question about springs

jlw2546 · 08-20-2013, 08:24 AM

I have a 2013 touring with sport pack and want to lower it about 1 inch. Which springs would work best? I want the car to have the same feel it has with the stock sport package. Will I have to change anything else with the suspension or just swap out the springs and go get an alignment? I expect I slightly stiffer ride but I don't want the car bouncing all over the place like some of the other toolbags you see riding around.

Boomer370 · 08-20-2013, 08:38 AM

There are many threads about this already.

But in any case, I was wondering about the same thing before I bought my set.

Springs:

People have many preferences but many people use SWIFTS

I personally didn't want that much of a drop so I went with EIBACH, TEINS are relatively the same.

EIBACH, TEINS ride like stock just a tad stiffer.

If you are not looking to drop it too much, all you need are rear camber arms, get an alignment and you're set.

Chuck33079 · 08-20-2013, 08:42 AM

I went with Eibachs since they seemed to have the most conservative drop while still being a bit stiffer than stock. I did both front and rear camber arms and toe bolts in back to get the alignment back in spec. I probably could have gotten away with rears only, but tires are expensive and I didn't want to burn through them because of a slightly off alignment.

Boomer370 · 08-20-2013, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

I went with Eibachs since they seemed to have the most conservative drop while still being a bit stiffer than stock. I did both front and rear camber arms and toe bolts in back to get the alignment back in spec. I probably could have gotten away with rears only, but tires are expensive and I didn't want to burn through them because of a slightly off alignment.

I was going that route, but shop said I didn't need the fronts.

But I agree with whatever gets the job done correctly.

Tires are expensive...

Chuck33079 · 08-20-2013, 08:54 AM

I could have gotten away without the fronts, but if I was going to pay for an alignment, I was going to do both at the same time. If the OP is having someone else install the springs, the additional labor costs to do all of the camber arms will be less than if he has to go back and do it later.

Boomer370 · 08-20-2013, 09:52 AM

^^

Arrvaxx · 08-20-2013, 10:02 AM

Check out the forum for your area: Mid-Atlantic Region - Nissan 370Z Forum. The amount of drop you want can be chosen by pictures but ride characteristics are best decided in-car.

I have Swifts and to say they are stiffer than stock isn't telling the whole story not to mention it is subjective. These things soak up road imperfections but don't make me feel like I am in a Lincoln. Then when you jam in to a corner they keep the wheels on the ground. My 40th springs (sport?) were stiff and road imperfections made it jumpy. I like these 100x better. And the drop is perfect for me.

08-20-2013, 08:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
jlw2546 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 157 Drives: 13 370Z GM M6 Rep Power: 12	question about springs I have a 2013 touring with sport pack and want to lower it about 1 inch. Which springs would work best? I want the car to have the same feel it has with the stock sport package. Will I have to change anything else with the suspension or just swap out the springs and go get an alignment? I expect I slightly stiffer ride but I don't want the car bouncing all over the place like some of the other toolbags you see riding around.

08-20-2013, 08:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	I went with Eibachs since they seemed to have the most conservative drop while still being a bit stiffer than stock. I did both front and rear camber arms and toe bolts in back to get the alignment back in spec. I probably could have gotten away with rears only, but tires are expensive and I didn't want to burn through them because of a slightly off alignment. 1st likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

08-20-2013, 08:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	I could have gotten away without the fronts, but if I was going to pay for an alignment, I was going to do both at the same time. If the OP is having someone else install the springs, the additional labor costs to do all of the camber arms will be less than if he has to go back and do it later. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

08-20-2013, 10:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
Arrvaxx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Whore Island, MN Posts: 1,243 Drives: 40th F.I. Twin Turbo Rep Power: 18	Check out the forum for your area: Mid-Atlantic Region - Nissan 370Z Forum. The amount of drop you want can be chosen by pictures but ride characteristics are best decided in-car. I have Swifts and to say they are stiffer than stock isn't telling the whole story not to mention it is subjective. These things soak up road imperfections but don't make me feel like I am in a Lincoln. Then when you jam in to a corner they keep the wheels on the ground. My 40th springs (sport?) were stiff and road imperfections made it jumpy. I like these 100x better. And the drop is perfect for me. __________________ 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary (#480 born 1/19/2010) Fast Intentions Twin Turbo \| Varis Arising II \| Limited Edition Recaro Sportster \| Tuned by Specialty Z \| 604hp 525 torque @14lbs boost on 100 octane

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08-20-2013, 08:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
Boomer370 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 387 Drives: 2011 - 370z - Manual Rep Power: 12	There are many threads about this already. But in any case, I was wondering about the same thing before I bought my set. Springs: People have many preferences but many people use SWIFTS I personally didn't want that much of a drop so I went with EIBACH, TEINS are relatively the same. EIBACH, TEINS ride like stock just a tad stiffer. If you are not looking to drop it too much, all you need are rear camber arms, get an alignment and you're set.

08-20-2013, 09:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
Boomer370 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 387 Drives: 2011 - 370z - Manual Rep Power: 12	^^