R PW Premium Rep Power: 17	Correct. Your ride height will not change very much at all although the specs say it should be 0.4 inches lower. It will be noticeably stiffer than the sport - but the handling will be much more precise, especially with some stiffer sway bars.

01-31-2011, 09:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
JB1 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 748 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z sold Rep Power: 18	Does anyone know if the Nismo S-Tune struts and springs (as offered in the Nismo parts and accessories brochure) are the same as the ones that come on the 370Z Nismo from the factory? __________________ Black Fangs // Black rear Valance // Berk CBE // COBB post MAF tubes // K&N drop in filters // Setrab Oil Cooler // Stillen Sway bars // Z1 SS brake lines // Stillen brake cooling kit // Harness bar //

01-31-2011, 09:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1857	^The S-tune exhaust is not the same as the stock Nismo, so this is a good question. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

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