Are you on LOWERING SPRINGS or COILOVERS? Difference (POST PICS)

Good_Tymes · 12-25-2012, 08:37 PM

Post a few pictures of the before & after of how your 370z looks & explain the difference you feel or your experience on how you like it with the update. I'm looking to lowering my 2009 but not for performance more of the lowered look. I've been told Tein S Tech but just wanting to get a handful of ideas. Thanks

lemon-fresh · 12-25-2012, 08:50 PM

Luckily we have a whole section of the forum devoted to these kinds of questions.

enkei2k · 12-25-2012, 08:57 PM

Brakes & Suspension - Nissan 370Z Forum

Good_Tymes · 12-26-2012, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by lemon-fresh

Luckily we have a whole section of the forum devoted to these kinds of questions.

damn it. I'm new to this site so not familiar w all these tabs. Thank you guys ^ v

onzedge · 12-26-2012, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Good_Tymes

Post a few pictures of the before & after of how your 370z looks & explain the difference you feel or your experience on how you like it with the update. I'm looking to lowering my 2009 but not for performance more of the lowered look. I've been told Tein S Tech but just wanting to get a handful of ideas. Thanks

Here is mine on Swift springs with 15 mm spacers all-around:

rAiN · 12-26-2012, 09:42 AM

here is my drop with swift spec-r spring

below picture is the drop with blitz zz-r damper coilover

I had swift spring for about 500 miles mated with oem struts, which it scared the living crap out of me on cornering and high speed. the car felt so unstable and i wasnt enjoying the ride with the springs at all. I then sold the spring to local buyer who mated this with Koni-Yellow shocks. I bet they feel awesome. because konis are high quality shock (he was using that set up for track car)

Now with the coilover, my first impression was. holy crap!!! the car drove like how i was expecting. planted on the ground, rear wasnt twitchy or bouncy. it literally changed the whole characteristic of the car and I still enjoy every moment of it.
I am sure all coilover will feel different, some can be on stiffer side and some could be softer. so make sure to do your homework and read up on the reviews on this forum.

also if you arent looking for performing oriented coilover, you can get away with megan coils or k-sports they run about 800-900 i think?

MJB · 12-26-2012, 10:35 AM

Lowered with Tein S-tech springs.

Lowered with BC coilovers

If you have the cash, I would go with coilovers. Especially if you ever plan on getting different size wheels or tires, of you want to go with a different body kit, you have that freedom of lowering or raising your car when need be. Springs is a one shot deal your pretty much stuck with.

As far as difference in feel. Well I haven't been to the track yet so its really hard to compare the two just driving on the street. I can tell you it feels better than stock. What I mean by "better" is the ride isn't so rough, but then again I have a Nismo and the stock springs and struts are pretty stiff.

UNKNOWN_370 · 12-26-2012, 10:42 AM

I have swifts on my car with no issues... koni yellows would be an improvement on the track but make the ride a little harsher on the street.

Swift springs review!!!!!

I would stay away from megan coils on this car. Ksport? I guess that'll work??? But if you do some research you will find that the "BUDGET" coils that seem to work best on the 370z are BC Racing BR coilovers, Stance & Tein base coilovers.

If you're going to spend money on coils though? You might as well save up and get KW3's,TEIN monoflex, HKS hipermaxIII or JIC Magic flt2's (iran these on my g37. awesome performance).

Good_Tymes · 12-26-2012, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJB

Lowered with Tein S-tech springs.

Lowered with BC coilovers

If you have the cash, I would go with coilovers. Especially if you ever plan on getting different size wheels or tires, of you want to go with a different body kit, you have that freedom of lowering or raising your car when need be. Springs is a one shot deal your pretty much stuck with.

As far as difference in feel. Well I haven't been to the track yet so its really hard to compare the two just driving on the street. I can tell you it feels better than stock. What I mean by "better" is the ride isn't so rough, but then again I have a Nismo and the stock springs and struts are pretty stiff.

Thanks for your input & mentioning coil overs if I want different wheels/tires lower or higher at my choice. I'm a serious newb so any new info will help me out. I plan on upgrading alot with the wheels tires and body of the car later on. So if coil overs will be better for the long run I will just not get the springs so quick and save up more money for coil overs. TY

Good_Tymes · 12-26-2012, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rAiN

here is my drop with swift spec-r spring

below picture is the drop with blitz zz-r damper coilover

I had swift spring for about 500 miles mated with oem struts, which it scared the living crap out of me on cornering and high speed. the car felt so unstable and i wasnt enjoying the ride with the springs at all. I then sold the spring to local buyer who mated this with Koni-Yellow shocks. I bet they feel awesome. because konis are high quality shock (he was using that set up for track car)

Now with the coilover, my first impression was. holy crap!!! the car drove like how i was expecting. planted on the ground, rear wasnt twitchy or bouncy. it literally changed the whole characteristic of the car and I still enjoy every moment of it.
I am sure all coilover will feel different, some can be on stiffer side and some could be softer. so make sure to do your homework and read up on the reviews on this forum.

also if you arent looking for performing oriented coilover, you can get away with megan coils or k-sports they run about 800-900 i think?

I really like how tough this one looks, especially from the back side. Does it trouble you while driving? The low look is my style

nmjaxx9 · 12-26-2012, 07:30 PM

I still say Teins!! Ill post pics after install.

Z-Girl 12 · 12-26-2012, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJB

Lowered with Tein S-tech springs.

