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Old 09-29-2006, 11:25 PM
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ic...well, i think i'll still get the h techs though.
 
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Old 10-10-2006, 02:58 AM
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How much to revised 350z springs go for?
 
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Old 10-10-2006, 10:23 AM
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Look in the classified section here and on my350z.com. You should be able to get a hold of a set for less than $100 bucks.
 
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Old 10-10-2006, 10:39 AM
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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.
I did buy a set, but I got the revised springs. I am looking at getting stock 350z shocks too. Everytime I tried to buy a set of unrevised it was already sold, thats my luck.

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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Old 10-10-2006, 12:13 PM
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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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Old 10-10-2006, 11:25 PM
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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.
Jameyb, could I use your setup if I don't have the sport package?

What size wheels / tires did you get? I really like the look of your car.
 
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Old 10-12-2006, 10:08 PM
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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.
 
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Old 10-13-2006, 08:35 PM
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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.
I am looking at buying coupe sport springs for my car since I have gotten revised 350z springs. I also like the look of the 350z springs in front and couple in the rear since it leaves out the car.
 
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Old 10-13-2006, 10:36 PM
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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.
 
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Old 10-13-2006, 10:41 PM
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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.
 
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Old 10-13-2006, 10:44 PM
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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.
Hey Jamey - I told you man!!! It's one of the least expensive and best mods us sedan owners can do. Personal preference but I like my car with Z springs F&R. My car appears to sit fairly level with wheel gap about the same. I run 235/18 tires. Kumho Ecsta SPT's are AWESOME!!! Your car looks great!!! Glad you (and the wife, mine too lol) like it. Later.

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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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Old 10-14-2006, 01:38 PM
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they say that the unrevised shocks are very bouncy and that the revised shocks fixed that problem.
 
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Old 10-14-2006, 01:47 PM
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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.....
Based on what I have read you do not want unrevised Z shocks. As stated above they have serious issues. With that being said, I am not sure how revised z shocks will pair with h techs. Hopefully, someone with more knowledge about h-techs can chime in. Shoot a PM to Gsedan35, he is the suspension guru and has helped me out before.
 

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Old 10-14-2006, 02:13 PM
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word that is what i thought...anybody have an revised 350z shocks for grabs??
 


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