Best springs...

tjlazer · 07-20-2010, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zee

Could anyone clarify whether the Tein springs are infact a 1.5" drop or whether they are as stated on their website specs - NISSAN 370Z

Based on the website specs being .87" front and .75" rear - would i need to run camber kits?

Also does anyone have the approximate drops of the H&R springs?

Any help is appreciated.

They are as stated, .87" front and .75" rear, H&R are lower at 1.2" front and 1.0" rear.

I don't think you need a camber kit with the Tein, and with the H&R you will probably need one, or for just the rear. Remmeber the lower you do the more likely you need a camber kit as the camber will be more negative.

wishihadnav · 06-10-2010, 12:45 PM

H&R's are the best choice for me..i dont like alot of gap and the spings ride like stocks...i would of went with a linear set like Swifts but i contacted them and they have no plans on developing springs for the 370Z..

KaienZ34 · 06-10-2010, 01:16 PM

I'm also looking at a small drop, but mostly want the best ride and handling possible. I know it can't ride like a caddy and handle like a porsche, but as close to both as possible. What setup would give a smooth comfortable ride, as for as springs, shocks, coilovers ? Sorry for the super noob question; i've got the sport pgk, hotchkis sways, and 20" rims and tire setup of 255/30/20 front and 305/25/20 rear. I had eibach pro kit on but it was bumpy as hell, i thought taking them out would help but no. Maybe tires with more profile would help, somthing like 255/35/20 f. 305/30/20 r.... Sorry for highjacking this thread for a min. It's driving me nuts... any help is appreciated. Thanks again ......here's a pic. with the stock spring setup (no drop)

wishihadnav · 06-10-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by KaienZ34

I'm also looking at a small drop, but mostly want the best ride and handling possible. I know it can't ride like a caddy and handle like a porsche, but as close to both as possible. What setup would give a smooth comfortable ride, as for as springs, shocks, coilovers ? Sorry for the super noob question; i've got the sport pgk, hotchkis sways, and 20" rims and tire setup of 255/30/20 front and 305/25/20 rear. I had eibach pro kit on but it was bumpy as hell, i thought taking them out would help but no. Maybe tires with more profile would help, somthing like 255/35/20 f. 305/30/20 r.... Sorry for highjacking this thread for a min. It's driving me nuts... any help is appreciated. Thanks again ......here's a pic. with the stock spring setup (no drop)

Its kind of hard to gauge your defintion of bumpy but you only have a couple other options...teins, tanabe, h&r's etc..personally i prefer the h&r's and i've tried them all...you might want to try a kw coilover setup..they are very street friendly and adjustable to whatever height you want..

KaienZ34 · 06-10-2010, 02:33 PM

Bumpy compared too stock spring/tire setup, i've heard the KW's are a nice setup. Do you think different tires would help ?

wishihadnav · 06-10-2010, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaienZ34

Bumpy compared too stock spring/tire setup, i've heard the KW's are a nice setup. Do you think different tires would help ?

Yes, larger profile and less air pressure helps ease the ride..

kenchan · 06-11-2010, 01:57 PM

ironically the neuspeeds i installed in my prelude many many years ago was bouncy as hell and undulated under moderate driving conditions. this was on a car with less than 3k miles. quickly swapped them out for TEIN HA's which were considered new and cool at the time.

you really need to look at the spring rates, linear or progressive, and amount of drop, amount of bumpstop you cut or replace, and your wheel's offsets (wheel rate) to get a sense of what to expect.

on that note (i dont plan on lowering my Z with lowering springs but) what is the spring rates of the stock springs? that is where i would start the search if i was looking for springs.

kevr6 · 06-11-2010, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

ironically the neuspeeds i installed in my prelude many many years ago was bouncy as hell and undulated under moderate driving conditions. this was on a car with less than 3k miles. quickly swapped them out for TEIN HA's which were considered new and cool at the time.

you really need to look at the spring rates, linear or progressive, and amount of drop, amount of bumpstop you cut or replace, and your wheel's offsets (wheel rate) to get a sense of what to expect.

on that note (i dont plan on lowering my Z with lowering springs but) what is the spring rates of the stock springs? that is where i would start the search if i was looking for springs.

