For those of you who have driven a G-35 with and without the sports suspension pkg can you tell me if there is a noticable difference and if so what was your opinion? I am considering getting the sports suspension with the aero pkg.

 

I've driven both. I have the sport tuned, since I drive a 6MT sedan, a friend has the 5AT regular suspension. The sport tuned suspension is, as one would expect, a bit stiffer ride and better handling, which I like. The 5AT without sport tuned suspension felt mushier to me.

Dreams garnet fire/graphite leather 6MT 2003.5 premium/aero/winter

 

I too have the 6MT with sport package, the ride is firm, but definately not harsh. Firm in the way German cars run firm. Unless you live in an area where the roads are real bad, then go for it. I'm gonna put different rims and snows on it for the winter, so I'm not concerned about winter potholes and road heaves.

 

there is a big diffrence to me. the sport felt more solid and conected the regular felt more luxery but less conected to the road.

 

On the flip side, I like the non-sport suspension. It really handles great and, IMHO, doesn't feel mushy. I wanted to leverage the luxury aspect of this sports-luxury sedan. Or course, it isn't as tight as the sport suspension, but it's a very comfortable ride. In fact, here in Portland, OR where the roads can be pretty rough, at times I wish it were even softer. If you want something really tight and high-perf, you may want to bypass the sport package and, instead, spend your money on some aftermarket coilovers. If you want a luxury ride that still handles great, the stock suspension is for you.

-townsley-
2003 Brilliant Silver Premium Sedan
Z Inlet, K&N Filter, Tinted, Grounded

 

Depends on how firm you like your ride and where you live. I live in NY and to me the sport suspension was too firm for the roads here on a daily basis. But, you can't go wrong with either one!!!!!!

03.5 Sedan - Desert Platinum/Graphite/Sunroof/Molding package

 

At first, I thought the sport suspension was too firm, but it really is NOT. After driving a couple of loaners without the sport, I am really glad I got it, especially with the Aero package. And after riding in family or friend's vehicles, when I get back in my G is it so much smoother and responsive. Get them both!

[i]<font color=red>BoneDaddy
2003.5 Garnet Fire, Premium, Aero, Sport & Debadged

 

I drove both didn't notice much difference... finally decided not to get the sport suspension to avoid getting the titanium colored center console... IMOP YUCK ...

2003.5 5AT Sedan Black/Black Premium/Winter Packages

 

Same here. Not too much difference in handling. Big difference in that 'titanium' paint![img]/w3timages/icons/tongue.gif[/img]

<font color=green>GG</font color=green>

 

Coupe suspension in the sedan.

 

My G has the sport and aero packages and I like them both. When my car was being serviced, the dealership loaned me a G that only had leather and no other options. It rode a bit softer which is nice if thats what you want. I don't feel it lost much handling performance, but the ride was noticable "cushy". Either way, I prefer the sport suspension. And the sport package has slightly different wheels, a little nicer looking in my opinion.

'03 Brilliant silver, sport/aero, 5at

 

jcv (Newbie)
08/06/03 06:40 PM

Coupe suspension in the sedan.
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Why? The Z is allot more sporting in it's suspension tuning. I didn't notice a stich of difference between the coupe and the sedan with sport, doing the coupe's suspension to me would be pointless if the motivation is for increased performance.

Ivry 6mt sed
Injen CAI, 22" resonator
8X18 Enkei RPM2 45mm
Kumho MX 245/40
350Z springs&struts
Crawford intake pleneum

 

I like the "titanium" center console! No scratches as I am extra careful...

[i]<font color=red>BoneDaddy
2003.5 Garnet Fire, Premium, Aero, Sport & Debadged

 

driven both. also driven the sport suspension in my G for >24 hours straight 4 times and it feels great. the damping is excellent. I think that since the damping is so good, once the shocks start to go, you will need to replace them sooner than a non sport suspension car.

also, for me the ride is not firm ENOUGH, so I am a little extreme

but again i am 31 years old and have plenty of "football" joints and old injuries, driven EXTENSIVELY long periods of time on the sport suspension and got out of the car each time with NO pain, numbness, etc.

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