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Old 03-19-2009, 02:05 PM
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370Z springs experiment

Ya that's right.... I have scored a set of 370Z springs to test with

Plans:
I'm trying to line up a test facility to give me some actual spring rates for he G & Z
Then it's a test fit for drop.

This may prove to be a completely worthless experiment, but my hopes are:

1. Knowing that the Z is a lighter car than the G, it is most likely sprung more aggressively.
result = close to a rate compatible with the OE sedan rate.
2. The drop? ....a complete unknown, but I'm hoping it's similar to what we were doing with 1st gen cars.



...stay tuned they're on their way to me now.
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UPDATE:
Goto post #48 for install

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UPDATE 2:
Goto post #226 for issues
 

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i was wondering about that myself a few weeks ago.
 
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Interesting. I would like to see how it works out.

I ran a Z suspension on my G35 for over 4 years. I actually ran the Nismo S-tune suspension, and it worked well. The rear was about a 10-12mm lower than the front, so I used a 3/8" polyurethane spacer on top of the rear spring mount to slightly raise the rear.
 
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Originally Posted by jran76
Interesting. I would like to see how it works out.

I ran a Z suspension on my G35 for over 4 years. I actually ran the Nismo S-tune suspension, and it worked well. The rear was about a 10-12mm lower than the front, so I used a 3/8" polyurethane spacer on top of the rear spring mount to slightly raise the rear.
Yeah, me too, c/w Tokico D-specs. it was great
 
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Can't wait for the results!!
 
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Originally Posted by SwivelHips
Can't wait for the results!!
Yeah it'll be interesting for sure...
If for nothing else than we can put the idea to rest.

But, I'm hoping we'll luck out like we did on the 1st gen
 
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A little update info while waiting for the shipment to arrive.

I found someone with a 370Z dropped on Eibach Pros
His drop f/r was about .8"

So compared to E.Pro drop on our sedans & depending on spring rate,
we may get .5 - .7 drop.
 


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