Nissan 370Z Nismo Wheel Spacers: Better Fitment & Worse Handling?

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↪ Finally! After trying both 15mm and 20mm spacers, we've now found the best wheel spacer specs for our modified Nissan 370Z Nismo v2 - that look awesome with no rubbing (well, after a bit of work)! But, while this essential 370Z Nismo mod looks great, do spacers fix the fitment but ruin the handling? Is it all style and no performance?
We tell you the whole story of how we tested different Eibach wheel spacers on our 370Z Nismo, lowered on KW V3 Coilovers... Including a special trick to check that your fitment doesn't rub the arches, borrowed from motorsport!
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** CHAPTERS **
00:00 Cinematic Teaser - 370Z Nismo
00:37 Intro
01:24 The 370Z Spacers Story So Far
05:16 A Neat Little Trick
05:55 It's Not Over - More Work To Do On The 370Z Nismo!
06:16 Finally The Spacers Are On The 370Z Nismo!
07:06 Have We Ruined The Handling On Our 370Z Nismo?
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BY ALEXANDER · JANUARY 20, 2017
#370z #japanesecars #modifiedcars

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@sportzntouring Жыл бұрын

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@T_3rR4h Жыл бұрын

Great video guys. First vid I've seen from you - Quite impressed, keep up the awesome work. Even the adds weren't to bad as they were pretty helpful.

@sportzntouring Жыл бұрын

Thank you! We hope you check out some of our other videos. We do a variety across the Z, the R8GT, and having fun touring to events with sports, supercars and other enthusiast cars.

@ManinaGarage Жыл бұрын

Greetings from California Ant! Subscibed and watching 🍿

@sportzntouring Жыл бұрын

Hello! And welcome! Thank you for watching, commenting and subscribing 😁

@adambiggs5409 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting! I've generally been told that spacers are only for looks and hamper the car but this might speak otherwise. They are low on the list of things to go on my Z but I'll definitely be considering them more now :) (great video as always guys)

@sportzntouring Жыл бұрын

It's always a compromise. You lose some things as explained in the vid, but you gain in cornering stability. We forgot to mention it does stress the suspension and bearings so they'll not last as long but I don't think it's a dramatic reduction in lifespan. I'd take them off before going on track probably.

@daveyofyeshua Жыл бұрын

Loving the Halfords Advance trolley jack!! Also love mine to bits, car feels so stable when in the air. Still waiting for the aftermarket wheel drop lads 😃

@sportzntouring Жыл бұрын

Ahhh, we've got a few projects lined up. Watch this space!

@colint8259 Жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed that video guys! Brilliant footage as well. What would be interesting to know is the tyre wear over time to see if there are any differing affects on the inner and outer toe tread. It might reveal some finer tuning if needed.

@sportzntouring Жыл бұрын

Thanks Colin! We're expecting a bit more on the inside at the rear as the camber is at the limit while keeping it in the green. I'll be honest, I don't really think too hard about tyre wear but I know it's a consideration for many.

@bigrickyt1984 Жыл бұрын

I’ve just fitted 12mm spacers all round on my BMW 1 series with stock m sport suspension and staggered wheels and I’ve noticed the handling has improved plus the balance overall feels better, mid corner it feels more planted and turn in responsiveness has definitely improved slightly. It’s not dramatic changes but you can tell the car feels more stable. All in, looks wise it’s a thumbs up and performance handling is also a thumbs up from me 👍🏻

@sportzntouring Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that! It's great to hear everyone's different experiences especially with different cars. Thanks for watching! Hope you enjoy some of our other content 😊

@jonathancolling2284 Жыл бұрын

I had spacers on my 370z. It was lowered too... I removed the spacers and replaced stock springs and it was more agile and generally better at turning.

@sportzntouring Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing

@TheExploringZ Жыл бұрын

I ordered the 20mm Z1 motorsports spacers for my 2016 sport tech 370z.

@sportzntouring Жыл бұрын

Cool! Let us know how it works out!

@huwjones5879 4 ай бұрын

I bought a used Tesla Model 3 which was fitted with spacers. As my previous experience with spacers on a Mini R53 was negative I removed them. The car drives much better, less tyre noise, less clonking on full lock, much better turn in especially at slow speed and better ride all around. I also weighed the spacers and they were 1Kg each of unsprung weight.

@sportzntouring 4 ай бұрын

Everything is a trade off I guess.

@barryhall7 Жыл бұрын

I noticed tram lining with 20 mm spacers on my 350z on crap tyres but with PS4's no problems. I do now know why the suspension seems under damped. Time to save up for some BC's. Great video 👍🏻

@sportzntouring Жыл бұрын

I've not tried PS4's... Only the PS4S on my R8 (but the S is reportedly a gripper tyre). As I've got SC7s I'm not sure I'd want to give up the extra grip going to PS4's (SC7s are even better than the S's). Did you see my tyre review with the SC7? As for the feeling of being under damped, the issue is the spring rates rather than the damping. Stiffer springs is what's needed, but if course you need to adjust the damping to those spring rates so the BCs will help.

@barryhall7 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice, I will watch that video. The PS4 sidewalls move around on corners a bit on the front. Actually Ps5's on the rear. They are brilliant in damp conditions but really good when warm. 👍🏻

@sportzntouring Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Here's the video on the SC7s. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qctdn8ul1djIpps.html If nothing else, I hope you enjoy the video.

