Thread: B15 vs P11 Front Suspension and Weights

I've been curious on how much heavier the P11 (P10 too) front multi-link suspension then the standard Sentra Macpherson setup is.

Please read Moto IQ's MacPherson vs Multi-link technical comparison, if you are curious to see why one is better then the other.



MacPherson Strut Suspension
Weight: 27lbs per side, 54lbs both sides

I don't have the OEM strut, oem weight's shouldn't be to far from the Tein Basics.



Turning is done by the top hat


Multi-link Shock Suspension
Weight: 45lbs per side, 90lbs both sides


Turning is done at the knuckle, the shock does not move, it also does not support the weight of the car.



There is also a third link, this helps keep negative camber when suspension gets under load.


Total weight difference is 18lbs per side and 36lbs for both sides.

Besides weight, is one better then the other?

Ohhh yeah, Nissan Multi-link is similar to the Honda double wishbone. Under hard turning Macpherson struts will gain positive camber, which is bad for traction. While Multi-link will give it negative camber.

Mike Kojima explains both suspension types on page 5 of The Ultimate Guide to Suspension and Handling: Part Six, Adding Negative Camber


I suggest you read the whole article too though .

Thanks