Z suspension failed on R&T Performance Car of the Year

[Donalex]

Reminder: this is a Sport Tourer, not a track monster. It is what it is.

 

[bboypuertoroc]

Seems many parts need to be replaced to get
It just “right”. Hence, why Nissan should’ve dropped the price. Clearly, you need to heavily mod the car

People kept thinking I was crazy when I repeatedly said $50k for a performance was entirely too much for what we're getting, and that all these upgrades needed to get it even just equal to its competition should've been included in the price.

 

[Leo]

I just realised, they didn't specify which part of suspension failed. The Z's suspension is so soft that I bet R&T bottomed out the front suspension so hard on that curb that they've blown the front shocks.

 

[trackratZ]

I just realised, they didn't specify which part of suspension failed. The Z's suspension is so soft that I bet R&T bottomed out the front suspension so hard on that curb that they've blown the front shocks.

Probably, but still should not happen. It's normal to ride curbs to maximize times at any track, a brand new car should not have these crippling issues, totally disappointed.

 

[siggy]

And here is MCA having some fun with it

it’s all fun and games until you see that sh!t at your local gas station. Sorry to those into that look…actually…no I’m not.

 

[bboypuertoroc]

it’s all fun and games until you see that sh!t at your local gas station. Sorry to those into that look…actually…no I’m not.

At least this picture represents proper suspension setup.

 

[therumblewagon]

The Elantra N drives quite well.

Can confirm. I'm itching to get mine out to an autocross. It's been years since I've killed cones. Track time will be next, but need to knock the rust off.

On topic, this...sucks. This launch has been a textbook example of Murphy's Law—anything that can go wrong HAS gone wrong.