Right lowering spring for 2013 Nismo

tjlazer · 11-23-2012, 10:11 PM

Sigh, all springs will work great on the Nismo just as they do on the Base Z. I would just make sure you get a spring that is as stiff or stiffer than the OEM ones, and Swift are just that. (even if you think the Nismo is too stiff, the Swifts are softer driving around town and tighten up when driving spiritedly)

I have them and they are just amazingly great. Would not even try another spring except the RS*R (but they are not avail in US)

I even got away with not having to install a camber kit. Each car is different.

forzagt · 11-24-2012, 12:54 PM

@tjlazer, all the cars should be roughly the same. Also, I appreciate the response but I still don't have an answer. The Nismo dampers ARE different than the dampers on all other varieties of the 370. I'd like to get a spring that is tested by the manufacturer on Nismo spec dampers. It sounds like the Swift springs are a progressive design by your account of their performance whilst driving in town and otherwise.

I'm an engineer and I know quite a bit about suspension, primarily in the motorcycle world as I race professionally, so I am just trying to make the best decision possible.

MJB · 11-25-2012, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Cell

Any more pics of the wheel gap with tein springs?

Oops, sorry Cell, didn't see your post. Here you go. This was in the rear, front was about the same as well.
forzagt, what did you decide to do?

forzagt · 11-25-2012, 05:31 PM

@MJB, I have not made a decision yet. I am leaning the Eibach way only because they have actually tested their springs on the Nismo dampers.

My plans for the car would be the better and lighter RB rotors, 265 and 305 tires (either Michelin PS2 or Bridgestone RE11), H&R 15 mm wheel spacers and something simple like the K&N air intakes that stay in the engine bay.

forza370z · 11-25-2012, 08:34 PM

Have you thought of Coilovers? Not only you can adjust the ride height and damping, you don't need to worry about the stock struts being worn prematurely anymore. BC and Megan Racing are not too expensive and very nice. Tein Mono, HKS HipermaxIII and KW v3 are super nice too.

forzagt · 11-26-2012, 01:33 AM

@forza370z, I AM thinking about coilovers. I think I may just get the H&R sport coilovers so I can get the look I want and also corner balance the car. Since this will be canyon carver, I don't really NEED to have the option to adjust the rebound/compression, just ride height and spring tension. The H&R is about $1100. The KW variant 1 about $350 more. Which are better and why?

forza370z · 11-26-2012, 10:51 PM

I would save up some money and go for the named brand. It's all about the build quality. I never had H&R or KW v1 so I can't speak for them. But I had HKS Hipermax III. No complains. Build quality is top notch. There are 32 clicks let you adjust the ride qulity. Hardest setting is stiff but it turns like a champ. Softest setting makes you feel the car like stock. You don't even need to take off the wheels to adjust the damping.

forza370z · 11-26-2012, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by forzagt

@forza370z, I AM thinking about coilovers. I think I may just get the H&R sport coilovers so I can get the look I want and also corner balance the car. Since this will be canyon carver, I don't really NEED to have the option to adjust the rebound/compression, just ride height and spring tension. The H&R is about $1100. The KW variant 1 about $350 more. Which are better and why?

The price differences could be different in build qulity and the amount of options they provide. Different stiffness settings in the front and rear will give you more or less understeering/oversteering when cornering. But you have to bring your car to the track to test it out.

mfeinst · 11-16-2013, 11:14 AM

Swifts + Michelin PSS

KraTToR · 11-26-2013, 11:08 AM

Have a look at my group buy post for Fortune Coilovers under the suspension forum. PM me if interested in more details.

Quote:

Originally Posted by forzagt

This is one of my first posts even thought I have been a member for some time so I appreciate your patience. After much time spent researching I really just need a simple, clear answer and I'm am more confused that informed, so I have created THIS thread.

There are SO many options for the 2013 Nismo and I am trying to determine if Eibach Pro-Kit, Tein S-Tech, Swift Spec-R or H&R is the best choice for a spring to lower the car. I plan to use the Nismo performance dampers so we are only talking lowering the car.

As I understand it the Eibach Pro-Kit lowers the front -1.0" and the rear -0.5", the Tein S-Tech drops the front -0.9" and rear -0.7". Factory alignment can be obtained without any additional parts.

