Getting lowered without springs?

Synack · 07-20-2011, 06:42 PM

Now I realize this doesn't apply to but very few cars but I was wondering if it was possible on the Z, moreso the Nismo Z because that's what I own. Is it possible to get "any" drop whatsoever without springs? It can even be 1/2 - 3/4 of an inch, anything is good. I think my car is close to perfect but needs a tiny bit more of a drop. Thanks.

EckoTx · 07-20-2011, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Synack

Now I realize this doesn't apply to but very few cars but I was wondering if it was possible on the Z, moreso the Nismo Z because that's what I own. Is it possible to get "any" drop whatsoever without springs? It can even be 1/2 - 3/4 of an inch, anything is good. I think my car is close to perfect but needs a tiny bit more of a drop. Thanks.

Hey brother, im not sure because i haven't seem them in a while but back in the days they used to sell these clamps that you can put on the springs that all it does it gets two of the coils and puts them together. I don't know if you would do that to your Nismo but just to put it out there. In cheaper cars people just cut a coil or heat it up but then again we wouldn't do that to our Z so without changing the springs, that would be the best bet.

Synack · 07-20-2011, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by EckoTx

Hey brother, im not sure because i haven't seem them in a while but back in the days they used to sell these clamps that you can put on the springs that all it does it gets two of the coils and puts them together. I don't know if you would do that to your Nismo but just to put it out there. In cheaper cars people just cut a coil or heat it up but then again we wouldn't do that to our Z so without changing the springs, that would be the best bet.

Thanks, but yeah I'd like to take the "right" way of doing this. If there is one without springs.

Imtired · 07-20-2011, 10:06 PM

Fat passenger?

Seriously though, don't try any bootleg stuff, some new springs are your best bet.

CharleyGFX · 07-20-2011, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Imtired

Fat passenger?

I have seriously done this.. I had a random friend ride with me before.. he weights 285lbs and I weight 160lbs.. honest I had to tell him that he made my car so much sexier

it really does sit lower! besides that tho? get you some swift springs and a camber kit man.. our cars a pricey and being that yours is a nismo? don't keep out.. around $500 bucks is chump change compare to 40-50k

Synack · 07-20-2011, 11:53 PM

Gah, didn't want to have to go with springs again on another car lol. Oh well, thanks.

cheshirecat · 07-21-2011, 12:04 PM

The closest thing you can do, OP, is to shave the rear rubber springmount. This has been done quite a bit on the 350z to even the height out with stock springs.

You cannot, however, lower the front without a new spring setup. There isn't any kind of perch to trim down.

fuct · 07-21-2011, 12:23 PM

this thread is silly....

Synack · 07-21-2011, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by fuct

this thread is silly....

Seriously, I know this is a cheesy topic but don't bash it. It's a serious question.

Ron · 07-21-2011, 12:44 PM

Home made G3's and now this LOL. You're nuts Houston... Are you coming to get the spacers installed?

Red__Zed · 07-21-2011, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Synack

Thanks, but yeah I'd like to take the "right" way of doing this. If there is one without springs.

Wat

Synack · 07-21-2011, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron

Home made G3's and now this LOL. You're nuts Houston... Are you coming to get the spacers installed?

Yes but I was wondering if there is a way I can install wheel spacers without taking the wheels off? Like can we cherry pick the engine and do it that way? LOL. I kid I kid.

Anyway, yes in a few hours or so. I'm still at work.

I also decided to say nay to the custom G3 because of the MAF's.

Ron · 07-21-2011, 01:10 PM

The later the better, it's fvcking hot!

phunk · 07-21-2011, 06:09 PM

springs are really cheap..... like $250 or less....

tjlazer · 07-21-2011, 07:03 PM

Get a heavy set girlfriend. Problem solved, and you can take her to McD's

07-20-2011, 06:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Synack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston Age: 36 Posts: 1,012 Drives: Sideways Rep Power: 16	Getting lowered without springs? Now I realize this doesn't apply to but very few cars but I was wondering if it was possible on the Z, moreso the Nismo Z because that's what I own. Is it possible to get "any" drop whatsoever without springs? It can even be 1/2 - 3/4 of an inch, anything is good. I think my car is close to perfect but needs a tiny bit more of a drop. Thanks. __________________ NO LONGER OWNS A 370 Turbo FR-S

07-20-2011, 11:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
Synack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston Age: 36 Posts: 1,012 Drives: Sideways Rep Power: 16	Gah, didn't want to have to go with springs again on another car lol. Oh well, thanks. __________________ NO LONGER OWNS A 370 Turbo FR-S

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Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 22	Home made G3's and now this LOL. You're nuts Houston... Are you coming to get the spacers installed? Last edited by Ron; 07-21-2011 at 12:49 PM.

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phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,668 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974723	springs are really cheap..... like $250 or less.... __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

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tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	Get a heavy set girlfriend. Problem solved, and you can take her to McD's __________________ 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; 07-21-2011 at 07:06 PM.

07-20-2011, 10:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
Imtired Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts: 123 Drives: '16 R, '86+'87 GN Rep Power: 15	Fat passenger? Seriously though, don't try any bootleg stuff, some new springs are your best bet.

07-21-2011, 12:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 292	The closest thing you can do, OP, is to shave the rear rubber springmount. This has been done quite a bit on the 350z to even the height out with stock springs. You cannot, however, lower the front without a new spring setup. There isn't any kind of perch to trim down.

07-21-2011, 12:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	this thread is silly....

07-21-2011, 01:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 22	The later the better, it's fvcking hot!

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