My First 370z, Not my first Z

filip00 · 07-04-2022, 02:53 PM

Congrats on your new ride, interesting story about the previous Z's.
You've mentioned upgrading the suspension as well as upgrading the differential. I suppose you probably like the car being tail happy and having a "pointy" nose. Well, the stock 370 is very understeer prone and before doing any costly modifications, I'd suggest you first install a stiff rear sway bar and put it on the tightest setting. It will transform the car into a completely new way of driving, the way it's supposed to be in my opinion, and all that for dirt cheap. Then proceed with differential and all other mods.
Also, post more pics.

geeteezee · 07-05-2022, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by filip00

I'd suggest you first install a stiff rear sway bar and put it on the tightest setting. It will transform the car into a completely new way of driving, the way it's supposed to be in my opinion, and all that for dirt cheap.

Did you mean front sway bar? From what I've read most opt for upgrading the front and leaving the rear factory.

Also, welcome, jsnmtth. That intro was a rollercoaster!

filip00 · 07-05-2022, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by geeteezee

Did you mean front sway bar? From what I've read most opt for upgrading the front and leaving the rear factory.

Also, welcome, jsnmtth. That intro was a rollercoaster!

No, I meant rear sway bar (anti-roll bar). The Z's come factory understeer-heavy, and to reduce understeer you install a stiffer read sway. If you upgrade to a stiffer front ARB, it will result in even more understeer.

SeeThruHead · 07-05-2022, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by filip00

No, I meant rear sway bar (anti-roll bar). The Z's come factory understeer-heavy, and to reduce understeer you install a stiffer read sway. If you upgrade to a stiffer front ARB, it will result in even more understeer.

Stiff Front Sway Bar Thoughts

jsnmtth · 07-06-2022, 09:37 AM

Thanks for the welcome everyone, and thanks for the advice.

Yes, I'll probably be upgrading the entire suspension within the year. It feels squishy to me. Not just the sway bars though. I've bottomed it out on all four wheels with the downforce from taking a circular ramp at technically legal speeds.

I'm interested in the new Z's clutched LSD. I'm hoping a swap to the 370z is possible.

I like the idea of those air bag setups that people use to drop the height, but I think more for lifting it. I'd love to be able to take it in the dirt, and my old Z's could handle speed bumps at ridiculous speeds.

Regarding the programmable digital display, that is the perfect display for the hidden radar detector! Also it would be nice to get some stats from the computer as I see fit. I'll be checking out those threads.

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07-04-2022, 02:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
filip00 Track Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: slovenia Posts: 573 Drives: 370z pack Rep Power: 125428	Congrats on your new ride, interesting story about the previous Z's. You've mentioned upgrading the suspension as well as upgrading the differential. I suppose you probably like the car being tail happy and having a "pointy" nose. Well, the stock 370 is very understeer prone and before doing any costly modifications, I'd suggest you first install a stiff rear sway bar and put it on the tightest setting. It will transform the car into a completely new way of driving, the way it's supposed to be in my opinion, and all that for dirt cheap. Then proceed with differential and all other mods. Also, post more pics.

07-06-2022, 09:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
jsnmtth Base Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Clovis Posts: 5 Drives: 2020 370z Coupe Rep Power: 4	Thanks for the welcome everyone, and thanks for the advice. Yes, I'll probably be upgrading the entire suspension within the year. It feels squishy to me. Not just the sway bars though. I've bottomed it out on all four wheels with the downforce from taking a circular ramp at technically legal speeds. I'm interested in the new Z's clutched LSD. I'm hoping a swap to the 370z is possible. I like the idea of those air bag setups that people use to drop the height, but I think more for lifting it. I'd love to be able to take it in the dirt, and my old Z's could handle speed bumps at ridiculous speeds. Regarding the programmable digital display, that is the perfect display for the hidden radar detector! Also it would be nice to get some stats from the computer as I see fit. I'll be checking out those threads.