Swift Spec-R drops the front -1.2" and -1.0" rear and it looks like H&R will get you -1.5" front and -1.0 rear. Do I need camber kits or toe bolts for either of these?

What I would like to do is get the best-looking drop that sets the car even front and rear and add 15 mm H&R wheel spacers to the car to get a squared-off look. I have H&R on my 350Z with upper control arms, wheels with a different offset and different size tires than stock and I really like the look of that car BUT I get a knocking noise on the right front.

I want a recommendation that works GREAT and looks GREAT. I don't want to have any problems and I'd like to make minimal modifications to get factory alignment.

Lastly, if I go with a 265/35-19 (front) and 305/30-19 (rear), or equivalent setup when it is time to replace my tires so please factor that into the recommendation.

Thanks all!

11-23-2012, 10:11 PM	#16 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 52 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	Sigh, all springs will work great on the Nismo just as they do on the Base Z. I would just make sure you get a spring that is as stiff or stiffer than the OEM ones, and Swift are just that. (even if you think the Nismo is too stiff, the Swifts are softer driving around town and tighten up when driving spiritedly) I have them and they are just amazingly great. Would not even try another spring except the RSR (but they are not avail in US) I even got away with not having to install a camber kit. Each car is different. __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV Last edited by tjlazer; 11-24-2012 at 01:34 PM.*

11-16-2013, 11:14 AM	#24 (permalink)
mfeinst Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Greater Philly Area Posts: 272 Drives: Mercedes C43 AMG Rep Power: 13	Swifts + Michelin PSS __________________ F.I. TT Kit -- GT2860RS [500rwhp/449ft-lbs @ 9psi][/B][/I] CAR SOLD...

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11-24-2012, 12:54 PM	#17 (permalink)
forzagt Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 33 Drives: 2013 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 15	@tjlazer, all the cars should be roughly the same. Also, I appreciate the response but I still don't have an answer. The Nismo dampers ARE different than the dampers on all other varieties of the 370. I'd like to get a spring that is tested by the manufacturer on Nismo spec dampers. It sounds like the Swift springs are a progressive design by your account of their performance whilst driving in town and otherwise. I'm an engineer and I know quite a bit about suspension, primarily in the motorcycle world as I race professionally, so I am just trying to make the best decision possible.

11-25-2012, 05:31 PM	#19 (permalink)
forzagt Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 33 Drives: 2013 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 15	@MJB, I have not made a decision yet. I am leaning the Eibach way only because they have actually tested their springs on the Nismo dampers. My plans for the car would be the better and lighter RB rotors, 265 and 305 tires (either Michelin PS2 or Bridgestone RE11), H&R 15 mm wheel spacers and something simple like the K&N air intakes that stay in the engine bay.

11-25-2012, 08:34 PM	#20 (permalink)
forza370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: 403 Forbidden Posts: 2,512 Drives: 2009 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 19	Have you thought of Coilovers? Not only you can adjust the ride height and damping, you don't need to worry about the stock struts being worn prematurely anymore. BC and Megan Racing are not too expensive and very nice. Tein Mono, HKS HipermaxIII and KW v3 are super nice too.

11-26-2012, 01:33 AM	#21 (permalink)
forzagt Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 33 Drives: 2013 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 15	@forza370z, I AM thinking about coilovers. I think I may just get the H&R sport coilovers so I can get the look I want and also corner balance the car. Since this will be canyon carver, I don't really NEED to have the option to adjust the rebound/compression, just ride height and spring tension. The H&R is about $1100. The KW variant 1 about $350 more. Which are better and why?

11-26-2012, 10:51 PM	#22 (permalink)
forza370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: 403 Forbidden Posts: 2,512 Drives: 2009 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 19	I would save up some money and go for the named brand. It's all about the build quality. I never had H&R or KW v1 so I can't speak for them. But I had HKS Hipermax III. No complains. Build quality is top notch. There are 32 clicks let you adjust the ride qulity. Hardest setting is stiff but it turns like a champ. Softest setting makes you feel the car like stock. You don't even need to take off the wheels to adjust the damping.