Simple nismo question

Raven_32 · 06-22-2013, 08:15 PM

I'm in the market to get a 370z nismo my only concern is the ride height, how low does a stock nismo z sit? I'd hate to buy it and not even be able to pull into my driveway

UPDATE:
I bought a nismo and so far ive only drug once in my driveway but not real bad although i do have to take a very sharp angle and go very slow

SPOHN · 06-22-2013, 09:20 PM

It's not the ride height exactly that's the concern but how low the body on the car is. Which I can't tell you.

Vichtz · 06-22-2013, 09:30 PM

You'll be fine. But youre gonna have to learn to pie everything when you pull in/out of any sloped area. Thats just the trade off for having a bad *** sports car as your daily driver. BUT ITS SO ******* WORTH IT

stevent85 · 06-22-2013, 10:23 PM

The height isnt that bad. You do need to watch out for steep driveways and monster speedbumps. If you decide to drop the car with springs or coilovers.....thats another story. I wouldnt worry too much with factory height though. Just slow it down on speedbumps and driveways.

shadoquad · 06-22-2013, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Vichtz

You'll be fine. But youre gonna have to learn to pie everything when you pull in/out of any sloped area. Thats just the trade off for having a bad *** sports car as your daily driver. BUT ITS SO ******* WORTH IT

lol my vette scrapes on EVERYTHING

YzGyz · 06-22-2013, 11:00 PM

measurement from the front using a square, the front lip is 6'' off the ground. From there, the plastic cover slowly dips lower. At about 1ft back from the front of the lip; I can stick a 2x4 standing on the high side with about 1' clearance before I hit anything.

Raven_32 · 06-23-2013, 12:22 AM

Awesome Thax 90% of my driving is on the highway my driveway and a few rough spots on the road leading to my house was the only big deal but when I go to vist my family in ky that might be a different story lol

luigi90210 · 06-23-2013, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raven_32

I'm in the market to get a 370z nismo my only concern is the ride height, how low does a stock nismo z sit? I'd hate to buy it and not even be able to pull into my driveway

OP unless your driveway is a 45 degree angle, you will be fine

you will learn to crab around for the extreme driveways

olddudesrule · 06-23-2013, 11:46 AM

You'll be fine. Like Shadoquad said above, my last two cars had a much tougher time (Z06 and Viper), and both of them were doable. The Nismo, specifically the front chin spoiler, sits quite a bit higher than either of the others. I'm also lowered on Swift springs, and haven't had any real issues.

Now parking lot curbing, that's a different story.......

cooltoy · 06-23-2013, 12:23 PM

I don't think a Nismo is any lower then the non-Nismo models.

stevent85 · 06-23-2013, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

I don't think a Nismo is any lower then the non-Nismo models.

The car itself isnt lower. Its the body kit that makes it closer to the ground....mainly the front bumper.

DarkJak · 06-23-2013, 01:07 PM

The biggest difference is that the front splitter part sticks out much more than the regular bumper because it is flat vs rounded up. So it'll scrape at a lower angle incline than normal. At stock height, it shouldn't be a problem though. At worst, you'll have to approch some spots at an angle.

DEpointfive0 · 06-23-2013, 01:12 PM

Honestly, HONESTLY, know you're gonna scrape, and live your life

nmjaxx9 · 06-23-2013, 01:53 PM

Just drive like a granny. For the driveway get the ramps.

luigi90210 · 06-23-2013, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooltoy

I don't think a Nismo is any lower then the non-Nismo models.

It is, its .9in lower than a 370z with sports package. There are a few threads here documenting that.

06-22-2013, 08:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Raven_32 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WV Posts: 48 Drives: 2009 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 11	Simple nismo question I'm in the market to get a 370z nismo my only concern is the ride height, how low does a stock nismo z sit? I'd hate to buy it and not even be able to pull into my driveway UPDATE: I bought a nismo and so far ive only drug once in my driveway but not real bad although i do have to take a very sharp angle and go very slow Last edited by Raven_32; 02-01-2014 at 05:55 AM.

06-22-2013, 09:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	It's not the ride height exactly that's the concern but how low the body on the car is. Which I can't tell you. __________________

06-22-2013, 09:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
Vichtz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 538 Drives: PG 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	You'll be fine. But youre gonna have to learn to pie everything when you pull in/out of any sloped area. Thats just the trade off for having a bad * sports car as your daily driver. BUT ITS SO *** WORTH IT JaviZ likes this. __________________ очень быстро ... Stillen Gen 3 CAI// Stillen CBE// B&M SS with PWJDM Shift Knob// Custom OCC// Drilled/Slotted Rotors//Halo/painted Headlights// Under-hood dress up**

06-22-2013, 10:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
stevent85 Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 928 Drives: 2011 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 13	The height isnt that bad. You do need to watch out for steep driveways and monster speedbumps. If you decide to drop the car with springs or coilovers.....thats another story. I wouldnt worry too much with factory height though. Just slow it down on speedbumps and driveways. __________________ Takeda stage 2 CAI, Z1 HFC, GREDDY Turbo TI-C

06-22-2013, 11:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
YzGyz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,449 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 62	measurement from the front using a square, the front lip is 6'' off the ground. From there, the plastic cover slowly dips lower. At about 1ft back from the front of the lip; I can stick a 2x4 standing on the high side with about 1' clearance before I hit anything. Trips likes this.

06-23-2013, 12:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
Raven_32 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WV Posts: 48 Drives: 2009 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 11	Awesome Thax 90% of my driving is on the highway my driveway and a few rough spots on the road leading to my house was the only big deal but when I go to vist my family in ky that might be a different story lol

06-23-2013, 11:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
olddudesrule Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 252 Drives: 2012 Nismo Rep Power: 12	You'll be fine. Like Shadoquad said above, my last two cars had a much tougher time (Z06 and Viper), and both of them were doable. The Nismo, specifically the front chin spoiler, sits quite a bit higher than either of the others. I'm also lowered on Swift springs, and haven't had any real issues. Now parking lot curbing, that's a different story.......

06-23-2013, 12:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,938 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 240204	I don't think a Nismo is any lower then the non-Nismo models.

06-23-2013, 01:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
DarkJak A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 1,390 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 13448	The biggest difference is that the front splitter part sticks out much more than the regular bumper because it is flat vs rounded up. So it'll scrape at a lower angle incline than normal. At stock height, it shouldn't be a problem though. At worst, you'll have to approch some spots at an angle. __________________ @stupidtoycars \| My track vids 09 7AT\|MCS 2WNR\|Topgunz Rotrex\|Ecutek (Eugene)\|Maxxis RC1\|Titan-7 TS-5\|OSG LSD\|Rear Mount Derale Oil Cooler (WIP)+25 Trans Cooler\|Fismo\|G-LOC R12/R10\|Zeta III L\|NLR Wing and Splitter\|CJM Pan and Fuel Hat\|Radium Surge Tank\|AP Racing CP9668

06-23-2013, 01:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	Honestly, HONESTLY, know you're gonna scrape, and live your life forza370z and Elan like this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

06-23-2013, 01:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 25	Just drive like a granny. For the driveway get the ramps.

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