Nismo coilovers

Dhartz1

New Member
First Name
Damon
Joined
Jul 1, 2023
Threads
1
Messages
3
Reaction score
4
Location
NC
Car(s)
2023 Z
Occupation
Machinist/cnc programmer
Has anyone installed the nismo coilovers? I was wondering how others have gone about setting ride height. It seems to me that the rear needs to be set at the min and the front needs to be adjusted all the way out to get enough clearance. Or maybe I don't have the preload set correctly. Anyone have a similar issue?
 
Last edited:
OP
OP

Dhartz1

New Member
First Name
Damon
Joined
Jul 1, 2023
Threads
1
Messages
3
Reaction score
4
Location
NC
Car(s)
2023 Z
Occupation
Machinist/cnc programmer
They feel great. Apples and oranges compared to the factory suspension. Adjustment is easy considering you really only have coilovers on the front. The shock spring setup in the rear is easy to adjust. I found that I could not fall within the "spec" range on the instructions. To get any clearance. I bought mine from nissan wholesale direct. So I don't think they did any setup before I got them. This was the ride height out of the box. Right at the min, 13in from center hub to fender.

20230924_120936.jpg
 

Bert

Active Member
Joined
Jul 20, 2023
Threads
0
Messages
44
Reaction score
45
Location
Uppercomebacktowest
Car(s)
POS
They feel great. Apples and oranges compared to the factory suspension. Adjustment is easy considering you really only have coilovers on the front. The shock spring setup in the rear is easy to adjust. I found that I could not fall within the "spec" range on the instructions. To get any clearance. I bought mine from nissan wholesale direct. So I don't think they did any setup before I got them. This was the ride height out of the box. Right at the min, 13in from center hub to fender.

20230924_120936.jpg
G’day, I’ve been tossing up different options to improve the handling of my Z but my knowledge of coil overs is limited. Did you end up with the setup you’d hoped for? Also, how much adjustability is there with the nismo’s? Can’t seem to find any info on these , cheers
 
OP
OP

Dhartz1

New Member
First Name
Damon
Joined
Jul 1, 2023
Threads
1
Messages
3
Reaction score
4
Location
NC
Car(s)
2023 Z
Occupation
Machinist/cnc programmer
I did get what I was looking for as far as ride stiffness adjustability. They give you 16 settings. You can set it to feel like a skateboard, or just as almost as soft as factory. The spring rate will never let it feel as mushy. Ride height is a little different. You would get more adjustability with rear coilovers over the shock spring set you get for the rear. That being said the front on the other hand you can slam all the way down so you can get your of your driveway. But if you only want to drop it a couple of inches and still be able drive the car, the nismo coilovers work great. I've not come across any camber issues. Where there was not enough adjustment. This is how I have mine set up at the moment
1000003536.jpg
 

trackratZ

Well-Known Member
First Name
August
Joined
Mar 23, 2021
Threads
67
Messages
2,005
Reaction score
4,303
Location
So CA
Car(s)
240Z RB26DETT,Glady Rubi, Model Y LR, 987 Cayman S
Occupation
Software security
If these are the same part numbers as on the Nismo Z, along with swaybars, would be an ideal setup. Nismo Z tests have been very positive in the handling department, huge improvement over the stock Performance.

I've had experience with KW V3s over the years, would like to compare.
 

pectab

Well-Known Member
First Name
Matt
Joined
Feb 1, 2022
Threads
11
Messages
113
Reaction score
229
Location
Canada
Car(s)
Nissan Z, Audi A4
If these are the same part numbers as on the Nismo Z, along with swaybars, would be an ideal setup. Nismo Z tests have been very positive in the handling department, huge improvement over the stock Performance.

I've had experience with KW V3s over the years, would like to compare.
Does anyone know who makes the Nismo coilovers? Where are they made? Curious if they’re just rebranded for Nismo USA or are they Nismo Japan which are typically made specifically for Nismo in Japan.
 

