Hello everyone!

I'm new to this forum, but I've spent the last couple of days searching through for spring advice.

I am looking to get springs, but I'm not sure which ones I should get.


My friend suggested me looking into the following springs:
- Eibach Pro Kit
- Eibach Sportline
- Tein S-Tech (350z)
- Tanabe DF210

Which ones do you recommend? I am looking to get a decent drop, about an inch or so.

Lastly, will I need to buy a camber kit? I currently am running OEM 18's.

Thanks for reading!

 

I'm feeling generous right now, so I'll help you out. Can't help much with the springs, I run coilovers myself, but I can help with the rest.

Rule of thumb is, with any drop over 1", you should get front and rear camber kits. At the very least, get the rear kit since front kits are pretty pricey. I recommend SPC camber kits. Without camber kits, you risk being out of OEM spec alignment and expose your tires to uneven wear, which in the long run, will cost you more to replace than just buying the camber kits in the first place.

How many miles does your car have? Installing aftermarket springs without upgrading the struts will cause your OEM struts to eventually give out sooner than usual, so look into aftermarket struts. I recommend Tokico Blues.

Most people, including myself, will tell you to just save up a bit more and buy a decent set of coilovers, which would be around $1k or so new. With coilovers, you won't have to buy aftermarket struts, as they'll already come with the coils. You'll have dampening adjustibility (depending on which coilovers you go with). And you'll be able to adjust your ride height as many times you want, whenever you want, because you will want to go lower later on. But front and rear camber kits will pretty much be a requirement if you go with coilovers. I run Function & Form Type II coils myself.

 

/\ niice that was a great response!!!

 

^^^ Great advice right there.

BUT if you do insist on getting springs, I'm pretty sure the DF210's give the most drop, but I could be wrong as I run coils too. There's a thread in the Brakes/Suspension area of the board with a rundown of all spring options. You should check that out if you haven't already.

 

I personally wouldn't recommend anything other than H&R springs, but coils are the way to go.

2 of the cheapest coilovers yet still great quality are BC's and Tein Basis

 

Tein Basics don't offer the adjustable dampening that the BC coilovers have. I wouldn't spend my money on a set of Tein Basics. If you're dead set on the Tein brand, save a bit more and get the Sport Comforts with EDFC.

 

i recommend tanabe nf210.

 

https://g35driver.com/forums/brakes-...w-updates.html

 

I have the eibach pro kit and happy w/ them.

 

I had the Tein's before. Drop was noticeable, but nothing that really would make you stand out.

 

But how do you get a rebuilt coilover? After every 40k or so I like new dampers. They just get tired. This is the advantage of just springs.

I'm sure you can get them rebuilt, just involves another step.

I was going to drop, and my shopping list was:

350z H techs
SPC or Eibach front alingment kit.
Rear Camber and Toe kit - undecided brands.

I've already done new CR and Transverse link bushings. I wound up just putting on KYB GR2s and keeping the stock stuff. Too many angled/steep places in East TN to deal with. I scrape some places on the reg stock.

 

Honestly i think you should skip the springs phase and go to coil overs. Most people get lowering springs first and then decide to get coil overs. My vote says you forget about springs and pony up to some coilovers. They allow for adjustability and much better performance.

 

Send them to the manufacture or an authorized shop that replaces the seals, valves, internal components if need be.......etc. Its possible

 

^ Exactly. Most people just send them back to the manufacturer.

 

Where did you get your form coils from?trying to find the best deal...