ARK Peformance GT Series Springs review

Xplicit97 · 07-07-2013, 03:13 PM

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Ok guys so I know there are a million and one reviews and threads on Swift springs. So wanting to be different I went ahead and ordered a set of Arks from FB performance. I haven't driven far yet and I just got them on last night so they haven't settled yet. However my first impressions is I am very happy with them. They give a slightly more aggressive drop than any of the other springs offered for the Nismo (1.5" front and 1.25" rear) and offer a smoother ride than the stock Nismo springs. I'll update as I get more information but so far I'm impressed.

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Red_Z · 07-07-2013, 06:15 PM

Looks good. Sub for review!

Xplicit97 · 07-07-2013, 11:27 PM

So I went on about a 150 mile round trip today, and I must say I am still impressed. Very responsive, nice ride, not harsh at all. Oh and I gotta say it looks pretty sick too. These are designed to work with the stock Nismo shocks perfectly, just as the Swifts are. Main difference that I can tell between the Ark and Swifts is the difference in the drop. My cousin TJLAZER has swifts on his Nismo clone and swears by them, but I gotta say for around the same money these are definitely a great value. My car is a daily and I don't track it, so I cant speak for tracking. I went with a lower profile tire so I wanted to have a slightly lower drop. Im on stock Rays Nismo wheels with 265/30/19 F and 295/30/19 R and I have NO rubbing on the fenderwells and VERY LITTLE scraping of my front lip. I had BC BR coils on my base 370Z, these ride much better than those in my opinion, and with no rubbing and no 4X4 look. Overall I am very happy and I will keep everyone updated as I put more miles on them and break them in.

fuct · 07-08-2013, 09:48 AM

OP get some spacers and your set!

Xplicit97 · 07-08-2013, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fuct

OP get some spacers and your set!

That's the plan, just trying to decide what size I want to go with

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Xplicit97 · 07-09-2013, 11:35 AM

I'm thinking 15mm spacers all around

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SmokeEater27 · 07-09-2013, 11:56 AM

OP question for you, are these the Gt-s or Gt-f springs? I honestly just got off of arks website from looking at the Gt-S springs which are suppose to give the most drop but couldnt really find any reviews for them. Im running a base 370z so I'd be an inch smaller on the rims and im trying to cut down on wheel gap. how much space would you say is left after the drop? thanks in advance man

Xplicit97 · 07-09-2013, 02:27 PM

GT Series (GTS) these are 1.50" front 1.25" rear.. My car is currently at my buddies getting more vinyl work, but when I get it back ill measure for you.

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SmokeEater27 · 07-09-2013, 03:27 PM

ok cool..thanks man i appreciate it

Xplicit97 · 07-11-2013, 02:47 AM

Ok so I'm not sure if they have settled yet or not, I've only put a couple hundred miles on them. Keep in mind I'm on 30 series tires as well, opposed to the 35/40 series that are stock. I measured using a 6" scale and there's about 7/8-15/16" in the rear and roughly an inch maybe an 1 1/8" in the front. Lighting wasn't the best and I'm tired lol But it gives you a rough idea

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Xplicit97 · 01-18-2014, 08:53 PM

Here's an update: I've had the springs for about 6 mos now and put a few thousand miLes on them. I have to say I am still very happy with them although for springs I am VERY low. My wheels don't rub or anything but my bumPer and exhaust do in certain circumstances. That being said I I the look and they ride very comfortably. If you are looking for something static but lower than Swift, these are your answer.
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SuperZeto · 02-09-2015, 11:45 AM

Wow those GTS springs are very low... I'm talking coilover low! I had coils on my car, they broke and now I'm back on my stock springs and WOW what a big difference in smoothness, I had forgotten the smooth ride on the stock springs, those Ksport coilovers make it a rough ride. The ARK GT-F springs are a little bit higher right? I think I might go with the Ark GT-F springs... I wish there were comparisons between the two. Maybe there is... Somewhere.

Corona · 02-26-2015, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperZeto

Wow those GTS springs are very low... I'm talking coilover low! I had coils on my car, they broke and now I'm back on my stock springs and WOW what a big difference in smoothness, I had forgotten the smooth ride on the stock springs, those Ksport coilovers make it a rough ride. The ARK GT-F springs are a little bit higher right? I think I might go with the Ark GT-F springs... I wish there were comparisons between the two. Maybe there is... Somewhere.

Here you go. There's a slew of spring comparison pictures in this thread. Good pictures.

Lowering Springs Comparisons

joker77 · 05-08-2015, 05:15 PM

thinking of going with the GT-Fs. Will the only thing I need are the springs? Is there any other hardware I need to purchase to complete the install?

Chuy · 05-08-2015, 06:06 PM

Glad you went with another spring set, it's the reason I went with Tein. I think this time I'm thinking Swifts or ARK

07-07-2013, 11:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Xplicit97 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bremerton, WA Age: 45 Posts: 875 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 300	So I went on about a 150 mile round trip today, and I must say I am still impressed. Very responsive, nice ride, not harsh at all. Oh and I gotta say it looks pretty sick too. These are designed to work with the stock Nismo shocks perfectly, just as the Swifts are. Main difference that I can tell between the Ark and Swifts is the difference in the drop. My cousin TJLAZER has swifts on his Nismo clone and swears by them, but I gotta say for around the same money these are definitely a great value. My car is a daily and I don't track it, so I cant speak for tracking. I went with a lower profile tire so I wanted to have a slightly lower drop. Im on stock Rays Nismo wheels with 265/30/19 F and 295/30/19 R and I have NO rubbing on the fenderwells and VERY LITTLE scraping of my front lip. I had BC BR coils on my base 370Z, these ride much better than those in my opinion, and with no rubbing and no 4X4 look. Overall I am very happy and I will keep everyone updated as I put more miles on them and break them in. RBfastback likes this. __________________ [B]2011 Brilliant Silver Nismo 370Z # 0305, 15 Nismo wide body conversion, Motordyne E370/Art pipes, Stillen G3, Airlift suspension,20X10 /20X12 Avant Garde F111 forged wheels Last edited by Xplicit97; 07-08-2013 at 01:46 AM.

