Question about 'dropping on Zsprings'
#16
10-12-2008, 11:20 PM
Originally Posted by Texan1
In my case, I wanted to accomplish 2 things:
One, maintain the stock rear spring rate of 342 lbs using G cpe springs (1/2" drop) with 3 red dots. Using the revised z springs(1" drop)(revised are the most common, the unrevised 342 spring rate rear '03 springs are harder to come by and older/higher mileage) increases the spring rate to 427 lbs, which is a no-no for my stock-sport shocks and also not good for ride quality.
Second, the fender is cut higher in the front so, using a 1" drop all around is an even drop, but it does not look even b/c it creates or maintains a squatted or sagging rear..ie it looks too low in the back relative to the front.
to the op, this is a great ride and handling setup, price to pick up here and in the 350z board:
g cpe springs $ 55 shipped
z springs $ 70-75 shipped
https://g35driver.com/forums/brakes-...reference.html
I have the rear fender-lips rolled just as precaution, it was not absolutely necessary.
One, maintain the stock rear spring rate of 342 lbs using G cpe springs (1/2" drop) with 3 red dots. Using the revised z springs(1" drop)(revised are the most common, the unrevised 342 spring rate rear '03 springs are harder to come by and older/higher mileage) increases the spring rate to 427 lbs, which is a no-no for my stock-sport shocks and also not good for ride quality.
Second, the fender is cut higher in the front so, using a 1" drop all around is an even drop, but it does not look even b/c it creates or maintains a squatted or sagging rear..ie it looks too low in the back relative to the front.
to the op, this is a great ride and handling setup, price to pick up here and in the 350z board:
g cpe springs $ 55 shipped
z springs $ 70-75 shipped
https://g35driver.com/forums/brakes-...reference.html
I have the rear fender-lips rolled just as precaution, it was not absolutely necessary.
thanks for the info, helped me out
#18
10-13-2008, 12:03 PM
Originally Posted by g35freak86
I've also talked her into letting me paint the roof black, and we have agreed on some new wheels too...
So now I will just make a weekend of it, and have a whole new look on that next monday!!! thanks for all the help, and if anyone else has more questions.... feel free to keep this thread going
#20
10-13-2008, 02:13 PM
Originally Posted by racefan318
Ok, I'm sold... time to start looking for some springs... I will do the struts later... (budget budget budget)....
I've also talked her into letting me paint the roof black, and we have agreed on some new wheels too... So now I will just make a weekend of it, and have a whole new look on that next monday!!!
thanks for all the help, and if anyone else has more questions.... feel free to keep this thread going
I've also talked her into letting me paint the roof black, and we have agreed on some new wheels too...
So now I will just make a weekend of it, and have a whole new look on that next monday!!! thanks for all the help, and if anyone else has more questions.... feel free to keep this thread going
Good idea on the roof. You'll love it.
#21
10-13-2008, 02:20 PM
#22
10-13-2008, 02:22 PM
Originally Posted by ttrank
Good idea on the roof. You'll love it.
Longer term is when we start saving for the wheels, NIsmo aero kit, along with coupe midpipe, angel eyes, and that kinda 'standard' upgrade stuff...
Man, I know you are 'staff' and all... but DANG, you are everywhere on here!
#23
10-13-2008, 02:33 PM
Originally Posted by racefan318
My overall (short-term) plan is to paint the roof, lower with teh Z/Coupe springs, get some kind of front chin spoiler, and paint the rest of the lower sections DP to match the car...
Longer term is when we start saving for the wheels, NIsmo aero kit, along with coupe midpipe, angel eyes, and that kinda 'standard' upgrade stuff...
Man, I know you are 'staff' and all... but DANG, you are everywhere on here!
Longer term is when we start saving for the wheels, NIsmo aero kit, along with coupe midpipe, angel eyes, and that kinda 'standard' upgrade stuff...
Man, I know you are 'staff' and all... but DANG, you are everywhere on here!
If you are going to get the Aero kit I would save your money and not paint the lowers.
I try to get around but you should see some of the guys like Cal. He averages 40 posts a day!
#24
10-13-2008, 02:38 PM
for me, painting the lowers (and the roof) will be free.... perk of dad having a body shop... so I'm ready to just go for it...
I know the lowers are textured, and they wont be slick gloss like the 05/06... but im ready to be rid of the faded black look...
the aero kit is gonna take us a while to justify spending that kind of money on anyway...
I know the lowers are textured, and they wont be slick gloss like the 05/06... but im ready to be rid of the faded black look...
the aero kit is gonna take us a while to justify spending that kind of money on anyway...
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10-13-2008, 05:33 PM
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