5 suspension mods that could ruin your car

TriNismo · 09-18-2016, 11:25 PM

About right?

http://youtu.be/K_JlpS_QDgM

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RanRich · 09-20-2016, 11:27 AM

I'm a fan of EE. Yes, all of these are true. Lowering springs will wear out shocks prematurely, and spacers put more wear on bearings (but so do wide, low offset wheels so it isn't really going to be a problem with anything at/under 25mm)

TriNismo · 09-20-2016, 02:06 PM

Thought about getting Swift springs and spacers but I think I might hold off for the moment..

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RanRich · 09-20-2016, 03:53 PM

I run 15mm H&R stud replacement on all four corners. Unless you go with big spacers you'll be fine - for added peace of mind i'd recommend getting stud replacement rather than bolt-ons. Also Nismo wheels have better offsets and are wider so a 10mm spacer would give you a great stance at stock height.

As for springs, anything over an inch drop won't do shock life any favors. If I ever lower it'll be done on full coil overs. Speaking of which - Vivid Racing has HKS Hipermax IV GT coil overs on sale for $1,000 right now which is a really, really good deal.

TriNismo · 09-20-2016, 05:03 PM

Thanks for info. I'll check out the HKS

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chopin_guy88 · 09-20-2016, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RanRich

I run 15mm H&R stud replacement on all four corners. Unless you go with big spacers you'll be fine - for added peace of mind i'd recommend getting stud replacement rather than bolt-ons. Also Nismo wheels have better offsets and are wider so a 10mm spacer would give you a great stance at stock height.

As for springs, anything over an inch drop won't do shock life any favors. If I ever lower it'll be done on full coil overs. Speaking of which - Vivid Racing has HKS Hipermax IV GT coil overs on sale for $1,000 right now which is a really, really good deal.

Where did you find this pricing? Their site says 1,500 and change. Would appreciate the place to find at this pricing...

RanRich · 09-20-2016, 10:59 PM

https://www.vividracing.com/catalog/...150781461.html

chopin_guy88 · 09-21-2016, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RanRich

https://www.vividracing.com/catalog/...150781461.html

Wonder why if you select that you have a 2015+ 370Z (I have a 15), it comes up with the same item number for the HKS coils - but priced at $1,581?

I checked the HKS application guide and they only offer one model for the Z34 platform...

In any event this is a really good price and so tempting.

TriNismo · 09-21-2016, 10:39 AM

I'm tempted too. Great price. Searched and found a lot of info on differences of coil overs but nothing on why I should get them to replace my stock (Nismo) suspensions. I don't track, I just want a slightly lowered car daily driving.. but is spending $1K+ even make sense. Love for somebody to convince me to spend some $ on these

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OptionZero · 09-21-2016, 01:19 PM

I really wanna say people should stay stock or buy a shittier car

Aren't there some used 350z's out there

khern11 · 09-21-2016, 02:41 PM

the vivid racing promo is a scam!

RanRich · 09-21-2016, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

I really wanna say people should stay stock or buy a shittier car

Aren't there some used 350z's out there

Why?

OptionZero · 09-21-2016, 03:20 PM

nah

its the people are too cheap to do any mods right

if they gonna **** around, they can do it for even cheaper

RanRich · 09-21-2016, 03:28 PM

I get that, but if a known shop is offering name brand parts on serious discount why wouldn't you take that deal? That's what clearance is...

OptionZero · 09-21-2016, 03:45 PM

because HKS hipermax IVs mark a significant downgrade from hipermax III's, in that the III's were made in Japan while the Iv's were outsourced to . . . elsewhere and are likely just rebranded versions of generic taiwanese mass market stuff

OTOH, for a sub-$2000 i'd probably give PowerTrix a call.

and if ur going over $2000, you should look at Aragosta, AST, or something custom

nevermind that if you're getting coilovers of any kind you also should be going SPL arms all around and get full adjustability camber/caster/toe/etc

and while you're at it get some wheels that fit your goals

09-18-2016, 11:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
TriNismo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 333 Drives: 2014 370z Nismo Rep Power: 504	5 suspension mods that could ruin your car About right? http://youtu.be/K_JlpS_QDgM Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Brendan likes this.