Lowered with BC coilovers

If you have the cash, I would go with coilovers. Especially if you ever plan on getting different size wheels or tires, of you want to go with a different body kit, you have that freedom of lowering or raising your car when need be. Springs is a one shot deal your pretty much stuck with.

As far as difference in feel. Well I haven't been to the track yet so its really hard to compare the two just driving on the street. I can tell you it feels better than stock. What I mean by "better" is the ride isn't so rough, but then again I have a Nismo and the stock springs and struts are pretty stiff.

Well said...coilovers!

rAiN · 12-26-2012, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Good_Tymes

I really like how tough this one looks, especially from the back side. Does it trouble you while driving? The low look is my style

no, only part that scrape is the front under chin lip, which i care nothing for.

edub370 · 12-27-2012, 09:26 AM

Dropped on swifts. i feel like the ride quality has actually improved with the swifts on the car. they did take out that twitchy feeling the rear end has when u hit mid corner bumps on hard cornering, and seem to keep the car more firmly planted. imo, its the best drop u can get without sacrificing ride quality. in other words, it won't beat the sh!t out of u, like with a firm set of coils.

Before:

After: (15mm rear spacer included)

Good_Tymes · 12-30-2012, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edub370

Dropped on swifts. i feel like the ride quality has actually improved with the swifts on the car. they did take out that twitchy feeling the rear end has when u hit mid corner bumps on hard cornering, and seem to keep the car more firmly planted. imo, its the best drop u can get without sacrificing ride quality. in other words, it won't beat the sh!t out of u, like with a firm set of coils.

Before:

After: (15mm rear spacer included)

Looks awesome with the sun hittin the silver. Nice setup

12-25-2012, 08:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
Good_Tymes Base Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 124 Drives: 2009 370z Black Rep Power: 13	Are you on LOWERING SPRINGS or COILOVERS? Difference (POST PICS) Post a few pictures of the before & after of how your 370z looks & explain the difference you feel or your experience on how you like it with the update. I'm looking to lowering my 2009 but not for performance more of the lowered look. I've been told Tein S Tech but just wanting to get a handful of ideas. Thanks __________________

12-25-2012, 08:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
lemon-fresh Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Calgary Age: 40 Posts: 471 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 13	Luckily we have a whole section of the forum devoted to these kinds of questions. DEpointfive0 likes this.

12-25-2012, 08:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
enkei2k A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 6,365 Drives: '12 G41 B/S M6 Rep Power: 3716	Brakes & Suspension - Nissan 370Z Forum Good_Tymes likes this. __________________ ...need boost...

12-26-2012, 09:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
rAiN Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: va Posts: 721 Drives: 2012 370z mt Rep Power: 17	here is my drop with swift spec-r spring below picture is the drop with blitz zz-r damper coilover I had swift spring for about 500 miles mated with oem struts, which it scared the living crap out of me on cornering and high speed. the car felt so unstable and i wasnt enjoying the ride with the springs at all. I then sold the spring to local buyer who mated this with Koni-Yellow shocks. I bet they feel awesome. because konis are high quality shock (he was using that set up for track car) Now with the coilover, my first impression was. holy crap!!! the car drove like how i was expecting. planted on the ground, rear wasnt twitchy or bouncy. it literally changed the whole characteristic of the car and I still enjoy every moment of it. I am sure all coilover will feel different, some can be on stiffer side and some could be softer. so make sure to do your homework and read up on the reviews on this forum. also if you arent looking for performing oriented coilover, you can get away with megan coils or k-sports they run about 800-900 i think? Good_Tymes likes this. Last edited by rAiN; 12-26-2012 at 09:46 AM.

12-26-2012, 10:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
MJB A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Age: 41 Posts: 1,498 Drives: a POS truck Rep Power: 496	Lowered with Tein S-tech springs. Lowered with BC coilovers If you have the cash, I would go with coilovers. Especially if you ever plan on getting different size wheels or tires, of you want to go with a different body kit, you have that freedom of lowering or raising your car when need be. Springs is a one shot deal your pretty much stuck with. As far as difference in feel. Well I haven't been to the track yet so its really hard to compare the two just driving on the street. I can tell you it feels better than stock. What I mean by "better" is the ride isn't so rough, but then again I have a Nismo and the stock springs and struts are pretty stiff. Z-Girl 12 and Good_Tymes like this. __________________ 09 Nismo #0483 sold. Viper or C7 next time around.

12-26-2012, 10:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	I have swifts on my car with no issues... koni yellows would be an improvement on the track but make the ride a little harsher on the street. Swift springs review!!!!! I would stay away from megan coils on this car. Ksport? I guess that'll work??? But if you do some research you will find that the "BUDGET" coils that seem to work best on the 370z are BC Racing BR coilovers, Stance & Tein base coilovers. If you're going to spend money on coils though? You might as well save up and get KW3's,TEIN monoflex, HKS hipermaxIII or JIC Magic flt2's (iran these on my g37. awesome performance). onzedge and Good_Tymes like this. Last edited by UNKNOWN_370; 12-26-2012 at 10:51 AM.

12-26-2012, 07:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 26	I still say Teins!! Ill post pics after install. Good_Tymes likes this.

12-27-2012, 09:26 AM	#14 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 20	Dropped on swifts. i feel like the ride quality has actually improved with the swifts on the car. they did take out that twitchy feeling the rear end has when u hit mid corner bumps on hard cornering, and seem to keep the car more firmly planted. imo, its the best drop u can get without sacrificing ride quality. in other words, it won't beat the sh!t out of u, like with a firm set of coils. Before: After: (15mm rear spacer included) Good_Tymes likes this. __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

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