Nismo Z Suspension: All Nismo 370Z Owners Check Here FIRST!

dj311 · 07-01-2010, 07:32 PM

All 6 were on mine, too (3 on both sides). It definitely drives much nicer without them. Now that they're off I wonder what the hell I was thinking when they were still on. Speed bumps used to make me cringe, now they're fine.

F1loco · 07-07-2010, 03:30 PM

After 1st owner, 4k miles, and a pre-cert inspection, still had the inside braces...unbelievable....

Matt · 07-07-2010, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dj311

All 6 were on mine, too (3 on both sides). It definitely drives much nicer without them. Now that they're off I wonder what the hell I was thinking when they were still on. Speed bumps used to make me cringe, now they're fine.

I remember how it used to be driving over railroad tracks, or any non-smooth road. It was a NIGHTMARE. I started having pretty bad back pains (already have a bad back) and seriously considered the fact that I'd have to trade it in for something a little more comfortable. Even turning felt uncomfortable.

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After 1st owner, 4k miles, and a pre-cert inspection, still had the inside braces...unbelievable....

Now we know why the original owner got rid of it, haha. That's unfortunate, but glad you found them!

TROOPER · 07-07-2010, 04:05 PM

Seemed a real struggle to see in the wheel arch.

I managed to slide my arm in the fronts, but could not feel anything in the coils.

Do I really need to get this up on a lift to check for these?

Matt · 07-07-2010, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TROOPER

Seemed a real struggle to see in the wheel arch.

I managed to slide my arm in the fronts, but could not feel anything in the coils.

Do I really need to get this up on a lift to check for these?

If you turn your wheels to the outer exremes, you should be able to both see and feel them, but not remove them (obviously).

If you can't feel anything in the coils, it's possible they aren't there. You'll definitely be able to see them though. If it's only the last spacer left (the one in the back) you may not be able to feel it if you can't reach behind the spring.

Blue Baby · 07-07-2010, 07:09 PM

Take a flashlight and look. I had to show the dealer the back ones. They didn't believe me when I told them they were still in there.

israel7 · 07-26-2010, 05:04 PM

great finding. i just bought my NISMO this past thursday, read the post sat night and removed 4 stoppers, 2 each side, sunday afternoon. clowns at nissan for not removing them...a bunch of savages in the town.

chii370 · 08-15-2010, 03:07 AM

lol i had the shipping spacers on the front of my nismo too, i had been driving it for about 2 days before i got sick of how rough the car was riding and investigated lol.

vipor · 08-16-2010, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by israel7

great finding. i just bought my NISMO this past thursday, read the post sat night and removed 4 stoppers, 2 each side, sunday afternoon. clowns at nissan for not removing them...a bunch of savages in the town.

That just means they only removed the (1) on each side that they could get to easily

atadee · 08-16-2010, 09:48 PM

see what I found,

Bottom line.. Yup, it is meant to be taken out.
Sue your Nissan Dealers if they haven't

None of'em are attached to my springs,
Checked'em thoroughly.

Thank you forum!

G Fo12ce · 08-16-2010, 10:15 PM

Nice find. It's sad the lackie PDI tech is given directions, a drawing and a count of how many spacers there are and we keep getting new owners with this problem. I also had a stripe of the clear tape mentioned on that on the bottom of my chin spoiler I took off as well.

Jose Aliling · 08-25-2010, 10:41 AM

will check mine tomorrow thanks

Mythic · 09-02-2010, 10:36 AM

This is just crazy...I'll check mine today, thanks!

fuct · 09-02-2010, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atadee

see what I found,

Bottom line.. Yup, it is meant to be taken out.
Sue your Nissan Dealers if they haven't

None of'em are attached to my springs,
Checked'em thoroughly.

Thank you forum!

if this tag says you should only drive a max of 10mph with the spacers im sure doing 100mph is not too good...... i had zero spacers but i sent this link to my nissan salesman.

Cell · 09-12-2010, 04:55 PM

Anyone have pictures of what the rear spacers look like?

07-07-2010, 04:05 PM	#124 (permalink)
TROOPER A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,297 Drives: Your Tax Dollars Rep Power: 17	Seemed a real struggle to see in the wheel arch. I managed to slide my arm in the fronts, but could not feel anything in the coils. Do I really need to get this up on a lift to check for these? __________________ Darren "Guv Motors Passion Wagon"

08-16-2010, 10:15 PM	#131 (permalink)
G Fo12ce Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 996 Drives: Sold! Rep Power: 52	Nice find. It's sad the lackie PDI tech is given directions, a drawing and a count of how many spacers there are and we keep getting new owners with this problem. I also had a stripe of the clear tape mentioned on that on the bottom of my chin spoiler I took off as well. __________________ Nismo Suspension: New Owners Check Here!

09-02-2010, 10:36 AM	#133 (permalink)
Mythic Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Live Oak Fl Posts: 223 Drives: 2010 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 15	This is just crazy...I'll check mine today, thanks! __________________ *2010 Nismo 370z* - Magnetic Black, again *2009 Nismo* 370Z** SOLD

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07-01-2010, 07:32 PM	#121 (permalink)
dj311 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 15 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 15	All 6 were on mine, too (3 on both sides). It definitely drives much nicer without them. Now that they're off I wonder what the hell I was thinking when they were still on. Speed bumps used to make me cringe, now they're fine.

07-07-2010, 03:30 PM	#122 (permalink)
F1loco Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Posts: 203 Drives: 09 Nismo Rep Power: 15	After 1st owner, 4k miles, and a pre-cert inspection, still had the inside braces...unbelievable....

07-07-2010, 07:09 PM	#126 (permalink)
Blue Baby Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 55 Drives: 10 Nismo Red # 0278 Rep Power: 16	Take a flashlight and look. I had to show the dealer the back ones. They didn't believe me when I told them they were still in there.

07-26-2010, 05:04 PM	#127 (permalink)
israel7 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: laredo, tx Posts: 20 Drives: 2010 BS NISMO #0489 Rep Power: 15	great finding. i just bought my NISMO this past thursday, read the post sat night and removed 4 stoppers, 2 each side, sunday afternoon. clowns at nissan for not removing them...a bunch of savages in the town.

08-15-2010, 03:07 AM	#128 (permalink)
chii370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: . Posts: 642 Drives: . Rep Power: 16	lol i had the shipping spacers on the front of my nismo too, i had been driving it for about 2 days before i got sick of how rough the car was riding and investigated lol.

08-25-2010, 10:41 AM	#132 (permalink)
Jose Aliling Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Manila Posts: 298 Drives: tricycle Rep Power: 15	will check mine tomorrow thanks

09-12-2010, 04:55 PM	#135 (permalink)
Cell A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,449 Drives: A Garbage Truck Rep Power: 21	Anyone have pictures of what the rear spacers look like?