370Z Sport (option) Suspension vs. Nismo suspension

355890 · 07-18-2009, 09:46 PM

2 questions:

1. Any difference between the 2 in handling aspects?

2. Is there any difference in height?

need4speed · 07-19-2009, 11:55 AM

I got this info from Car and Driver. This is pretty much what they said in
Laymans terms.
Its a lil better on the track but should stay on the track (harsh ride)
They said the 370z with sport package they felt was a better buy if u r buying
Based on handling. The extra 400rpms are not felt in performance.
Nor is the extra 18 horsepwer. Grip came in at .98g for sport pack.
.99g for nismo n they think the only thing that gave it .01 more grip was
The .05" wider tires.

need4speed · 07-19-2009, 11:59 AM

I got this info from Car and Driver. This is pretty much what they said in
Laymans terms.
Its a lil better on the track but should stay on the track (harsh ride)
They said the 370z with sport package they felt was a better buy if u r buying
Based on handling. The extra 400rpms are not felt in performance.
Nor is the extra 18 horsepwer. Grip came in at .98g for sport pack.
.99g for nismo n they think the only thing that gave it .01 more grip was
The .05" wider tires.

shabarivas · 07-19-2009, 02:16 PM

.05''? and is it not lighter?

theDreamer · 07-19-2009, 02:19 PM

Base:3,232 Touring:3,278 Nismo:3,300
There is almost more than just suspension, but from the post by need4speed I will just ignore him.

AK370Z · 07-19-2009, 02:26 PM

What do you mean by "sports" suspension. ALL 370Zs equipped with SAME suspension. Sports package doesn't offer any suspension upgrade.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 355890

2 questions:

1. Any difference between the 2 in handling aspects?

2. Is there any difference in height?

1. YES, Nismo suspension will ALWAYS outperform regular Zs.

2. Not 100% sure. But if I were to guess, I would say Nismo suspension would be lower.

azn370z · 07-19-2009, 02:47 PM

I believe the nismo suspension drops the car by 1/4 of an inch. It is so not worth it if you want to lower the car.

355890 · 07-19-2009, 08:41 PM

I think the car needs lowering about .5 inch to .75 ( performance reason ) The believe the spring rate needs to be a bit stiffer.

You know, I have to add the following.....past posts indicate such things as jittery steering when going over bumps or uneven tarmac, the car at the moment feels, well, a little disconnected to the road at times, even wavers at times.

Yes it handles well, yes it takes corners great.....hmmm, there must be others out there that feel some odd feedback from the vehicle at times, it just can;t be me.

I think a better suspension would fix this.

Comments ? ?

kannibul · 07-20-2009, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 355890

I think the car needs lowering about .5 inch to .75 ( performance reason ) The believe the spring rate needs to be a bit stiffer.

You know, I have to add the following.....past posts indicate such things as jittery steering when going over bumps or uneven tarmac, the car at the moment feels, well, a little disconnected to the road at times, even wavers at times.

Yes it handles well, yes it takes corners great.....hmmm, there must be others out there that feel some odd feedback from the vehicle at times, it just can;t be me.

I think a better suspension would fix this.

Comments ? ?

That could be explained by alignment issues.

I had mine checked/adjusted and it feels looser now than it did before. I'm thinking of spending a good amount of money to have it done "centered" on the spec charts...but, Window Tint comes first

need4speed · 07-21-2009, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shabarivas

.05''? and is it not lighter?

I know the rims are a lil lighter. But I can't imagine it being much lighter
Than a base manual with sport package. Only cuz I would imagine but again
Just an unresearched analysis. The wide body kit more rubber and heavier
Swaybar probably would put back lost weight or add marginally more.
But I could be wrong?
The main attributes of the nismo is.nismo exhaust, Wider tires, wide body kit ground effects
7400rpm reflash and slightly thicker sway n strut brace. Plus they r plaqued n numbered with nismo logos. Not sure what the body kit is made of tho?

FuszNissan · 07-21-2009, 04:38 AM

How about chasis stich weld

fuct · 07-21-2009, 06:11 PM

they said the new Z was stiff enough and no body stiching was required. the added weight of the welds was not benificial....

read that somewhere...

