Shocks and springs? I love them both! The install was relatively easy, especially since the front springs were already compressed and on the shocks!

Remember that feeling you got when you first got your Z? That sudden rush of excitement? The thrill of the tightly winding turns and the smooth acceleration along the way? This is even better! You can push those tight turns even harder and faster and the car responds much more quickly and more precisely than it did before.

The technical part: The S Tune set up lowers the car roughly ¾ of an inch all the way around, and it settles surprisingly fast. They advertise that the springs are 20% stiffer than stock and with progressive springs now (which means the coils wrap tighter as you go toward the top of the spring), instead of linear, I’d say they’re pretty accurate.

The upside is obvious – insane handling, no more bounce on freeways, and that pesky understeer is virtually gone! Supposedly, it should get rid of the tire feathering problem (if you even have that issue), as well.

The downside (if you can really call it that) is that it’s not as “daily driver friendly.” Because those springs are so much stiffer, uneven roads, bumps, etc. are more noticeable. Some of those roads that are under construction are more unpleasant than they used to be, but hey, they’re supposed to be FIXING the road, right?

Overall, though, the one “downer” is definitely a small sacrifice for all the positives and added fun the S Tune suspension brings to the 350Z. The overall handling is truly impressive. Bring on the hairpin turns and the super tight chicanes. My Z is ready!