Best springs...

akgambler47 · 06-09-2010, 09:20 AM

I'm looking to drop my car a little bit. But don't want to pay for coilovers because I think they would more then I need cuz I'll probably never go to a track. Sooo, what springs do you all think would be best? I'm keeping my stock wheels for awhile, probably gonna put spacers on to get more flush, and the car is only going to be driven in warm weather. Its getting parked in a shop in winters.

tjlazer · 06-09-2010, 10:36 AM

Eibach for about an inch drop. If you do lower you will need expensive front and rear camber kits.

kenchan · 06-09-2010, 02:45 PM

seems like H&R's are popular too here... i'd prefer to run new dampers if i get lowering springs... keeping my fingers crossed that hitachi (tokico) does D-Specs for us.

tjlazer · 06-09-2010, 03:45 PM

Yes and at a 1.2" drop you are going to need front and rear control arms to correct the camber. With the Eibach you can probably get away with no camber kit with minimal camber issues. I hear maybe just for the rear...

Bster · 06-10-2010, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

Yes and at a 1.2" drop you are going to need front and rear control arms to correct the camber. With the Eibach you can probably get away with no camber kit with minimal camber issues. I hear maybe just for the rear...

I'm on H&R lowering springs + H&R 20mm spacers F/R and I only used the SPC rear camber kit (toe bolts included but not needed/used) to get a final camber alignment of 1'5'' front and 1'2'' rear. Toe is 0'03'' Front and 0'08'' Rear.

But I'm really waiting for a manufacturer (ie: Koni yellow) to produce adjustable shocks. The stock shocks are too soft for my liking.

Stealth_Z · 06-09-2010, 04:29 PM

I have Tanabe GF210s on mine... I like them!

akgambler47 · 06-10-2010, 08:43 AM

The h&r's look really good. But with the camber kits its almost in coilover range. But I hear eibachs are real soft and cause a bumpy ride. So I going to keep waiting for replies. Havnt heard anything about teins yet? I'm leaning towards h&rs right now though.

tbonesteak · 06-10-2010, 10:33 AM

I've had eibachs on 2 of my previous cars but they got super bouncy over time and handling was adversely affected. I swore to never go with eibachs again. I am also looking for something that drops ~.5" f/r so i don't have to use a camber kit. I've had excellent results with h&r/neuspeeds in the past but the h&r seems like it drops a bit too much and neuspeed doesnt make springs for nissans.

wishihadnav · 06-10-2010, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tbonesteak

I've had eibachs on 2 of my previous cars but they got super bouncy over time and handling was adversely affected. I swore to never go with eibachs again. I am also looking for something that drops ~.5" f/r so i don't have to use a camber kit. I've had excellent results with h&r/neuspeeds in the past but the h&r seems like it drops a bit too much and neuspeed doesnt make springs for nissans.

its probably not the springs that caused the bounce but shocks/struts which prematurely wear over time..

tbonesteak · 06-11-2010, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by wishihadnav

its probably not the springs that caused the bounce but shocks/struts which prematurely wear over time..

Not true. I swapped out the eibachs with neuspeed/h&r and the ride was perfect again on same shocks. Eibachs are known to have this problem (atleast in the honda/acura community) and i was one of the test dummies that found out the hard way.

RomRox · 06-11-2010, 12:29 PM

I've had a very good experience with H&R's with my S2000 with stock shocks. Drop wasnt extreme however, <1" drop.

I was leaning towards Eibach with the 370, but with the reports of the springs going/feeling soft after some time, I've decided to drop the car properly and go with KW coilovers. I originally was going to go just KW V1's with just height adjustibility, but in instead of taking my chances with not liking the ride dampening, decided to go KW V3's.

I hadn't considered H&R's for the 370 since the the drop just looks too extreme for the roads up here in Canada. I'd probably be scraping all over the place!

wishihadnav · 06-11-2010, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tbonesteak

Not true. I swapped out the eibachs with neuspeed/h&r and the ride was perfect again on same shocks. Eibachs are known to have this problem (atleast in the honda/acura community) and i was one of the test dummies that found out the hard way.

i've had eibachs on a few of my cars and no bounce..the pro-kits..they ride like stock at least in my experience..just not enough drop..

