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L33T Z34 01-23-2014 12:45 AM
LOL! If u think NeesMos ride ruff, then u need to get N2 another car...omg...:rolleyes: The sportz pack shox r way....2 soft...pathetic...

elm_tx 01-31-2014 09:29 PM
lol
 
I have two Chevy 2500 (3/4 ton) pickups, one with air bags(2006) and a 2013 with no mods. I tow a 15K camper with it, neither truck rides as stiff as my Z.

My 2010 NISMO is STIFF, but I'm used to it and like the ride/performance.

jcosta79 02-14-2014 09:27 AM
Is it stiff?

After 12K miles I am starting to show signs of CTE.

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Hotrodz 02-14-2014 10:28 AM
:roflpuke2: That sounds more like a 1976 Dodge Power Wagon!!!!!!!!!!!

Rusty 02-14-2014 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by jcosta79 (Post 2692930)
Is it stiff?

After 12K miles I am starting to show signs of CTE.

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wuss! :icon17:

kuyo 04-21-2014 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by fuct (Post 2661929)
there are patches of freeway or similar in Houston where the road undulates. (alot of little bumps, haha) anyways when you hit these spots you will be apologizing to passengers. its not comfortable, but as soon as you drop a gear and get on it a little bit your passenger will forget the harshness.
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yep..I avoid downtown houston period lol....It was a ruff ride at first compared to my 350z but I got use to it..I dont really notice it until my wife gets in my car and I notice how much she's shucking and jiving in the passenger seat lol :tup:

roplusbee 04-21-2014 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by kuyo (Post 2789427)
:icon18:
yep..I avoid downtown houston period lol....It was a ruff ride at first compared to my 350z but I got use to it..I dont really notice it until my wife gets in my car and I notice how much she's shucking and jiving in the passenger seat lol :tup:
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That's a good one. I try to drive "comfortably" when I have a passenger, but have noticed the "shuck-n-jive" happen every so often. I can't stop laughing at that.

OP:

The NISMO is definitely stiff riding. I can't say that it is harsh, but it is not very forgiving on busted roads. That being said, a 240SX/S13 Fastback with JIC Magic FLA2 Coilovers is far worse on the same chopped up roads.

InnerDragon10 05-13-2014 06:23 PM
Certainly a stiff ride, but it makes up for it beautifully when you hit some pavement with 'dull' imperfections. Only moderate to severe road imperfections seem to cause some shaking about in the driver's seat.
I watched a few reviews before buying and was jaded by how many test drivers hated on the 'back breaking' suspension. Test drove it and had to disagree - its a sports car; of course its stiff. But nothing back-breaking, IMO.

Limeybastard 05-20-2014 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by KingJoseph (Post 2657573)
People, especially females, that ride in my car notice the unforgiving ride right away - and they don't like it. Dudes usually respect it for what it is, but dates/girlfriends/wives probably won't know what it is and won't care.

I don't notice it much since I'm used to it, but it's worth it for the handling regardless. A passenger-coddling luxo-cruiser this is not - no leather, no legitimate stereo, no seat heaters, etc. I'm surprised the thing has A/C, honestly.

What I found funny is that, when I replaced my stereo, I discovered they deleted the small rear speakers. I was just like, "Really Nissan?" How much weight could that really have added?
Yeah exactly, although not a Nismo owner, my wife felt that my 370z with sport pack was like being in a cadillac compared to my previous ride a 13 speed 3. Now, that was a bone crusher.

SS_Firehawk 05-20-2014 10:46 PM
I had a 11' base sport and now a 13' Nismo. The Nismo is definitely a significant increase in ride stiffness. So much so, I checked three times for the spring blocks. I don't mind it so much as I do see a measurable improvement in handling over a base sport.

YzGyz 05-21-2014 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk (Post 2827412)
I had a 11' base sport and now a 13' Nismo. The Nismo is definitely a significant increase in ride stiffness. So much so, I checked three times for the spring blocks. I don't mind it so much as I do see a measurable improvement in handling over a base sport.
It's so good to know that a few people think the Nismo is worth more that just an exsensive body kit. :tiphat:

Yup, it's harsh but she handles really well.

FuTuRe is Z 05-26-2014 12:55 AM
The Nismo has significantly less understeer and body roll, but the real problem is when you go over bumps during acceleration that the car cuts throttle thinking the wheel has broken traction, it slows you down tremendously.

You can nag all you want about flooring it on public roads, but truth is we all wind it out every so often and I notice the TCS flickering over every bump.

roplusbee 05-28-2014 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk (Post 2827412)
I had a 11' base sport and now a 13' Nismo. The Nismo is definitely a significant increase in ride stiffness. So much so, I checked three times for the spring blocks. I don't mind it so much as I do see a measurable improvement in handling over a base sport.
When I posted that very observation years ago, I was ridiculed. Granted, I purchased an 09 NISMO new. I got to ride in an 09 Base Sport and an 08 NISMO 350z within minutes of each other. I was surprised at how very similar the NISMO Editions handle in comparison to each other.

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Originally Posted by YzGyz (Post 2827991)
It's so good to know that a few people think the Nismo is worth more that just an exsensive body kit. :tiphat:

Yup, it's harsh but she handles really well.
I would say that the differences between Base/Touring Sport and NISMO 370z are way more than just looks. The statement against a NISMO 350z would hold significantly more weight.

Armhunter 05-28-2014 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by roplusbee (Post 2837407)
When I posted that very observation years ago, I was ridiculed. Granted, I purchased an 09 NISMO new. I got to ride in an 09 Base Sport and an 08 NISMO 350z within minutes of each other. I was surprised at how very similar the NISMO Editions handle in comparison to each other.



I would say that the differences between Base/Touring Sport and NISMO 370z are way more than just looks. The statement against a NISMO 350z would hold significantly more weight.
My friend bought a fully loaded 370z touring edition.. I found the Nismo to be much stiffer ride.. both handle good but its obvious the Nismo feels more precise.

Hotrodz 05-28-2014 05:34 PM
I was ready to write off getting a 370 after driving a base model compared to a Mustang GT and then I test drove the Nismo and bought it the next day.

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