have any pictures of the rear seat up? so if i do front and back i need to replace front and back cambers?

 

I have a 05 sport sedan and I'll be picking up a full 2004 350z suspension (unrevised) tomorrow with about 60k on them.
Correct me if I'm wrong but this is what I learned from reading various threads.
-Running only 350z spring on a sedan will lower the car an inch but the rear will look saggier than the front. That's why some prefer the G/Z combo.
-Stock 350z shocks are a bit shorter than g35 shocks
-Do not run revised 350z springs on sport tuned sedan shocks because the shocks cannot dampen the stiffness of the spring correctly. (Kinda why I decided to pick up this set.)

So my question is this:
Can I run 350z springs and shocks for the front and only change the rear springs to 350z? I'm hoping the longer length of the rear shocks with the rear 350z springs will even the height a little bit.

Or should I just change the whole suspension to 350z?
Or just run the springs?

 

you guys are all very helpful so can you give me some advice. I am not to sure about the revisions and what not.

I have an 04 6mt.brembos, all options.

Will the 2003 base 350Z oem shocks and springs fit directly on my car,front and back? And if so,what will the actual drop be?

Thank you guys in advance for the help,
I am new to this so please dont give me a hard time saying that the answer is somewhere on this site already

 

So I have been trying to find an exact answer after many searches on here and my350z, but have come up empty handed.

I currently own a 2006 G35 coupe and I am looking into purchasing Stance GR+ true coilovers either for a 350z or the g35 coupe.

I know that 350z coilovers are able to fit on the g35 coupe and I am wondering if it would be better to buy coilovers made for a 350z rather than for a G35 coupe due to the shorter distance the shock travels meaning less wear and tear since my coupe will be substantially lowered.

My only issue would be the weight difference being that the G35 coupe is heavier than a 350z. Any help into this issue would be much appreciated. Looking to purchase the coilovers within the next couple of days.

 

Yes both are compatible with each other but I'm not sure if the 350z ones are better than the coupes. Why would they be anyways? If prices are the same then I would suggest getting the coupe ones because it's actually made for your car. Since they are coilovers, they're both able to give you the same drop.

 

Because the 350z coilover shocks are shorter due to the lower natural height of the 350z so there would be less travel up and down using 350z coilovers therefore the shocks would last longer.

But I am not sure since the weight of the g35 coupe is heavier than the 350z so it may actually wear out the 350z coilover shock faster.

I guess I will just get the coilover made for the coupe since that is it's intended purpose.

 

so final thought, Should i buy stock 350z springs or tanabe g3210 350z springs?

I want as close to stock ride quality,and a good drop.i dont need or want to be on the ground,but i dont want that huge tire gap. I have seen pictures of some people coming out with a great drop on stock 350 springs,and other pics that look like there is NO difference? Please help as i will be buying within three days. thanks as always

 

If you have a sedan go with the 350z springs a coupe there is no point its a 1/2 drop. If you got a coupe get some tein H techs good drop gets rid of wheel gap and you will never have to worry about rubbing or buying and camber parts.

 

Hey everyone,

So dont mean to bash on you at all OP looks like you worked very hard on this, its just I know next to nothing about suspensions so alot of that info doesnt help me, if someone could please clarify Ill use the below as an example:

Tein S-tech G35(fronts are progressive, rears are linear) coupe drop 1.2"/.9" sedan drop 2"/1.3"
Spring rates in LBS 358/274 (final rates only, softer intial front progressive rate unknown)

Okay, so I get that the front are progressive and rears are linear cool, so the fronts a little softer then the rear, I also get that they will drop by 1.2/.9" or 2"/1.3" on the sedan. But what are Spring rates? Why do they matter, and whats an example of a good spring rate and a poor spring rate. Im sure the answer could change depending on what your after. So ill let you guys know my plan, 04 sedan got 20's not too much room to lower 1.5 inch max maybe, so based on that what kind of spring rates would I want? And Id probablly want linear right so my cars not bouncing around rubbing and ****?

Thanks In Advance

 

D2 Racing/Ksport Coilovers
Monotube constrution full length height adjustment separate from preload rear springs on coilover bodies
side note: Buy something else, given all your other choices, not worth your time,

Pertaining to what your stated above aswell, the JMautosales dude is promoting the hell out of the D2 coilovers, says theres a 3 year warranty right from D2 36 way adjustable and cheap cheap cheap $940. What makes you feel they are not worth the time? also still wondering about above ^^ bump bump

 

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=spring+rates+explained

After reading up on it, you should be able to have a better idea of what you want.

As far as linear vs progressive - linear is a static spring rate. Progressives start out soft but then get firmer as they compress. The idea is "softer" for cruising comfort, but "firm" during hard cornering. It's a matter of preference, for example I prefer a linear spring because I feel that the tighter coils on progressives turn out to be useless "dead coils" in practice.

 

Is pre loading springs a must for it to lower?Or will they settle on their own..

 

they will settle on their own.

Also, just an FYI, D2 are BUDGET coilovers for slamming cars. Don't use them for track days. Don't use them for handling (although they handle just fine). They are for slamming. THAT is what THEY do. And they're inexpensive. If you have more coin, spend more coin. If not, these'll getchu where you need to go. I have them and I like'em. But, I know what I got'em for as well.

 

I am looking at getting some tokico blue struts, I have a 03 Sedan on coupe springs now
Would a new set of lowering springs and these struts drop a lot more or just an inch or so? Also, would I need to get camber arms just for the rear? Toe bolts? Alignment?
Thanks for any help

 

If all this info is true that springs that are made for the Z will lower the G coupe .5 inches more than the Z, then why did my H&R springs that are made for the Z only lowered my coupe half an inch if they are supposed to lower the Z 1 inch in the rear. That means I should have got a 1.5 inch drop instead of only half an inch. I'm confused.