Nissan 370Z Forum  

Thinking of getting something cheaper..

Originally Posted by jcosta79 I'm not a big fan of leaf spring suspensions. All I can tell you is that when I put coilovers on my car, it transformed the

Go Back   Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z General Area > The Lounge (Off Topic) > Other Vehicles


Like Tree8Likes

 
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
Old 10-09-2012, 11:55 AM   #25 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
ImportConvert's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: SWMO
Posts: 4,454
Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve
Rep Power: 7628
ImportConvert has a reputation beyond reputeImportConvert has a reputation beyond reputeImportConvert has a reputation beyond reputeImportConvert has a reputation beyond reputeImportConvert has a reputation beyond reputeImportConvert has a reputation beyond reputeImportConvert has a reputation beyond reputeImportConvert has a reputation beyond reputeImportConvert has a reputation beyond reputeImportConvert has a reputation beyond reputeImportConvert has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by jcosta79 View Post
I'm not a big fan of leaf spring suspensions. All I can tell you is that when I put coilovers on my car, it transformed the way it handled.

I wonder if there is a big difference in the way the Sport models handle versus the Nismo models? I know the shocks are A LOT stiffer in the Nismos, maybe that with the small aero tweaks make a difference? Not sure.
I doubt Aero matters at the speeds I am talking. I am willing to bet it's the suspension and the tires that are responsible for our differing opinions.

I really liked the leaf-spring setup. It worked very well. Well enough to set world records around the 'ring. My only complaint was that it managed torque/wheel-hop very poorly compared to coil-overs.

Shocks alone are supposed to do a lot on the corvettes. I kept mine stock so I wouldn't know. The leaf-spring really isn't a bad setup from the technical standpoint. I liked how it performed, as well. It was very progressive regarding how it loaded up. I liked that. Not "bouncy" at all. Like you noted, it felt "floaty" compared to my 370Z, but it was very much in control, much better contact with the road than my 370Z even though it felt like it floated. I loved it.

I think it felt that way because over small bumps that upset my 370Z, the leaf barely flexed, didn't load up much, and the suspension did the work without involving the body of the car so much, so it felt like it floated, but really, I was just more isolated from minor pavement irregularities. My Dad hates that about my 370Z. Says every time we take a cornering bridge the front-end jumps to the side every time we go over an expansion joint. I kindof feel what he means, but it must be worse from the passenger seat. That was actually his first comment about it on a technical level "Your Z06 didn't do that. I do NOT like it."

Last edited by ImportConvert; 10-09-2012 at 11:58 AM.
ImportConvert is offline   Reply With Quote
 

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Cheaper Shipping for Items From the US 370Ztune Australia/New Zealand 4 09-15-2016 01:45 PM
Cheaper shipping from the States GTRFAN Australia/New Zealand 8 03-16-2013 09:23 AM
New Cheaper Intakes? menzzer37 Intake/Exhaust 13 10-06-2012 12:32 PM
wanting something cheaper but faster babbagandu Other Vehicles 31 10-03-2012 09:20 AM
Avan v. cheaper version? Inspector71 Wheels & Tires 6 02-03-2012 02:50 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:35 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2