ATTENTION: ALL Nismo 370Z Owners: Please check your suspension!

AK370Z · 12-22-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyt750

BTW, thanks for making the Nismo Blog/Section

you're welcome. I thought Nismo guys needed a special place to just CHILL and admire their beautiful NISMOs .

radianation · 12-22-2009, 09:44 PM

Thanks for posting this. I need to check mine out too. I thought the suspension felt a little off. It was stiff but didn't handle that great compared to my s14 with coilovers.

motoextreme · 12-22-2009, 10:35 PM

You're the man AK!

Wait till you see the car bro, changed my mind and made a few last minute changes. Going to be cool!

Dustin@Z1 · 12-23-2009, 10:20 AM

Nissan used something similar to these on other Nissan models too. On my '92 Slicktop 300zx I found that I had these on my rear struts after 208,000 miles. When I added the TEIN coilovers I noticed that they were on there and did not know what they were for at first. Apparently Nissan has had a problem with this for nearly a decade now.Lol.

Good find btw.

370Zsteve · 12-23-2009, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Dustin@Z1

On my '92 Slicktop 300zx I found that I had these on my rear struts after 208,000 miles.

vipor · 12-23-2009, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dustin@Z1

Nissan used something similar to these on other Nissan models too. On my '92 Slicktop 300zx I found that I had these on my rear struts after 208,000 miles. When I added the TEIN coilovers I noticed that they were on there and did not know what they were for at first. Apparently Nissan has had a problem with this for nearly a decade now.Lol.

Good find btw.

wow, looks like i'm gonna hit up my friend with a z32 and take a gander lol

Dustin@Z1 · 12-23-2009, 10:50 AM

Yeah they are alot smaller. They are about 1" wide and are about 4" ~ 5" long. I joked because they resemble a set of Rubber Brass Knuckles.

We see quite a few Z32's come thru here with them still attached.

aliveZ · 12-24-2009, 02:06 AM

3 months and 1900 miles later... Add another member to the d-bag list. I just went out to the garage and looked. I saw at least one on either side. Going to the dealer this weekend. Thanks for the tip.

motoextreme · 12-24-2009, 02:11 AM

I've decided to open a shop. Its a suspension shop but all we do is remove these stupid damn spacers. We dont sell parts, just do simple fixes to Nismo's.

So...$500 and I'll guarantee you a better ride. Please book ahead as we are really busy fixing dumb as Mechanics Oversights. Yes, the same ones you paid 500-1000 or more for Freight and Set up.

Its funny yet frustrating how widespread this is.

Trips · 12-24-2009, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motoextreme

I've decided to open a shop. Its a suspension shop but all we do is remove these stupid damn spacers. We dont sell parts, just do simple fixes to Nismo's.

So...$500 and I'll guarantee you a better ride. Please book ahead as we are really busy fixing dumb as Mechanics Oversights. Yes, the same ones you paid 500-1000 or more for Freight and Set up.

Its funny yet frustrating how widespread this is.

give me the parts and I'll cf them and start a group buy.....lol

stiso · 12-24-2009, 02:49 AM

thanks man, 1+ just checked and have them also on my nismo, one on each side, i was able to slide a long flathead screwdriver and pry them off without lifting the car......f$%ing nissan

mdbrich · 12-24-2009, 04:19 AM

1

John@Z1 · 12-24-2009, 10:36 AM

What Dustin said

SouthWestZ · 12-24-2009, 04:52 PM

Dang i had one on each side also

thanks for the find guys

matrix_square · 12-25-2009, 11:31 PM

is there such a thing as a Monterrey Blue Nismo?

12-22-2009, 10:35 PM	#63 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 369	You're the man AK! Wait till you see the car bro, changed my mind and made a few last minute changes. Going to be cool! __________________ Fast Intensions / NST / Mishimoto / Alpine / JDM / Volk / Brembo / Rotora / Seibon / Stillen / Password: JDM / KW / MR Works / RAW / Sun Auto / B&M / Amplified Motorsports

12-24-2009, 02:11 AM	#69 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 369	I've decided to open a shop. Its a suspension shop but all we do is remove these stupid damn spacers. We dont sell parts, just do simple fixes to Nismo's. So...$500 and I'll guarantee you a better ride. Please book ahead as we are really busy fixing dumb as Mechanics Oversights. Yes, the same ones you paid 500-1000 or more for Freight and Set up. Its funny yet frustrating how widespread this is. __________________ Fast Intensions / NST / Mishimoto / Alpine / JDM / Volk / Brembo / Rotora / Seibon / Stillen / Password: JDM / KW / MR Works / RAW / Sun Auto / B&M / Amplified Motorsports

12-24-2009, 04:19 AM	#72 (permalink)
mdbrich Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 171 Drives: Nizmo, DD Honda Fit Rep Power: 16	1 Last edited by mdbrich; 02-23-2010 at 11:46 AM.

12-24-2009, 10:36 AM	#73 (permalink)
John@Z1 The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Posts: 1,589 Drives: Turbos Rep Power: 20	What Dustin said __________________ Z1 Motorsports will beat any advertised price on Nissan OEM Parts! 770-838-7777 ext 311 AIM: JohnatZ1 email: John@Z1motorsports.com

12-25-2009, 11:31 PM	#75 (permalink)
matrix_square Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 452 Drives: Evo9-S2K-RSX-S-Z370? Rep Power: 16	is there such a thing as a Monterrey Blue Nismo? __________________ 2004 Honda S2000 GPW 2005 Honda S2000 Suzuka Blue 2005 Acura RSX Type-S PWP 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO 9 MR Graphite Gray Nissan 370Z Monterrey Blue Sport/Touring/Nav package

12-22-2009, 09:44 PM	#62 (permalink)
radianation Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Louisville Posts: 3 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 16	Thanks for posting this. I need to check mine out too. I thought the suspension felt a little off. It was stiff but didn't handle that great compared to my s14 with coilovers.

12-23-2009, 10:20 AM	#64 (permalink)
Dustin@Z1 The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NLA Posts: 1,313 Drives: NLA Rep Power: 18	Nissan used something similar to these on other Nissan models too. On my '92 Slicktop 300zx I found that I had these on my rear struts after 208,000 miles. When I added the TEIN coilovers I noticed that they were on there and did not know what they were for at first. Apparently Nissan has had a problem with this for nearly a decade now.Lol. Good find btw.

12-23-2009, 10:50 AM	#67 (permalink)
Dustin@Z1 The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NLA Posts: 1,313 Drives: NLA Rep Power: 18	Yeah they are alot smaller. They are about 1" wide and are about 4" ~ 5" long. I joked because they resemble a set of Rubber Brass Knuckles. We see quite a few Z32's come thru here with them still attached.

12-24-2009, 02:06 AM	#68 (permalink)
aliveZ Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 114 Drives: 09 Nismo-PG #0229 Rep Power: 16	3 months and 1900 miles later... Add another member to the d-bag list. I just went out to the garage and looked. I saw at least one on either side. Going to the dealer this weekend. Thanks for the tip.

12-24-2009, 02:49 AM	#71 (permalink)
stiso Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: z Posts: 42 Drives: z Rep Power: 16	thanks man, 1+ just checked and have them also on my nismo, one on each side, i was able to slide a long flathead screwdriver and pry them off without lifting the car......f$%ing nissan

12-24-2009, 04:52 PM	#74 (permalink)
SouthWestZ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Mexico Posts: 12 Drives: 09 PG Nismo 370z Rep Power: 16	Dang i had one on each side also thanks for the find guys

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