Proper way to Lower the Z

SR1 · 11-01-2012, 07:59 PM

Gents,

I recently bought 18 valencia wheels but would also like to lower the car a bit so there isn't very much gap.

Any suggestions? Is this a spring deal or coil overs or both? New to this stuff as I have owned a truck my whole life.

Waiz · 11-01-2012, 08:10 PM

Swift springs review!!!!!

I would start there or search for Eibach Pro-kit, those are both good options

Felix 808 · 11-01-2012, 08:12 PM

Well it really depends on what you want from lowering the car, if It's just looks, get a reputable brand of springs in the drop you wish to achieve. Tracking the car, look into coil overs. There is also a lot of buzz for the swift springs with the stock struts which enhance both performance, ride quality & lowering. There are a few reviews around here about them.

Oh yeah, welcome

Z370Z011 · 11-01-2012, 08:18 PM

swift springs drop 1.2" front and 1.0" rear.
people seem to like them quite a bit..

its performance and looks on a budget

speedfreek · 11-01-2012, 08:23 PM

If you are on a budget and want low go with the H&R springs.

Swift is the best bang for the buck as far as reducing some of the wheel gap and adding performance.

If you got the cash and either plan on tracking or want the ability to adjust ride height to your liking go with KWv3's.

Trips · 11-01-2012, 08:53 PM

J/k of course

Swifts, Eibachs, H&R's springs

Are all pretty good options

Just note that some may have more drop than others

So do your HW and decide first how dropped you want to be.

LakeShow · 11-01-2012, 08:57 PM

Get a fat girlfriend?

vrfreak · 11-01-2012, 09:21 PM

if u aren't on a budget def go with coils u wont regret it
if u are then springs will do i guess

SR1 · 11-01-2012, 09:31 PM

Good stuff fellas. I am more on the spring train than I am coil overs. Easy to install or miserable?

boilermaker1 · 11-06-2012, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LakeShow

Get a fat girlfriend?

That made me smile, I have to admit I used to have a sticker on my car that said "no fat chicks allowed". Anyway back to the topic, I just picked up some swifts, I had coilovers on my other car but I just couldn't deal with the amount of drop, and since I wasn't going to slam the Z I figured I'd save some money and go for a moderate drop w/springs only.

imwazn · 11-06-2012, 02:56 PM

I have Eibachs and I really like them. The ride isn't much different from stock, but better through turns. For the install, the rears were easy, but the spring compressors would not fit on the Eibachs. I ended up bringing in the shock and spring to a mechanic then brought it back to install.

Z-Girl 12 · 11-06-2012, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LakeShow

Get a fat girlfriend?

Daaaannnnngggggg

Nut_N_Much · 11-06-2012, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SR1

Good stuff fellas. I am more on the spring train than I am coil overs. Easy to install or miserable?

Easy to install if you have basic knowledge of tools. Rear is easiest, front strut removal is easy, swapping the spring on the strut need spring compressor (Rent) to get them off. Can use it to get them on but not required. There has to be a good DIY, there a DIY for everything here some were.

TypeOne made this one:
DIY: 370Z Lowering Spring Install

11-01-2012, 07:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
SR1 Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Phoenix Posts: 21 Drives: 11' White 370z Rep Power: 13	Proper way to Lower the Z Gents, I recently bought 18 valencia wheels but would also like to lower the car a bit so there isn't very much gap. Any suggestions? Is this a spring deal or coil overs or both? New to this stuff as I have owned a truck my whole life.

11-01-2012, 08:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Felix 808 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 1,063 Drives: 2011 PW/Grey T/S 7AT Rep Power: 2807	Well it really depends on what you want from lowering the car, if It's just looks, get a reputable brand of springs in the drop you wish to achieve. Tracking the car, look into coil overs. There is also a lot of buzz for the swift springs with the stock struts which enhance both performance, ride quality & lowering. There are a few reviews around here about them. Oh yeah, welcome __________________ Semper Fi Μολὼν λαβέ

11-01-2012, 08:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
speedfreek A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 1,724 Drives: '12 370Z PW 6sp Rep Power: 18	If you are on a budget and want low go with the H&R springs. Swift is the best bang for the buck as far as reducing some of the wheel gap and adding performance. If you got the cash and either plan on tracking or want the ability to adjust ride height to your liking go with KWv3's. __________________ Tomei\|Berk\|Takeda\|ZSpeed\|Fortune Auto\|Swift\|Eibach\|SPL\|Carbotech\|Motul\|Powertrix\|Stillen\|Aerojacket\|Z1\|Forgestar\|Enkei\|Project Kics\|Nismo Ti\|Llumar speedfreek's journal

11-01-2012, 08:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	J/k of course Swifts, Eibachs, H&R's springs Are all pretty good options Just note that some may have more drop than others So do your HW and decide first how dropped you want to be. Mr&Mrs and XiP like this. __________________

11-01-2012, 08:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
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11-01-2012, 08:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Swift springs review!!!!! I would start there or search for Eibach Pro-kit, those are both good options

11-01-2012, 08:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Z370Z011 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 1,052 Drives: PearlWhite 370z 6MT Rep Power: 15	swift springs drop 1.2" front and 1.0" rear. people seem to like them quite a bit.. its performance and looks on a budget

11-01-2012, 09:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
vrfreak Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: winnipeg, canada Posts: 249 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 14	if u aren't on a budget def go with coils u wont regret it if u are then springs will do i guess

11-01-2012, 09:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
SR1 Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Phoenix Posts: 21 Drives: 11' White 370z Rep Power: 13	Good stuff fellas. I am more on the spring train than I am coil overs. Easy to install or miserable?

11-06-2012, 02:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
imwazn Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 187 Drives: 11 370Z Base, M/T Rep Power: 14	I have Eibachs and I really like them. The ride isn't much different from stock, but better through turns. For the install, the rears were easy, but the spring compressors would not fit on the Eibachs. I ended up bringing in the shock and spring to a mechanic then brought it back to install.

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