Can anyone give impressions on new 2013 euro tuned suspension?

MarcusMIA

I'm sure a lot of you here have heard that the new 2013 Z has a euro tuned suspension. I was wondering if there's any user on this fine forum that has actually driven both a 2013 Z and an older Z so that we could have an idea as to whether there's performance to be had or if its more of a marketing gimmick.

HArturo319

I assume a "euro-tuned" suspensions means it can handle more cobbled stone road and some serious pot holes.

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UNKNOWN_370

Yes, the euro-tunes are more geared for street driving,while older springs were more dual-roles springs for street and track. Nissan decided that since most Z owners don't drive this car for sport purposes, they might as well make the car more comfortable to drive on the street. Giving you the "Euro-Tuned" GT suspension springs.

Z-Girl 12

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djtodd

IMO it's just a marketing gimmick. My friend has a 13 Nismo and it (suspension) looks identical to my 12 Nismo all around.

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Red__Zed

Where did you hear that?

The story out of NTC Europe was that springs were stiffer and damper valving was better. I know the euro spec dampers from the 350 shat on the US spec ones.

MarcusMIA

I must know if I need to push for a 2013 model when it comes time to buy my own. lol And I will be modding the car, but the suspension is not something I want to touch too much.

Zoren 370

Does it also mean when you buy a 2013 sports package you do not get the Euro spec suspension?

KngScottieV

Well I know going down my local highway, it's cement and has stress cuts in it, driving at 60mph it's something like a rough massage. For comparison my old s10 was like being kicked in the butt. This is much rougher.

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SS_Firehawk

I would say the performance advantage would be very minor, maybe a half step between the Nismo and older setup.

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cautupwitdm

HA, reading this I already knew you were talking about Utah I-15. I didn't even have to check your location.

KngScottieV

That and bangerter highway, I honestly think driving down bangerter is like someone is trying to break my back. In the truck I think there's something wrong with the suspension.

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2013 Nissan 370z Magma Red Base w/Sport package 6speed. AAM intakes (S-line for now, still needs tuned), Berk HFC's, ARK DT-S cat-back, CJM baffled oil pan, and FI 34 row oil cooler.