Installed Unrevised Z SpringsYesterday
Originally Posted by jameyb
5150,
Thanks!
jimmy,
Have you checked on my350z.com? There are usually quite a few people who are trying to get rid of their stock springs.
Thanks!
jimmy,
Have you checked on my350z.com? There are usually quite a few people who are trying to get rid of their stock springs.
I cannot wait to get these springs on!! Next will be Stillen sway bars. Which setting are you running?, I was looking at setting it to med on front and rears. After the sway bars than probably by GTSpec Lateral Bars.
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I think your sways question was directed at me, but I don't as of yet have aftermarket sways. That is next up on the list. I haven't decided between Stillen & Hotchkis.
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Originally Posted by jameyb
I think your sways question was directed at me, but I don't as of yet have aftermarket sways. That is next up on the list. I haven't decided between Stillen & Hotchkis.
What size wheels / tires did you get? I really like the look of your car.
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Thanks, the wheels and tires I have are just the OEM sport wheels and tires. As far as the lowering setup, I think most would suggest you replace shocks if you go with z/coupe springs on a non-sports sedan. You may have to eventually anyway.
If it were me, I would try to find an entire suspension package from a coupe or z instead of just springs. Then you basically have upgraded your full suspension.
If it were me, I would try to find an entire suspension package from a coupe or z instead of just springs. Then you basically have upgraded your full suspension.
Originally Posted by jameyb
Thanks, the wheels and tires I have are just the OEM sport wheels and tires. As far as the lowering setup, I think most would suggest you replace shocks if you go with z/coupe springs on a non-sports sedan. You may have to eventually anyway.
If it were me, I would try to find an entire suspension package from a coupe or z instead of just springs. Then you basically have upgraded your full suspension.
If it were me, I would try to find an entire suspension package from a coupe or z instead of just springs. Then you basically have upgraded your full suspension.
Originally Posted by S.E.
Thats what I'm wondering. CHances are a Nissan Stealership would charge a grip for them. Anyone know?
Of course you can get new through dealer but of course you will pay through the nose. Buy them off someone on my350z.com or this site. Least expensive way to go.
Originally Posted by bowzer
Z springs are definitely the way to go. I installed mine about 2 weeks ago and can't be happier. Just need to get an alignment this week to get everything back w/in spec.
NICE!!! What size tires you running on yours? Look like 235 or 225/18.
Originally Posted by jameyb
I used 04 coupe springs (18 inch wheels). The spring rate of the 04 coupe matches my stock sport suspension spring rate (342 if I recall correctly). As a result, no need for shocks (I will upgrade to D-specs eventually).
TunerDad, you are right, I absolutely love the way it drives. Ride smoothness is exactly the same as my stock suspension and I feel like there is a bit less bounce with better cornering. Not to mention it looks 100 times better! Even the wife loves it! I can't say how pleased I am with this fairly inexpensive mod. If anyone is considering it, I say just do it, you will thank me.
I am going to take it in for alignment probably sometime next week. Hopefully, I won't be too far out on camber because I really don't want to mess with camber kits, etc. If I can get it within coupe specs as many have reported I will be plenty happy. I will post the results of the alignment when it happens.
TunerDad, you are right, I absolutely love the way it drives. Ride smoothness is exactly the same as my stock suspension and I feel like there is a bit less bounce with better cornering. Not to mention it looks 100 times better! Even the wife loves it! I can't say how pleased I am with this fairly inexpensive mod. If anyone is considering it, I say just do it, you will thank me.
I am going to take it in for alignment probably sometime next week. Hopefully, I won't be too far out on camber because I really don't want to mess with camber kits, etc. If I can get it within coupe specs as many have reported I will be plenty happy. I will post the results of the alignment when it happens.
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i have the g h techs on and want to get 350z shocks instead of the d specs on konis (to save some $$) should i go with the revised on unrevised shocks? or should i spend the extra $ and get the d specs? im not looking to make it lower.....
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Originally Posted by chobble19
i have the g h techs on and want to get 350z shocks instead of the d specs on konis (to save some $$) should i go with the revised on unrevised shocks? or should i spend the extra $ and get the d specs? im not looking to make it lower.....
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