Cutting Nismo S-Tune springs?

tjlazer · 09-28-2010, 07:19 PM

OK I know this is not a great idea, but I was wondering about this today. The reason is that this setup did not drop .4" as expected but infact raised my car .5" ! Coupled with the fact these are VERY stiff, I was thinking about just cutting a coil and seeing if I can get a .5 to 1" drop out of them! (making them like OEM or .5" lower. LOL)

Thoughts?

edit: Plan on getting Swift Spec R's later on but thought I can experiment in the meantime!

But not sure this will work anyhow as the springs dont have as many coils...

azn370z · 09-28-2010, 08:07 PM

I wouldn't do it. You know how you are with tools, haha. Just wait for your new springs.

drew · 09-28-2010, 08:21 PM

there is a possibility of changing the spring rates when cutting coils, you're probably better off getting different springs.

Push370zzz · 09-29-2010, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

OK I know this is not a great idea, but I was wondering about this today. The reason is that this setup did not drop .4" as expected but infact raised my car .5" ! Coupled with the fact these are VERY stiff, I was thinking about just cutting a coil and seeing if I can get a .5 to 1" drop out of them! (making them like OEM or .5" lower. LOL)

Thoughts?

edit: Plan on getting Swift Spec R's later on but thought I can experiment in the meantime!

But not sure this will work anyhow as the springs dont have as many coils...

It RAISED your car??? I just got a set of Nismo springs in the hopes of a modest drop and substantial stiffness. They were at least much stiffer than stock? I could live with little to no drop since I don't really care much...

Jeffblue · 09-29-2010, 01:16 AM

don't cut your springs. Keep them as is. Sell them for like 50 bucks after you get the new ones. have you thought about getting a set of coilovers? you can get BC Racing BR type for about 1000 dollars. Since you have to pay for the install/allignment, might as well not have to replce your dampers in 15-20k

SE · 09-29-2010, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by drew

there is a possibility of changing the spring rates when cutting coils, you're probably better off getting different springs.

this.

The heat will cause your spring rates to change...it's almost impossible to heat them all evenly without controlling this.

KaienZ34 · 10-01-2010, 01:21 PM

I am also looking into the s-tune shock spring setup. But i'm not looking to rise the car, has anyone else install these and what did you get out of them drop and ride wise ?

Mike · 10-01-2010, 01:30 PM

I sold these spring/shocks to tjlazer. When installed on my car, it did not raise it. My car was at exact spec ride height according to the FSM, but that is for a non-nismo, not nismo spec height, which I think is supposed to be slightly lower.

WarmAndSCSI · 10-01-2010, 01:37 PM

I think we're talking stock NISMO edition springs, not NISMO S-tune aftermarket springs + shocks.

tjlazer · 10-01-2010, 03:27 PM

Yeah I am not alone, there are a few that claim these raised the fronts a bit. Mine was .5" increase in height. I was 27.5" on stock and 28" now....... I don't scrape pulling out of my rolling curb driveway anymore! :P

tjlazer · 10-01-2010, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by WarmAndSCSI

I think we're talking stock NISMO edition springs, not NISMO S-tune aftermarket springs + shocks.

I am pretty sure they are both the same, just that the S-Tune aftermarket kit comes with pretty stickers....

Waiz · 10-01-2010, 03:37 PM

Please don't.

Jeffblue · 10-01-2010, 04:10 PM

just curious? how much did you spend on those springs, and how much are the spec r springs? and the allignments that you should be getting after all these ride height changes. then how much are the new shocks you are going to need in like 20k? And how much are all these installs costing you?

my point is, seems like you're spending way more trying to get springs to work for you. why not just cut your losses and get some coilovers.

fuct · 10-01-2010, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by WarmAndSCSI

I think we're talking stock NISMO edition springs, not NISMO S-tune aftermarket springs + shocks.

i clarified this a few days ago. the Stune springs and shocks are the same as whats on the nismo. same part numbers.

how could these springs raise your car??? makes no sense. even Mike said they didnt raise his Z...

tjlazer · 10-01-2010, 04:27 PM

Yeah I know but at this point I am just going to get some Spec R's and call it good for now. Tired of messing around. My main hesitation with Coiliovers are the rear adjusting, it's not easily accessible to adjust. I guess Megan has some that you can do from the wheel well? I might look into those later on...

09-28-2010, 07:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 52 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	Cutting Nismo S-Tune springs? OK I know this is not a great idea, but I was wondering about this today. The reason is that this setup did not drop .4" as expected but infact raised my car .5" ! Coupled with the fact these are VERY stiff, I was thinking about just cutting a coil and seeing if I can get a .5 to 1" drop out of them! (making them like OEM or .5" lower. LOL) Thoughts? edit: Plan on getting Swift Spec R's later on but thought I can experiment in the meantime! But not sure this will work anyhow as the springs dont have as many coils... __________________ 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 Last edited by tjlazer; 09-28-2010 at 07:53 PM.

09-28-2010, 08:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	I wouldn't do it. You know how you are with tools, haha. Just wait for your new springs. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

09-29-2010, 01:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	don't cut your springs. Keep them as is. Sell them for like 50 bucks after you get the new ones. have you thought about getting a set of coilovers? you can get BC Racing BR type for about 1000 dollars. Since you have to pay for the install/allignment, might as well not have to replce your dampers in 15-20k stillen370z likes this.

10-01-2010, 01:21 PM	#7 (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	I am also looking into the s-tune shock spring setup. But i'm not looking to rise the car, has anyone else install these and what did you get out of them drop and ride wise ? __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

10-01-2010, 01:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	I sold these spring/shocks to tjlazer. When installed on my car, it did not raise it. My car was at exact spec ride height according to the FSM, but that is for a non-nismo, not nismo spec height, which I think is supposed to be slightly lower. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

09-28-2010, 08:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
drew Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: S.Korea Posts: 39 Drives: 49cc moped Rep Power: 15	there is a possibility of changing the spring rates when cutting coils, you're probably better off getting different springs.

10-01-2010, 01:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
WarmAndSCSI A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 1,671 Drives: '08 Evo X \| '10 370Z Rep Power: 18	I think we're talking stock NISMO edition springs, not NISMO S-tune aftermarket springs + shocks. stillen370z likes this. __________________ '10 PW 370Z 7AT - wife's car - Project Raspberry Cheesecake '08 Evo X - built motor+trans \| BB-X @ 32 psi \| CH3OH \| self-built+tuned - ??? WHP '01 Galant V6 - built motor \| GT35R \| self-built+tuned - 550+ WHP (retired)

10-01-2010, 03:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 52 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	Yeah I am not alone, there are a few that claim these raised the fronts a bit. Mine was .5" increase in height. I was 27.5" on stock and 28" now....... I don't scrape pulling out of my rolling curb driveway anymore! :P __________________ 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

10-01-2010, 03:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Please don't.

10-01-2010, 04:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	just curious? how much did you spend on those springs, and how much are the spec r springs? and the allignments that you should be getting after all these ride height changes. then how much are the new shocks you are going to need in like 20k? And how much are all these installs costing you? my point is, seems like you're spending way more trying to get springs to work for you. why not just cut your losses and get some coilovers.

10-01-2010, 04:27 PM	#15 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 52 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	Yeah I know but at this point I am just going to get some Spec R's and call it good for now. Tired of messing around. My main hesitation with Coiliovers are the rear adjusting, it's not easily accessible to adjust. I guess Megan has some that you can do from the wheel well? I might look into those later on... __________________ 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

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