Euro-tuned shocks too stiff

TexasChuck · 06-14-2014, 04:56 PM

I know all the performance drivers are gonna think I'm nuts, BUT my new 2014 with the sports package is a lot stiffer than I would prefer. Any one ever changed the sports shocks for standard base shocks? Or is it really out of the question?
Thanks

synolimit · 06-14-2014, 07:12 PM

It's a sport car. Get softer springs then if you can find them. Or coils set to full soft. But then you'll be driving the wrong car, might as well get a WRX or ralliart.

Zoren 370 · 06-14-2014, 07:41 PM

Seriously! I wish i would be stiff every-time i need it!

TexasChuck · 06-15-2014, 02:40 AM

My previous 370z was the base model, without the "euro-tuned" shocks, and I enjoyed quite a bit of spirited driving. I drove the Ozark Mountains,4 trips, AutoX, one time at a track. True sports car feel.

G37Sam · 06-15-2014, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370

Seriously! I wish i would be stiff every-time i need it!

I heard you can get pills for that

quickboat · 06-15-2014, 08:26 AM

I dont see why you couldn't put base shocks on. They do work in concert with the rest of the components though. The low profile tires also add to the rough ride. The Conti DW's have a soft sidewall and would smooth the ride a bunch at the expense of the steering feel. Its your car so do what you need to to make it yours!

synolimit · 06-15-2014, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by quickboat

I dont see why you couldn't put base shocks on. They do work in concert with the rest of the components though. The low profile tires also add to the rough ride. The Conti DW's have a soft sidewall and would smooth the ride a bunch at the expense of the steering feel. Its your car so do what you need to to make it yours!

Same springs, you won't feel a difference.

Zoren 370 · 06-15-2014, 12:13 PM

Your car is still new give it some time to break in your shocks and springs will start to soften a bit once you get to past 3k-5k miles. It took for a while before i appreciated the ride of the car since then cant stop driving it.

Best one is change the Oem Bridgestone tires to a yokohama or hankooks big difference in ride and road noise.

Swift R springs is also a good option. No need to change the shocks its designed best for the sports package.

Tribalpinoy91 · 06-17-2014, 12:03 PM

I smell pu$$y

kenchan · 06-17-2014, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TexasChuck

I know all the performance drivers are gonna think I'm nuts, BUT my new 2014 with the sports package is a lot stiffer than I would prefer. Any one ever changed the sports shocks for standard base shocks? Or is it really out of the question?
Thanks

have you checked your tire pressure? try 35psi cold if you haven't. if it's still too stiff, then i suppose you can swap dampers, or try some continental DW. those are pretty plush for summers. congrats on your new car.

SS_Firehawk · 06-17-2014, 01:18 PM

I'm sure you can find 50 people who would trade base shocks for the sport ones.

7speed · 06-17-2014, 01:37 PM

Lets swap, we are both in TX.

TexasChuck · 06-18-2014, 10:38 AM

I am definitely going to give it the 5 k miles, and then talk to the Z specialist at the dealership on my first service. Kinda expensive to buy new tire this early, tho. I'm not even at 1k now.
Thanks for the positive reply's. And you smart a**es".........

Jordo! · 06-18-2014, 11:52 AM

Are they non-progressive springs? Different rates? Different dampers? Both?

I hated the OEM springs and shocks far too soft for my liking -- I liked the Nismos better (non-progressive springs and too stiff...), but eventually went with Swift springs and Koni yellows and couldn't be happier.

kenchan · 06-18-2014, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordo!

Are they non-progressive springs? Different rates? Different dampers? Both?

I hated the OEM springs and shocks far too soft for my liking -- I liked the Nismos better (non-progressive springs and too stiff...), but eventually went with Swift springs and Koni yellows and couldn't be happier.

i found that the stock base needs a tad stiffer front swaybar. once i got that on there (swapped to kangaroo bar), the car is very stable even on uneven dips and humps.

it is perfect for street.

06-14-2014, 04:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	Euro-tuned shocks too stiff I know all the performance drivers are gonna think I'm nuts, BUT my new 2014 with the sports package is a lot stiffer than I would prefer. Any one ever changed the sports shocks for standard base shocks? Or is it really out of the question? Thanks

06-14-2014, 07:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3389	It's a sport car. Get softer springs then if you can find them. Or coils set to full soft. But then you'll be driving the wrong car, might as well get a WRX or ralliart. cooltoy likes this. __________________ 13 370z-

06-15-2014, 02:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	Disagree My previous 370z was the base model, without the "euro-tuned" shocks, and I enjoyed quite a bit of spirited driving. I drove the Ozark Mountains,4 trips, AutoX, one time at a track. True sports car feel.

06-15-2014, 12:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	Your car is still new give it some time to break in your shocks and springs will start to soften a bit once you get to past 3k-5k miles. It took for a while before i appreciated the ride of the car since then cant stop driving it. Best one is change the Oem Bridgestone tires to a yokohama or hankooks big difference in ride and road noise. Swift R springs is also a good option. No need to change the shocks its designed best for the sports package. Last edited by Zoren 370; 06-15-2014 at 12:16 PM.

06-17-2014, 01:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	I'm sure you can find 50 people who would trade base shocks for the sport ones. 7speed likes this. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

06-14-2014, 07:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	Seriously! I wish i would be stiff every-time i need it!

06-15-2014, 08:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
quickboat Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: ohio Posts: 65 Drives: '14 370Z TSN M6 Rep Power: 11	I dont see why you couldn't put base shocks on. They do work in concert with the rest of the components though. The low profile tires also add to the rough ride. The Conti DW's have a soft sidewall and would smooth the ride a bunch at the expense of the steering feel. Its your car so do what you need to to make it yours!

06-17-2014, 12:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tribalpinoy91 Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 607 Drives: 370z PW Rep Power: 14	I smell pu$$y

06-17-2014, 01:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
7speed Track Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Dallas Posts: 697 Drives: 09 370 sports clone Rep Power: 13	Lets swap, we are both in TX. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ 09 370z 6spd traded 1/12/15 for 15 Challenger RT 6spd

06-18-2014, 10:38 AM	#13 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	Zoren'sReply I am definitely going to give it the 5 k miles, and then talk to the Z specialist at the dealership on my first service. Kinda expensive to buy new tire this early, tho. I'm not even at 1k now. Thanks for the positive reply's. And you smart a**es".........

06-18-2014, 11:52 AM	#14 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	Are they non-progressive springs? Different rates? Different dampers? Both? I hated the OEM springs and shocks far too soft for my liking -- I liked the Nismos better (non-progressive springs and too stiff...), but eventually went with Swift springs and Koni yellows and couldn't be happier. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

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