New Nismo Z owner with a couple questions

BrockDM1 · 10-17-2015, 12:39 PM

Greetings! Im a new member here and just purchased my 2015 Nismo Z tech. Absolutely love the car, I've had a handful of G37's in the past but this surpasses my amazement. What an incredible car.

So Im debating adding a few modifications.

First and foremost I need a plate relocate kit. I saw Stillen makes one, i love the concept but it said it excl Nismo? Does anyone know what about it doesn't work? Or any similar brands that offer it.

Next Im contemplating a suspension upgrade, I love the Nismo suspension but driving around downtown Chicago can be pretty rough, as I'm sure other Nismo drivers would agree. What coil over brands offer a nice set up? Not looking to slam it or anything, maybe lower it an inch tops, I just want a smoother ride. That being said I want to try and keep it between $2-3k. I debated air but dont want to lose my entire trunk due to compressors and tanks.

Sorry to just join and post all these questions right away, Ill be sure to look around and pay my contributions! Happy to be a new Z owner

ramoszx12r · 10-17-2015, 01:13 PM

Congratulations on you're 370Z nismo. I can tell you that I have a 2016 Nismo Tech. and I want to be carful on what mod I make because is a nismo and nismo have all the goods.
The 2015 is the same so be carful the air suspension will not be as good as the nismo one
Good luck with you're Z and enjoy it, What color is it?

BrockDM1 · 10-17-2015, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramoszx12r

Congratulations on you're 370Z nismo. I can tell you that I have a 2016 Nismo Tech. and I want to be carful on what mod I make because is a nismo and nismo have all the goods.
The 2015 is the same so be carful the air suspension will not be as good as the nismo one
Good luck with you're Z and enjoy it, What color is it?

I completely agree. Thats one reason I'm leaning more towards coilovers and not air. Its nice being able to switch on the fly but its quite the commitment. I also saw Fortune Auto offers an aircup kit for their coilovers? I wonder if anyone has tried them on here.

I got the pearl white, man do I love it. What about you? My next choice was magnetic black

BrockDM1 · 10-17-2015, 02:11 PM

So I found a tow hook meant for the nismo and that is ordered. Now just searching for suspension... Maybe KW V1?

ramoszx12r · 10-17-2015, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BrockDM1

I completely agree. Thats one reason I'm leaning more towards coilovers and not air. Its nice being able to switch on the fly but its quite the commitment. I also saw Fortune Auto offers an aircup kit for their coilovers? I wonder if anyone has tried them on here.

I got the pearl white, man do I love it. What about you? My next choice was magnetic black

My is white this is it.

caalmaden · 10-17-2015, 05:17 PM

I suggest you do some research first about the plate relocation kit. I have read somewhere that it is not long enough to clear the 2015 Nismo 370Z bumper. I bought the mower axle plate relocation kit and I am very satisfied. Great craftmanship and product quality. It is adjustable as well so you can position it the way you want it to be. I'm not in any way associated with the company but here's the website: Carrera,Cayman,BMW,Tow Hook License Plate,John Deere,Kubota

caalmaden · 10-17-2015, 05:35 PM

By the way if you feel that the ride is rough, you may want to check if the spacers have been removed. There have been a lot of complaints about the rough ride until they found out that the spacers have not been removed. These spacers are installed so as not to damage/scrape the underside during the shipping process. This applies to the Nismo 370Z models. Search for the sticky under Nismo owners.Nismo Z Suspension: All Nismo 370Z Owners Check Here FIRST!

ramoszx12r · 10-17-2015, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caalmaden

By the way if you feel that the ride is rough, you may want to check if the spacers have been removed. There have been a lot of complaints about the rough ride until they found out that the spacers have not been removed. These spacers are installed so as not to damage/scrape the underside during the shipping process. This applies to the Nismo 370Z models. Search for the sticky under Nismo owners.Nismo Z Suspension: All Nismo 370Z Owners Check Here FIRST!

Good point.

BrockDM1 · 10-17-2015, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caalmaden

By the way if you feel that the ride is rough, you may want to check if the spacers have been removed. There have been a lot of complaints about the rough ride until they found out that the spacers have not been removed. These spacers are installed so as not to damage/scrape the underside during the shipping process. This applies to the Nismo 370Z models. Search for the sticky under Nismo owners.Nismo Z Suspension: All Nismo 370Z Owners Check Here FIRST!