I thought Eibach made Nuespeed's springs!!

wasti · 06-11-2010, 04:24 PM

... because some of you asked about a picture from a z with eibach and stock wheels. here it is.

tbonesteak · 06-12-2010, 12:01 AM

no....h&r and neuspeed are the same company, but neuspeed doesnt make parts for nissans.

speedworks · 06-12-2010, 02:08 PM

^^^"h&r and neuspeed are the same company"

Where did you hear this?

tbonesteak · 06-12-2010, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedworks

^^^"h&r and neuspeed are the same company"

Where did you hear this?

Just something i've known from being in the community for 10+ years now. It's common knowledge that most people are aware of. Feel free to research if you're doubtful

speedworks · 06-12-2010, 10:10 PM

I used to own a speed shop, and distributed both of those products, and they came from different places - different owners.

Actually, I was commenting that they were the same company, which I don't think is true. Sure maybe Neuspeed has H&R make their springs, but they aren't the same company, which is what I was questioning. I did a quick search and found nothing that said they are the same company.

Stealth_Z · 06-14-2010, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbonesteak

Just something i've known from being in the community for 10+ years now. It's common knowledge that most people are aware of. Feel free to research if you're doubtful

Wrong. Neuspeed and H&R are NOT the same company...

In other words... Tanabe ftw. I love their springs!!!!

tbonesteak · 06-14-2010, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stealth_Z

Wrong. Neuspeed and H&R are NOT the same company...

In other words... Tanabe ftw. I love their springs!!!!

uh.....selective reading much?

06-10-2010, 12:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 185	H&R's are the best choice for me..i dont like alot of gap and the spings ride like stocks...i would of went with a linear set like Swifts but i contacted them and they have no plans on developing springs for the 370Z.. Last edited by wishihadnav; 06-10-2010 at 12:50 PM.

06-12-2010, 10:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
speedworks Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 550 Drives: PW purchased 01/09 Rep Power: 19	I used to own a speed shop, and distributed both of those products, and they came from different places - different owners. Actually, I was commenting that they were the same company, which I don't think is true. Sure maybe Neuspeed has H&R make their springs, but they aren't the same company, which is what I was questioning. I did a quick search and found nothing that said they are the same company. Last edited by speedworks; 06-12-2010 at 10:19 PM.

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KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 179	I'm also looking at a small drop, but mostly want the best ride and handling possible. I know it can't ride like a caddy and handle like a porsche, but as close to both as possible. What setup would give a smooth comfortable ride, as for as springs, shocks, coilovers ? Sorry for the super noob question; i've got the sport pgk, hotchkis sways, and 20" rims and tire setup of 255/30/20 front and 305/25/20 rear. I had eibach pro kit on but it was bumpy as hell, i thought taking them out would help but no. Maybe tires with more profile would help, somthing like 255/35/20 f. 305/30/20 r.... Sorry for highjacking this thread for a min. It's driving me nuts... any help is appreciated. Thanks again ......here's a pic. with the stock spring setup (no drop)

06-10-2010, 02:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 179	Bumpy compared too stock spring/tire setup, i've heard the KW's are a nice setup. Do you think different tires would help ?

06-11-2010, 01:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	ironically the neuspeeds i installed in my prelude many many years ago was bouncy as hell and undulated under moderate driving conditions. this was on a car with less than 3k miles. quickly swapped them out for TEIN HA's which were considered new and cool at the time. you really need to look at the spring rates, linear or progressive, and amount of drop, amount of bumpstop you cut or replace, and your wheel's offsets (wheel rate) to get a sense of what to expect. on that note (i dont plan on lowering my Z with lowering springs but) what is the spring rates of the stock springs? that is where i would start the search if i was looking for springs.

06-12-2010, 12:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 377	no....h&r and neuspeed are the same company, but neuspeed doesnt make parts for nissans.

06-12-2010, 02:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
speedworks Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 550 Drives: PW purchased 01/09 Rep Power: 19	^^^"h&r and neuspeed are the same company" Where did you hear this?