Nismo Z Suspension: All Nismo 370Z Owners Check Here FIRST!

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?

ChrisSlicks · 12-15-2009, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt

What did everyone notice after removing these springs?

That the suspension works like it is supposed to?

Matt · 12-15-2009, 10:41 AM

The GM ans service supervisor are meeting me at 3pm to take a look at the car.

GT Motoring · 12-15-2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt

The GM ans service supervisor are meeting me at 3pm to take a look at the car.

They are !00% for sure supposed to come off.

This is funny! They ship the S2000 CR the same way and a few owners have had to remove the spacers themselves as well!

motoextreme · 12-15-2009, 11:30 AM

+1!!!!!

Missed that...whoops

Matt · 12-15-2009, 11:34 AM

So should I just jack this up myself and remove these instead of going to the dealership and having them "investigate" the spacers themselves?

ChrisSlicks · 12-15-2009, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt

So should I just jack this up myself and remove these instead of going to the dealership and having them "investigate" the spacers themselves?

You certainly can, but if the dealership is uneducated they are going to keep making this mistake with future Nismo sales. You'll be doing future owners a favor. But if it's more of a hassle to take it in than jack it up, by all means jack it up.

G Fo12ce · 12-15-2009, 11:42 AM

I guess it wouldn't hurt to have them take it off. Tell them you want it notated in your service record in case it results in some kind of suspension problem later. I doubt it will, but just to cover your arse (it's exactly what the dealer would do).

I didn't want to drive it anymore with that in there so I just took pics for the same reason...as you can see.

motoextreme · 12-15-2009, 11:44 AM

Its not too hard to do it yourself but if the dealer is close save yourself the hassle. Pretty sure its just the front bro.

Matt · 12-15-2009, 04:01 PM

The dealer explained to me that there are 3 of these spacers installed on the car during shipment. They only saw the outer 2, and accidentally left this 3rd in place.

Apparently the PDI does not indicate how many there are, only that they are to be removed, which explains why this is so common.

Drives a lot better now!

G Fo12ce · 12-15-2009, 05:24 PM

I usually take the streets and a 2 lane highway (Silverado Canyon Road) to work, but today I took the freeway to try it out. As expected much much better on expansion gaps and those repetitive stretches of bumps. The ride is still firm and sporty but a lot less harsh.

I remeber thinking "what was Nissan was thinking making the valving this stiff" haha. Problem solved.

Maybe I should email Nissan

and to make them aware there is a communication problem about these spacers.

BTW thanks for the rep points

Joe Go · 08-01-2012, 05:08 PM

I have'em in both of my front springs too!

johncy2000 · 09-12-2012, 07:18 PM

I will be checking for this tonight.

12-15-2009, 09:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 42 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 19	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.

12-15-2009, 10:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 42 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 19	The GM ans service supervisor are meeting me at 3pm to take a look at the car. __________________ "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, 11:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 369	+1!!!!! Missed that...whoops __________________ 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, 11:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 42 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 19	So should I just jack this up myself and remove these instead of going to the dealership and having them "investigate" the spacers themselves? Canerw likes this. __________________ "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, 11:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 369	Its not too hard to do it yourself but if the dealer is close save yourself the hassle. Pretty sure its just the front bro. __________________ 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, 11:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
G Fo12ce Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 996 Drives: Sold! Rep Power: 52	I guess it wouldn't hurt to have them take it off. Tell them you want it notated in your service record in case it results in some kind of suspension problem later. I doubt it will, but just to cover your arse (it's exactly what the dealer would do). I didn't want to drive it anymore with that in there so I just took pics for the same reason...as you can see.

12-15-2009, 04:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 42 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 19	The dealer explained to me that there are 3 of these spacers installed on the car during shipment. They only saw the outer 2, and accidentally left this 3rd in place. Apparently the PDI does not indicate how many there are, only that they are to be removed, which explains why this is so common. Drives a lot better now! __________________ "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, 05:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
G Fo12ce Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 996 Drives: Sold! Rep Power: 52	I usually take the streets and a 2 lane highway (Silverado Canyon Road) to work, but today I took the freeway to try it out. As expected much much better on expansion gaps and those repetitive stretches of bumps. The ride is still firm and sporty but a lot less harsh. I remeber thinking "what was Nissan was thinking making the valving this stiff" haha. Problem solved. Maybe I should email Nissan and to make them aware there is a communication problem about these spacers. BTW thanks for the rep points

08-01-2012, 05:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
Joe Go Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 20 Drives: 2012 370z Red Nizmo Rep Power: 14	I have'em in both of my front springs too!

09-12-2012, 07:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
johncy2000 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Redwood City SVBAZ, CA Posts: 461 Drives: Autohaus Progressive Rep Power: 13	I will be checking for this tonight. __________________ 2011 Gun Metallic Nismo 370Z 6MT #435 Autohaus Progressive @johanncarlow autohausp@icloud.com

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