Tien S Tech Lowering Springs & H&R 15mm Spacers

bb370z · 12-31-2012, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Just wanted to post another setup for Nismo fans. I had Tien S Tech and H&R 15mm spacer install on my 2010 Nismo on Dec. 20th. They have settled for nine days and I want to post some pictures for you all.

As far as a review. The springs provide for a better or softer ride than the stock Nismo springs without sacrificing handling in my opinion. In fact I would say its better given the wider and lower stance in combination with the spacers. I am still on stock tires and I really like the look. I have a very steep drive way and I am able to get in and out of it with little scraping.

As far as the drop, its definitely lower than advertised. It's about 1.5" as other have attested too. The wheels will rub all so slightly if you turn them fully, which I seldom do.

I also attach my alignment specs for your review. I do not have toe bolts or a camber kit.

I would like to give Fuct props for providing me with information and support in coming to a decision. You the man!

NICE!

Ironically I also just completed a similar install last week with Swifts,15mm H&R's, SPL camber arms and toe bolts. Did Gmat dampening in the rear also before I got an alignment. Front camber is at -1.5 rears at -1.7. I was shocked at how much smoother the car drove even with lower/stiffer spring

Hotrodz · 12-31-2012, 08:21 AM

bb370z, sound like we are heading down similar paths. Even though I have only had the setup for two weeks, my experience is the same. It rides better and even the noise doesn't sound as obnoxious.

bb370z · 12-31-2012, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

bb370z, sound like we are heading down similar paths. Even though I have only had the setup for two weeks, my experience is the same. It rides better and even the noise doesn't sound as obnoxious.

Must be the 2010 silver paint

The GMat sound deadening in the back helped a lot! I covered up those vents in the rear of the car with 2 layers of GMat and some foam. That killed a lot of the road wind noise heard from the rear of the car. Doin the doors right now!

stevent85 · 12-31-2012, 12:52 PM

Did you do 15mm all 4 corners? Im planning on getting swifts soon and your setup looks sweet!

Hotrodz · 01-03-2013, 10:43 PM

Rodger that...mine are stud replacements as well.

nmjaxx9 · 01-06-2013, 12:53 PM

teins on, 1 word....GREAT

forza370z · 01-06-2013, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

teins on, 1 word....GREAT

Sweet!

Now open a new thread and post loads of pix!

Hotrodz · 01-06-2013, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by forza370z

Sweet!

Now open a new thread and post loads of pix!

What he said

nmjaxx9 · 01-07-2013, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by forza370z

Sweet!

Now open a new thread and post loads of pix!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodz

What he said

Pics up in album!!

fuct · 01-07-2013, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Just wanted to post another setup for Nismo fans. I had Tien S Tech and H&R 15mm spacer install on my 2010 Nismo on Dec. 20th. They have settled for nine days and I want to post some pictures for you all.

As far as a review. The springs provide for a better or softer ride than the stock Nismo springs without sacrificing handling in my opinion. In fact I would say its better given the wider and lower stance in combination with the spacers. I am still on stock tires and I really like the look. I have a very steep drive way and I am able to get in and out of it with little scraping.

As far as the drop, its definitely lower than advertised. It's about 1.5" as other have attested too. The wheels will rub all so slightly if you turn them fully, which I seldom do.I also attach my alignment specs for your review. I do not have toe bolts or a camber kit.

I would like to give Fuct props for providing me with information and support in coming to a decision. You the man!

glad i could help, but im curious about the items i highlighted above. the teins are a much higher spring rate. im shocked you find them softer than the factory springs.

and you rub? where? ive never experienced this.

Nick

Hotrodz · 01-07-2013, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by fuct

glad i could help, but im curious about the items i highlighted above. the teins are a much higher spring rate. im shocked you find them softer than the factory springs.

and you rub? where? ive never experienced this.

Nick

Hi Nick, been waiting to hear from you. +1 for your assistance

. Okay, I guess what I mean by a softer ride is that the ride is not harsh or rigid IMO. Yeah, you will feel bumps such as potholes, deep ruts and ridges, but the over all ride seem smoother. I doesn't swim or float by any means. As far as the rub I have only heard\felt it on a couple of occasions. It was not much of anything and maybe not worth mentioning, but I hit the send button. It has not done it since I posted the thread.

I love the look...the drop is just right and with my new AAM exhaust, its mo sexy!

I was pretty cool...my wife had not really paid much attention to the car since the spring install and just before we left to go shopping this weekend she got in the car and then got out right away and said what did you do to the car...its really low...aren't your tires going to rub. I laughed said and said nope, its all good. When got to Sam's Club she did another inspection and said I think your tires might be rubbing! I just shock my head and laughed.

fuct · 01-08-2013, 08:46 AM

only way i can see it rubbing is with some crazy toe in the rear or going over large speed bumps with the wheel locked left or right.

im glad you like them!

Hotrodz · 01-08-2013, 02:13 PM

Yep, it could have been a fluke or something else I heard. I haven't been able to make it happen since. But it's all good...I'm very happy with them.

Hotrodz · 06-26-2013, 11:35 PM

I thought I would update and bump this thread after purchasing SPC rear camber bar and toe bolts Z_bro here on the forum. The deal worked out great for both of us.

Here my results for my setup on Bridgestone S-04s, 265/35/19 front and 305/30/19 rears. The alignment is totally within the OEM specs.

lrh805 · 07-06-2013, 09:39 PM

that's how i want my car to look. Stock height the back looks ok but the front has to much of a gap to the tire

12-31-2012, 08:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	bb370z, sound like we are heading down similar paths. Even though I have only had the setup for two weeks, my experience is the same. It rides better and even the noise doesn't sound as obnoxious. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

12-31-2012, 12:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
stevent85 Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 928 Drives: 2011 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 14	Did you do 15mm all 4 corners? Im planning on getting swifts soon and your setup looks sweet! __________________ Takeda stage 2 CAI, Z1 HFC, GREDDY Turbo TI-C

01-03-2013, 10:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	Rodger that...mine are stud replacements as well. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

01-08-2013, 02:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	Yep, it could have been a fluke or something else I heard. I haven't been able to make it happen since. But it's all good...I'm very happy with them. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

07-06-2013, 09:39 PM	#15 (permalink)
lrh805 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: thousand oaks, CA Posts: 14 Drives: 2011 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 12	nice that's how i want my car to look. Stock height the back looks ok but the front has to much of a gap to the tire

01-06-2013, 12:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 26	teins on, 1 word....GREAT

01-08-2013, 08:46 AM	#12 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	only way i can see it rubbing is with some crazy toe in the rear or going over large speed bumps with the wheel locked left or right. im glad you like them!

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