Nismo lowering springs
 

Hey guys, a have a couple questions for those that have installed lowering springs on their Nismo. I have an 09 Nismo and I love the way it rides and handles, but I want to close the tire to fender gap by about an inch, front and back without changing the ride / handling too much. So with that in mind, and based on the spring specs in “Trips” post, it seems the Eibach Pro or Tien springs would be the way to go (?) – due to the similar spring rates.
I understand that the Nismo stock ride height is about half an inch lower than base or sport models. Should I then assume that a 1” drop spring will result in a half inch drop for the Nismo due to its “pre-lowered” state(?)

Any positive or negative feedback from other Nismo owners with spring kits, ride / handling, general drivability etc would be greatly appreciated.

If you want to maintain the ride and handling skip the lowering springs and save up for coil overs. The lowering springs are progressive and will change the way your car rides and handles, making it kinda' mushy or spongy, and very different from the linear response of the Nismo springs. I've had both and there is no comparison between lowering springs and coil overs - not even close.

I had swifts and it was a harsh ride. Put tein street flex and it is a fantastic ride. Coils would be a lot better investment

When oh when will the cheaper option ever be the better one??
Seriously though, Thanks for the feedback.:tup:
Other than the cost and other suspension component upgrades, plus alignment(s) etc. that will be needed, is there a downside to switching to coil overs, Such as squeaks or rattles or overall system “delicacy” ?
In my mind a coil over system is designed for the track where squeaks and bushing noise is not a primary concern and potholes and speed bumps don’t exist.
This is a fairly subjective question, but can a decent(+) coil over system handle street driving?

If your not willing to put at least $2500 into a set of coilovers, stay on the stock suspension. Then you need to buy all the adjustable parts which add on an additional $1700. So just be aware of what you are getting into.

Understood. Its serious mod and from what I have been able to read so far, seems like the cost is well worth it. I'm willing to spend, but if have to listen to rattles or squeaks cruising down the road or lose sleep at night wondering if that pothole knocked me out of alignment or in someway damaged any of the $4k+ suspension I just got dialed in then sadly coil overs may not work for me :shakes head: Honestly I think the biggest deterrent for me would be suspension noise, after all if your going to buy an adjustable suspension setup, you gotta mess around with it now and again :tup:

As long as you don't upgrade any noise making items, Like rubber Bushings, you shouldn't have any noise at all. I am waiting for 2 more parts I will be ready to install all my stuff. I probably won't make it before Zdayz. Who knows.

No matter how you lower the Nismo (springs or coilovers). You will need more suspension parts to get the alignment back to stock specs. Adjustable upper control arms in the front. The rear will need toe bolts.