Nismo Springs?

Wonka2581 · 02-07-2013, 10:26 PM

I have a base but I want to drop it a little bit, If I install nismo springs on it will I have to install a camber kit? the drop will be about 1/2 inch.

JARblue · 02-07-2013, 10:28 PM

doubtful... there are a lot of people who will say the Nismo springs on a Base do not lower it at all

Wonka2581 · 02-07-2013, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

doubtful... there are a lot of people who will say the Nismo springs on a Base do not lower it at all

Really? well thats disappointing

JARblue · 02-08-2013, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Wonka2581

Really? well thats disappointing

Yup... I would do a bit of research first, but you may be able to find some cheap enough that you could try them for yourself before you take my word for it (I'm on stock base springs).

fuct · 02-08-2013, 09:46 AM

i sold my springs to a guy on here and he said it didnt drop the car at all...... go figure?

Chuck33079 · 02-08-2013, 10:35 AM

Used aftermarket springs pop up all the time. I'd just sit back and watch for someone to part out their car or go from springs to coilovers. Also, you'll very likely need a camber kit regardless of spring type. It's a lot cheaper in the long run to get the camber dialed in than to replace tires.

grant · 02-08-2013, 10:43 AM

I replaced my sport springs/shocks with NISMO's and it dropped my touring model about a half inch. just get an alignment afterward, didn't need any other kits.

Wonka2581 · 02-08-2013, 10:44 AM

Very true I'm thinking I just going to save up some money and get some coilovers I found some a member is selling.

Chuck33079 · 02-08-2013, 10:54 AM

If your budget only allows cheapo coilovers, just buy springs.

Wonka2581 · 02-08-2013, 10:58 AM

Are they that bad?

Chuck33079 · 02-08-2013, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Wonka2581

Are they that bad?

I'm not sure exactly what brand you're looking at, but it seems like 90% of the "budget" coilovers are all coming from Taiwan, made from substandard materials with little or no quality control. I remember seeing a shock dyno of some of the lower end coilovers and none of them matched. If it's my money, I'm either buying a set of used springs or saving up until I can pick up a quality set of coilovers.

Jbwrecked · 02-08-2013, 11:04 AM

If your looking to buy Nismo springs shoot me a pm, I have a set I dont need since I have Swift's coming in shortly. Already off the car and boxed up too.

Hotrodz · 02-09-2013, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Jbwrecked

If your looking to buy Nismo springs shoot me a pm, I have a set I dont need since I have Swift's coming in shortly. Already off the car and boxed up too.

Yup...me too!!!

irondoc · 02-09-2013, 09:58 AM

Had NISMO springs, stabilizers and wheels put on my 2013 sport touring by the dealer before I dove it off the lot. Their mechanic told me it lowered the car by 1/2" (no proof). He also adjusted the alignment. The alignment spec report is attached. No camber kit needed.

02-07-2013, 10:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2611	Nismo Springs? I have a base but I want to drop it a little bit, If I install nismo springs on it will I have to install a camber kit? the drop will be about 1/2 inch. __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

02-07-2013, 10:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	doubtful... there are a lot of people who will say the Nismo springs on a Base do not lower it at all __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

02-08-2013, 10:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Used aftermarket springs pop up all the time. I'd just sit back and watch for someone to part out their car or go from springs to coilovers. Also, you'll very likely need a camber kit regardless of spring type. It's a lot cheaper in the long run to get the camber dialed in than to replace tires. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

02-08-2013, 10:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2611	Very true I'm thinking I just going to save up some money and get some coilovers I found some a member is selling. __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

02-08-2013, 10:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	If your budget only allows cheapo coilovers, just buy springs. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

02-08-2013, 09:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 23	i sold my springs to a guy on here and he said it didnt drop the car at all...... go figure?

02-08-2013, 10:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
grant Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 128 Drives: AMG C43 Rep Power: 12	I replaced my sport springs/shocks with NISMO's and it dropped my touring model about a half inch. just get an alignment afterward, didn't need any other kits.

02-08-2013, 10:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2611	Are they that bad? __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

02-08-2013, 11:04 AM	#12 (permalink)
Jbwrecked Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: SA Posts: 240 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 12	If your looking to buy Nismo springs shoot me a pm, I have a set I dont need since I have Swift's coming in shortly. Already off the car and boxed up too. __________________ N/A Solid Red 2009 370z DD - Work Emotion CR-Kai 19x10.5 +22 19x11 +18 - Clutch Helper Spring - NEED MOAR MODZ! 1/4 Mile 13.56 @108.38

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