Raising Suspension back

seahorse12 · 11-25-2010, 10:00 PM

My first choice was Baker Nissan South. They are the ones who gave me the quote of $3K. I was in contact with Service Rep Damean...He said that because the parts are not Nissan, their techs will not touch it and all they can do at this point is to bring it back to factory and that would cost $3K. At that point, I had no option but to search for alternate resources. I will try to call Paul Morgan (Baker South or North?). Any other shops you know in Houston that work on 370Zs? How much should it cost (its better if I have an idea before going there again)...

Also, right now I measured the clearance to be close to 3". I am thinking one inch more should make it drivable for regular city driving. Is there any height recommended? I would still wanna have the KWs on my car...of course they are known to be better than factory parts..

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Give Baker Tuning (Baker Nissan) a call and ask for Paul Morgan. Tell him what you want to do and what is already done to the car, he should be able to get you setup with something better than 3k. Really it should be about 1 hour of work to just adjust all four corners and then have you drive it for a week and come back for an alignment.

Jamaica · 11-25-2010, 10:08 PM

Just ask a local shop to raise the height and dampering to stock settings.

ThoriumHotdog · 11-25-2010, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by seahorse12

My first choice was Baker Nissan South. They are the ones who gave me the quote of $3K. I was in contact with Service Rep Damean...He said that because the parts are not Nissan, their techs will not touch it and all they can do at this point is to bring it back to factory and that would cost $3K. At that point, I had no option but to search for alternate resources. I will try to call Paul Morgan (Baker South or North?). Any other shops you know in Houston that work on 370Zs? How much should it cost (its better if I have an idea before going there again)...

Also, right now I measured the clearance to be close to 3". I am thinking one inch more should make it drivable for regular city driving. Is there any height recommended? I would still wanna have the KWs on my car...of course they are known to be better than factory parts..

I believe Baker Tuning is at/near Baker Nissan North. Might be wrong. Call the north location and ask for the guy The Dreamer mentioned. I hear they are very very tuner and aftermarket friendly. You can also call Carboy and speak to Jackie. I've had good experience with them. Not sure what they'll charge you at either location but it shouldn't be the arm Baker South is demanding.

There is NO reason to send the car back to the factory.

Mt Tam I am · 11-28-2010, 09:49 AM

QUESTION Can I get coil overs without lowering the car at all? I have bad knees that are not bothered at current height, while the stock 300 ZX height was too low (for my knees). Thank you.

theDreamer · 11-28-2010, 11:50 AM

Sorry, yes call Baker North.
Baker South is the play by the rules and do not touch modifications. Baker North is where Baker Tuning is at and is more on the side of getting the customer what they want.

Not sure what the pricing or what they can do to help, but they will gladly try to find a better solution than 3,000USD.

seahorse12 · 12-04-2010, 09:32 PM

Ok, so I went today to Baker Nissan North and got in touch with Paul Morgan. They raised the suspension 1.5". I didnt have the wrench, so they had to somehow work with another half *** wrench, but managed to fix it. I also got the dampening adjusted and four wheel alignment/camber adjustment

Good work on my car....I recommend going to those guys rather than anywhere else..

Keep it up Baker Tuning

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theDreamer · 12-04-2010, 09:36 PM

Glad to hear they were able to help.

11-28-2010, 09:49 AM	#19 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	QUESTION Can I get coil overs without lowering the car at all? I have bad knees that are not bothered at current height, while the stock 300 ZX height was too low (for my knees). Thank you. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

11-28-2010, 11:50 AM	#20 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Sorry, yes call Baker North. Baker South is the play by the rules and do not touch modifications. Baker North is where Baker Tuning is at and is more on the side of getting the customer what they want. Not sure what the pricing or what they can do to help, but they will gladly try to find a better solution than 3,000USD. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

12-04-2010, 09:36 PM	#22 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Glad to hear they were able to help. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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seahorse12 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 29 Drives: 09 370 Touring Rep Power: 15	Ok, so I went today to Baker Nissan North and got in touch with Paul Morgan. They raised the suspension 1.5". I didnt have the wrench, so they had to somehow work with another half *** wrench, but managed to fix it. I also got the dampening adjusted and four wheel alignment/camber adjustment Good work on my car....I recommend going to those guys rather than anywhere else.. Keep it up Baker Tuning _________________________ Seahorse12'Z //09 370Z Touring w/Nav // KW Coilovers V3 // Venaci VS-124 // Camber Kit