New Suspension add-on for the Z1 370Z Shop Car

tjlazer · 11-09-2011, 01:22 PM

do these really even make a difference? Placebo effect? lol

NewYorkJon34 · 11-09-2011, 01:53 PM

Thank you soo much Scott@FontanaNissan

Ok, so after driving the car hard for the last 2 days, I can say i'm in love again, lol

Its not a placebo effect, as you could feel the the bars at work during hard cornering, hitting the onramp at speed for example, you could feel the car tightening up. Its like you could feel the bars transfering the load during cornering. Traction has improved but the traction light comes on alil more (not a big deal tho). The Z feels more planted, and really makes the car much more fun to drive fast. Confindence is improved as when taking a corner at greater speeds the car just holds so well that it makes you want to go faster.

I can say without a doubt bodyroll/understeer is 99% eliminated, and side to side motion is greatly reduced. The whole car just feels tighter without reducing ride quality. I truly understand now how important chassis stiffening parts are, as the whole car feels complete and all the parts are acting as a whole.

The only weak point now would be the tires, lol I have the hankook v12's but will be switching to RE-11's in the near future. Im also thinking of switching to the amuse rear bar to add a tiny bit more support, as for the GTspec braces I really dont think i'll need those as this kit is pretty complete & the car feels soo balanced. Next to my KW V3's, this is the best suspension part ive bought.

If I missed something or you guys have any other questions, dont be shy to ask

John@Z1 · 11-10-2011, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34

Ok, so after driving the car hard for the last 2 days, I can say i'm in love again, lol

Its not a placebo effect, as you could feel the the bars at work during hard cornering, hitting the onramp at speed for example, you could feel the car tightening up. Its like you could feel the bars transfering the load during cornering. Traction has improved but the traction light comes on alil more (not a big deal tho). The Z feels more planted, and really makes the car much more fun to drive fast. Confindence is improved as when taking a corner at greater speeds the car just holds so well that it makes you want to go faster.

I can say without a doubt bodyroll/understeer is 99% eliminated, and side to side motion is greatly reduced. The whole car just feels tighter without reducing ride quality. I truly understand now how important chassis stiffening parts are, as the whole car feels complete and all the parts are acting as a whole.

The only weak point now would be the tires, lol I have the hankook v12's but will be switching to RE-11's in the near future. Im also thinking of switching to the amuse rear bar to add a tiny bit more support, as for the GTspec braces I really dont think i'll need those as this kit is pretty complete & the car feels soo balanced. Next to my KW V3's, this is the best suspension part ive bought.

If I missed something or you guys have any other questions, dont be shy to ask

Great feedback! I apologize that we could not help you earlier in the post.

NewYorkJon34 · 11-10-2011, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John@Z1

Great feedback! I apologize that we could not help you earlier in the post.

It's ok John, you guys at Z1 have been soo good to me & love dealing/ordering from your company. It's just that I bought my KW V3's from Scott@FontanaNissan & feel loyal/enjoy the pleasant experience of ordering from his company as well. I'll order from Z1 next time

roplusbee · 11-10-2011, 01:06 PM

I need that brace that goes inside the rear hatch area where the foam piece is currently (even though I removed my foam piece to put my amp there). I would love to get the other two, but my build includes a 34 Row Oil Cooler and I have an F.I. TDX...........

NewYorkJon34 · 11-10-2011, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roplusbee

I need that brace that goes inside the rear hatch area where the foam piece is currently (even though I removed my foam piece to put my amp there). I would love to get the other two, but my build includes a 34 Row Oil Cooler and I have an F.I. TDX...........

I have the Fast Intentions exhaust too & am lowered an inch. I'm having no problems with the rear brace.

Scott@FontanaNissan · 11-16-2011, 10:29 AM

Thanks for the feedback Jon!!! Much appreciated!

Scott

NewYorkJon34 · 11-16-2011, 01:30 PM

No problem Scott, the car is soo much more fun to drive now

martin82 · 11-16-2011, 01:31 PM

can someone PM me price on this? Thanks!

NewYorkJon34 · 11-16-2011, 01:36 PM

Just PM Scott@FontanaNissan for a price

LukasC · 05-05-2012, 02:24 AM

ok quick question fellas. I currently have the Stillen G3's and F.I. exhaust and in the future i will be going twins and ditching the G3's but will this setup work with the intercooler from the GTM TT kit or does the intercooler sit out of the way of this front bar? Granted i will be buying Tony's kit from F.I. but it hasn't been released yet. so i can't go off their intercooler. Let me know please.

11-09-2011, 01:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,497 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	do these really even make a difference? Placebo effect? lol __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

11-09-2011, 01:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1066	Thank you soo much Scott@FontanaNissan Ok, so after driving the car hard for the last 2 days, I can say i'm in love again, lol Its not a placebo effect, as you could feel the the bars at work during hard cornering, hitting the onramp at speed for example, you could feel the car tightening up. Its like you could feel the bars transfering the load during cornering. Traction has improved but the traction light comes on alil more (not a big deal tho). The Z feels more planted, and really makes the car much more fun to drive fast. Confindence is improved as when taking a corner at greater speeds the car just holds so well that it makes you want to go faster. I can say without a doubt bodyroll/understeer is 99% eliminated, and side to side motion is greatly reduced. The whole car just feels tighter without reducing ride quality. I truly understand now how important chassis stiffening parts are, as the whole car feels complete and all the parts are acting as a whole. The only weak point now would be the tires, lol I have the hankook v12's but will be switching to RE-11's in the near future. Im also thinking of switching to the amuse rear bar to add a tiny bit more support, as for the GTspec braces I really dont think i'll need those as this kit is pretty complete & the car feels soo balanced. Next to my KW V3's, this is the best suspension part ive bought. If I missed something or you guys have any other questions, dont be shy to ask 1LIFE likes this. __________________ NewYorkJon34's Ultimate Z Build

11-10-2011, 01:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 23	I need that brace that goes inside the rear hatch area where the foam piece is currently (even though I removed my foam piece to put my amp there). I would love to get the other two, but my build includes a 34 Row Oil Cooler and I have an F.I. TDX........... __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

11-16-2011, 10:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
Scott@FontanaNissan Supporting Nissan Dealer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fontucky, CA Posts: 857 Drives: 91 Sentra GTi-R Rep Power: 27	Thanks for the feedback Jon!!! Much appreciated! Scott __________________ Scott VanderHeide - Motorsports Director - Fontana Nissan/NissanRaceShop www.nissanraceshop.com www.youtube.com/scottvanderheide

11-16-2011, 01:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1066	No problem Scott, the car is soo much more fun to drive now __________________ NewYorkJon34's Ultimate Z Build

11-16-2011, 01:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 20	can someone PM me price on this? Thanks!

11-16-2011, 01:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1066	Just PM Scott@FontanaNissan for a price __________________ NewYorkJon34's Ultimate Z Build

05-05-2012, 02:24 AM	#11 (permalink)
LukasC Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 664 Drives: 11 Stillen SC Bl M6 Rep Power: 18	ok quick question fellas. I currently have the Stillen G3's and F.I. exhaust and in the future i will be going twins and ditching the G3's but will this setup work with the intercooler from the GTM TT kit or does the intercooler sit out of the way of this front bar? Granted i will be buying Tony's kit from F.I. but it hasn't been released yet. so i can't go off their intercooler. Let me know please.

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