Change Nismo Suspension

IgleeI · 06-17-2010, 04:10 PM

Hey, so the ride on the Nismo is ridiculously uncomfortable, especially on long trips so I was wondering what could I change out to soften the ride? Would switching out to Eibach pro-kit soften the ride or would I need to switch out to coilovers?

Thanks

tjlazer · 06-17-2010, 04:12 PM

Switch out to stock springs and shocks. Wanna trade? Looking for a set.

IgleeI · 06-17-2010, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

Switch out to stock springs and shocks. Wanna trade? Looking for a set.

sorry bro i'm looking to change my setup to something other than stock...i might consider selling later on..i'll let you know

corner3garage · 06-17-2010, 04:39 PM

you should check if the spring stoppers are in there Nismo Z Suspension: All Nismo 370Z Owners Check Here FIRST!

IgleeI · 06-17-2010, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by corner3garage

you should check if the spring stoppers are in there Nismo Z Suspension: All Nismo 370Z Owners Check Here FIRST!

oh yea i checked everything...i took out all the spacers and since my tires were overinflated from the dealership, i deflated them to factory specs..

IgleeI · 06-18-2010, 05:26 AM

bump

wishihadnav · 06-18-2010, 11:43 AM

yeah i know what you mean..the stock nismo springs i believe are linear..id try eibachs or H&R's which are progressive and see how you like those first..

vipor · 06-18-2010, 02:55 PM

I've driven on some 300-400 mile trips and I haven't had any real complaints.

cbutler · 06-18-2010, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by IgleeI

Hey, so the ride on the Nismo is ridiculously uncomfortable, especially on long trips so I was wondering what could I change out to soften the ride? Would switching out to Eibach pro-kit soften the ride or would I need to switch out to coilovers?

Thanks

I did not like the ride in my Nismo as well. I put on some Tanabe springs and it dropped the car about .8 in in front and 1.0 in in back. The ride is 100% better a little softer but not to soft. I know someone who swapped out there springs on his nismo and his car was bouncing around as he drove it . I did not want that. I think the ones i have are right in the middle between to soft and Nismo stock. Hope this helps. Keep in mind I also have 20in wheels so i dont know how that affects the ride too.

IgleeI · 06-18-2010, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cbutler

I did not like the ride in my Nismo as well. I put on some Tanabe springs and it dropped the car about .8 in in front and 1.0 in in back. The ride is 100% better a little softer but not to soft. I know someone who swapped out there springs on his nismo and his car was bouncing around as he drove it . I did not want that. I think the ones i have are right in the middle between to soft and Nismo stock. Hope this helps. Keep in mind I also have 20in wheels so i dont know how that affects the ride too.

thx...did you get the gf210 or nf210?

btw does anyone know the quality of tanabe springs and how long it might last?

cbutler · 06-18-2010, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by IgleeI

thx...did you get the gf210 or nf210?

btw does anyone know the quality of tanabe springs and how long it might last?

I got the nf210. I think they were around 290 dollars.

johnnydrama · 06-18-2010, 09:56 PM

I didn't think the stock suspension on my nismo was that bad however I do remember it being a big concern when purchasing. However I just installed Tein S Techs lowering springs and the ride feels better, the handling is better, and the drop is sexy. And not to mention got em for $198 on eBay.

06-17-2010, 04:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
IgleeI Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 30 Drives: PG NISMO 10 Rep Power: 15	Change Nismo Suspension Hey, so the ride on the Nismo is ridiculously uncomfortable, especially on long trips so I was wondering what could I change out to soften the ride? Would switching out to Eibach pro-kit soften the ride or would I need to switch out to coilovers? Thanks

06-17-2010, 04:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 52 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	Switch out to stock springs and shocks. Wanna trade? Looking for a set. __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

06-17-2010, 04:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
corner3garage The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 9,879 Drives: 240sx, 350z, 370z Rep Power: 34	you should check if the spring stoppers are in there Nismo Z Suspension: All Nismo 370Z Owners Check Here FIRST! __________________ Corner3motorsports.com

06-18-2010, 02:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 41 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 48	I've driven on some 300-400 mile trips and I haven't had any real complaints. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

06-18-2010, 09:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
johnnydrama Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bloomington, IN Age: 39 Posts: 582 Drives: Nismo & FPace SVR Rep Power: 2231	I didn't think the stock suspension on my nismo was that bad however I do remember it being a big concern when purchasing. However I just installed Tein S Techs lowering springs and the ride feels better, the handling is better, and the drop is sexy. And not to mention got em for $198 on eBay. __________________ 358WHP/271WTQ BUILD THREAD

06-18-2010, 05:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
IgleeI Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 30 Drives: PG NISMO 10 Rep Power: 15	bump

06-18-2010, 11:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 183	yeah i know what you mean..the stock nismo springs i believe are linear..id try eibachs or H&R's which are progressive and see how you like those first..

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