How much different with sport and nismo suspension

christian370z · 01-31-2011, 11:09 PM

Really, how are they different to the OEM Nismo suspension?

WhiskeyHotel · 02-01-2011, 09:52 AM

According to my mechanic (that installed my suspension), there is no difference visually in the parts. They look identical. Is there a difference between S-tune and the suspension on the Nismo?

Jordo! · 02-01-2011, 10:50 AM

To the best of my knowledge, the S-tune spring/struts and OEM Nismo ones are the same.

JB1 · 02-01-2011, 01:14 PM

I might have to keep my eye out on a used set from someone that is getting aftermarket coil overs for their Nismo. I wouldn't mind my suspension to be a bit firmer for Autox and track use, but I don't feel the need to lower the car, I still want to be able to drive it on the crappy roads around Chicago year round. So the Nismo suspension sounds like the way to go.

Cell · 02-01-2011, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JB1

I might have to keep my eye out on a used set from someone that is getting aftermarket coil overs for their Nismo. I wouldn't mind my suspension to be a bit firmer for Autox and track use, but I don't feel the need to lower the car, I still want to be able to drive it on the crappy roads around Chicago year round. So the Nismo suspension sounds like the way to go.

How is the blizzard treating you with the 370z?

JB1 · 02-01-2011, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Cell

How is the blizzard treating you with the 370z?

Hehe, today the Z had a lucky day off, I used the
Wifes Forester to get to work. But tomorrow I will have to brave the second half of the blizzard in the Z.

Read T · 05-25-2015, 08:43 AM

I haven't heard of anyone running the S-tune suspension on their car yet on the forum.

Myself and a few others on here are running the OEM Nismo suspension though.

vcz28 · 03-29-2020, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Read T

I haven't heard of anyone running the S-tune suspension on their car yet on the forum.

Myself and a few others on here are running the OEM Nismo suspension though.

The S-Tune suspension kit is standard on any Nismo 370z. Theses are the pieces i replaced on my Nismo as per the Part Numbers stamped on y original pieces.

pearlwhite1 · 04-10-2020, 02:02 AM

i have a 2012 factory Nismo, the factory rear shocks/struts were terrible. super stiff and very bouncy. i ended up replacing the factory Nismo rear struts with the 2013 factory sport shocks/ struts. what a difference that made. handles like i want it to and rides way better.

DeusExMaxima · 11-13-2021, 03:16 AM

I just bought a full set of low mileage 2019 OEM Nismo struts /shocks and springs for my non sport 2010 roadster. Are the newer Nismo struts and springs different than the older Nismo suspension pieces? Any more feedback from those of you who did the swap?

Rusty · 11-13-2021, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by DeusExMaxima

I just bought a full set of low mileage 2019 OEM Nismo struts /shocks and springs for my non sport 2010 roadster. Are the newer Nismo struts and springs different than the older Nismo suspension pieces? Any more feedback from those of you who did the swap?

I answered you in the other thread. The newer Nismo bits are not as stiff as the older bits. The dampening and spring rate is softer.

grant · 05-25-2015, 06:45 PM

I'm running the NISMO S-tune "Low Down" springs and dampers on my 2012 sport/touring coupe. I also have the Hotchkis sway bars, and SPL end links. The ride is a little stiffer than the sport/touring was, but I like it. It did drop the car about 1/2-3/4 inch. I've had them on the car since Oct 2012 and put about 20,000 miles on them.

DeusExMaxima · 12-03-2021, 11:42 PM

I'm pretty sure. The Nismo springs are longer and thicker wire. In the photo,, the nismo is on top.

Rusty · 12-04-2021, 12:20 AM

Wow.....that's a whole coil.

DeusExMaxima · 12-04-2021, 12:45 AM

Rear lower control arms are the same for all years and models of 370z. That contains the spring bucket.

01-31-2011, 11:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
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Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 419	To the best of my knowledge, the S-tune spring/struts and OEM Nismo ones are the same. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

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JB1 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 748 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z sold Rep Power: 18	I might have to keep my eye out on a used set from someone that is getting aftermarket coil overs for their Nismo. I wouldn't mind my suspension to be a bit firmer for Autox and track use, but I don't feel the need to lower the car, I still want to be able to drive it on the crappy roads around Chicago year round. So the Nismo suspension sounds like the way to go. __________________ Black Fangs // Black rear Valance // Berk CBE // COBB post MAF tubes // K&N drop in filters // Setrab Oil Cooler // Stillen Sway bars // Z1 SS brake lines // Stillen brake cooling kit // Harness bar //

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Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 19	I haven't heard of anyone running the S-tune suspension on their car yet on the forum. Myself and a few others on here are running the OEM Nismo suspension though. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

12-04-2021, 12:20 AM	#14 (permalink)
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02-01-2011, 09:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
WhiskeyHotel Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 530 Drives: 2015 GT-R PW Premium Rep Power: 17	According to my mechanic (that installed my suspension), there is no difference visually in the parts. They look identical. Is there a difference between S-tune and the suspension on the Nismo?

04-10-2020, 02:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
pearlwhite1 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Nor California Posts: 26 Drives: 2012 Nismo Rep Power: 14	i have a 2012 factory Nismo, the factory rear shocks/struts were terrible. super stiff and very bouncy. i ended up replacing the factory Nismo rear struts with the 2013 factory sport shocks/ struts. what a difference that made. handles like i want it to and rides way better.

11-13-2021, 03:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
DeusExMaxima Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 80 Drives: 2010 red roadster Rep Power: 6721	I just bought a full set of low mileage 2019 OEM Nismo struts /shocks and springs for my non sport 2010 roadster. Are the newer Nismo struts and springs different than the older Nismo suspension pieces? Any more feedback from those of you who did the swap?

05-25-2015, 06:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
grant Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 128 Drives: AMG C43 Rep Power: 14	I'm running the NISMO S-tune "Low Down" springs and dampers on my 2012 sport/touring coupe. I also have the Hotchkis sway bars, and SPL end links. The ride is a little stiffer than the sport/touring was, but I like it. It did drop the car about 1/2-3/4 inch. I've had them on the car since Oct 2012 and put about 20,000 miles on them.

12-04-2021, 12:45 AM	#15 (permalink)
DeusExMaxima Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 80 Drives: 2010 red roadster Rep Power: 6721	Rear lower control arms are the same for all years and models of 370z. That contains the spring bucket.

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