Nismo vs S-Tune Suspension

Read T · 01-25-2013, 04:06 PM

Probably going to pick up OEM upgraded suspension for my Sport Package. Sticking with OEM for N/V/H reasons. Didn't know how different the 370Z Nismo and S-Tune springs/struts were if they are different. My car is my DD and also gets track time. That said, I don't want anything to harsh that's going to rattle the interior apart.

Maybe I should just spend the $ on more tires.

37Z · 01-25-2013, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Read T

Probably going to pick up OEM upgraded suspension for my Sport Package. Sticking with OEM for N/V/H reasons. Didn't know how different the 370Z Nismo and S-Tune springs/struts were if they are different. My car is my DD and also gets track time. That said, I don't want anything to harsh that's going to rattle the interior apart.

Maybe I should just spend the $ on more tires.

I am not sure you would notice much difference in the S-Tune. If you are planning to track the 370Z, I would first get tires for track use,drive it in the stock class, then look elsewhere for suspension changes.

Off-topic: Is the Morgan with the infamous wood pieces?

Read T · 01-25-2013, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 37Z

Off-topic: Is the Morgan with the infamous wood pieces?

Parts of the frame are made of ash. Strong, light, durable I'd say more "famous" than "infamous" haha.

Read T · 01-25-2013, 05:46 PM

And yeah, I should just get out on the track more before worrying about upgrading stuff. SS lines should come beforehand anyways.

cossie1600 · 01-25-2013, 05:52 PM

Tires will do way more than suspension.

Read T · 01-25-2013, 05:55 PM

^ I know this having a decent amount of track time, working on a good square setup now.

Chuck33079 · 01-25-2013, 06:14 PM

If it's my money and I'm paying retail for new parts, I'm buying a set of Koni's before I buy S-tune or OEM Nismo. If it's a cheap set of takeoffs, go for it.

grant · 01-25-2013, 07:52 PM

I went from the sport/touring springs/struts, to the S-tuned springs/struts. I also added Hotchkis sway bars F/R. I haven't made it back to the track, but on the twisty roads around here, it is running better than before I changed anything. Was it the sways? Was it the stiffer springs/struts? Probably combo of the two, but I like it. It is nice and firm, but not harsh. It can cause your girlfriend to get a little jiggly if the freeway is concrete, and a little bumpy. I won't make it back to the track till April unfortunately.

01-25-2013, 04:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 18	Nismo vs S-Tune Suspension Probably going to pick up OEM upgraded suspension for my Sport Package. Sticking with OEM for N/V/H reasons. Didn't know how different the 370Z Nismo and S-Tune springs/struts were if they are different. My car is my DD and also gets track time. That said, I don't want anything to harsh that's going to rattle the interior apart. Maybe I should just spend the $ on more tires. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

01-25-2013, 05:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 18	And yeah, I should just get out on the track more before worrying about upgrading stuff. SS lines should come beforehand anyways. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

01-25-2013, 05:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 18	^ I know this having a decent amount of track time, working on a good square setup now. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

01-25-2013, 06:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	If it's my money and I'm paying retail for new parts, I'm buying a set of Koni's before I buy S-tune or OEM Nismo. If it's a cheap set of takeoffs, go for it. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

01-25-2013, 07:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
grant Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 128 Drives: AMG C43 Rep Power: 13	I went from the sport/touring springs/struts, to the S-tuned springs/struts. I also added Hotchkis sway bars F/R. I haven't made it back to the track, but on the twisty roads around here, it is running better than before I changed anything. Was it the sways? Was it the stiffer springs/struts? Probably combo of the two, but I like it. It is nice and firm, but not harsh. It can cause your girlfriend to get a little jiggly if the freeway is concrete, and a little bumpy. I won't make it back to the track till April unfortunately. 40thZBefore40 likes this.

01-25-2013, 05:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	Tires will do way more than suspension.

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