Suspension 2.5" lower... or more?

georgem71 · 07-17-2014, 11:53 PM

Okay, so I just bought a 2014 370z. It already comes somewhat "low" but I still want to lower it 2.5" without messing with the performance (especially cornering). What would be best. Coilovers or springs? Maybe bagging it? And could I lower it anymore without it effecting the performance? (Lower than 2.5")

P.S. Does anyone know of any body kits for the 2014 models with room for the Daytime running LED's, so they're not covered?

aszyd · 07-18-2014, 12:40 AM

A 2.5" drop is in scraping territory, pretty much everywhere. You might need to be a little higher. Coilovers would be the way to do it, but adding an air cup kit for quick adjustability wouldn't hurt. Of course, that adds to the expense. Full bags are expensive, heavy, and complicated. I can't comment on their performance. Supposedly they can be as good as coils.

I'm not sure any springs exist that can drop the car that low.

If you want a full body kit, I believe that the Varis Arising II kit is the only one that uses the stock DRLs. Carbon Signal has a front lip for the 2013+ as well.

synolimit · 07-18-2014, 12:57 AM

You'll hurt performance. You can't lower a car that much and not kill the geometry of the suspension components. Unless you buy new spindle arms or knuckles that everything bolts to.

georgem71 · 07-18-2014, 02:22 AM

What would be best? Theoretically, how much could I actually lower it?

DEpointfive0 · 07-18-2014, 02:25 AM

If you want the car to handle, you're probably looking at a 1" drop, not much more because of what synolimit said

synolimit · 07-18-2014, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by georgem71

What would be best? Theoretically, how much could I actually lower it?

Not sure without getting under the car and knowing what I'm looking at. A race team will know. There is a front knuckle out there that's $3000 or something to help go lower

Or custom...

NORAIN · 07-18-2014, 05:34 AM

Any more than that, is scrapping a lot.

Duc_Z09 · 07-18-2014, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

If you want the car to handle, you're probably looking at a 1" drop, not much more because of what synolimit said

Quote:

Originally Posted by NORAIN

Any more than that, is scrapping a lot.

Also, 2.5" is going to hide the tops of your wheels in the fender wells, which looks stupid. Just my

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Solomatrix · 07-18-2014, 07:39 AM

2.5" higher then you can drive it like a truck/suv

njobe89 · 07-18-2014, 08:23 AM

so if you want to lower it an inch, you would go with springs? no point in spending all that money on coilovers?

question marks cause i'm asking

DjSquall · 07-18-2014, 08:34 AM

I had my car absolutely slammed on KWV3's. I wouldn't recommend it for city driving. You'll scrape EVERYWHERE.

onzedge · 07-18-2014, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

If you want the car to handle, you're probably looking at a 1" drop, not much more because of what synolimit said

onzedge · 07-18-2014, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solomatrix

2.5" higher then you can drive it like a truck/suv

onzedge · 07-18-2014, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by njobe89

so if you want to lower it an inch, you would go with springs? no point in spending all that money on coilovers?

question marks cause i'm asking

Swift Spec-R springs are an excellent choice.

njobe89 · 07-18-2014, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Swift Spec-R springs are an excellent choice.

gracias

07-17-2014, 11:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
georgem71 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 36 Drives: 2014 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 11	Suspension 2.5" lower... or more? Okay, so I just bought a 2014 370z. It already comes somewhat "low" but I still want to lower it 2.5" without messing with the performance (especially cornering). What would be best. Coilovers or springs? Maybe bagging it? And could I lower it anymore without it effecting the performance? (Lower than 2.5") P.S. Does anyone know of any body kits for the 2014 models with room for the Daytime running LED's, so they're not covered?

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aszyd Track Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 877 Drives: Magma Red 370z T+S Rep Power: 21	A 2.5" drop is in scraping territory, pretty much everywhere. You might need to be a little higher. Coilovers would be the way to do it, but adding an air cup kit for quick adjustability wouldn't hurt. Of course, that adds to the expense. Full bags are expensive, heavy, and complicated. I can't comment on their performance. Supposedly they can be as good as coils. I'm not sure any springs exist that can drop the car that low. If you want a full body kit, I believe that the Varis Arising II kit is the only one that uses the stock DRLs. Carbon Signal has a front lip for the 2013+ as well. onzedge, Amuse370z and georgem71 like this. __________________ Competition Clutch\|Fast Intentions\|Maxbore\|NST\|Setrab\|Stillen\|Tomei\|Uprev\| Z1 Avant Garde\|SPC\|Stance\|Whiteline Aerojacket\|Seibon\|Tanabe\|TRS\|TWM

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georgem71 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 36 Drives: 2014 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 11	What would be best? Theoretically, how much could I actually lower it?

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Solomatrix A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: crispy bacon Posts: 3,236 Drives: sizzling bacon Rep Power: 858	2.5" higher then you can drive it like a truck/suv onzedge and DEpointfive0 like this.

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