Lowering 3/4"

Viper1 · 09-07-2020, 08:06 AM

I would like to lower just the front 3/4". Nothing more. Any suggestions as to who makes springs? I can't seem to find anyone that only drops 3/4"....seems everyone is 1.2" and living up here in WI, thats to low with the crap roads we have. Thoughts.

sportsman2003 · 09-07-2020, 10:24 AM

I am running the Eibach kit it doesn't lower the car to much.
The roads here in California are basically like you're on a rally course
I didn't want to lower my car to much either you really need room so you won't bottom out constantly.

Here are the specs.

https://eibach.com/us/1220/6393.140-NISSAN-370Z-pro-kit

POS VETT · 09-07-2020, 12:32 PM

Cut the springs. You have to look at the springs closely while they are loaded and pay attention to how the ends are constructed. I did this on my '8 Z33 in the rear and found out that there were about a couple coils on the free end (bottom) that can be altered. I measured and ended up cutting about 1/3 of a coil to achieve a 3/4" lowering.

Viper1 · 09-07-2020, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by POS VETT

Cut the springs. You have to look at the springs closely while they are loaded and pay attention to how the ends are constructed. I did this on my '8 Z33 in the rear and found out that there were about a couple coils on the free end (bottom) that can be altered. I measured and ended up cutting about 1/3 of a coil to achieve a 3/4" lowering.

Thanks but, I want to buy the correct ones if I can find them! .

cv129 · 09-07-2020, 02:35 PM

Coilovers

cooltoy · 09-07-2020, 02:52 PM

Lowering Springs Comparisons

Jonathan3tran · 09-22-2020, 11:04 PM

I have the HKS hypermax IV GT coilovers on my car and they are preset from HKS factory for 3/4” drop. I left them alone and the drop is perfect for me!

09-07-2020, 08:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
Viper1 Base Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: WI Posts: 32 Drives: 2013 Sport/Tour Rep Power: 5	Lowering 3/4" I would like to lower just the front 3/4". Nothing more. Any suggestions as to who makes springs? I can't seem to find anyone that only drops 3/4"....seems everyone is 1.2" and living up here in WI, thats to low with the crap roads we have. Thoughts.

09-07-2020, 10:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
sportsman2003 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: In the moment Posts: 191 Drives: Sideways most times Rep Power: 11605	I am running the Eibach kit it doesn't lower the car to much. The roads here in California are basically like you're on a rally course I didn't want to lower my car to much either you really need room so you won't bottom out constantly. Here are the specs. https://eibach.com/us/1220/6393.140-NISSAN-370Z-pro-kit Hotrodz and Quicksilvers like this.

09-07-2020, 02:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,190 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 159827	Coilovers __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

09-07-2020, 02:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,937 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 240204	Lowering Springs Comparisons __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

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