Any cons of lowering springs?

Zero dark · 06-03-2015, 07:55 AM

I was told if i swapped out for lowering springs, i would need new struts soon since it will wear them faster?
I always thought getting springs would mean an alignment after the new springs settle and i can just go about my business. Is there something im missing?

Chuck33079 · 06-03-2015, 08:23 AM

You'll need camber arms and toe bolts if you lower the car.

Hotrodz · 06-03-2015, 08:25 AM

Nismo struts are fine, drop it on Swifts, get an alignment and be done. Depending on your rear tire size (305s) you may need to get camber arms and toe bolts.

Edit: You beat me to the punch!

Zero dark · 06-03-2015, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

You'll need camber arms and toe bolts if you lower the car.

Camber arms and toe bolts even if i keep my stock tire size?

Zero dark · 06-03-2015, 10:58 AM

And i was going to get swifts

Chuck33079 · 06-03-2015, 11:25 AM

If you lower the car, you will need camber arms and toe bolts to get the alignment back into spec.

evil370z · 06-03-2015, 11:25 AM

i have the 2014 sport Z, has about 4k miles on it. so basically new struts and shocks. i already bought the following
spl rear titanium camber links
spl eccentric lockout kit
spl rear toe bolts.
b2 auto design titanium wheel spacers 20mm front / 25mm rear hub centric, bolt ons
and my swift spec r springs coming in saturday. so by next week everything my spacers and springs are getting installed
waiting a week for it to settle in then getting alignment + spl suspension put in.

kenchan · 06-03-2015, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zero dark

I was told if i swapped out for lowering springs, i would need new struts soon since it will wear them faster?
I always thought getting springs would mean an alignment after the new springs settle and i can just go about my business. Is there something im missing?

depends on the springs you get. swifts will probably run fine with your stock dampers.

and alignment is required. think of it as part of the installation process.

Zero dark · 06-03-2015, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

depends on the springs you get. swifts will probably run fine with your stock dampers.

and alignment is required. think of it as part of the installation process.

I would get it done but if i need camber arms and toe bolts i probably wont get it done

Knio · 06-04-2015, 01:36 AM

you can run without camber arms, but it will eat your rear tires.

Eibach springs on sport suspension

Alignment is always required.

Zbrah · 06-04-2015, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zero dark

I would get it done but if i need camber arms and toe bolts i probably wont get it done

You're don't necessary needed the arms to lower your car But they will save more money in the long run because Z tires are expensive. Camber arms(spl) and toe bolts ~$300. A new set of rear tires $500-700.

Zero dark · 06-04-2015, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zbrah

You're don't necessary needed the arms to lower your car But they will save more money in the long run because Z tires are expensive. Camber arms(spl) and toe bolts ~$300. A new set of rear tires $500-700.

Thats a good point. Guess its time to check out some diy on how to do them

Zero dark · 06-04-2015, 07:14 AM

I read that spl is the brand to go but their front camber arms are $500 more compared to spc??

osbornsm · 06-04-2015, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knio

you can run without camber arms, but it will eat your rear tires.

Eibach springs on sport suspension

Alignment is always required.

Those tires are wearing fine !!

Turn faster, that'll fix your wear issue

Chuck33079 · 06-04-2015, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zero dark

I read that spl is the brand to go but their front camber arms are $500 more compared to spc??

They are a much better product, but many people use the SPC with no problems.

06-03-2015, 07:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
Zero dark Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Baltimore Posts: 379 Drives: 15 PW Nismo 6 SPD Rep Power: 10	Any cons of lowering springs? I was told if i swapped out for lowering springs, i would need new struts soon since it will wear them faster? I always thought getting springs would mean an alignment after the new springs settle and i can just go about my business. Is there something im missing? __________________ MD Art Pipes, MD Shockwave exhaust, AAM Intakes, Stillen Crank Pulley, Z1 25 Row Setrab, Whiteline Diff Bushings, 20mm H&R spacers, BC-BR Coils, GT-R push button, 3M, Tommy Kaira Knob, Takata Drift III, Custom Harness Bar, Zwork Headlights, EVO-R, Uprev

06-03-2015, 08:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	You'll need camber arms and toe bolts if you lower the car. tommyguns, Hotrodz and Memphis370Z like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

06-03-2015, 08:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
Hotrodz Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684384	Nismo struts are fine, drop it on Swifts, get an alignment and be done. Depending on your rear tire size (305s) you may need to get camber arms and toe bolts. Edit: You beat me to the punch! tommyguns and JC-Nismo like this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

06-03-2015, 10:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
Zero dark Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Baltimore Posts: 379 Drives: 15 PW Nismo 6 SPD Rep Power: 10	And i was going to get swifts __________________ MD Art Pipes, MD Shockwave exhaust, AAM Intakes, Stillen Crank Pulley, Z1 25 Row Setrab, Whiteline Diff Bushings, 20mm H&R spacers, BC-BR Coils, GT-R push button, 3M, Tommy Kaira Knob, Takata Drift III, Custom Harness Bar, Zwork Headlights, EVO-R, Uprev

06-03-2015, 11:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	If you lower the car, you will need camber arms and toe bolts to get the alignment back into spec. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

06-03-2015, 11:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
evil370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New York Posts: 365 Drives: 14 touring/sport/6MT Rep Power: 11	i have the 2014 sport Z, has about 4k miles on it. so basically new struts and shocks. i already bought the following spl rear titanium camber links spl eccentric lockout kit spl rear toe bolts. b2 auto design titanium wheel spacers 20mm front / 25mm rear hub centric, bolt ons and my swift spec r springs coming in saturday. so by next week everything my spacers and springs are getting installed waiting a week for it to settle in then getting alignment + spl suspension put in. __________________ 2014 White Tour/Sports Package 6MT , RJM Adjustable Clutch Pedal, GT-R Start, Stillen CAI, Z1 25 Row Oil Cooler, Motordyne E370, Swifts, 20mm/25mm, SPL Rear Camber TOTALED 10/24/14 2013 Black Tour/Sports Package

06-04-2015, 01:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
Knio Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Palo Alto, CA Posts: 141 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 13	you can run without camber arms, but it will eat your rear tires. Eibach springs on sport suspension Alignment is always required.

06-04-2015, 07:14 AM	#13 (permalink)
Zero dark Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Baltimore Posts: 379 Drives: 15 PW Nismo 6 SPD Rep Power: 10	I read that spl is the brand to go but their front camber arms are $500 more compared to spc?? __________________ MD Art Pipes, MD Shockwave exhaust, AAM Intakes, Stillen Crank Pulley, Z1 25 Row Setrab, Whiteline Diff Bushings, 20mm H&R spacers, BC-BR Coils, GT-R push button, 3M, Tommy Kaira Knob, Takata Drift III, Custom Harness Bar, Zwork Headlights, EVO-R, Uprev

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