Nismo 370z...

darthanakin23 · 09-02-2010, 02:03 AM

I had a 40th anniversary and I found a great deal on a 2010 black nismo 370z so I did it...I love it so far but is the car supposed to be soo crazily bouncy? I am comparing it to my anniversary Z.

AK370Z · 09-02-2010, 02:13 AM

Nismo has more aggressive suspension therefore it's more bouncy. Also, check the sticky in the NISMO section. 90% of the Nismo 370zs left the dealer lot with plastic spring protectors. You need to remove those. Congrats on the purchase.

ChrisSlicks · 09-02-2010, 07:50 AM

Yeah if the spacers are still there then you will have no spring travel, it's like having 5000 lb springs.

klubbheads · 09-02-2010, 11:35 AM

^+1, removed mine after a week and noticed improvement.
It is a very stiff car. Actually the stiffest stock suspension that i have ever seen. I love it though....

daleks · 09-02-2010, 12:02 PM

Also check your tire pressure. My NISMO came with ~45PSI when the recommended (see driver side door sill) is 35PSI. It made a difference going over small bumps.

darthanakin23 · 09-02-2010, 01:22 PM

How hard is it to tell if the plastic protectors are still there? I don't have a jack, or do I have to take it to dealership? Also does it hurt the car if they are still there?

klubbheads · 09-02-2010, 01:25 PM

^read the sticky.....

darthanakin23 · 09-02-2010, 03:50 PM

I went to dealership and they took them out, total from both sides of the front end there were like 6 of them...its still bouncy but that's normal from the nismo Z's huh? Also having those taken out, does it improve cars handling?

klubbheads · 09-02-2010, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by darthanakin23

I went to dealership and they took them out, total from both sides of the front end there were like 6 of them...its still bouncy but that's normal from the nismo Z's huh? Also having those taken out, does it improve cars handling?

Yes it does improve the handling, now you can pull extra 0.8 Gs around the corner and slalom speeds increase by 6.3 mph...

PapoZalsa · 09-02-2010, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

Nismo has more aggressive suspension therefore it's more bouncy. Also, check the sticky in the NISMO section. 90% of the Nismo 370zs left the dealer lot with plastic spring protectors. You need to remove those. Congrats on the purchase.

Plus the 40th Ann. has all the comfort of a Touring.

Matt · 09-03-2010, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by darthanakin23

I went to dealership and they took them out, total from both sides of the front end there were like 6 of them...its still bouncy but that's normal from the nismo Z's huh? Also having those taken out, does it improve cars handling?

You should feel a pretty significant difference when going over any bumps or non-smooth pavement. I remember prior to removing those spacers, my Nismo felt like an old wooden roller coaster.

It should improve handling, but probably not enough to feel unless your speed-racing around town (or track!)

09-02-2010, 02:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
darthanakin23 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: laguna beach, ca Posts: 40 Drives: 40th anniv 370z Rep Power: 14	Nismo 370z... I had a 40th anniversary and I found a great deal on a 2010 black nismo 370z so I did it...I love it so far but is the car supposed to be soo crazily bouncy? I am comparing it to my anniversary Z.

09-02-2010, 02:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	Nismo has more aggressive suspension therefore it's more bouncy. Also, check the sticky in the NISMO section. 90% of the Nismo 370zs left the dealer lot with plastic spring protectors. You need to remove those. Congrats on the purchase. __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

09-02-2010, 07:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
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09-02-2010, 11:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
klubbheads Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North Hollywood, CA Posts: 221 Drives: Very slow Nismo 370 Rep Power: 16	^+1, removed mine after a week and noticed improvement. It is a very stiff car. Actually the stiffest stock suspension that i have ever seen. I love it though.... __________________ g35driver OG.

09-02-2010, 01:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
klubbheads Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North Hollywood, CA Posts: 221 Drives: Very slow Nismo 370 Rep Power: 16	^read the sticky..... __________________ g35driver OG.

09-02-2010, 12:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
daleks Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St. Louis Posts: 424 Drives: 2011 Evo X MR Rep Power: 15	Also check your tire pressure. My NISMO came with ~45PSI when the recommended (see driver side door sill) is 35PSI. It made a difference going over small bumps.

09-02-2010, 01:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
darthanakin23 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: laguna beach, ca Posts: 40 Drives: 40th anniv 370z Rep Power: 14	How hard is it to tell if the plastic protectors are still there? I don't have a jack, or do I have to take it to dealership? Also does it hurt the car if they are still there?

09-02-2010, 03:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
darthanakin23 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: laguna beach, ca Posts: 40 Drives: 40th anniv 370z Rep Power: 14	I went to dealership and they took them out, total from both sides of the front end there were like 6 of them...its still bouncy but that's normal from the nismo Z's huh? Also having those taken out, does it improve cars handling?

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