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dudesky 12-13-2012 10:11 PM

I have a question about dropping
 
Hey guys :hello:
I always had this question in my mind but never asked anyone so far :)
I am considering dropping my car by 1.5in and the question is
can our stock suspension/shock withstand aftermarket springs???
I don't need coilovers since I don't track my car. want to drop mainly for aesthetic. Has anyone encountered problem yet with aftermarket springs?
If so what brand? which brand is most reliable??
Compare to stock, how does 1.5 in drop feels like? does it scrap everytime?
Thank You:happydance:

Cmike2780 12-13-2012 10:18 PM

The shocks and the rest of the suspension can handle the drop. It's just the matter of proper alignment where camber kits may be required. It's gonna scrape easier since our cars sit pretty low already. It's not going to be impossibly low, but you will have to take more precautions around curb aprons and speed bumps.

dudesky 12-13-2012 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780 (Post 2059178)
The shocks and the rest of the suspension can handle the drop. It's just the matter of proper alignment where camber kits may be required. It's gonna scrape easier since our cars sit pretty low already. It's not going to be impossibly low, but you will have to take more precautions around curb aprons and speed bumps.

"would you die if you scrape your Z?"
"It would be extremely painful"

dudesky 12-13-2012 11:08 PM

lol anyway any good recommendation for both spring and alignment camber kits? both Megan's springs are camber kits are pretty cheap

Tribalpinoy91 12-13-2012 11:11 PM

A lot of people here like Swifts, check the huge thread in the suspensions to find out why.

Amuse370z 12-14-2012 01:51 AM

How exactly are you supposed to drive a lowered car?

What happens if you're in the middle of a busy street waiting to turn left into a plaza with a steep incline? You're gonna have to take it slow but the street is so busy and theres a huge line behind you.

What happens if you get in the mall, but suddenly see a huge speed bump in front of you and there are cars trailing you, no options but to keep on rolling...?

I know you're supposed to approach inclines with a 45 degree angle but what if that isn't enough?

axmea? 12-14-2012 01:54 AM

So many to choose from for the drop you are looking for. Swifts aren't the end all. It does have credibility but so does a bunch of others. Eibach's, Teins, and H&R to name a few. To your question, it is good practice to swap your shocks when you install springs. I will not explain why but search it yourself. I checked with my suspension and alignment shop and he said the stock shocks in my car will do the job for now as it is new. He did say that there will be a point when new shocks will be needed and I said to myself duh. I'm on Sport H&Rs now and have an excellent drop. Coilovers on the horizon.

Cmike2780 12-14-2012 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dudesky (Post 2059213)
"would you die if you scrape your Z?"
"It would be extremely painful"

"....for you"

OMGWTFBBQ 12-14-2012 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amuse370z (Post 2059286)
How exactly are you supposed to drive a lowered car?

What happens if you're in the middle of a busy street waiting to turn left into a plaza with a steep incline? You're gonna have to take it slow but the street is so busy and theres a huge line behind you.

What happens if you get in the mall, but suddenly see a huge speed bump in front of you and there are cars trailing you, no options but to keep on rolling...?

I know you're supposed to approach inclines with a 45 degree angle but what if that isn't enough?

You drive carefully? All of my cars have been lowered and I drive 100 miles a day. No problems whatsoever... Worry more about driving/avoiding stupid people and worry less about what other people think.

Tribalpinoy91 12-14-2012 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amuse370z (Post 2059286)
How exactly are you supposed to drive a lowered car?

What happens if you're in the middle of a busy street waiting to turn left into a plaza with a steep incline? You're gonna have to take it slow but the street is so busy and theres a huge line behind you.

What happens if you get in the mall, but suddenly see a huge speed bump in front of you and there are cars trailing you, no options but to keep on rolling...?

I know you're supposed to approach inclines with a 45 degree angle but what if that isn't enough?

Its almost like a game we play see it makes driving that much special and better i think because it makes me at least think ahead of where ill be going and obstacles in my way...I mean don't we all when we drive these beautiful Z's? Always thinking about that alternate road to get to point B because road X is full of potholes? To me its all the same but with more caution, I don't care because I know I'm taking better care.

jcosta79 12-14-2012 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amuse370z (Post 2059286)
What happens if you're in the middle of a busy street waiting to turn left into a plaza with a steep incline?

What happens if you get in the mall, but suddenly see a huge speed bump in front of you and there are cars trailing you, no options but to keep on rolling...?

I know you're supposed to approach inclines with a 45 degree angle but what if that isn't enough?

The world blows up and we're left with a gaping hole in the space-time continuum.

Seriously? You drive carefully but sometimes you scrape things.

Poop happens. You get over it and move on. It's called "life".

dudesky 12-14-2012 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axmea? (Post 2059288)
So many to choose from for the drop you are looking for. Swifts aren't the end all. It does have credibility but so does a bunch of others. Eibach's, Teins, and H&R to name a few. To your question, it is good practice to swap your shocks when you install springs. I will not explain why but search it yourself. I checked with my suspension and alignment shop and he said the stock shocks in my car will do the job for now as it is new. He did say that there will be a point when new shocks will be needed and I said to myself duh. I'm on Sport H&Rs now and have an excellent drop. Coilovers on the horizon.

Yes, that was my main worry about changing shocks later on. That's why I asked if our stock shocks can handle the aftemarket because so I don't have to work two times later on changing shocks again. :tiphat:

dudesky 12-14-2012 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amuse370z (Post 2059286)
How exactly are you supposed to drive a lowered car?

What happens if you're in the middle of a busy street waiting to turn left into a plaza with a steep incline? You're gonna have to take it slow but the street is so busy and theres a huge line behind you.

What happens if you get in the mall, but suddenly see a huge speed bump in front of you and there are cars trailing you, no options but to keep on rolling...?

I know you're supposed to approach inclines with a 45 degree angle but what if that isn't enough?

hehe :) worrying too much hurts bro! :roflpuke2: I mean even now my stock height scrape and some speed bumps even I go 45 degree angle in 3mph, I scrape :( so I guess scraping is something you have to live with having a sports car! :happydance:

dudesky 12-14-2012 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cmike2780 (Post 2059348)
"....for you"

"so was answering my question in this forum part of your masterplan?"
"of course!"

MyKindaGuise 12-14-2012 02:10 PM

Im on swifts and live in PA(worst roads in the country). Havent scraped yet. Except for that stupid plastic piece under the fron bumped. Trimmed it back half and inch on the sides where its lowest and its great. Speed bumps just take some time to get over :tup:


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