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georgem71 07-17-2014 10:53 PM

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 07-17-2014 11:40 PM

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 07-17-2014 11:57 PM

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 01:22 AM

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

DEpointfive0 07-18-2014 01:25 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 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by georgem71 (Post 2899826)
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 :tup:

Or custom...

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NORAIN 07-18-2014 04:34 AM

:iagree: Any more than that, is scrapping a lot.

Duc_Z09 07-18-2014 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0 (Post 2899834)
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 (Post 2899860)
:iagree: Any more than that, is scrapping a lot.

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

Solomatrix 07-18-2014 06:39 AM

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

njobe89 07-18-2014 07:23 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 :D

DjSquall 07-18-2014 07:34 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 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0 (Post 2899834)
If you want the car to handle, you're probably looking at a 1" drop, not much more because of what synolimit said

:iagree:

onzedge 07-18-2014 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solomatrix (Post 2899899)
2.5" higher then you can drive it like a truck/suv

:icon17:

onzedge 07-18-2014 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by njobe89 (Post 2899971)
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 :D

Swift Spec-R springs are an excellent choice.

njobe89 07-18-2014 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge (Post 2900017)
Swift Spec-R springs are an excellent choice.

gracias


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