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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ckthepilot
I love how the Z handles now, but I would also love to drop my Z a bit without further modifications such as altering caster camber plates. It would be great if I can find springs that will maintain the stock ride quality, but I'm definitely not looking for track-stiff springs. I would like to drop the Z noticeably yet getting the same ride quality as stock... Is that even humanly possible? I'm not interested in getting shocks or any other parts to dampen the Z.

I've heard of Tein S. Tech's being a good choice. Any others out there? I tried using the search function, but none came up to answer my question fully.

I really like my Nismo S Tune Setup.... Improved my handling big time and the ride quality is only a tad stiffer then stock, it also got rid of the bouncy feel you get with the stock setup...
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by ckthepilot
I love how the Z handles now, but I would also love to drop my Z a bit without further modifications such as altering caster camber plates. It would be great if I can find springs that will maintain the stock ride quality, but I'm definitely not looking for track-stiff springs. I would like to drop the Z noticeably yet getting the same ride quality as stock... Is that even humanly possible? I'm not interested in getting shocks or any other parts to dampen the Z.

I've heard of Tein S. Tech's being a good choice. Any others out there? I tried using the search function, but none came up to answer my question fully.

it's been couple weeks after you put tread.

so did you decide? what springs you will going to get?
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 09:17 PM
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I'd pick Hotchkis as well. Or the Tokico springs.

Any progressive springs are automatically counted out for me. Love the linear feel of my Neuspeed Race on my old Integra, wouldn't put anything other than linear rates on my Z.
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 11:28 PM
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change your stock tires to other brands. It will make a huge difference.
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 08:50 AM
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we have the tein s-tech's on my gf's Z and it handles so much better now.
it's a slight drop really, and most people wouldn't notice the drop IMO.
i really think the Z should have came with these springs stock.
lane changing, turning, taking U-turns, and anything involving turning is noticably improved.

i know my gf and i are really happy with these springs. we got them because we didn't want an aggressive drop; she tends to not slow down for speed bumps/dips LOL.

the springs have almost 4k on them and they do not squeek.
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 10:19 AM
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i heart my RS*R springs. mild drop and ride still feels like stock to me. spring rates are nearly indentical to the oem revised (04.5+) setup.
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 10:09 PM
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Pics of Hotchkis and Teins, plz. =P
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 03:16 AM
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Default JDM Bilstein sport tuned

Try JDM Bilstein sport tuned(shock+progressive spring)! About 1/2 an inch drop.
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 350zrn35
Try JDM Bilstein sport tuned(shock+progressive spring)! About 1/2 an inch drop.
Having seen the specs for the shocks, yeah pretty mild. Seriously though, I don't know why anyone would go with shocks that mild and progresive springs on a sports car. On the same line of thought Bilstein SP and Hotchkis springs would be a much better choice in comparison.
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