@andrewchatfield7754 Жыл бұрын

Superb video very impressed with the quality and different views while in the car and outside 👌 loved it!. The wheel tyre and spacers are on my 350z are . Front tyres 245-35-19" spacer 20mm wheels 19"x9" et 35 Rear tyres 305-30-19 spacer none 19"x10.5" et 20 There's no rubbing on any wheels or tyres . Car handles very well 👌 suspension can do with a tune

@sportzntouring Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching!! Great to know the specs on your 350z! My brother will be especially interested for his 350!

@deanogee1510 Жыл бұрын

Im confused abt spacers i also have 370z nismo why have no spacer on back ? Also confused why 20 on front 15 on back ? Thought be other way round

@sportzntouring Жыл бұрын

@@deanogee1510 it's because of the rubbing

@Buptaboy1 Жыл бұрын

Hi guys, love you videos as always! I’m running 20mm all round but have stock suspension on my Nismo. Agree with all your findings on them for the handling perspective. Damani, thanks for putting the technical explanations in plain terms as that really helps me gain understanding better!

@sportzntouring Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Really appreciate the feedback. Would you like more explanations from our resident Motorsport engineer on things like this?

@Buptaboy1 Жыл бұрын

@@sportzntouring yeah definitely. I’m sure there’s a lot out there like me that have a basic level of understanding but those little tidbits can be golden nuggets when explained for us less technical people 😉

@sportzntouring Жыл бұрын

@@Buptaboy1 leave it with us! Anything in particular you'd like to know about?

@TheExploringZ Жыл бұрын

How is the safety?

@Buptaboy1 Жыл бұрын

@@sportzntouring nothing in particular but any mod explained in terms of handling effects etc is great!

@SKIMMMAH Жыл бұрын

V2 Sport Rays 19x10 +30 Squared 255/40 Front, 285/35 Rear 30mm spacer in the rear, effectively making the rear offset 0. Also lowered on KW V3. With a proper alignment, rubbing should never be an issue.

@sportzntouring Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your specs. Do you mean, "proper" alignment for your specs or ours? In our case, we went to the limit of the camber within spec here and as shown in the video there was no margin for any chassis wobble. I didn't want to make the handling any worse by going outside the recommended camber setup hence trimming a little plastic.

@PoloZ34 Жыл бұрын

you’re flush up front with 19x10 +30s? I’m scrabbling to find better fitment for myself up front. Currently my rear is 19x10.5 +12 on 285/35 is slightly poked 4-5mm from farthest tire point ,but not a problem since I turn with front wheels. Up front I’m 19x9.5 +12 but 18mm passed fender, was thinking of just dropping offset to +35 which would have me tucked about 5mm. So I guess that 10” gives you about 3 mm outward and another 5mm from the 30 offset ? Are you slightly poking approx 8mm?

@BruTamUK Жыл бұрын

I'm running 20mm spacers on my Nismo, stock suspension. Noticed an increase in tramlining and bump steer. Thinking about getting full geometry setup done at Centre Gravity. Not cheap but will hopefully correct it.

@sportzntouring Жыл бұрын

There's very limited adjustment on the front so you may need a camber/toe kit . Worth checking what can be adjusted first.

@BruTamUK Жыл бұрын

@@sportzntouring Thanks, didn't realise that. I'll have a chat with the guys at Centre Gravity see what they suggest. It's not unbearable but definitely more noticeable than before over uneven surfaces. Think I followed you out of the Exclusive JDM show in Newark a few months back. Sounded sweet!

@stewills9711 Жыл бұрын

I went 15mm front with a 275x35x19 tyre and 5mm shims on the rear with a 305x30x19 tyre. Fills the arches nice. More grip, Don't get me wrong you can still slide it xD The fronts rub on the arch liner slightly, but only under a big compression. As for tramline, there is some on bad, grooved motorways but thats a downside of wide wheels more than spacers. Handling, I found it was better than stock. If you want it really tail happy, go 15mm front and non rear, I found this out while waiting for the shims :)

@sportzntouring Жыл бұрын

@@BruTamUK Haha! In the white Nismo? Was that you? Awesome!

@sportzntouring Жыл бұрын

@@stewills9711 ha ha! I'm interested in what wheels and spacers you have? As seen in the video, the studs were too long with the 15mm ones on the fronts. Interesting approach with the shims... Where are they fitted?

@deanogee1510 Жыл бұрын

Sorry for all the questions about spacers will i be able to use the same locking wheel nuts ?

@sportzntouring Жыл бұрын

Yes, we are using the same locking wheel nuts.

@ethanmleczko6987 2 ай бұрын

I also have a 370z nismo wondering if I could run a 20mm spacer in the front with no rubbing issues And not having to trim the fender flares?

@sportzntouring 2 ай бұрын

We only had to trim the rears. For you, it's going to depend on your ride height. Check out my latest video as I've dropped it slightly so you can get an idea of what is viable: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e9-pnpuJrKfPg5c.html

@eltiburon1983 Жыл бұрын

What kind of exhaust mods are you running? that sounds quite good. the stock one is basically as loud as an EV :D

@sportzntouring Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's got the Tarmac Sportz V2 Short Tails... That's probably enough... But I also went for Cobra HFCs... More here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d9yAocpe15aohZs.html

@Buptaboy1 Жыл бұрын

I have the same setup on my Nismo as @sportzntouring after having some fun on the north circular the other year. I want mine even louder now 🤦‍♂️ 😂

@sportzntouring Жыл бұрын

@@Buptaboy1 🤣🤣🤣🤣