Coilovers Question.

Maciej · 09-23-2019, 12:11 AM

What would I need to be able to lower my car when I want. But raise it up when I daily it in the winter with my meaty winter tires. I’d be looking to lower around an inch but would want to get back to around stock height. Is this possible.

OptionZero · 09-23-2019, 02:13 AM

I mean, any adjustable coilovers can be . . . adjusted.

Here are the steps:
Buy adjustable suspension parts
Take the parts and your car to your local suspension shop
Install parts
Set ride height and adjustment for whatever the hell you want to do

when the season changes . . . you do the exact same thing for your winter set up\
Or hell, just slap your stock suspension back on

it ain't rocket science

now, if you want to increase cost up front, you can get an air suspension setup which is full height adjustable, probably with multiple settings you can store. It'll just run you a few thousand bucks

There's even a used set for sale RIGHT NOW:
3/8 Airlift 3H with 5 gallon tank - Needs Lines & Sensor Rods

AlWakRa · 09-23-2019, 06:57 PM

There is exceptions, not all coilovers retain stock height. You should ask the seller before buying, the only coilover that I know can go higher than stock is Aragosta.

Jhill · 09-23-2019, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlWakRa

There is exceptions, not all coilovers retain stock height. You should ask the seller before buying, the only coilover that I know can go higher than stock is Aragosta.

Powertrix is also able to retain stock height which is one of the reasons I chose them over Fortune. I couldn't get a 100% positive yes or no out of Fortune.

oops didn't read the part about higher than stock, powertrix rear can only match stock height which is still higher then some offerings.

axmea? · 09-23-2019, 11:31 PM

Get an air set up. Changing coilover height is a hassle.

OptionZero · 09-24-2019, 12:07 AM

where did he ever say he wants to be HIGHER than stock?

obender66 · 09-24-2019, 11:18 AM

Another solution would be to get different size winter tires. They don't have to be "meaty", narrower tires work better in winter. 1" height adjustment for a season is quite a lot-are you OK with paying for 2 alignments a year?
There's plenty of space to stuff a lot of rubber under those fenders.

Also-lower car is better to pick some snowplowing contracts to make extra $$$$.

Brendan · 09-24-2019, 10:28 PM

Ability to reach stock height will also depend on spring rate. The stiffer the spring the less compressed it will be under the weight of the vehicle. This may be why fortune wouldn't outright tell you yes or no. It depends.

Its tough to have your cake and eat it too. If you have to do this I would recommend swapping in stock suspension in the winter.

Hotrodz · 09-25-2019, 09:35 AM

On a Nismo stock height is about 28" from the ground to the fender well. My Fortune's with 12k rear were 27" topped out.

AlWakRa · 09-25-2019, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

where did he ever say he wants to be HIGHER than stock?

He didn't require it, it was just an info tossed around, so Jhill input would be valid for op.

Tanabe also stating that they can retain stock height, but I don't know how good are their suspension parts.

Rusty · 09-25-2019, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodz

On a Nismo stock height is about 28" from the ground to the fender well. My Fortune's with 12k rear were 27" topped out.

Mine is 27" front and 27.25" rear. But remember mine tires. Stock tires, I would be lower.

09-23-2019, 12:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
Maciej Base Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Illinois Posts: 50 Drives: 2017 370Z BS 6MT Rep Power: 6	Coilovers Question. What would I need to be able to lower my car when I want. But raise it up when I daily it in the winter with my meaty winter tires. I’d be looking to lower around an inch but would want to get back to around stock height. Is this possible.

09-23-2019, 02:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,225 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	I mean, any adjustable coilovers can be . . . adjusted. Here are the steps: Buy adjustable suspension parts Take the parts and your car to your local suspension shop Install parts Set ride height and adjustment for whatever the hell you want to do when the season changes . . . you do the exact same thing for your winter set up\ Or hell, just slap your stock suspension back on it ain't rocket science now, if you want to increase cost up front, you can get an air suspension setup which is full height adjustable, probably with multiple settings you can store. It'll just run you a few thousand bucks There's even a used set for sale RIGHT NOW: 3/8 Airlift 3H with 5 gallon tank - Needs Lines & Sensor Rods __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

09-23-2019, 06:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
AlWakRa Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Qatar Posts: 600 Drives: 10 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 13450	There is exceptions, not all coilovers retain stock height. You should ask the seller before buying, the only coilover that I know can go higher than stock is Aragosta. __________________ 2010 370Z Touring Sport Pearl White 6MT Powered by: Fast Intentions - Motordyne - Stillen - OS Giken - CJ Motorsports - Mishimoto - MCA Suspension - SPL - SuperPRO - RJM - Z1 Motorsport - Zspeed - Volk My Humble Journals

09-23-2019, 11:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,235 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Get an air set up. Changing coilover height is a hassle. Rusty and Zezus like this. __________________ >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

09-24-2019, 12:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,225 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	where did he ever say he wants to be HIGHER than stock? __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

09-24-2019, 11:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
obender66 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 69 Drives: 2016 370Z Base 6M GM Rep Power: 10	Another solution would be to get different size winter tires. They don't have to be "meaty", narrower tires work better in winter. 1" height adjustment for a season is quite a lot-are you OK with paying for 2 alignments a year? There's plenty of space to stuff a lot of rubber under those fenders. Also-lower car is better to pick some snowplowing contracts to make extra $$$$. madwi likes this. __________________ 2016 370Z Base/Setrab/AEM/Uprev/M7 Japan/Magnaflow/Quaife/Wilwood/300 whp 2003 G35 sedan 6MT(good bye-after 15 years together )

09-24-2019, 10:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
Brendan Track Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 640 Drives: Poor man's Porsche Rep Power: 542	Ability to reach stock height will also depend on spring rate. The stiffer the spring the less compressed it will be under the weight of the vehicle. This may be why fortune wouldn't outright tell you yes or no. It depends. Its tough to have your cake and eat it too. If you have to do this I would recommend swapping in stock suspension in the winter. Hotrodz likes this.

09-25-2019, 09:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	On a Nismo stock height is about 28" from the ground to the fender well. My Fortune's with 12k rear were 27" topped out. redondoaveb likes this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

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