Lowering Springs on a Nismo?

johnnydrama · 06-03-2010, 12:30 PM

Anyone put lowering springs on their nismo? just wondering how they worked with the stock nismo shocks? What brand did you use? Thanks guys

SE · 06-03-2010, 02:56 PM

I upgraded to coilovers on mine.

johnnydrama · 06-03-2010, 03:36 PM

yea im trying to save a buck. I know I'll do coilovers eventually but have some other mods I'm sinking my money into right now but still want to drop a lil and was just curious if anyone had tried just springs on the nismo

wishihadnav · 06-03-2010, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by johnnydrama

yea im trying to save a buck. I know I'll do coilovers eventually but have some other mods I'm sinking my money into right now but still want to drop a lil and was just curious if anyone had tried just springs on the nismo

u might want to do the eibachs if you want just a slight drop..my front chin spoiler is probably 4inches max from the ground

wishihadnav · 06-03-2010, 05:19 PM

yeah i did today..some H&R's and its looww..haha..finger gap in rear and maybe half a finger up front..

johnnydrama · 06-03-2010, 05:42 PM

Thanks for the input i ordered the Tein S Techs today, It's supposed to give about the same drop as the eibach but not as drastic as the H&Rs

tbonesteak · 06-16-2010, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by johnnydrama

Thanks for the input i ordered the Tein S Techs today, It's supposed to give about the same drop as the eibach but not as drastic as the H&Rs

Drama, lemme know how the Stechs go. I'm very interested in them as well. Thanks!

johnnydrama · 06-16-2010, 10:55 AM

Had them installed yesterday and couldn't be happier. Not sure how they'd be with stock shocks on a regular z but on my nismo they feel better in every way. And the drop is exactly what I was lookin for... Noticeable but not too much. Goin with an FI exhaust and didn't wanna risk scrapin... Not to mention I live in Indiana where the roads are anything but flat. Hope this helps let me know if u want more info. Oh I found sets on eBay for $198 free shipping so check that out.

370zNismo66 · 06-03-2010, 09:40 PM

Is it necessary to get the camber arms with H&R's springs?

Scott @ RA · 06-03-2010, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zNismo66

Is it necessary to get the camber arms with H&R's springs?

Yes. In order to achieve the correct alignment specs (camber and toe) it would be the best idea to have the adjustable camber arms.... especially with the more drastic lowering springs like the H&R.

370zNismo66 · 06-03-2010, 11:14 PM

Thanks for your sound advise Scott

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Originally Posted by Scott @ RA

Yes. In order to achieve the correct alignment specs (camber and toe) it would be the best idea to have the adjustable camber arms.... especially with the more drastic lowering springs like the H&R.

wishihadnav · 06-03-2010, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zNismo66

Is it necessary to get the camber arms with H&R's springs?

I didn't..I want to let it settle for a bit before I get it aligned..I'll update to let u know if I get in spec without the arms..honestly I REALLY don't think u need them but we'll see.

370zNismo66 · 06-04-2010, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by wishihadnav

I didn't..I want to let it settle for a bit before I get it aligned..I'll update to let u know if I get in spec without the arms..honestly I REALLY don't think u need them but we'll see.

Sweet! Thanks! looking forward to your alignment specs.

wishihadnav · 06-08-2010, 05:17 PM

this setup is low..prepare to scrape everything..looks to be about a 2inch drop in front and 1.5inch rear..its perfect!!

KcL@AOI · 06-16-2010, 07:28 PM

got any pics?

06-03-2010, 12:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
johnnydrama Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bloomington, IN Age: 41 Posts: 606 Drives: Nismo & FPace SVR Rep Power: 2233	Lowering Springs on a Nismo? Anyone put lowering springs on their nismo? just wondering how they worked with the stock nismo shocks? What brand did you use? Thanks guys __________________ 358WHP/271WTQ BUILD THREAD

06-03-2010, 03:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
johnnydrama Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bloomington, IN Age: 41 Posts: 606 Drives: Nismo & FPace SVR Rep Power: 2233	yea im trying to save a buck. I know I'll do coilovers eventually but have some other mods I'm sinking my money into right now but still want to drop a lil and was just curious if anyone had tried just springs on the nismo __________________ 358WHP/271WTQ BUILD THREAD

06-03-2010, 05:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
johnnydrama Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bloomington, IN Age: 41 Posts: 606 Drives: Nismo & FPace SVR Rep Power: 2233	Thanks for the input i ordered the Tein S Techs today, It's supposed to give about the same drop as the eibach but not as drastic as the H&Rs __________________ 358WHP/271WTQ BUILD THREAD

06-16-2010, 10:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
johnnydrama Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bloomington, IN Age: 41 Posts: 606 Drives: Nismo & FPace SVR Rep Power: 2233	Had them installed yesterday and couldn't be happier. Not sure how they'd be with stock shocks on a regular z but on my nismo they feel better in every way. And the drop is exactly what I was lookin for... Noticeable but not too much. Goin with an FI exhaust and didn't wanna risk scrapin... Not to mention I live in Indiana where the roads are anything but flat. Hope this helps let me know if u want more info. Oh I found sets on eBay for $198 free shipping so check that out. __________________ 358WHP/271WTQ BUILD THREAD

06-08-2010, 05:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 185	this setup is low..prepare to scrape everything..looks to be about a 2inch drop in front and 1.5inch rear..its perfect!! Last edited by wishihadnav; 06-08-2010 at 05:23 PM.

06-03-2010, 02:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
SE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 4,236 Drives: 370z/STI/EVO X/IS-F Rep Power: 25	I upgraded to coilovers on mine.

06-03-2010, 05:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 185	yeah i did today..some H&R's and its looww..haha..finger gap in rear and maybe half a finger up front..

06-03-2010, 09:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
370zNismo66 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 104 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 17	Is it necessary to get the camber arms with H&R's springs?

06-16-2010, 07:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
KcL@AOI Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ATL (KENNESAW) Posts: 157 Drives: '10 370z Nismo #0071 Rep Power: 17	got any pics?

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