So I am a n00b when it comes to suspension stuff for cars, so I wanted to ask you guys

My buddy has a new 370z and I get to drive it quite often. I absolutely love it. It feels a lot faster than our cars, but mostly it handles sooo much better.

The whole car feels a lot more stiff in a turn with almost no body roll when comparing it to our cars. In his car I feel a lot safer going at higher speeds through turns I would normal be scared in mine, and I am not even that used to his car.

My question is can anything be done to make our cars handle a lot better/feel more stiff? I got sway bars, which made it better, but it's no where near where I want it to be.

Maybe coilovers and lowering the car? Does that actually help that much with handling?

I hate driving the G after his car, it feels so fat haha

 

the reason why it feels faster is most likely the rear end gears. They are a little taller than the Gs. The G6MT are 3.5 where the 370z are 3.69.

 

not to mention, the G is obviously heavier which works against it in the corners.

If you look back through Car and driver, the G actually out handled the Z (G35 vs 350z), but the fun to drive factor went to the Z due to its lighter weight and shorter wheel base (which made it more agile, like a go kart).

I have upgraded the sway bars, eibach pro kit springs, Tokico HP shocks (I should have bought the adjustable models which would have helped more), and Front/ Rear Toe bolts and camber kits. I love the way mine handles now.

Maybe I will let you take mine for a spin next time I am up there! hahaha

 

I was just amazed at what a difference there is the the way the car feels.

 

Is the tokico hp same with tokico blue?? I got a guy that selling it with eibach progresive and just wondering how the shock feel??

Its that gonna fit with 06 coupe also bcoz i saw couple page that the tokico hp special made for 2007.. Thanks for ur help

 

toxico hp are adjustable dampening and the blues are not. I have a set of hps and RSR springs for my G and will be putting them on when I do my LS swap. If you are looking for ride quality eibachs should be pretty good. However, if you are truely looking for handling look for a linear spring. They will give the best predictability and handling, but you will most likely sacrifice ride quality.

if you want all your questions answered about our suspensions look here:

http://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-s...n-101-a-2.html

 

^good call with link!

 

A lot can be done. You just have to determine how far from comfortable you are willing to go. Sway bars [aka anti-roll bars] can be a good start if you don't want to sacrifice comfort. Then if that isn't enough you can add shocks and springs or coilovers. Sticky rubber (tires) are the easiest way to improve grip, but will also increase roll due to the increased grip.

 

I put unrevised 350Z springs in front and coupe springs in back, Tokico D-spec adjustable shocks (set four clicks from full stiff), Hotchkis sway bars (full stiff front, med in back) and 19" X 8" rims with 245 40 19 Goodyear Gt's all round on my Sport Sedan. Wow what a difference!