Here's the plan

qbblitz · 09-28-2010, 07:52 AM

Going to test drive the Z this week, hopefully minus the bounce! Having a hard time finding a black manual Nismo anyway. So, we'll see what happens and hopefully it's a little smoother. That way I won't have to get the girls reduced.

Cell · 09-28-2010, 08:59 AM

there is a extremely high chance that the spring spacers are still on and that you will have a rough ride on your test drive. Once those come off it is much much better.

ZedZed · 09-28-2010, 09:20 AM

I'm picturing those girls bouncing

qbblitz · 09-28-2010, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Cell

there is a extremely high chance that the spring spacers are still on and that you will have a rough ride on your test drive. Once those come off it is much much better.

Thought the spacers were only on the Nismo?

daleks · 09-28-2010, 02:22 PM

Be sure to check the tire pressure as well. It should be 35PSI cold. My NISMO came with it set to 45PSI all around and after being lowered the car felt smoother. I can only assume dealers set it high so if a car is sitting on the lot for a long time they don't have to worry about it being under inflated.

kenchan · 09-28-2010, 02:38 PM

yah, psi is one of the key areas to check for stiff ride.

i would keep it 35-37psi cold.

daisuke149 · 09-28-2010, 02:44 PM

if you have a hard time finding a black nismo, local dealership to me has one. Can get you in touch with them if ya need.

theDreamer · 09-28-2010, 02:46 PM

Where have you looked in Houston for a black Nismo?

qbblitz · 09-28-2010, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Where have you looked in Houston for a black Nismo?

Gosh I don't even know... But I did drive the Z today and it was much smoother than the Nismo! Absolutely loved it. Now have to decide whether or not I want to spend $29k on a car.

qbblitz · 09-28-2010, 08:03 PM

Appreciate the help everybody!

optiontrader · 09-29-2010, 12:59 AM

It's ridiculous you can drive a car this fun for $36k. If you can get it for cheap, it's a no brainer.

Did the car you drive have the Sport Package? I would imagine not - most likely why you preferred the ride.

Do it!!!

qbblitz · 09-29-2010, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by optiontrader

It's ridiculous you can drive a car this fun for $36k. If you can get it for cheap, it's a no brainer.

Did the car you drive have the Sport Package? I would imagine not - most likely why you preferred the ride.

Do it!!!

As a matter of fact it did... No brainer? Let's see, unstable economy, mortgage, kid in high school....

daisuke149 · 09-29-2010, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by qbblitz

As a matter of fact it did... No brainer? Let's see, unstable economy, mortgage, kid in high school....

spend money help stabalize the economy
mortgage is just a fancy term for "im paying for a garage for this awesome car"
Kid in high school? wtf get em out and get em to work to help pay for toys for this new ride.

ChrisSlicks · 09-29-2010, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by optiontrader

Did the car you drive have the Sport Package? I would imagine not - most likely why you preferred the ride.

Do it!!!

The ride is the same aside from the different tires, slight difference for sure but not all that much. Stiff Nismo with spring spacers, well that's going to feel like they forgot to install suspension.

qbblitz · 09-29-2010, 02:02 PM

They're down to $28,450. $30,621 w/TT&L... Ugh... I wish he was old enough to work! Not much longer!!!

09-28-2010, 07:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
qbblitz Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 60 Drives: 2007 P.O.S. Rep Power: 14	Here's the plan Going to test drive the Z this week, hopefully minus the bounce! Having a hard time finding a black manual Nismo anyway. So, we'll see what happens and hopefully it's a little smoother. That way I won't have to get the girls reduced.

09-28-2010, 02:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Where have you looked in Houston for a black Nismo? __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

09-29-2010, 12:59 AM	#11 (permalink)
optiontrader Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Smog Hell, SoCal Posts: 595 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 15	It's ridiculous you can drive a car this fun for $36k. If you can get it for cheap, it's a no brainer. Did the car you drive have the Sport Package? I would imagine not - most likely why you preferred the ride. Do it!!! __________________ 40th Anniversary Z - 3M Paint Protection Film, CA Legal Tint! (70/40)

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09-28-2010, 08:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cell A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,449 Drives: A Garbage Truck Rep Power: 21	there is a extremely high chance that the spring spacers are still on and that you will have a rough ride on your test drive. Once those come off it is much much better.

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ZedZed Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Belgium, Brussels Posts: 237 Drives: nothing Rep Power: 15	I'm picturing those girls bouncing

09-28-2010, 02:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
daleks Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St. Louis Posts: 424 Drives: 2011 Evo X MR Rep Power: 15	Be sure to check the tire pressure as well. It should be 35PSI cold. My NISMO came with it set to 45PSI all around and after being lowered the car felt smoother. I can only assume dealers set it high so if a car is sitting on the lot for a long time they don't have to worry about it being under inflated.

09-28-2010, 02:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	yah, psi is one of the key areas to check for stiff ride. i would keep it 35-37psi cold.

09-28-2010, 02:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	if you have a hard time finding a black nismo, local dealership to me has one. Can get you in touch with them if ya need.

09-28-2010, 08:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
qbblitz Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 60 Drives: 2007 P.O.S. Rep Power: 14	Appreciate the help everybody!

09-29-2010, 02:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
qbblitz Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 60 Drives: 2007 P.O.S. Rep Power: 14	They're down to $28,450. $30,621 w/TT&L... Ugh... I wish he was old enough to work! Not much longer!!!