07-09-2013, 11:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
Xplicit97 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bremerton, WA Age: 45 Posts: 875 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 300	I'm thinking 15mm spacers all around Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ [B]2011 Brilliant Silver Nismo 370Z # 0305, 15 Nismo wide body conversion, Motordyne E370/Art pipes, Stillen G3, Airlift suspension,20X10 /20X12 Avant Garde F111 forged wheels

07-09-2013, 11:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
SmokeEater27 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 144 Drives: Like OJ In A Bronco Rep Power: 12	OP question for you, are these the Gt-s or Gt-f springs? I honestly just got off of arks website from looking at the Gt-S springs which are suppose to give the most drop but couldnt really find any reviews for them. Im running a base 370z so I'd be an inch smaller on the rims and im trying to cut down on wheel gap. how much space would you say is left after the drop? thanks in advance man __________________ LLUMAR TINT 15% l ARK GT-S SPRINGS l STILLEN GEN 3 C.A.I l MOMO SHIFTER l Z1 SPACERS 20MM (F)/25MM (R).....STILL LOADING

07-09-2013, 02:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
Xplicit97 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bremerton, WA Age: 45 Posts: 875 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 300	GT Series (GTS) these are 1.50" front 1.25" rear.. My car is currently at my buddies getting more vinyl work, but when I get it back ill measure for you. Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ [B]2011 Brilliant Silver Nismo 370Z # 0305, 15 Nismo wide body conversion, Motordyne E370/Art pipes, Stillen G3, Airlift suspension,20X10 /20X12 Avant Garde F111 forged wheels

07-09-2013, 03:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
SmokeEater27 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 144 Drives: Like OJ In A Bronco Rep Power: 12	ok cool..thanks man i appreciate it __________________ LLUMAR TINT 15% l ARK GT-S SPRINGS l STILLEN GEN 3 C.A.I l MOMO SHIFTER l Z1 SPACERS 20MM (F)/25MM (R).....STILL LOADING

07-07-2013, 06:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Red_Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: California Posts: 332 Drives: A red Z Rep Power: 15	Looks good. Sub for review!

07-08-2013, 09:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	OP get some spacers and your set!

07-11-2013, 02:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
Xplicit97 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bremerton, WA Age: 45 Posts: 875 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 300	Ok so I'm not sure if they have settled yet or not, I've only put a couple hundred miles on them. Keep in mind I'm on 30 series tires as well, opposed to the 35/40 series that are stock. I measured using a 6" scale and there's about 7/8-15/16" in the rear and roughly an inch maybe an 1 1/8" in the front. Lighting wasn't the best and I'm tired lol But it gives you a rough idea Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2 Chuy and 2sl0w like this. __________________ [B]2011 Brilliant Silver Nismo 370Z # 0305, 15 Nismo wide body conversion, Motordyne E370/Art pipes, Stillen G3, Airlift suspension,20X10 /20X12 Avant Garde F111 forged wheels

01-18-2014, 08:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
Xplicit97 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bremerton, WA Age: 45 Posts: 875 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 300	Here's an update: I've had the springs for about 6 mos now and put a few thousand miLes on them. I have to say I am still very happy with them although for springs I am VERY low. My wheels don't rub or anything but my bumPer and exhaust do in certain circumstances. That being said I I the look and they ride very comfortably. If you are looking for something static but lower than Swift, these are your answer. Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ [B]2011 Brilliant Silver Nismo 370Z # 0305, 15 Nismo wide body conversion, Motordyne E370/Art pipes, Stillen G3, Airlift suspension,20X10 /20X12 Avant Garde F111 forged wheels

02-09-2015, 11:45 AM	#12 (permalink)
SuperZeto Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 92 Drives: '78 280Z, '09 370Z Rep Power: 14	Wow those GTS springs are very low... I'm talking coilover low! I had coils on my car, they broke and now I'm back on my stock springs and WOW what a big difference in smoothness, I had forgotten the smooth ride on the stock springs, those Ksport coilovers make it a rough ride. The ARK GT-F springs are a little bit higher right? I think I might go with the Ark GT-F springs... I wish there were comparisons between the two. Maybe there is... Somewhere.

05-08-2015, 05:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
joker77 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 28 Drives: 2014 Z cpe Rep Power: 10	thinking of going with the GT-Fs. Will the only thing I need are the springs? Is there any other hardware I need to purchase to complete the install?

05-08-2015, 06:06 PM	#15 (permalink)
Chuy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 474 Drives: 2015 NISMO Rep Power: 15	Glad you went with another spring set, it's the reason I went with Tein. I think this time I'm thinking Swifts or ARK __________________ Miko 2015 Nismo Tech: nothing RIP Ginger 2009 370Z Sport Touring

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