Maximum Drop From Coilovers...

Lude_conduct · 12-28-2010, 04:55 PM

I am in the market for some coilovers... and have been doing some research... but i was curious to what people's opinions were, since reading specs on a piece of paper is different than actual usage of the product itself... i don't track the car, don't race it, its my dd... i would like to not sacrifice much ride quality, but would like an aggressive drop... i looked into springs but the drops were to modest... any info would help, thanks...

gpa7pk · 12-28-2010, 06:37 PM

How careful do you want to approach speed bumps and drainage ditches?

Kirkster · 12-28-2010, 07:22 PM

I did a fairly mild drop of 1 inch on the BC Racing ER coilovers and I constantly scrape the little air deflectors in front of the front tires. The car definitely looks much better with just that inch drop.

import111 · 12-28-2010, 07:49 PM

I am down 1.5 inches on BC coilovers and it is LOW. The BC's can actually go a lot lower, though I already can't drive over much so it would be damn near sitting on the ground.

370Z JT · 12-28-2010, 09:09 PM

Anything more than a 1.5" drop would make driving the Z a PITA. A 1" drop on eibachs would be good. A 1.2" on Swifts is perfect or the most aggressive drop of 1.5" on H&Rs. GL.

christian370z · 12-29-2010, 02:17 AM

I agree, my drop on the Swifts is low enough so that the car scrapes the plastic flaps under the front bumper on anything more than a slightly dip but I think that the 1.2" F 1.0" R drop is perfect.

Xan · 12-29-2010, 02:39 AM

Go with air-suspension, put it high for comfort and low for looks...

nismo 1234 · 12-29-2010, 07:40 AM

did you guys remove the front under spoiler when u lowered the car??
i just ordered kw v3 for my car... debating if i want to keep it or not,
the under spoiler is scraping at some rare places..

import111 · 12-29-2010, 10:04 AM

I still have my front lip spoiler. It scrapes but you can sand out the scrapes since it's not painted.

RedBullRR · 12-29-2010, 10:11 AM

^ I think the under spoiler scraping is a good insurance that your front bumper doesnt.

Jamaica · 12-29-2010, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nismo 1234

did you guys remove the front under spoiler when u lowered the car??
i just ordered kw v3 for my car... debating if i want to keep it or not,
the under spoiler is scraping at some rare places..

I have learned my lesson just cause its a top brand like KW and HKS doesnt mean it the best. I am prototyping some new coilovers for Powertrix and I must admit there better then my KW V3

nismo 1234 · 12-30-2010, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamaica951

I have learned my lesson just cause its a top brand like KW and HKS doesnt mean it the best. I am prototyping some new coilovers for Powertrix and I must admit there better then my KW V3

oh.. its a bit too late, i already paid the deposit and its not refundable

btw im saving up to buy the CF amuse kit:P if ur still selling when i get the money

12-28-2010, 04:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lude_conduct Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: GA Posts: 35 Drives: z34 Rep Power: 15	Maximum Drop From Coilovers... I am in the market for some coilovers... and have been doing some research... but i was curious to what people's opinions were, since reading specs on a piece of paper is different than actual usage of the product itself... i don't track the car, don't race it, its my dd... i would like to not sacrifice much ride quality, but would like an aggressive drop... i looked into springs but the drops were to modest... any info would help, thanks...

12-28-2010, 07:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kirkster A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Peoples Republic of MD Posts: 1,792 Drives: Roadster of DOOM Rep Power: 19	I did a fairly mild drop of 1 inch on the BC Racing ER coilovers and I constantly scrape the little air deflectors in front of the front tires. The car definitely looks much better with just that inch drop. __________________ Powertrain Warranty voided on 5/14/2011 Mod List:GTM Supercharger,SmartTop module, Oil Cooler, GT-R Start button, Nismo Exhaust, BC Racing ER Coilovers, Backup Camara For eastwest:

12-28-2010, 09:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
370Z JT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 2,905 Drives: 370Z PW 7AT Rep Power: 378	Anything more than a 1.5" drop would make driving the Z a PITA. A 1" drop on eibachs would be good. A 1.2" on Swifts is perfect or the most aggressive drop of 1.5" on H&Rs. GL. __________________ Click for My Journal Top Secret \| EVO-R \| Fujimura Auto \| Shine Auto \| Seibon \| MRWorks \| Swift \| SPC \| SSR \| UpRev \| Project Kics \| NST \| Titek \| Eibach \| Nismo \| Whiteline \| Quaife \| Invidia \| Fly1 \| CF Element \| Carbon Signal

12-29-2010, 02:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	I agree, my drop on the Swifts is low enough so that the car scrapes the plastic flaps under the front bumper on anything more than a slightly dip but I think that the 1.2" F 1.0" R drop is perfect. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

12-29-2010, 02:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	Go with air-suspension, put it high for comfort and low for looks... __________________

12-28-2010, 06:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
gpa7pk Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 135 Drives: 1959 Triumph TR3A Rep Power: 16	How careful do you want to approach speed bumps and drainage ditches?

12-28-2010, 07:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
import111 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ. Posts: 622 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 191	I am down 1.5 inches on BC coilovers and it is LOW. The BC's can actually go a lot lower, though I already can't drive over much so it would be damn near sitting on the ground.

12-29-2010, 07:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
nismo 1234 Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada BC Posts: 501 Drives: 10 370z M6 40th Rep Power: 16	did you guys remove the front under spoiler when u lowered the car?? i just ordered kw v3 for my car... debating if i want to keep it or not, the under spoiler is scraping at some rare places..

12-29-2010, 10:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
import111 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ. Posts: 622 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 191	I still have my front lip spoiler. It scrapes but you can sand out the scrapes since it's not painted.

12-29-2010, 10:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
RedBullRR Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Suffolk Posts: 336 Drives: 2010 370Z Red Rep Power: 15	^ I think the under spoiler scraping is a good insurance that your front bumper doesnt.

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