H&R Springs Anyone ?

azn370z

I haven't really looked at those coilovers. The bc didn't have helper springs either but If it did it would make setting the ride height easier. I had to put car on Jack stands, take off wheels, adjust coilovers, repeat, repeat, etc. With helper springs I think I could get everything right in 2 tries. And I think there would be no chance the spring would rattle, which my bc didn't.

If I were to buy coilovers again I would buy from a bigger company like kw. Bc isn't a bad company, their product is not bad and they do have decent customer service. But I definitely would like helper springs.

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2010 k23
H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

Zeester

I pulled the trigger today and ordered me a set of the H&R sport springs ! Cant wait to get these installed.

How would these springs match up with the Nismo Z dampers ? Theres a guy whos local selling his nismo suspension and ive been contemplating picking these up and slapping on the H&R springs.

Any ideas on if these would be well matched ?

azn370z

I really like the hr springs, I'm already thinking of putting hr springs on my next z. From what I have read the nismo suspensions ride a bit harsh, not sure how harsh though. I really like the oem shocks and hr spring combo, lowered look but comfortable ride.

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2010 k23
H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

Bster

Will probably be needing the matching Koni shocks (not in production yet?) for the lowered springs though....

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ZForce

I had Koni yellows paired up with H&R on the Z33 and lubbed dem. The new generation had adjustments for the rear with only having to jack up the rear and adjust with an allen wrench. This was a favorite combination running on the track. DD driving I would leave them on the softest setting in the front and 1.5 turns on the rear.

I have not seen a version yet for the Z34, but I am sure Koni is working on a set. Another plus with Koni, is that you can buy them individually. Most other mfg's make you buy them in pairs. Something to keep in mind.

Zeester

So I guess the general consensus is that these H&Rs probably wont match up too well with the Nismo dampers ?

Im not worried about losing a little bit of comfort, but only if the performace is worth it, last thing i want to do is pair these springs up with something thats not gonna work right.

Bster

Quite likely it's not going to match up well as the nismo shocks are designed for the nismo springs which are different in length.

But it's fine in the short term until it wears down prematurely. That's why the koni shocks are recommended as they are designed for shorter springs with adjustments available for you to fine tune.

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TEIN Monoflex with EDFC | H&R 20mm Spacer | SPC Rear Camber | HKS Hi-Power | Berks High Flow Cat | Stillen G3 | EVO R Rear Diffuser | Blacked out headlights | Z1 34Row Cooler | Z1 SS Brake lines

kevr6

They will work fine w/ the Nismo Shocks. They are advertised to work the stock sport shocks. If anything happens it would just slightly shorten your stock shock life. Right now I don't think there is a aftermarket shock/strut option anyway except NISMO anyway. They have been fine w/ the stock shocks on my car so far.

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polarpanda

to Kevr6, azn370z

I am pretty close to buying some H&R Springs, but I have a few concerns maybe you guys can help out on?

With no front camber arm, is it going to affect tire wear dramatically? Compared to stock height, does the new lowered height greatly limit the slope of the driveways you guys can go on?
Any scraping while driving in general, on highway/local streets? (Z is my only car, and I daily drive it)
And at last, is there any other things to be aware of?

thanks!

azn370z

My understanding is that toe is what causes most tire wear. The springs do really lower the front by 1.3 and I haven't had any problems scrapping but I drive slow and carefully. You will probably scrap If you have steep driveways or the driveway that is curved. My z is my daily car too but I avoid steep driveways.

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2010 k23
H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

kevr6

Just approach at an angle!! It's a way of life for some of us. Mine is my daily driver also. No scraping so far.

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I Run L.A.

The picture in your signature is while you had the BC coilovers. Did the H&R springs take you as low as what it looks like in that picture?

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azn370z

Yeah, the H&R brought it to about the same height, maybe 3 mm lower.

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2010 k23
H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

Holliday

Hey guys,

I am more than likely going with the H&R's. I am just concerned with the front camber wear. I had upper control arms on my G and it was all good.

I am pretty sure anything over an inch you should have front control arms. Can anybody report back with what kind of tire wear they are having from the front with these springs and factory arms?

I see most of you guys are not running the front kit but I just want to see if it is worth the extra money to save the tires or just get new tires sooner than usual.

Thanks in advance guys.

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