Chris@FsP · 06-10-2010, 10:36 AM

The Tein S-Techs provide a very nice drop (.9 front/.7 rear) and upgraded handling without dropping so much as to necessitate a camber kit.

We have some in stock and could get a set out to you today if needed

ResQguy · 06-16-2010, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by FailsafePerf

The Tein S-Techs provide a very nice drop (.9 front/.7 rear) and upgraded handling without dropping so much as to necessitate a camber kit.

We have some in stock and could get a set out to you today if needed

I thought they were a little lower? 1.5 or so.

370zee · 06-30-2010, 07:39 PM

Could anyone clarify whether the Tein springs are infact a 1.5" drop or whether they are as stated on their website specs - NISSAN 370Z

Based on the website specs being .87" front and .75" rear - would i need to run camber kits?

Also does anyone have the approximate drops of the H&R springs?

Any help is appreciated.

06-09-2010, 09:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
akgambler47 Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PA Age: 37 Posts: 98 Drives: 2010 Black 370 Rep Power: 15	Best springs... I'm looking to drop my car a little bit. But don't want to pay for coilovers because I think they would more then I need cuz I'll probably never go to a track. Sooo, what springs do you all think would be best? I'm keeping my stock wheels for awhile, probably gonna put spacers on to get more flush, and the car is only going to be driven in warm weather. Its getting parked in a shop in winters.

06-09-2010, 10:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	Eibach for about an inch drop. If you do lower you will need expensive front and rear camber kits. __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

06-09-2010, 03:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	Yes and at a 1.2" drop you are going to need front and rear control arms to correct the camber. With the Eibach you can probably get away with no camber kit with minimal camber issues. I hear maybe just for the rear... __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

06-09-2010, 04:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
Stealth_Z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sunny Socal Posts: 196 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	I have Tanabe GF210s on mine... I like them! __________________ Currently dropped on: Springs!!!

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06-09-2010, 02:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	seems like H&R's are popular too here... i'd prefer to run new dampers if i get lowering springs... keeping my fingers crossed that hitachi (tokico) does D-Specs for us.

06-10-2010, 08:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
akgambler47 Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PA Age: 37 Posts: 98 Drives: 2010 Black 370 Rep Power: 15	The h&r's look really good. But with the camber kits its almost in coilover range. But I hear eibachs are real soft and cause a bumpy ride. So I going to keep waiting for replies. Havnt heard anything about teins yet? I'm leaning towards h&rs right now though.

06-10-2010, 10:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 376	I've had eibachs on 2 of my previous cars but they got super bouncy over time and handling was adversely affected. I swore to never go with eibachs again. I am also looking for something that drops ~.5" f/r so i don't have to use a camber kit. I've had excellent results with h&r/neuspeeds in the past but the h&r seems like it drops a bit too much and neuspeed doesnt make springs for nissans.

06-11-2010, 12:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
RomRox Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 110 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 15	I've had a very good experience with H&R's with my S2000 with stock shocks. Drop wasnt extreme however, <1" drop. I was leaning towards Eibach with the 370, but with the reports of the springs going/feeling soft after some time, I've decided to drop the car properly and go with KW coilovers. I originally was going to go just KW V1's with just height adjustibility, but in instead of taking my chances with not liking the ride dampening, decided to go KW V3's. I hadn't considered H&R's for the 370 since the the drop just looks too extreme for the roads up here in Canada. I'd probably be scraping all over the place!

06-10-2010, 10:36 AM	#13 (permalink)
Chris@FsP Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 430 Drives: 2008 350Z TT Rep Power: 369	The Tein S-Techs provide a very nice drop (.9 front/.7 rear) and upgraded handling without dropping so much as to necessitate a camber kit. We have some in stock and could get a set out to you today if needed

06-30-2010, 07:39 PM	#15 (permalink)
370zee Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 32 Drives: 370z 2009 Rep Power: 15	Could anyone clarify whether the Tein springs are infact a 1.5" drop or whether they are as stated on their website specs - NISSAN 370Z Based on the website specs being .87" front and .75" rear - would i need to run camber kits? Also does anyone have the approximate drops of the H&R springs? Any help is appreciated.