Euro-tuned shocks too stiff

TexasChuck · 06-14-2014, 03:56 PM

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?
Thanks

synolimit · 06-14-2014, 06:12 PM

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.

Tribalpinoy91 · 06-17-2014, 11:03 AM

I smell pu$$y

kenchan · 06-17-2014, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TexasChuck

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?
Thanks

have you checked your tire pressure? try 35psi cold if you haven't. if it's still too stiff, then i suppose you can swap dampers, or try some continental DW. those are pretty plush for summers. congrats on your new car.

SS_Firehawk · 06-17-2014, 12:18 PM

I'm sure you can find 50 people who would trade base shocks for the sport ones.

7speed · 06-17-2014, 12:37 PM

Lets swap, we are both in TX.

TexasChuck · 06-18-2014, 09:38 AM

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.
Thanks for the positive reply's. And you smart a**es".........

Jordo! · 06-18-2014, 10:52 AM

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.

kenchan · 06-18-2014, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

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.

i found that the stock base needs a tad stiffer front swaybar. once i got that on there (swapped to kangaroo bar), the car is very stable even on uneven dips and humps.

it is perfect for street.

TexasChuck · 06-20-2014, 04:37 PM

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.
Thanks

critical · 06-20-2014, 04:51 PM

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.

Zoren 370 · 06-14-2014, 06:41 PM

Seriously! I wish i would be stiff every-time i need it!

G37Sam · 06-15-2014, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370

Seriously! I wish i would be stiff every-time i need it!

I heard you can get pills for that

quickboat · 06-15-2014, 07:26 AM

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!

synolimit · 06-15-2014, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by quickboat

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!

Same springs, you won't feel a difference.

06-14-2014, 03:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	Euro-tuned shocks too stiff 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? Thanks

06-14-2014, 06:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3390	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. cooltoy likes this. __________________ 13 370z-

06-17-2014, 12:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	I'm sure you can find 50 people who would trade base shocks for the sport ones. 7speed likes this. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

06-17-2014, 12:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
7speed Track Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Dallas Posts: 697 Drives: 09 370 sports clone Rep Power: 14	Lets swap, we are both in TX. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ 09 370z 6spd traded 1/12/15 for 15 Challenger RT 6spd

06-18-2014, 09:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	Zoren'sReply 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. Thanks for the positive reply's. And you smart a**es".........

06-17-2014, 11:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tribalpinoy91 Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 607 Drives: 370z PW Rep Power: 15	I smell pu$$y

06-18-2014, 10:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 419	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. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

06-20-2014, 04:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	Base Shocks 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. Thanks

06-20-2014, 04:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
critical A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 1,252 Drives: 09' 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	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. __________________ Quaife w/ gears \|Stillen Gen 3\|SOLD FI Resonated Test Pipes \|SOLD FI 18'' \| 25row Stillen Race \| Progress 35mm/25mm sways \| Swifts/Koni\|Volk G25's\| Stoptech SS lines\|\|SPL Front/Rear Arms\|

06-14-2014, 06:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913654	Seriously! I wish i would be stiff every-time i need it!

06-15-2014, 07:26 AM	#14 (permalink)
quickboat Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: ohio Posts: 65 Drives: '14 370Z TSN M6 Rep Power: 12	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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