Spring Drop Coupe v. Roadster

gfertig · 05-11-2011, 08:53 PM

Is the drop on the roadster the same as on the coupe? I've found differing opinions. I'm thinking about the Swift springs, but they don't have a separate spring for the roadster. Thanks!

Red__Zed · 05-11-2011, 08:57 PM

Beachztt just threw some on. You can see them in the swift thread. Drop looks about the same.

Baer383 · 05-11-2011, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gfertig

Is the drop on the roadster the same as on the coupe? I've found differing opinions. I'm thinking about the Swift springs, but they don't have a separate spring for the roadster. Thanks!

The swift springs are a great choice I have them on my coupe but I don't think there would be that much of a difference between the two.

Fire · 05-12-2011, 10:22 AM

I cannot say for sure if there is a difference but I did see a post somewhere that said the verts do drop more. Here's a side pic of mine

ChrisSlicks · 05-12-2011, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fire

I cannot say for sure if there is a difference but I did see a post somewhere that said the verts do drop more. Here's a side pic of mine

Looks good

The vert should drop a touch more as it is slightly heavier.

Some approximate math:
500 lb/in springs, 190 lbs difference
= 190 / 500
or 0.38 inches more.

Results will vary depending and exact weight and springs.

Edit: divide my results by 4. Corner weight will be 1/4 of 190 (roughly) so only 48/500 or so.

issforged · 05-12-2011, 11:01 AM

ChrisSlicks is correct there will be slightly lower due to heavier weight.

Let us know if we can help in anyway!

Sorry to threadjack: FIRE we need to get some wheels on that bad boy!!!

BeachZTT · 05-12-2011, 11:17 AM

From what I can tell so far, it looks like the drop visually is about the same. I haven't taken any measurements yet but I will get her on level ground sometime soon and post what I find. It is amazing (to me anyway) how much of a difference it makes it the car's appearance.

Here is a peak of mine on the Swifts...

geosZ · 05-12-2011, 11:23 AM

I have eibach springs on my roadster. Same springs fit on the coupe but on the roadster it drops it 1.2 and on the coupe .9

Fire · 05-12-2011, 02:07 PM

Fitment if you want to donate a set of rims I'd be glad to get them installed

jtgarza3 · 05-13-2011, 11:03 AM

Here is a Nismo vs Roadster comparison both with Tein S-Tech Springs, they seem to be about the same size drop

gfertig · 05-13-2011, 05:42 PM

Thanks guys! I decided to go with the Eibach ProKit since the Swifts are impossible to find...I'll be sure to post pics when I get them in....

Now all I need is some of those Vossen CV3s. Sweet!

Elvis@Vossen · 05-16-2011, 02:23 PM

CV3's is all you need now man! Awesome!

05-11-2011, 08:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
gfertig Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 39 Drives: 2011 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 14	Spring Drop Coupe v. Roadster Is the drop on the roadster the same as on the coupe? I've found differing opinions. I'm thinking about the Swift springs, but they don't have a separate spring for the roadster. Thanks!

05-12-2011, 11:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
BeachZTT Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 746 Drives: '10 BC ZR T/S/Nav Rep Power: 16	From what I can tell so far, it looks like the drop visually is about the same. I haven't taken any measurements yet but I will get her on level ground sometime soon and post what I find. It is amazing (to me anyway) how much of a difference it makes it the car's appearance. Here is a peak of mine on the Swifts... __________________ '10 ZR Black Cherry Sport/Touring/Nav, Swift Springs, Stillen G3s, 15mm-F 20mm-R Spacers, SPC, Spoiler Solutions Rear Wing, Stubby Antenna

05-12-2011, 11:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
geosZ Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: queens ny Posts: 623 Drives: 2012 wrx Sti ice S. Rep Power: 15	I have eibach springs on my roadster. Same springs fit on the coupe but on the roadster it drops it 1.2 and on the coupe .9 __________________ ark cbe R.I.P.°berk test pipes°red injen cai°180 lights°eibach springs°spacers°pioneer navi/dvd°stillen splitter°carbonsignal fenders°xxr 527 wheels•momo Italy floor mats•weapon R 4 point Raceing harness. SOLD. NEW CAR 2012 Subaru Sti sedan ice silver.

05-12-2011, 02:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 42	Fitment if you want to donate a set of rims I'd be glad to get them installed __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

05-13-2011, 11:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
jtgarza3 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 89 Drives: 370z Roadster Rep Power: 14	Here is a Nismo vs Roadster comparison both with Tein S-Tech Springs, they seem to be about the same size drop __________________ Performance\|\|\| Stillen G2 Intake, Invidia Gemini CBE, CNT HFC, UpRev Tune\|\|\| Exterior \|\|\| 20" Vertini Drifts Gold, BC Coilovers, Evo-R Carbon Fangs, JDM Fog light \|\|\|Interior\|\|\| Jl 8w7, Jl 250/v2, Red GT-R Start Button, Razo Shifter \|\|\|

05-11-2011, 08:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 119	Beachztt just threw some on. You can see them in the swift thread. Drop looks about the same.

05-12-2011, 11:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
issforged Track Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 668 Drives: '10 Nismo Rep Power: 15	ChrisSlicks is correct there will be slightly lower due to heavier weight. Let us know if we can help in anyway! Sorry to threadjack: FIRE we need to get some wheels on that bad boy!!!

05-13-2011, 05:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
gfertig Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 39 Drives: 2011 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 14	Thanks guys! I decided to go with the Eibach ProKit since the Swifts are impossible to find...I'll be sure to post pics when I get them in.... Now all I need is some of those Vossen CV3s. Sweet!

05-16-2011, 02:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
Elvis@Vossen Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 136 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	CV3's is all you need now man! Awesome! __________________ Vossen Wheels Phone: 1-888-463-7778 Email: elvis@vossenwheels.com Web: www.vossenwheels.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/vossenwheels

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