Though the body of the 2007 Nissan Nismo 350Z was seam-welded like that of a racing car, the 370's only additional structural enhancement is a different front strut-tower brace. "This car's stock body is stiff enough to meet the additional demands placed on it by the Nismo hardware," says Nathaniel Mason, senior manager of product planning in Nissan's Specialty Vehicles division.

http://www.edmunds.com/apps/vdpconta...9/pageNumber=1

grant · 10-25-2012, 11:39 AM

I have the NISMO "S Tuned suspension" and it lowered my Z half an inch at all corners. I also have a Hotchkis sway bar and between the two it takes most curves quite flat. I haven't had it back on the track yet, but the cloverleafs are fun getting on the freeway. I have noticed if the highway has a lot of concrete ripples it can get a little bumpy. Your female passengers may find it uncomfortably jiggly.

LakeShow · 10-26-2012, 03:14 AM

From the depths of hell, 3 years later.

WhiskeyHotel · 10-26-2012, 11:44 AM

Ahhhhhhh! Frankenthread!

07-18-2009, 09:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
355890 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 416 Drives: GP Z Base+Sport (6m) Rep Power: 541	370Z Sport (option) Suspension vs. Nismo suspension 2 questions: 1. Any difference between the 2 in handling aspects? 2. Is there any difference in height? __________________ *"Burnley Football Club supporter" ENGLAND...ENGLAND...ENGLAND*

07-19-2009, 11:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
need4speed Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: tx Posts: 199 Drives: 08 altima 3.5se Rep Power: 16	I got this info from Car and Driver. This is pretty much what they said in Laymans terms. Its a lil better on the track but should stay on the track (harsh ride) They said the 370z with sport package they felt was a better buy if u r buying Based on handling. The extra 400rpms are not felt in performance. Nor is the extra 18 horsepwer. Grip came in at .98g for sport pack. .99g for nismo n they think the only thing that gave it .01 more grip was The .05" wider tires. filip00 likes this.

07-19-2009, 02:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Base:3,232 Touring:3,278 Nismo:3,300 There is almost more than just suspension, but from the post by need4speed I will just ignore him. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

07-19-2009, 02:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	I believe the nismo suspension drops the car by 1/4 of an inch. It is so not worth it if you want to lower the car. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

07-19-2009, 08:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
355890 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 416 Drives: GP Z Base+Sport (6m) Rep Power: 541	I think the car needs lowering about .5 inch to .75 ( performance reason ) The believe the spring rate needs to be a bit stiffer. You know, I have to add the following.....past posts indicate such things as jittery steering when going over bumps or uneven tarmac, the car at the moment feels, well, a little disconnected to the road at times, even wavers at times. Yes it handles well, yes it takes corners great.....hmmm, there must be others out there that feel some odd feedback from the vehicle at times, it just can;t be me. I think a better suspension would fix this. Comments ? ? __________________ *"Burnley Football Club supporter" ENGLAND...ENGLAND...ENGLAND*

07-19-2009, 11:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
need4speed Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: tx Posts: 199 Drives: 08 altima 3.5se Rep Power: 16	I got this info from Car and Driver. This is pretty much what they said in Laymans terms. Its a lil better on the track but should stay on the track (harsh ride) They said the 370z with sport package they felt was a better buy if u r buying Based on handling. The extra 400rpms are not felt in performance. Nor is the extra 18 horsepwer. Grip came in at .98g for sport pack. .99g for nismo n they think the only thing that gave it .01 more grip was The .05" wider tires.

07-19-2009, 02:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	.05''? and is it not lighter?

07-21-2009, 04:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	How about chasis stich weld __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

07-21-2009, 06:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	they said the new Z was stiff enough and no body stiching was required. the added weight of the welds was not benificial.... read that somewhere... Though the body of the 2007 Nissan Nismo 350Z was seam-welded like that of a racing car, the 370's only additional structural enhancement is a different front strut-tower brace. "This car's stock body is stiff enough to meet the additional demands placed on it by the Nismo hardware," says Nathaniel Mason, senior manager of product planning in Nissan's Specialty Vehicles division. http://www.edmunds.com/apps/vdpconta...9/pageNumber=1

10-25-2012, 11:39 AM	#13 (permalink)
grant Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 128 Drives: AMG C43 Rep Power: 13	I have the NISMO "S Tuned suspension" and it lowered my Z half an inch at all corners. I also have a Hotchkis sway bar and between the two it takes most curves quite flat. I haven't had it back on the track yet, but the cloverleafs are fun getting on the freeway. I have noticed if the highway has a lot of concrete ripples it can get a little bumpy. Your female passengers may find it uncomfortably jiggly. shirokenkami likes this.

10-26-2012, 03:14 AM	#14 (permalink)
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10-26-2012, 11:44 AM	#15 (permalink)
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