370z ride

mono01 · 02-13-2009, 05:05 PM

i have had my 370z with sports package for 3 weeks ,when i test drove it it rode very nice .now that i have driven it for a while the ride seems very rough brothers my back. could the 19 inch tires be the problem here?

semtex · 02-13-2009, 05:28 PM

That's um....strange. Was it a sudden change in ride quality that you noticed one day? Or is it more of a 'now that I'm used to driving this car and the early excitement has subsided, it annoys me' thing?

SoCal 370Z · 02-13-2009, 05:37 PM

What are your tire pressures?

mono01 · 02-13-2009, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semtex

That's um....strange. Was it a sudden change in ride quality that you noticed one day? Or is it more of a 'now that I'm used to driving this car and the early excitement has subsided, it annoys me' thing?

do you have the sports package and how does your z ride is it smooth or kinda of rough. thank you .and my tire pressure are where they should be.

RCZ · 02-13-2009, 05:43 PM

I guess it depends on your definition of "smooth" but my Z rides super super smooth and I have sport package 19's.

370z4Steve · 02-13-2009, 05:47 PM

maybe you have been riding on different or bad roads.. make no mistake the stock ride is firm w/sport package but not abnormally so.. it rides quite nice.

semtex · 02-13-2009, 06:00 PM

I have the SP. My Z rides just fine. What was your last car, if you don't mind my asking?

RCZ · 02-13-2009, 07:08 PM

^ OT Semtex, but was Senna talking about Spa? or ironically was it Imola?

On topic:

If he says his last car was either a lexus, infiniti or merc then we have found the issue.

frost · 02-13-2009, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ

If he says his last car was either a lexus, infiniti or merc then we have found the issue.

semtex · 02-13-2009, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ

^ OT Semtex, but was Senna talking about Spa? or ironically was it Imola?

On topic:

If he says his last car was either a lexus, infiniti or merc then we have found the issue.

Senna was talking about Imola. He said it in an interview the day before the race. Going critical || Ayrton Senna

And yes, depending on what the OP's last car was, it will help put some perspective on things. That's why I asked.

Because I was thinking -- okay, I think the Z is smooth. But my last car was a 350, and my car before that was an S2000. Our perceptions of ride quality depend largely on what we're accustomed to.

Gas Hed · 02-13-2009, 08:39 PM

Definitely the tires with the low profile. You may want to go to the dealer and test drive one without the 19's. See if it makes a difference for you, and change the wheels/tires. It is amazing how much of a difference a summer vs. touring all season tire can make on ride quality.

mono01 · 02-13-2009, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semtex

Senna was talking about Imola. He said it in an interview the day before the race. Going critical || Ayrton Senna

And yes, depending on what the OP's last car was, it will help put some perspective on things. That's why I asked.

Because I was thinking -- okay, I think the Z is smooth. But my last car was a 350, and my car before that was an S2000. Our perceptions of ride quality depend largely on what we're accustomed to.

my last ride was a 2005 nsx and that car rode very smooth.

Z34drifty · 02-13-2009, 11:55 PM

My lasts cars were Lexus's and the 370z is still smoother than my 350z

RCZ · 02-14-2009, 02:22 AM

You had an NSX and you are complaining about the ride of the Z? Back to Senna with the NSX..weird.

Yeah semtex, I figured it might have been Imola...makes me sad to think about it..

It should feel somewhat similar than the nsx actually, I'm surprised you find it harsh... also why ever would you replace an nsx with the Z?

Pushing_Tin · 02-14-2009, 03:19 AM

I have the sport package and find the ride quite nice for the handling and tire choice/rim size. Every review I have read says about the same thing.

02-13-2009, 05:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
mono01 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: TAMPA Posts: 6 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 16	370z ride i have had my 370z with sports package for 3 weeks ,when i test drove it it rode very nice .now that i have driven it for a while the ride seems very rough brothers my back. could the 19 inch tires be the problem here?

02-13-2009, 05:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	That's um....strange. Was it a sudden change in ride quality that you noticed one day? Or is it more of a 'now that I'm used to driving this car and the early excitement has subsided, it annoys me' thing? __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

02-13-2009, 06:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	I have the SP. My Z rides just fine. What was your last car, if you don't mind my asking? __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

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370z4Steve Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: west Posts: 231 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 672	maybe you have been riding on different or bad roads.. make no mistake the stock ride is firm w/sport package but not abnormally so.. it rides quite nice.

02-13-2009, 07:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	^ OT Semtex, but was Senna talking about Spa? or ironically was it Imola? On topic: If he says his last car was either a lexus, infiniti or merc then we have found the issue.

02-13-2009, 08:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
Gas Hed Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 12 Drives: 04 G35 Coupe Rep Power: 219	Definitely the tires with the low profile. You may want to go to the dealer and test drive one without the 19's. See if it makes a difference for you, and change the wheels/tires. It is amazing how much of a difference a summer vs. touring all season tire can make on ride quality.

02-13-2009, 11:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
Z34drifty Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Auburn Posts: 253 Drives: through walls Rep Power: 17	My lasts cars were Lexus's and the 370z is still smoother than my 350z

02-14-2009, 02:22 AM	#14 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	You had an NSX and you are complaining about the ride of the Z? Back to Senna with the NSX..weird. Yeah semtex, I figured it might have been Imola...makes me sad to think about it.. It should feel somewhat similar than the nsx actually, I'm surprised you find it harsh... also why ever would you replace an nsx with the Z?

02-14-2009, 03:19 AM	#15 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 228	I have the sport package and find the ride quite nice for the handling and tire choice/rim size. Every review I have read says about the same thing.