Anyone lower a Nismo yet?

crand002 · 12-06-2009, 11:48 AM

If so what did you use and please post pics?

Thanks

motoextreme · 12-06-2009, 08:08 PM

I was going to, bought the springs from DD but a buddy of mine that owns a Suspension shop in Fullerton told me it was a bad idea. He put it up on the rack and said it looked like it was all set up from the factory and really talked me out of it.

I do think I'll put some $ into coilovers but I'll wait until I start hitting the track. Car rides pretty still already, I'd hate to make it ride too much stiffer then it already does.

bigaudiofanat · 12-06-2009, 11:25 PM

I wouldn't do it it's already low enough.

motoextreme · 12-06-2009, 11:46 PM

My thoughts exactly.

I've already rubbed the front nose a couple of times just from driveways and I hit them at a huge angle. My old car had these things called horseshoes that you could bolt to the front and once they wear you just replace them. They went on both sides of the front and I'm thinking about buying a set and adapting them to fit my Z.

Equinox · 12-08-2009, 07:25 PM

my aftermarket exhaust on stock height hits now, lol

Richie · 12-08-2009, 07:30 PM

ive lowered my car on nismo rims if that helps?

crand002 · 12-08-2009, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richie

ive lowered my car on nismo rims if that helps?

Would you mind posting pictures? Thanks

vipor · 12-09-2009, 10:03 AM

i've heard estimations that the Nismo is only about 0.1" lower than stock. the longer flat-bottom front bumper makes it require more work to get around and over stuff though.

Richie · 12-09-2009, 05:33 PM

here you go, i do need to sort out the rear camber..

vipor · 12-09-2009, 05:34 PM

looks like you got the Yoko's still on there too

Richie · 12-09-2009, 05:35 PM

sure do!

rcm2525 · 12-10-2009, 01:13 PM

Don't do it it's plenty low. I'm hitting stuff now with it stock.

GT Motoring · 12-10-2009, 01:17 PM

If you do it, make sure it is with full coil overs.

jmlenz · 12-16-2009, 02:59 PM

Looks good! springs or coilovers? which kind?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richie

here you go, i do need to sort out the rear camber..

gatorfast · 12-16-2009, 06:18 PM

^ looks great Richie! Love the way the Nismo wheels look on the regular Z.

12-06-2009, 11:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
crand002 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: san diego Posts: 10 Drives: 06' STi Rep Power: 16	Anyone lower a Nismo yet? If so what did you use and please post pics? Thanks

12-06-2009, 08:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 369	I was going to, bought the springs from DD but a buddy of mine that owns a Suspension shop in Fullerton told me it was a bad idea. He put it up on the rack and said it looked like it was all set up from the factory and really talked me out of it. I do think I'll put some $ into coilovers but I'll wait until I start hitting the track. Car rides pretty still already, I'd hate to make it ride too much stiffer then it already does. __________________ Fast Intensions / NST / Mishimoto / Alpine / JDM / Volk / Brembo / Rotora / Seibon / Stillen / Password: JDM / KW / MR Works / RAW / Sun Auto / B&M / Amplified Motorsports

12-06-2009, 11:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	I wouldn't do it it's already low enough. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

12-06-2009, 11:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 369	My thoughts exactly. I've already rubbed the front nose a couple of times just from driveways and I hit them at a huge angle. My old car had these things called horseshoes that you could bolt to the front and once they wear you just replace them. They went on both sides of the front and I'm thinking about buying a set and adapting them to fit my Z. __________________ Fast Intensions / NST / Mishimoto / Alpine / JDM / Volk / Brembo / Rotora / Seibon / Stillen / Password: JDM / KW / MR Works / RAW / Sun Auto / B&M / Amplified Motorsports

12-08-2009, 07:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
Equinox Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Beaumont, TX Posts: 685 Drives: 06 Porsche Carrera S Rep Power: 18	my aftermarket exhaust on stock height hits now, lol __________________ Check out my Albums '13 Subaru WRX STi \| '06 Porsche 911 Carrera S (SOLD) \| '96 Mazda RX-7 6.0L V8 RHD (SOLD) \| '09 Nissan Nismo #0058 (SOLD)

12-08-2009, 07:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
Richie Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: uk Posts: 136 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	ive lowered my car on nismo rims if that helps?

12-09-2009, 10:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	i've heard estimations that the Nismo is only about 0.1" lower than stock. the longer flat-bottom front bumper makes it require more work to get around and over stuff though. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

12-09-2009, 05:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
Richie Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: uk Posts: 136 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	here you go, i do need to sort out the rear camber..

12-09-2009, 05:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	looks like you got the Yoko's still on there too __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

12-09-2009, 05:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
Richie Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: uk Posts: 136 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	sure do!

12-10-2009, 01:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
rcm2525 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mountains of VA Posts: 133 Drives: 370z NISMO PG #0260 Rep Power: 16	Don't do it it's plenty low. I'm hitting stuff now with it stock. __________________ ____ "To live outside the law you must be honest" - B.D.

12-10-2009, 01:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
GT Motoring Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 489 Drives: R35 Rep Power: 840	If you do it, make sure it is with full coil overs. __________________ http://www.gtmotoring.com/images/for...r-nagtroc1.gif Zele Authorized USA Dealer Amuse Authorized Distributor 370Z Purchasing Special through GT Motoring www.gtmotoring.com

12-16-2009, 06:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
gatorfast Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SoFla Posts: 120 Drives: Z4 M Coupe Rep Power: 289	^ looks great Richie! Love the way the Nismo wheels look on the regular Z.

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