I think I regret putting in Eibach Springs. Opinions please! Pics

shabarivas · 04-11-2010, 07:30 PM

no... the roadster is heavier than the coupe no? it would stand to reason that the springs would compress more if you are a heavier car using the same spring...

Zigen5 · 04-11-2010, 08:31 PM

Nope, the roadster is 100 pounds less then the coupe... Drop looks good, I believe the springs do need time to settle in so your drop will slightly be lower over time... Until it settles that is..

craniac24 · 04-11-2010, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Zigen5

Nope, the roadster is 100 pounds less then the coupe... Drop looks good, I believe the springs do need time to settle in so your drop will slightly be lower over time... Until it settles that is..

You mean over time it's actually going to get worse?? That wouldn't be good.

Jason · 04-11-2010, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Zigen5

Nope, the roadster is 100 pounds less then the coupe...

the roadster is 200 pounds heavier than the coupe.

Modshack · 04-12-2010, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by shabarivas

no... the roadster is heavier than the coupe no? it would stand to reason that the springs would compress more if you are a heavier car using the same spring...

....exactly..

jmlenz · 04-11-2010, 10:08 PM

I think it looks great! Agreed with the rest on the spacers. The Eibach drop is too mild IMO so this is a blessing lol. If the coupe was 1.2" F&R I probably would have gone this route instead of coilovers. How is the ride quality? It would be cool if Eibach came out with their sportline for the coupe in 1.2-1.3" drop F&R.

209Z · 04-11-2010, 10:49 PM

low is good my friend. Do not worry about your springs.
Car looks excellente =]

thumbs up for the first convertable with springs that I have seen.

fuct · 04-12-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 209Z

low is good my friend. Do not worry about your springs.
Car looks excellente =]

thumbs up for the first convertable with springs that I have seen.

worry about your shocks. if you used your factory shocks they will not last long.

craniac24 · 04-12-2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by fuct

worry about your shocks. if you used your factory shocks they will not last long.

Haha....hey, I know you! How's your IS? Mine died a vicious death about 5 years ago.

By the way...everything I've read suggests my stock shocks will be fine for quite awhile...

dalparadise · 04-12-2010, 12:45 AM

I agree with the comments.Spacers will make this look perfect. Thanks for posting! I'm next.

TreyUT · 04-12-2010, 02:29 AM

It looks dope. Maybe I shouldnt have used it in that term. Haha. It looks great. Get spacers.

3SeventyZ · 04-12-2010, 06:31 AM

looks nice

i think it makes the roadster look better for sure

Kyle@STILLEN · 04-12-2010, 11:32 AM

I would be very surprised if the roadster is lighter than the coupe. The additional chassis braces and motors for the top usually makes convertible's heavier than coupe's.

I think the OP's car looks great!

terbo · 04-12-2010, 05:11 PM

I can still see some wheel gap, I think you need to go lower.

Actually, I think it looks pretty good as is. Well, for a roadster :P

fullmonty · 04-12-2010, 07:47 PM

I wish I could drop mine, but I wouldn't be able to ever with the wonderful roads here in Jersey

04-11-2010, 10:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
209Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Stockton, Cali (209) Posts: 1,058 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 280	low is good my friend. Do not worry about your springs. Car looks excellente =] thumbs up for the first convertable with springs that I have seen. __________________ Team Blur My Build Thread Fast Intentions\|KWS\|BERK\|Carbon Fiber Element\| SEIBON\|Memphis Car Audio\| Status Autoworks\|Lusso Forged\|Autohaus\|PWJDM\|SPC

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dalparadise The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 354 Drives: 2010 Z Roadster T/S Rep Power: 18	I agree with the comments.Spacers will make this look perfect. Thanks for posting! I'm next. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite Roadster - Tour/Sport/6MT/GReddy SE catback/B&M short shift If the top is up, it must be parked.

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3SeventyZ Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: MD/DE Posts: 626 Drives: 350Z, 370Z, SRT8 Rep Power: 477	looks nice i think it makes the roadster look better for sure __________________ 2009 Magnetic Black 370Z Sport 6MT

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fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 35	I wish I could drop mine, but I wouldn't be able to ever with the wonderful roads here in Jersey __________________

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04-11-2010, 07:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 916	no... the roadster is heavier than the coupe no? it would stand to reason that the springs would compress more if you are a heavier car using the same spring...

04-11-2010, 08:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zigen5 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL Posts: 260 Drives: '10 BC 370z Roadster Rep Power: 18	Nope, the roadster is 100 pounds less then the coupe... Drop looks good, I believe the springs do need time to settle in so your drop will slightly be lower over time... Until it settles that is..

04-11-2010, 10:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
jmlenz Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 645 Drives: a car Rep Power: 645	I think it looks great! Agreed with the rest on the spacers. The Eibach drop is too mild IMO so this is a blessing lol. If the coupe was 1.2" F&R I probably would have gone this route instead of coilovers. How is the ride quality? It would be cool if Eibach came out with their sportline for the coupe in 1.2-1.3" drop F&R.

04-12-2010, 02:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
TreyUT Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 72 Drives: 2010 370Z BS Rep Power: 17	It looks dope. Maybe I shouldnt have used it in that term. Haha. It looks great. Get spacers.

04-12-2010, 11:32 AM	#13 (permalink)
Kyle@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 626 Drives: Toyota Tundra Rep Power: 308	I would be very surprised if the roadster is lighter than the coupe. The additional chassis braces and motors for the top usually makes convertible's heavier than coupe's. I think the OP's car looks great!

04-12-2010, 05:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
terbo Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 143 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 17	I can still see some wheel gap, I think you need to go lower. Actually, I think it looks pretty good as is. Well, for a roadster :P

I think I regret putting in Eibach Springs. Opinions please! *Pics*

I think I regret putting in Eibach Springs. Opinions please! Pics