Nismo - Swift Spec R Springs - Front Only???

chiblk370z · 07-05-2011, 08:38 PM

This may sound stupid- but did you check your nismo for spring spacers on the front?

When Nissan ships 370z Nismo models it puts hard rubber spacers in the front springs to keep the front lip/facia from scraping on the ground. This is unique to Nismo's because of the extension vs the sport model. There have been a LOT of dealerships that forgot to remove some or all of the spacers upon delivery. You might want to check this before putting new springs on.

ATTENTION All Nismo 370Z Owners! Check this thread first before driving your Nismo! - Nismo 350Z / Nismo 370Z Enthusiast Community

^these things

Vapiano · 07-05-2011, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by chiblk370z

This may sound stupid- but did you check your nismo for spring spacers on the front?

When Nissan ships 370z Nismo models it puts hard rubber spacers in the front springs to keep the front lip/facia from scraping on the ground. This is unique to Nismo's because of the extension vs the sport model. There have been a LOT of dealerships that forgot to remove some or all of the spacers upon delivery. You might want to check this before putting new springs on.

ATTENTION All Nismo 370Z Owners! Check this thread first before driving your Nismo! - Nismo 350Z / Nismo 370Z Enthusiast Community

^these things

Not at all, I checked the car when I got home the second day after I bought the car and sure enough, the spacers had not been removed

I took it back to the dealer and had them removed, definitely a different ride afterwards.

chiblk370z · 07-06-2011, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Vapiano

Not at all, I checked the car when I got home the second day after I bought the car and sure enough, the spacers had not been removed

I took it back to the dealer and had them removed, definitely a different ride afterwards.

Ah! I can't believe that dealerships still don't remove those damn things.

On another note- just put the swift springs on all four corners. I have them and I live in downtown Chicago. We have shitty road surfaces and the biggest speed bumps I've ever seen, but I get around. Plus, what car doesn't look a little bit better lowered?

birdmanx1 · 07-06-2011, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by BennytheBlade

Damned nice looking Niz.

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Originally Posted by Vapiano

thx guys. V, glad you are going with those springs all around. You won't be disappointed at all.

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Originally Posted by chiblk370z

Ah! I can't believe that dealerships still don't remove those damn things.

On another note- just put the swift springs on all four corners. I have them and I live in downtown Chicago. We have shitty road surfaces and the biggest speed bumps I've ever seen, but I get around. Plus, what car doesn't look a little bit better lowered?

Chilblk, you are bold my friend. The speed bumps and roads in Chi-Town are pretty rough; you should convince forum member Cell as well

The dealership had removed 3 spacers on my car during purchase and simply forgot about the last one. I found that out when the car was on the lift a few months later.

chiblk370z · 07-06-2011, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by birdmanx1

thx guys. V, glad you are going with those springs all around. You won't be disappointed at all.

Chilblk, you are bold my friend. The speed bumps and roads in Chi-Town are pretty rough; you should convince forum member Cell as well

The dealership had removed 3 spacers on my car during purchase and simply forgot about the last one. I found that out when the car was on the lift a few months later.

Cars are meant to be driven! A couple scrapes and battle scars are the only way to live! (I also daily drive on custom 20" rims with a 25 series

it wont be long before I get my lips replaced! hahha)

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chiblk370z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 14 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 16	This may sound stupid- but did you check your nismo for spring spacers on the front? When Nissan ships 370z Nismo models it puts hard rubber spacers in the front springs to keep the front lip/facia from scraping on the ground. This is unique to Nismo's because of the extension vs the sport model. There have been a LOT of dealerships that forgot to remove some or all of the spacers upon delivery. You might want to check this before putting new springs on. ATTENTION All Nismo 370Z Owners! Check this thread first before driving your Nismo! - Nismo 350Z / Nismo 370Z Enthusiast Community ^these things