shire350Z Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 hi all go rays whells from deeler and thinking about lowering just 30mm would this affect ride much or shoudl u really go all way and do dampers to dont really want coilover many just want to lower the car visually without sounding a tight arse help guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Lowering springs 14mm mate. PM BigPhil. Defo off to bed now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djtimo Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 dont skimp out on the cheap option! get the dampers to or coilovers because you want to improve ur car not make it crapper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zzzz... Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 The only way you should should be going with regards to lowering is DOWN (obvious really) If you want a cheap alternative to lower your vehicles' ride I found these on the internet... Sorry lack of sleep ....i could not resist it after reading your title...There is a wealth of experts in this forum who have done it and will be able to provide (sensible) advice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shire350Z Posted November 7, 2007 Author Share Posted November 7, 2007 cheers mate think ill look for a alternative before taking your advice lol!!!! 14mm that all? see abp motorsport do eibach lowering springs and tein lowering springs both offering 30mm of drop for around £160 front and rear any one just done springs whats your advice cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 If you want pure aesthetics and to hell with the handling, then you will be fine with springs. I don't know anything about the springs Phil does, I am sure he can explain the pros and cons. However, I'm pretty sure the answer will still be a full set-up change will reap rewards. Don't forget Nissan will have spent millions sorting the original set-up with damping levels, spring rates etc. Just swapping out the springs will affect what is a pretty good handling car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djtimo Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 hi mate ABP say £160 that is just for springs! for fitting and setting up they quoted me £400 !!!! For a few hundred more you can get some lower spec coilovers and fit them your self!! 30mm my sound like not muh but i have seen ABP's 350z with the 30mm kit on and its VERY low. Also with springs that lower this much it throws your camber way off. Your gonna need a camber kit to save your tyres too! I wanted springs to start with but realized that i should just wait and save for the best for my car! IMHO Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingu2 Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 lowering??? which way shoudl i go? down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev946 Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Check this thread http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic ... ght=eibach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shire350Z Posted November 7, 2007 Author Share Posted November 7, 2007 shouldnt need a camber kit though should u as there fully adjustable the set up thats there even when springs are changed so what we talkin for springs and dampers?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev946 Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 shouldnt need a camber kit though should u as there fully adjustable the set up thats there even when springs are changed so what we talkin for springs and dampers?? Depending on how much you lower thhere will come a point where you need a camber kit. As for price, depends what you buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 i like koni coilovers and have had these fitted to previous cars but i've noticed that bilstein have worked closely with the 350z and developed a kit if you want to do it properly it will be pricey, if its just cosmetic you can do it cheap, the problem is it will feel cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl114 Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Springs should be fine, however if you have the cash, coilovers are the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev946 Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 I'd have no hesitation on recommending th setup I had. Tokico D-Spec struts, (not coilovers), and RS-R Ti2000 springs. This lowers the car by 15mm. D-Specs are the same as Nissan S-Tune, (Tokico make the standard and S-Tune for Nisssan), but the D-Spec's are fully adjustable.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live2themaxuk Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Ive just ordered the hotchikis Springs and Sway bar kit. Lowers about 15mm and the sways are 3 way adjustable. Was gonna do dampers, but i cant really justify them just yet and the yanks seems to be more than happy with them. Sway bars really make alot od diff apparently ill let you know how i get on but probably wont be until the new year Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Ive just ordered the hotchikis Springs and Sway bar kit. Lowers about 15mm and the sways are 3 way adjustable. Was gonna do dampers, but i cant really justify them just yet and the yanks seems to be more than happy with them. Sway bars really make alot od diff apparently ill let you know how i get on but probably wont be until the new year Jamie full report when they are fitted mate, an essay of no less than 500 words with pics will suffice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live2themaxuk Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 hehe will doo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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