Bert

Active Member
Joined
Jul 20, 2023
Threads
0
Messages
44
Reaction score
45
Location
Uppercomebacktowest
Car(s)
POS
I did get what I was looking for as far as ride stiffness adjustability. They give you 16 settings. You can set it to feel like a skateboard, or just as almost as soft as factory. The spring rate will never let it feel as mushy. Ride height is a little different. You would get more adjustability with rear coilovers over the shock spring set you get for the rear. That being said the front on the other hand you can slam all the way down so you can get your of your driveway. But if you only want to drop it a couple of inches and still be able drive the car, the nismo coilovers work great. I've not come across any camber issues. Where there was not enough adjustment. This is how I have mine set up at the moment
1000003536.jpg
Thanks for the heads up and glad to hear you’re happy with the results. Your Z looks great!
Is it easy to adjust the damping front and rear on these?
 

Thefunk

Well-Known Member
Joined
Apr 13, 2024
Threads
19
Messages
200
Reaction score
111
Location
Long Island
Car(s)
2024 Nissan Z Performance, 2018 Nissan Murano SV
Sorry to zombify this thread but I'm too am interested in the nismo suspension setup. Does the performer trim need any additional parts to use the nismo suspension?
 
First Name
James
Joined
Mar 27, 2024
Threads
0
Messages
10
Reaction score
11
Location
Philippines
Car(s)
Toyota Camry
Occupation
VA
To change the height of the ride, first set up the preload as suggested by the maker. Next, slowly alter each corner to get to your preferred height for riding but keep sure there is still correct movement in suspension. In your case, it seems you may have to change the front coilovers more than those at back to make it even. Try various adjustments until you discover a good mix of space underneath and control when driving.
 

CRYDR

Well-Known Member
First Name
Justin
Joined
Sep 12, 2023
Threads
3
Messages
50
Reaction score
42
Location
Deerfield Beach Florida
Car(s)
2023 Z Proto, 2013 BMW M3 GTS
Occupation
sometimes
am I wrong, are they not McPhearson strut assembles up front? Y'all calling them coil overs, same thing I believe.
I ask because dealer is replacing my front strut bushings for making a creaking noise slow speed turning or parking. I wanted to maybe replace the springs with the Nismo spring during that procedure . Is that possible?
 

Drago86

New Member
Joined
Jun 4, 2024
Threads
0
Messages
4
Reaction score
1
Location
California
Car(s)
Z
am I wrong, are they not McPhearson strut assembles up front? Y'all calling them coil overs, same thing I believe.
I ask because dealer is replacing my front strut bushings for making a creaking noise slow speed turning or parking. I wanted to maybe replace the springs with the Nismo spring during that procedure . Is that possible?
The car is double wishbone up front, not McPherson strut. Coil-over is just coil-over shock packaging for the spring/shock in the front unlike the rear that is a divorced spring/shock multi-link.
 

Drago86

New Member
Joined
Jun 4, 2024
Threads
0
Messages
4
Reaction score
1
Location
California
Car(s)
Z
Does anyone know spring rates for these?

They honestly look like recolored KW v2's but KW only lists V3's for the new Z on their site...
 

D2M

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jun 14, 2024
Threads
4
Messages
212
Reaction score
310
Location
NJ
Car(s)
Nismo Z, Veloster N, Ram 2500
They look like H&R rebadged to me..
H&R-Street-Performance-Coilovers-1.jpg
 

D2M

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jun 14, 2024
Threads
4
Messages
212
Reaction score
310
Location
NJ
Car(s)
Nismo Z, Veloster N, Ram 2500
I did get what I was looking for as far as ride stiffness adjustability. They give you 16 settings. You can set it to feel like a skateboard, or just as almost as soft as factory. The spring rate will never let it feel as mushy. Ride height is a little different. You would get more adjustability with rear coilovers over the shock spring set you get for the rear. That being said the front on the other hand you can slam all the way down so you can get your of your driveway. But if you only want to drop it a couple of inches and still be able drive the car, the nismo coilovers work great. I've not come across any camber issues. Where there was not enough adjustment. This is how I have mine set up at the moment
How do you adjust the rear damping? Did you have to drill a hole in the rear trim for the knob?
 
 





Top