How Much Harsher is the Nismo Ride?

L33T Z34 · 01-23-2014, 12:45 AM

LOL! If u think NeesMos ride ruff, then u need to get N2 another car...omg...

The sportz pack shox r way....2 soft...pathetic...

elm_tx · 01-31-2014, 09:29 PM

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

That sounds more like a 1976 Dodge Power Wagon!!!!!!!!!!!

Rusty · 02-14-2014, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jcosta79

Is it stiff?

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

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Wuss!

kuyo · 04-21-2014, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by fuct

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.

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

roplusbee · 04-21-2014, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kuyo

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

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

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

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.

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

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

It's so good to know that a few people think the Nismo is worth more that just an exsensive body kit.

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

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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01-31-2014, 09:29 PM	#17 (permalink)
elm_tx Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 51 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 15	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. mwe370z likes this.

02-14-2014, 09:27 AM	#18 (permalink)
jcosta79 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: N/A Posts: 1,430 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 15	Is it stiff? After 12K miles I am starting to show signs of CTE. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia __________________ 2012 PW NISMO #0559 - GT Spec Brace Kit - Swift Springs - ARK TP & Invidia CBE K&N Intake - UpRev Tune - 15mm Z1 Spacers & Studs - StopTech Slotted Rotors & SS Lines - ZSpeed CMAK with Stage 2 Clutch and Lightweight Flywheel

02-14-2014, 10:28 AM	#19 (permalink)
Hotrodz Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	That sounds more like a 1976 Dodge Power Wagon!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

05-13-2014, 06:23 PM	#23 (permalink)
InnerDragon10 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA Posts: 90 Drives: '14 Black 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 11	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. roplusbee likes this.

05-20-2014, 10:46 PM	#25 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7334	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. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

01-23-2014, 12:45 AM	#16 (permalink)
L33T Z34 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ahnald, MO Age: 46 Posts: 387 Drives: 09 K51 G C Bw/S 6MT Rep Power: 0	LOL! If u think NeesMos ride ruff, then u need to get N2 another car...omg... The sportz pack shox r way....2 soft...pathetic...

05-26-2014, 12:55 AM	#27 (permalink)
FuTuRe is Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: CT Posts: 263 Drives: 2014 370z Rep Power: 11	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.

05-28-2014, 05:34 PM	#30 (permalink)
Hotrodz Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	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. Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk roplusbee and YzGyz like this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

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