ATTENTION: ALL Nismo 370Z Owners: Please check your suspension!

motoextreme · 12-14-2009, 11:00 PM

OK..got them off... Not so bad when the car's off the ground. Tired of climbing under this thing, I'm getting a lift and ASAP.

I have to think that played with the handling a bit.

On the bright side, this is the cheapest Mod I've done so far!

kgreen · 12-14-2009, 11:02 PM

is there a visible difference...take pics please

nogoodname · 12-14-2009, 11:08 PM

This is just funny... Lol

also, keep them if the car ever needs a tow??

motoextreme · 12-14-2009, 11:13 PM

Front end came down a good 1/2" or so, pretty sure anyway.

nogoodname · 12-14-2009, 11:30 PM

Sell it as a lift kit.....

TARDCORE · 12-15-2009, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nogoodname

Sell it as a lift kit.....

LOL

but seriously... its funny cuz I remember reading about this a long time ago and now you guys are just finding out its true. I wonder if this had something to do with car and driver's test of the NISMO Z being so craptacular... other than the fact the morons tested it before properly breaking it in.

motoextreme · 12-15-2009, 12:17 AM

Yeah, I feel dumb...didnt even think to look. It is funny though. That would be comedy if they ran the test that way. Curious to see how it drives tomorrow, I live in a canyon so I'll know pretty quick.

vipor · 12-15-2009, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nogoodname

Sell it as a lift kit.....

I've looked (very quickly) to see if I have these and haven't seen them. I think I'll take a better look now that I know exactly what they look like.

kannibul · 12-15-2009, 08:45 AM

Is this a NISMO only thing?

NIZMOZ · 12-15-2009, 08:48 AM

Yep. I was the first one to discover this on the 350Z NISMO. Mine had them left on as well. Jack the front up a little to release the tension on the springs, and they pull right off. Your car will drop about 1/2 a inch or more down on the front. The dealers are suppose to remove them. They are for shipping so they cars won't scrape the front lips on the trucks.

NIZMOZ · 12-15-2009, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kannibul

Is this a NISMO only thing?

Yes a NISMO only thing. I mentioned it on here before, but guess no one cared at that time. :P

vipor · 12-15-2009, 08:51 AM

..... i care

lol

Matt · 12-15-2009, 08:58 AM

Will I be able to see these just by turning my wheel while the car is down on the ground? I don't have easy access to a jack or lift, at the moment, but want to tell if they are there.

motoextreme · 12-15-2009, 09:11 AM

I saw them by poking my head under the car with a light but if you turn your wheels all the way out you can definitely see them

I took the canyon a little faster then before coming to work today, I can definitely tell. My very first post I mentioned I thought the car was rougher in corners then expected when hitting bumps, that same ripple didnt phase me this morning.

I'm still laughing...thank you once again for pointing this out!

Matt · 12-15-2009, 09:28 AM

Sure enough, they are on both of my front springs. Are they on the back as well? They are hidden pretty well, which makes me believe they're there for a reason...so I don't know. 100%, they are there.

I called the dealership and they do not know what they are or why are they are there, so they will NOT pull them off without me leaving it overnight so they can run some "tests". What a bunch of ********!

I left a message for the GM to call me back so I can complain (again!) about the service department.

Should I have my local shop pull these off, or wait until the dealership comes to their senses so my butt is covered in case something happens?

What did everyone notice after removing these springs?

12-14-2009, 11:00 PM	#16 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 368	OK..got them off... Not so bad when the car's off the ground. Tired of climbing under this thing, I'm getting a lift and ASAP. I have to think that played with the handling a bit. On the bright side, this is the cheapest Mod I've done so far! __________________ Fast Intensions / NST / Mishimoto / Alpine / JDM / Volk / Brembo / Rotora / Seibon / Stillen / Password: JDM / KW / MR Works / RAW / Sun Auto / B&M / Amplified Motorsports

12-14-2009, 11:13 PM	#19 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 368	Front end came down a good 1/2" or so, pretty sure anyway. __________________ Fast Intensions / NST / Mishimoto / Alpine / JDM / Volk / Brembo / Rotora / Seibon / Stillen / Password: JDM / KW / MR Works / RAW / Sun Auto / B&M / Amplified Motorsports

12-14-2009, 11:30 PM	#20 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	Sell it as a lift kit..... cybreed likes this.

12-15-2009, 12:17 AM	#22 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 368	Yeah, I feel dumb...didnt even think to look. It is funny though. That would be comedy if they ran the test that way. Curious to see how it drives tomorrow, I live in a canyon so I'll know pretty quick. __________________ Fast Intensions / NST / Mishimoto / Alpine / JDM / Volk / Brembo / Rotora / Seibon / Stillen / Password: JDM / KW / MR Works / RAW / Sun Auto / B&M / Amplified Motorsports

12-15-2009, 08:48 AM	#25 (permalink)
NIZMOZ Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 634 Drives: 07 NISMO 350Z SA M6 Rep Power: 490	Yep. I was the first one to discover this on the 350Z NISMO. Mine had them left on as well. Jack the front up a little to release the tension on the springs, and they pull right off. Your car will drop about 1/2 a inch or more down on the front. The dealers are suppose to remove them. They are for shipping so they cars won't scrape the front lips on the trucks. __________________ SOLD: 2007 NISMO 350Z #0044 Silver Alloy New DD: 2010 Titan Pro4X CC

12-14-2009, 11:02 PM	#17 (permalink)
kgreen Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: EL Paso, Tx Posts: 387 Drives: SR 370z Rep Power: 243	is there a visible difference...take pics please

12-14-2009, 11:08 PM	#18 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	This is just funny... Lol also, keep them if the car ever needs a tow??

12-15-2009, 08:45 AM	#24 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 266	Is this a NISMO only thing?

12-15-2009, 08:51 AM	#27 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 41 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 48	..... i care lol __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

12-15-2009, 08:58 AM	#28 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 41 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 18	Will I be able to see these just by turning my wheel while the car is down on the ground? I don't have easy access to a jack or lift, at the moment, but want to tell if they are there. __________________ "Any man who can drive a 370z while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the Z the attention it deserves." Albert Einstein....modified.

12-15-2009, 09:11 AM	#29 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 368	I saw them by poking my head under the car with a light but if you turn your wheels all the way out you can definitely see them I took the canyon a little faster then before coming to work today, I can definitely tell. My very first post I mentioned I thought the car was rougher in corners then expected when hitting bumps, that same ripple didnt phase me this morning. I'm still laughing...thank you once again for pointing this out! __________________ Fast Intensions / NST / Mishimoto / Alpine / JDM / Volk / Brembo / Rotora / Seibon / Stillen / Password: JDM / KW / MR Works / RAW / Sun Auto / B&M / Amplified Motorsports

12-15-2009, 09:28 AM	#30 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 41 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 18	Sure enough, they are on both of my front springs. Are they on the back as well? They are hidden pretty well, which makes me believe they're there for a reason...so I don't know. 100%, they are there. I called the dealership and they do not know what they are or why are they are there, so they will NOT pull them off without me leaving it overnight so they can run some "tests". What a bunch of ********! I left a message for the GM to call me back so I can complain (again!) about the service department. Should I have my local shop pull these off, or wait until the dealership comes to their senses so my butt is covered in case something happens? What did everyone notice after removing these springs? __________________ "Any man who can drive a 370z while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the Z the attention it deserves." Albert Einstein....modified.

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