i dont know if im down to lower my car give me some opinions

Nuccigucci · 02-18-2013, 10:01 PM

I absolutely love vossens.... (who doesn't) and it would look kinda funny if i rocked them with a stock ride height but the thing is i dont know if im down to lower my car i love the way it handles and feels. i owned an s14 wtih coil overs and what not and got sick of the super stiff ride after a while i love the comfort/handling i get of of the stock suspension with the z now and i would love to keep that my question is doing lowering springs; does it make the ride stiffer? or at least less comfortable and if i were to do lowering springs it wouldnt be anything crazy probably about an inch on the other hand over the years i have become very skeptical of lowering springs ive seen friends install lowering springs on their cars and a month or so later the struts would blow out im guessing this is the cause of less travel/possible bottoming out? will this happen with the z?

i was looking at this site which says an OE lowering would be a .25" to .5" drop and their example was h&r which probably has a spring rate closest to the OE spring (feel free to shed some light on that) would that .25" to .5" drop do me any justice or is there a nice spring that is close to the OE spring that has an inch drop? definitely need suggestions

Nuccigucci · 02-18-2013, 10:04 PM

p.s. im pretty tired so if i dont make any sense i apologize heres the link to the site
Nissan 370Z Lowering Springs, 370Z Lowering Kit

lhinojos · 02-19-2013, 01:56 AM

I have the swift springs. Barely affected the ride in terms of comfort. Great drop and increase in handling. I love em. It's a 1/1.25 drop I believe. IMO it's a perfect drop in comparison to the stock monster truck height.

DEpointfive0 · 02-19-2013, 02:01 AM

My stock suspension has sagged enough to where I don't need lowering springs anymore

ZCarMan · 02-19-2013, 04:28 AM

There are plenty of reviews on the Swift Sport Springs that you can take a look at in this forum to determine if lowering via springs is going to suit your needs and address your concerns. I personally like the Swifts a lot for the improved handling and the drop is just gravy. After two years, no problems and some track days included.

Swift springs review!!!!!

Nuccigucci · 03-02-2013, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZCarMan

There are plenty of reviews on the Swift Sport Springs that you can take a look at in this forum to determine if lowering via springs is going to suit your needs and address your concerns. I personally like the Swifts a lot for the improved handling and the drop is just gravy. After two years, no problems and some track days included.

Swift springs review!!!!!

Thanks for the reply! Sorry it's been days since I've looked at this post I appreciate it

02-18-2013, 10:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nuccigucci Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: East patchogue Posts: 45 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 12	i dont know if im down to lower my car give me some opinions I absolutely love vossens.... (who doesn't) and it would look kinda funny if i rocked them with a stock ride height but the thing is i dont know if im down to lower my car i love the way it handles and feels. i owned an s14 wtih coil overs and what not and got sick of the super stiff ride after a while i love the comfort/handling i get of of the stock suspension with the z now and i would love to keep that my question is doing lowering springs; does it make the ride stiffer? or at least less comfortable and if i were to do lowering springs it wouldnt be anything crazy probably about an inch on the other hand over the years i have become very skeptical of lowering springs ive seen friends install lowering springs on their cars and a month or so later the struts would blow out im guessing this is the cause of less travel/possible bottoming out? will this happen with the z? i was looking at this site which says an OE lowering would be a .25" to .5" drop and their example was h&r which probably has a spring rate closest to the OE spring (feel free to shed some light on that) would that .25" to .5" drop do me any justice or is there a nice spring that is close to the OE spring that has an inch drop? definitely need suggestions

02-19-2013, 02:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
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02-19-2013, 04:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
ZCarMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 4,488 Drives: 09 Z34, 13 F-150 Rep Power: 25	There are plenty of reviews on the Swift Sport Springs that you can take a look at in this forum to determine if lowering via springs is going to suit your needs and address your concerns. I personally like the Swifts a lot for the improved handling and the drop is just gravy. After two years, no problems and some track days included. Swift springs review!!!!! __________________ Jon Swift \| SPC \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| AAM \| Cobb \| Hawk \| Volk Racing \| Bridgestone Green Demon Eyes

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02-18-2013, 10:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nuccigucci Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: East patchogue Posts: 45 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 12	p.s. im pretty tired so if i dont make any sense i apologize heres the link to the site Nissan 370Z Lowering Springs, 370Z Lowering Kit

02-19-2013, 01:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
lhinojos Track Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 559 Drives: 12 370z GM M6 Rep Power: 14	I have the swift springs. Barely affected the ride in terms of comfort. Great drop and increase in handling. I love em. It's a 1/1.25 drop I believe. IMO it's a perfect drop in comparison to the stock monster truck height.