I'm sure a lot of you here have heard that the new 2013 Z has a euro tuned suspension. I was wondering if there's any user on this fine forum
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12-26-2012, 02:09 AM | #1 (permalink) |
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Can anyone give impressions on new 2013 euro tuned suspension?
I'm sure a lot of you here have heard that the new 2013 Z has a euro tuned suspension. I was wondering if there's any user on this fine forum that has actually driven both a 2013 Z and an older Z so that we could have an idea as to whether there's performance to be had or if its more of a marketing gimmick.
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12-26-2012, 02:19 AM | #2 (permalink) |
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I assume a "euro-tuned" suspensions means it can handle more cobbled stone road and some serious pot holes.
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12-26-2012, 09:56 AM | #3 (permalink) |
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Yes, the euro-tunes are more geared for street driving,while older springs were more dual-roles springs for street and track. Nissan decided that since most Z owners don't drive this car for sport purposes, they might as well make the car more comfortable to drive on the street. Giving you the "Euro-Tuned" GT suspension springs.
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12-26-2012, 11:13 PM | #5 (permalink) |
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IMO it's just a marketing gimmick. My friend has a 13 Nismo and it (suspension) looks identical to my 12 Nismo all around.
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The story out of NTC Europe was that springs were stiffer and damper valving was better. I know the euro spec dampers from the 350 shat on the US spec ones. |
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01-11-2013, 06:07 AM | #7 (permalink) |
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I must know if I need to push for a 2013 model when it comes time to buy my own. lol And I will be modding the car, but the suspension is not something I want to touch too much.
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01-12-2013, 05:57 AM | #9 (permalink) |
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Well I know going down my local highway, it's cement and has stress cuts in it, driving at 60mph it's something like a rough massage. For comparison my old s10 was like being kicked in the butt. This is much rougher.
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I would say the performance advantage would be very minor, maybe a half step between the Nismo and older setup.
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01-12-2013, 08:44 AM | #12 (permalink) |
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That and bangerter highway, I honestly think driving down bangerter is like someone is trying to break my back. In the truck I think there's something wrong with the suspension.
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