09-20-2016, 11:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
RanRich Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: St. Louis Posts: 425 Drives: 09 PG Sport M6 Rep Power: 3372	I'm a fan of EE. Yes, all of these are true. Lowering springs will wear out shocks prematurely, and spacers put more wear on bearings (but so do wide, low offset wheels so it isn't really going to be a problem with anything at/under 25mm) __________________ AAM \| Dynosty \| Ecutek \| Eibach \| Hawk \| H&R \| Nismo \| Stillen \| Stoptech \| Z1

09-20-2016, 03:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
RanRich Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: St. Louis Posts: 425 Drives: 09 PG Sport M6 Rep Power: 3372	I run 15mm H&R stud replacement on all four corners. Unless you go with big spacers you'll be fine - for added peace of mind i'd recommend getting stud replacement rather than bolt-ons. Also Nismo wheels have better offsets and are wider so a 10mm spacer would give you a great stance at stock height. As for springs, anything over an inch drop won't do shock life any favors. If I ever lower it'll be done on full coil overs. Speaking of which - Vivid Racing has HKS Hipermax IV GT coil overs on sale for $1,000 right now which is a really, really good deal. TriNismo likes this. __________________ AAM \| Dynosty \| Ecutek \| Eibach \| Hawk \| H&R \| Nismo \| Stillen \| Stoptech \| Z1

09-20-2016, 10:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
RanRich Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: St. Louis Posts: 425 Drives: 09 PG Sport M6 Rep Power: 3372	https://www.vividracing.com/catalog/...150781461.html chopin_guy88 likes this. __________________ AAM \| Dynosty \| Ecutek \| Eibach \| Hawk \| H&R \| Nismo \| Stillen \| Stoptech \| Z1

09-21-2016, 10:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
TriNismo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 333 Drives: 2014 370z Nismo Rep Power: 504	5 suspension mods that could ruin your car I'm tempted too. Great price. Searched and found a lot of info on differences of coil overs but nothing on why I should get them to replace my stock (Nismo) suspensions. I don't track, I just want a slightly lowered car daily driving.. but is spending $1K+ even make sense. Love for somebody to convince me to spend some $ on these Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by TriNismo; 09-21-2016 at 10:46 AM.

09-20-2016, 02:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
TriNismo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 333 Drives: 2014 370z Nismo Rep Power: 504	Thought about getting Swift springs and spacers but I think I might hold off for the moment.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09-20-2016, 05:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
TriNismo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 333 Drives: 2014 370z Nismo Rep Power: 504	Thanks for info. I'll check out the HKS Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09-21-2016, 01:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,159 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 203226	I really wanna say people should stay stock or buy a shittier car Aren't there some used 350z's out there

09-21-2016, 02:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
khern11 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 137 Drives: 2009 370z 6mt Rep Power: 446	the vivid racing promo is a scam!

09-21-2016, 03:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,159 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 203226	nah its the people are too cheap to do any mods right if they gonna **** around, they can do it for even cheaper

09-21-2016, 03:28 PM	#14 (permalink)
RanRich Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: St. Louis Posts: 425 Drives: 09 PG Sport M6 Rep Power: 3372	I get that, but if a known shop is offering name brand parts on serious discount why wouldn't you take that deal? That's what clearance is... __________________ AAM \| Dynosty \| Ecutek \| Eibach \| Hawk \| H&R \| Nismo \| Stillen \| Stoptech \| Z1

09-21-2016, 03:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,159 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 203226	because HKS hipermax IVs mark a significant downgrade from hipermax III's, in that the III's were made in Japan while the Iv's were outsourced to . . . elsewhere and are likely just rebranded versions of generic taiwanese mass market stuff OTOH, for a sub-$2000 i'd probably give PowerTrix a call. and if ur going over $2000, you should look at Aragosta, AST, or something custom nevermind that if you're getting coilovers of any kind you also should be going SPL arms all around and get full adjustability camber/caster/toe/etc and while you're at it get some wheels that fit your goals

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