Preparing to get into a 2012 370z Nismo...

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In terms of springs I'd look at getting a pair of springs + dampers that were designed to be used together (in terms of spring rate and dampening force) otherwise you may end up with a less than ideal ride. Also I'm not too sure how beefy the OEM Nismo struts are, but if you lower it too much you will prematurely wear out the struts.

Finding a decent set of coilovers that don't offer to harsh of a ride may be the best way to go. In terms of 370Z parts, I'm no expert as I'm new to the Z myself coming from an S-chassis world. I ran Eibach prokit springs on my S14 and was pleased with them, although if you're looking to slam your car to the ground you'd have to go with a different spring. But really, be nice to her and don't slam her into anything

Paint code should be able to be found in the door. Many people like the Stillen Gen 3 intake and I believe it can be used on the Nismo (correct me if I'm wrong anyone).

VAUROS

On the Z Store website, there is a Nismo spring and strut kit available but I'm not sure if it is different from the stock Nismo kit (I believe it is the same). Anyone Nismo owners here lowered their car with aftermarket springs? If so, what springs/struts are you using?

As far as painting the door handles, I plan on getting the Pearl White paint but I want to paint my handles the black color everyone has been using. Where can I find that paint code?

Thanks!

bigdog1250

For springs, read the threads on here for "swift spec r". They are great! Perfect drop and excellent performance. They work on nismos also.

Intake: Stillen gen3 or Injen, gains between the two are almost identical. Injen has better placement. Some of us just did drop in air filters and Z1 post-MAF tubes which net similar gains as the intakes for half the price.

Exhaust note is subjectable, but best gains come from F.I. (fast intentions), Ark, or HKS. F.I is one of the favored exhausts on this site. I can vouch that the gains are there and the sound is unbeatable!

Should have kept the GTR and added a Z to the stable.

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'nuff said!

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VAUROS

Nah! I actually don't miss the GT-R. I've been wanting to downgrade for a while now for various reasons. Anyway, thanks for the responses so far. I still need info about paint code for door handles and the best midpipe for stock exhaust.

By the way, I'm going to get a 2013 Nismo Z instead of the 2012.

SteelMoments

I love my NISMO but I wouldn't even consider lowering it -- it's my DD and with all the speed bumps, frost heaves, and potholes here in MA, I already scrape my splitter probably at least once a week, even when I'm trying to be careful. Shouldn't be as bad in NC I guess...

Since you're happy to mod, and you're already planning to replace some of the NISMO upgrades, I'm inclined to agree with others who suggested that you might be better off to skip buying the NISMO. It's basically a base model with perf upgrades, and you can probably save $10k by buying a base and upgrading the bits separately. Unless you're really tied to the NISMO aerodynamics and wheels -- personally I think they make the look of the car, and didn't want to deal with replacing them with after market stuff, so I stuck with the NISMO.

VAUROS

I not actually looking to replace the NISMO stock parts; I just want to close the fender gap some with springs. Like you, I'm in love with the NISMO aerodynamics, wheels, and additional power and I don't think I would want the Z any other way. Maybe it's trivial, but coming from a GT-R I feel I have to have something somewhat exclusive/limited.

How large is the fender gap on the NISMO? 2 inches?