Thank you Caal, that is actually the exact plate kit I just got. Looking forward to receiving it. Also thank you for the tip I will have to check that out. I really appreciate it!

BrockDM1 · 10-17-2015, 06:33 PM

Well i just went and checked and found nothing. Front was cleared and i couldn't see the rear fully but i believe they were off as well.

cigarclifford · 10-18-2015, 03:26 PM

Welcome to the 370Z forum

-Clifford

BrockDM1 · 10-18-2015, 11:58 PM

A pic from downtown Chicago today

10-17-2015, 12:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
BrockDM1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Chicago Posts: 265 Drives: 15 Nismo Z Tech Rep Power: 11	New Nismo Z owner with a couple questions Greetings! Im a new member here and just purchased my 2015 Nismo Z tech. Absolutely love the car, I've had a handful of G37's in the past but this surpasses my amazement. What an incredible car. So Im debating adding a few modifications. First and foremost I need a plate relocate kit. I saw Stillen makes one, i love the concept but it said it excl Nismo? Does anyone know what about it doesn't work? Or any similar brands that offer it. Next Im contemplating a suspension upgrade, I love the Nismo suspension but driving around downtown Chicago can be pretty rough, as I'm sure other Nismo drivers would agree. What coil over brands offer a nice set up? Not looking to slam it or anything, maybe lower it an inch tops, I just want a smoother ride. That being said I want to try and keep it between $2-3k. I debated air but dont want to lose my entire trunk due to compressors and tanks. Sorry to just join and post all these questions right away, Ill be sure to look around and pay my contributions! Happy to be a new Z owner

10-17-2015, 01:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
ramoszx12r Track Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Carneys point NJ Posts: 665 Drives: 16 370Z Nismo White. Rep Power: 1428	Congratulations on you're 370Z nismo. I can tell you that I have a 2016 Nismo Tech. and I want to be carful on what mod I make because is a nismo and nismo have all the goods. The 2015 is the same so be carful the air suspension will not be as good as the nismo one Good luck with you're Z and enjoy it, What color is it? __________________ Tony Ramos

10-18-2015, 03:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
cigarclifford A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Cali State Hospital Posts: 13,351 Drives: 2017 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 458713	Welcome to the 370Z forum -Clifford BrockDM1 likes this. __________________ -Clifford

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10-17-2015, 02:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
BrockDM1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Chicago Posts: 265 Drives: 15 Nismo Z Tech Rep Power: 11	So I found a tow hook meant for the nismo and that is ordered. Now just searching for suspension... Maybe KW V1?

10-17-2015, 05:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
caalmaden Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Hurst, TX Posts: 44 Drives: 2015 370Z NISMO Tech Rep Power: 21	I suggest you do some research first about the plate relocation kit. I have read somewhere that it is not long enough to clear the 2015 Nismo 370Z bumper. I bought the mower axle plate relocation kit and I am very satisfied. Great craftmanship and product quality. It is adjustable as well so you can position it the way you want it to be. I'm not in any way associated with the company but here's the website: Carrera,Cayman,BMW,Tow Hook License Plate,John Deere,Kubota

10-17-2015, 05:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
caalmaden Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Hurst, TX Posts: 44 Drives: 2015 370Z NISMO Tech Rep Power: 21	By the way if you feel that the ride is rough, you may want to check if the spacers have been removed. There have been a lot of complaints about the rough ride until they found out that the spacers have not been removed. These spacers are installed so as not to damage/scrape the underside during the shipping process. This applies to the Nismo 370Z models. Search for the sticky under Nismo owners.Nismo Z Suspension: All Nismo 370Z Owners Check Here FIRST!

10-17-2015, 06:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
BrockDM1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Chicago Posts: 265 Drives: 15 Nismo Z Tech Rep Power: 11	Well i just went and checked and found nothing. Front was cleared and i couldn't see the rear fully but i believe they were off as well.

10-18-2015, 11:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
BrockDM1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Chicago Posts: 265 Drives: 15 Nismo Z Tech Rep Power: 11	A pic from downtown Chicago today