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Hey Guys, So i am pretty sure i'll be purchasing the 2015 Nismo this summer. Just wondering what your opinions on lowering the Nismo? I know(and read) that the Nismo

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Old 06-30-2014, 11:15 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hey Guys,

So i am pretty sure i'll be purchasing the 2015 Nismo this summer. Just wondering what your opinions on lowering the Nismo? I know(and read) that the Nismo version already has really good suspension setup, so just wondering if it is a good idea to mess with it by lowering it with aftermarket springs.

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Old 06-30-2014, 11:24 PM   #2 (permalink)
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The Nismo is essentially a body kit and the suspension. Okay, maybe the exhaust. Plus the suspension is already rock hard. If you want to lower your Z, save your money and buy a regular Z and a body kit.

Just my two cents.
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The Nismo is essentially a body kit and the suspension. Okay, maybe the exhaust. Plus the suspension is already rock hard. If you want to lower your Z, save your money and buy a regular Z and a body kit.

Just my two cents.
i don't disagree with you; i read a lot about the Nismo version and the solid suspension. But at the same time, i really like the lowered look of a car, so just wondering what's everyone's opinion on this. thanks!
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I've had my '14 Nismo for about 1500 miles and I don't find the suspension to be "rock hard". It is stiff, as one would expect a sports car to be, but it is certainly not uncomfortable to me. My other car is a 2002 Porsche 911 and I can say the handling of the Nismo is superb in comparison, much quieter but more nimble and not any stiffer. Lowering with springs will net about a further inch from Nismo stock (which is about .4 inch lower than Base stock). I like the look of a lowered car but I like functional performance more. I am interested but can't compare the Nismo springs to aftermarket like the Swift. If I lower I will wait till I need new shocks and switch to coilovers.
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I lowered my 2014 Nismo on Swift springs and love it. It eliminates the wheel gap nicely in the front and rear while still maintaining a driveable ride height. I do have to worry more about the front air dam, but that is a given. Ride quality seems to actually be better with less jarring rebound.
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yah, it appears nissan used taller springs on the front vs the base for front clearance.
tj found out when he put nismo setup on his base. it raised his car.
he ended up going with swifts. not sure if he went further by getting koni's or
coilovers after that.

if i got a '15 nismo, i would probably use swifts and run '13-14 nismo wheels.
that rear wing needs some sort of lip too... like the mines theme.
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I think it just depends on what you are after. I changed my springs out with Tiens lowering springs and they were better than stock for ride and comfort. I didn't see a change in handling at all. I am on coil overs with Swift spring and the ride and performance is awesome. Just remember that when you drop it you will at least need rear toe bolt and possibly camber arms. If you go real low, you will need front upper arms as well to get your alignment right. If you don't get your alignment close to the stock settings, you will go through tires like no ones business.
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Just switch to Swifts while your car is new. Don't wait by putting miles on your shocks and then getting new springs later. If you want lower get H&R. Me, I'd go for Swifts and that's coming from a former H&R owner. Oh,I forgot to mention, change the Nismo wheels. The OG 370 Nismo wheels are way better than the '15. And if your buying the Nismo, leave the body kit alone. Don't buy a Nismo and then get a diff body kit.
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Easy answer for optimal performance, good DD manners, and good looks:

Koni yellows, Swift spec R spings, SPC adjustable rear camber arms, alignment in the neighborhood of -1.7*camber in front, -2.4* in rear, and +0.1* toe all around.
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As you know, the Nismo lip sticks out a bit, and depending on where you live, lowering the Nismo might make it hard to get in and out of driveways as you will most certainty scrape. Here in L.A. the streets are crap and driveways are damn steep in certain areas.
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If you want to lower it, do it right away. You'd be better off with new lowering springs (Swifts or H&R if you want lower) and new shocks. Than new springs with higher mileage shocks.
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