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I know all the performance drivers are gonna think I'm nuts, BUT my new 2014 with the sports package is a lot stiffer than I would prefer. Any one ever changed the sports shocks for standard base shocks? Or is it really out of the question?
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It's a sport car. Get softer springs then if you can find them. Or coils set to full soft. But then you'll be driving the wrong car, might as well get a WRX or ralliart.
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I'm sure you can find 50 people who would trade base shocks for the sport ones.
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I am definitely going to give it the 5 k miles, and then talk to the Z specialist at the dealership on my first service. Kinda expensive to buy new tire this early, tho. I'm not even at 1k now.
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Are they non-progressive springs? Different rates? Different dampers? Both?
I hated the OEM springs and shocks far too soft for my liking -- I liked the Nismos better (non-progressive springs and too stiff...), but eventually went with Swift springs and Koni yellows and couldn't be happier.
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Now that's good input. Especially about being stable on uneven pavement and bumps. With this stiffer "sports package", I too felt like it would be easier to loose control after hitting some rough spots and bouncing, compared to the base suspension on my precious Z.
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Nissan updated the dampening on the shocks for the newer z's. the part numbers on the dampers are the same and doesn't distinguish between base or sports, so i'm assuming they are exactly the same. if someone wants to spend time researching, go ahead. just did 3 min of searching the Nissan parts site.
"The new shocks' dampening characteristics have changed to simultaneously improve the ride comfort as well as the stability on rough roads and at high-speed/when driving sporty. They are suppose to react more quickly to driver input." I liked them when I drove a newer Z. If you're interested, I have a full set of OEM shocks/springs ready to ship if you want to change things up.
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I dont see why you couldn't put base shocks on. They do work in concert with the rest of the components though. The low profile tires also add to the rough ride. The Conti DW's have a soft sidewall and would smooth the ride a bunch at the expense of the steering feel. Its your car so do what you need to to make it yours!
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