Nismo Lowered on Tein S Tech Lowering Springs

johnnydrama · 07-02-2010, 10:56 AM

Wanted to post some comparison pics between my stock setup and my new setup. On top of the springs I also have Ichiba 10mm spacers installed on the front and rear. I'm also riding on different rubber 265/35/19 front and 305/30/19 rear. The Teins are great couldn't be more happy with them. They ride better than the stock Nismo springs. By better I mean it handles the small inconsistencies in the road much better however you do still feel the big bumps but hey what do you expect. Handling is much improved but can't really weigh in on how much of it is due to the springs themselves but collectively between the springs, spacers, and tires there is much more grip. My front splitter sits 4.3" from the ground at it's lowest point. I didn't measure the stock setup but maybe someone with another Nismo could weigh in for us because I am interested to know how much lower I am riding now. Don't know how much you will be able to see in the pics but in person the overall stance of the car is much sexier. Went with the Teins because it was a drop but not too drastic for I live in southern Indiana and we have great hills and roads to drive on but some can be a lil rough and didn't wanna be bottoming out all the time. I also went with them bc I got them at a great price. $198 shipped on eBay. I posted the pictures of similar views in order. The first pic being the stock setup for that view and the second pic my new setup for that view. Or simpler the brighter red pics are the stock setup and the more pale red is the new. Hope to hear some feedback. Thanks guys

UPDATE 08/19/10
Got the SPC camber kit installed yesterday... Really helped smooth out the ride now that my alignment is back into spec. I was getting some vibrations when braking at high speeds etc... Now it's smooth as ever and I love my Teins even more

Jeffblue · 07-02-2010, 11:08 AM

looks good. did you install yourself or pay someone?

johnnydrama · 07-02-2010, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

looks good. did you install yourself or pay someone?

I paid a local shop. $75 for the springs and $25 for the spacers.

Jeffblue · 07-02-2010, 12:00 PM

oh wow, thats not bad at all, maybe i will lower my car after all. i, like you don't want to go TOO low but for me its b/c of speed bumps/driveways etc. how do the Tein compare to the Eibachs or H&R

johnnydrama · 07-02-2010, 12:08 PM

The advertised drop I believe is .9" front and .7" rear. However that's on a regular Z. I believe the nismo already sits about .4" lower. Anyone else with a stock Nismo that could measure how low the front splitter is from the ground would be greatly appreciated so maybe we can confirm what kinda drop I got! I've heard nothing but negatives about the Eibachs ride quality and the H&Rs drop you like 1.5" front and rear I believe so that'd be way too much for where I live.

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

oh wow, thats not bad at all, maybe i will lower my car after all. i, like you don't want to go TOO low but for me its b/c of speed bumps/driveways etc. how do the Tein compare to the Eibachs or H&R

KaienZ34 · 07-02-2010, 12:30 PM

That's hot, looks like the perfect drop.

Jeffblue · 07-02-2010, 12:33 PM

well i definitely don't want to drop 1.5 inches. i will look into the Teins. So basically if you have a nismo, its a smaller difference than with a regular Z?

johnnydrama · 07-02-2010, 12:35 PM

Correct bc the Nismo already sits a lil lower

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

well i definitely don't want to drop 1.5 inches. i will look into the Teins. So basically if you have a nismo, its a smaller difference than with a regular Z?

toxik · 07-02-2010, 01:01 PM

love it, sick looking nismo as well!

Matt · 07-02-2010, 02:11 PM

The color of the Red Nismo in the new pics is making me cringe! I know it's the camera though.

johnnydrama · 07-02-2010, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt

The color of the Red Nismo in the new pics is making me cringe! I know it's the camera though.

yea i took the pictures with 2 different cameras... not sure what the deal is with the new pics maybe the settings weren't right. however just wanted to show the drop wasn't too worried about color.

fuct · 07-02-2010, 03:37 PM

love it man! looks good!

i had tein springs on my Is300 and loved em.

do you think you could sneek 15mm spacers in or is 10 front and rear the limit?

johnnydrama · 07-02-2010, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by fuct

love it man! looks good!

i had tein springs on my Is300 and loved em.

do you think you could sneek 15mm spacers in or is 10 front and rear the limit?

15mm would work on the front but 10mm is the max i would go on the rear with this drop. If I went lower I could do up to 13mm on the rear. I chose 10mm for front and back to keep everything symmetrical to the stock setup. did the same by choosing the tire sizes. went from 245/40/19 to 265/35/19 front and 285/35/19 to 305/30/19 rear.

Waiz · 07-02-2010, 03:51 PM

Nice job, it looks really clean.

Jeffblue · 07-02-2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by johnnydrama

15mm would work on the front but 10mm is the max i would go on the rear with this drop. If I went lower I could do up to 13mm on the rear. I chose 10mm for front and back to keep everything symmetrical to the stock setup. did the same by choosing the tire sizes. went from 245/40/19 to 265/35/19 front and 285/35/19 to 305/30/19 rear.

so how much does the drop tuck the wheels in?

07-02-2010, 12:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	That's hot, looks like the perfect drop. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html Last edited by KaienZ34; 07-02-2010 at 05:09 PM.

07-02-2010, 02:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 41 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 19	The color of the Red Nismo in the new pics is making me cringe! I know it's the camera though. __________________ "Any man who can drive a 370z while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the Z the attention it deserves." Albert Einstein....modified.

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Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	looks good. did you install yourself or pay someone?

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Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	oh wow, thats not bad at all, maybe i will lower my car after all. i, like you don't want to go TOO low but for me its b/c of speed bumps/driveways etc. how do the Tein compare to the Eibachs or H&R

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Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	well i definitely don't want to drop 1.5 inches. i will look into the Teins. So basically if you have a nismo, its a smaller difference than with a regular Z?

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fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	love it man! looks good! i had tein springs on my Is300 and loved em. do you think you could sneek 15mm spacers in or is 10 front and rear the limit?

07-02-2010, 03:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Nice job, it looks really clean.