are those OEM specs? or are you guessing after the drop?

 

tein s

 

I don't think those are the OEM specs. Im guessing that u will end up with those specs after the drop.

 

i am in this predicament too. I want a mean staggered look, not a tucked look.can't decide which way to go........

 

so with the upgraded suspension package, with oem shocks... would the s techs be ok with the stock shocks? would you need to add a camber kit? or just the springs + oem shocks and alignment?

 

I have the tein h-techs for the 350z. and it gave it a nice clean drop after it settled, just about an inch all the way around. They settled alot a couple weeks after install. The s-techs would have droped it alot more. i believe the 350z springs have a better spring rating all the way through the spring. Look up progressive and linear springs. G and Z springs are different. I just forgot which one was which.

 

I just picked up some of these springs and having them installed next week. Did you have any problems getting the specs back or at least pretty close to OEM?

 

What is a good price to pay? I was quoted $700

 

^ good price for what? just springs! holy ****!!! 700! haha

 

That seems to be about twice as much as they cost online.

 

I believe the Swift 350Z springs and the RS*R 350Z springs will each drop the coupe just about 1" maybe a little more. Of course each of these options has different spring rates than stock, so you need to take that into account in terms of ride quality changes and compatibility with stock shocks.

I was quoted around $200 including shipping for the Swift's and around $175 for the RS*R's. From reading this forum, I think that around $100 for installation is about the going rate. Either way $700 sounds like a lot.

 

My vote, RS R T springs.

 

Wait for the springs to settle before alignment. Like skyline_GT wrote... they do tend to settle after a bit. The shop i talked to said they recommend alignment after 2-4 weeks.

I've been looking around for the right drop as well. Just enough to close the gap for my 20's. I went pretty aggressive, so i can't drop too much. Will still need to roll my fenders regardless. Looks like coilovers are the best way to go... just that they cost a grip for a high mileage daily driver. I thinking Teins w/ sways instead of coilovers for a smoother ride w/ added performance and looks.

Anyone w/ an '05/'06 performance suspension that's running on the new Z springs got more info? Should be able to pick up stock Z springs for relatively cheap.

 

tein

 

I went with the S Techs and got a perfect drop, 1" front, 1.5" rear.
I also waited for 2 weeks to re-align and during the process feathered my front tires.
Dropping the G really jacks the alignment, and in my case the tow did the most damage.
I suggest you re-align within 24 hrs of the drop. It settles out quickly.
The alignment wont be perfect but im told its close enough.
The biggest issue here is F-ing up your tires.
In my case I had 16,000 miles on the Bridgestone RE050's, which are crap tires anyhow. Ive had them on two different cars (new) and that is about as much as theyre good for. They have a real issue with feathering too. You definately dont want to put these back on your car!
Anyhow, I replaced with Nitto 555's and hope for the best.
Oh BTW, I was planning to purchase a front camber kit, which isnt cheap, but most of my car buds advised with this drop its not necessary.
I know several guys who have gone this route and really havent had any issue with premature tire wear from daily driving.
One more item of note. The ride after dropping the car is substantially different. Its alot stiffer of course because your dramtically increasing the preload on the OEM shocks. I think the car handles better but bumps and potholes will feel like you have no shocks at all.
If you have the money, coilovers are the best way to go, but irrespective, dropping the G really is a great visual mod. You wont believe how much meaner it looks.