Suspension 2.5" lower... or more?

onzedge · 07-19-2014, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by b15

The probability of issues increases with the the cheaper spacers. They may not be all machined the same, fitment might not be the same for all 4, they may crack, etc. Ichiba is the first that comes to mind. It's the same difference between a $15 Auto Zone rotor and a $65 Brembo Blank. They do the same thing, but you're less likely to have issues with one of them.

Z1 has their spacers on sale starting at $88 for 20mm bolt ons. $33/pair additional surely won't break the bank.

b15 · 07-18-2014, 10:08 AM

If you get spacers don't get cheap ones. Most people on this forum run Z1 or H&R. Both are good quality machined billet aluminum and hub centric.

Camber arms aren't that expensive either. I got my SPC kit for $180 shipped off amazon. If you plan on tracking, get the SPL ones and be done with it. Their construction is more heavy duty (as is the price)

njobe89 · 07-18-2014, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by b15

If you get spacers don't get cheap ones. Most people on this forum run Z1 or H&R. Both are good quality machined billet aluminum and hub centric.

Camber arms aren't that expensive either. I got my SPC kit for $180 shipped off amazon. If you plan on tracking, get the SPL ones and be done with it. Their construction is more heavy duty (as is the price)

i dont plan on tracking it... i just wanted to clear a little bit of the fender gap and the swifts seemed perfect for what i was looking for. as i continue reading the swift thread, it seems some people did need the camber arms and some people didn't. i guess i could always go without and then if needed buy them and put them on?

and sorry for jacking the thread op... sort of

b15 · 07-18-2014, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by njobe89

i dont plan on tracking it... i just wanted to clear a little bit of the fender gap and the swifts seemed perfect for what i was looking for. as i continue reading the swift thread, it seems some people did need the camber arms and some people didn't. i guess i could always go without and then if needed buy them and put them on?

and sorry for jacking the thread op... sort of

Just get them and do it all at once. I gambled and went without because of that as well, but the majority of Zs seem to need it. My first alignment without the arms showed the rear camber was still pretty aggressive at -2.5 with the stock camber bolts maxed out. Installed the arms and realigned a few months later and I'm back at -1.9.

njobe89 · 07-18-2014, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by b15

Just get them and do it all at once. I gambled and went without because of that as well, but the majority of Zs seem to need it. My first alignment without the arms showed the rear camber was still pretty aggressive at -2.5 with the stock camber bolts maxed out. Installed the arms and realigned a few months later and I'm back at -1.9.

that's what i was thinking as well... thanks for the input

b15 · 07-18-2014, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by njobe89

that's what i was thinking as well... thanks for the input

My philosophy is that I might as well do it since I have all the tools out

Make sure to get a few dremel bits and eye protection when enlarging the toe bolt holes

onzedge · 07-18-2014, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by b15

If you get spacers don't get cheap ones. Most people on this forum run Z1 or H&R. Both are good quality machined billet aluminum and hub centric.

Camber arms aren't that expensive either. I got my SPC kit for $180 shipped off amazon. If you plan on tracking, get the SPL ones and be done with it. Their construction is more heavy duty (as is the price)

kenchan · 07-18-2014, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by georgem71

Okay, so I just bought a 2014 370z. It already comes somewhat "low" but I still want to lower it 2.5" without messing with the performance (especially cornering). What would be best.

why 2.5"? remove the springs and go -5"

onzedge · 07-18-2014, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

why 2.5"? remove the springs and go -5"

^^^Reported^^^

axmea? · 07-18-2014, 02:28 PM

I had H&R springs and spacers and liked it. It was lower than swifts but hard on the oem shocks. Overall no issues whatsoever. I'd also recommend Powertrix spacers hubcentric for a decent price. 140 for a pair of 20 mm and a pair of 25mm. When you lower without spacers, it would look odd with the wheels sunk in. The pix you see below is when I was on H&R's. A good lowering mod with spacers, springs, camber kit and toe bolt will run you between $600 - $650 on the low side. Parts only.

zilverbullet · 07-18-2014, 03:02 PM

Currently dropped on Swifts and I don't scrap...often. I still approach speed bumps with caution but most of them I can drive right over without an angled approach. The drop is 1" in front and 1.25" in the rear.

I want to make the switch to coils and lower another 1" in the front and the rear to it will be about 2" drop all around. Will I start scraping my lip, sides, FI exhaust cans all over the place now?

georgem71 · 07-19-2014, 12:08 PM

Off topic but any recomendations for a cold air intake system? Takeda K&N AEM Stillen?

onzedge · 07-19-2014, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by georgem71

Off topic but any recomendations for a cold air intake system? Takeda K&N AEM Stillen?

Stillen Gen III

Z-Girl 12 · 07-19-2014, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by georgem71

Off topic but any recomendations for a cold air intake system? Takeda K&N AEM Stillen?

Stiller Gen 3!

Z-Girl 12 · 07-19-2014, 03:49 PM

Spacers give the Z just the finishing touch...I'm a fan of the z1 spacers!

07-18-2014, 10:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
b15 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,229 Drives: 4drz Rep Power: 36572	If you get spacers don't get cheap ones. Most people on this forum run Z1 or H&R. Both are good quality machined billet aluminum and hub centric. Camber arms aren't that expensive either. I got my SPC kit for $180 shipped off amazon. If you plan on tracking, get the SPL ones and be done with it. Their construction is more heavy duty (as is the price) onzedge likes this.

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axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,243 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53242	I had H&R springs and spacers and liked it. It was lower than swifts but hard on the oem shocks. Overall no issues whatsoever. I'd also recommend Powertrix spacers hubcentric for a decent price. 140 for a pair of 20 mm and a pair of 25mm. When you lower without spacers, it would look odd with the wheels sunk in. The pix you see below is when I was on H&R's. A good lowering mod with spacers, springs, camber kit and toe bolt will run you between $600 - $650 on the low side. Parts only. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete Last edited by axmea?; 07-18-2014 at 02:32 PM.

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zilverbullet Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 668 Drives: a silver bullet Rep Power: 16	Currently dropped on Swifts and I don't scrap...often. I still approach speed bumps with caution but most of them I can drive right over without an angled approach. The drop is 1" in front and 1.25" in the rear. I want to make the switch to coils and lower another 1" in the front and the rear to it will be about 2" drop all around. Will I start scraping my lip, sides, FI exhaust cans all over the place now? __________________ '13 & Infinity Swifts Z1 Post-MAF F.I. NST *VARIS* Tommy Kaira AeroJacket MotorDyne

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Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11717	Spacers give the Z just the finishing touch...I'm a fan of the z1 spacers! __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

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georgem71 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 36 Drives: 2014 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 12	Off topic but any recomendations for a cold air intake system? Takeda K&N AEM Stillen?