I want to lower my 2004 g35 coupe and i was wondering if you able to just replace the springs and nothing else. I've heard you need to change the the shocks also but do you really have to? Also what are the best springs?

 

if you go with really stiff springs or ones that have a really low drop then you'll need to probably swap shocks. If you don't your springs won't be dampened enough you'll be bouncing alot. Best springs is relative to what you're looking for out of the springs. Are you going to race? just for show? comfort? etc...

 

You can just replace the springs but your camber is going to be way out. I'd probably do the shocks also. I'm going to wait awhile before I change mine out though. The stock shocks do just fine but ride a little rough after you drop it.

 

I have 20's on my car...what are good springs for comfort that won't cause me to rub or have to roll my fenders?

 

I am going for show. I was thinking about the eibach springs which would lower the car 1.1/1.0. Do I need new shocks for these and if so, what deciately priced shocks. Thanks.

 

You can get the OE Z springs which will drop you about .5" all around, and should still keep you within factory camber spec, with minimal additional wear on the stock shocks. This is what I plan on doing for a subtle drop.

 

I think the RS*R springs would be one of the best candidates running stock struts/shocks with decent drop.

 

350z h-tech would also be a minimal drop....Does anyone know how these ride????rough, bumpy, nice? does it ride like crap?? please help??

 

If you go with aftermarket springs but stay with the stock dampers, it's anybody's guess how long it will take before the dampers go. I'd suggest getting new dampers too along with the springs. You should think about getting camber kits if you go more than ~0.7 inch drop.

 

copbait and ZeroGen,

I don't think there is a spring made that will allow coupe owners to stay within factory specs. I queried this some a few weeks back here: https://g35driver.com/forums/showthr...er+camber+350z
The results (although few) seem to indicate that even with a 0.5" drop you will be OUTSIDE the allowed factory specs. Its not by much in most cases, but it is still beyond factory specs. I'm not sure where folks have been coming up with 0.7" allowable drop, but I haven't seen any proof that they were able to keep their camber within spec. In my mind, "close" does not count---its either in factory range or its not. I would love to lower my coupe, but not for the sacrifice of my tires. But, if you know something I don't, I'm all ears!

As for dampeners, go with the D-Specs. I haven't played with them enough yet, but I can tell you they feel great, and there is plenty of adjustablility for just about any spring you put on your car...

Mike

 

I believe you will be able to get ~0.5 drop with the 350Z OEM springs. If I'm not mistaken, Gsedan35 has those on his car and did not require a camber kit.

Try a search on Gsedan35 and see what's on his car.

Tokico D-Specs are a good set along with Koni Sport Yellow....

 

how are the teins ? how much drop ? RIDE QUALITY ? ????????????