mikeyfosure1

So I can't lower my Z or it will scrape on my driveway. Sucks because it appears that everything aftermarket/upgraded = 1/2 inch drop or more. I can find shocks to maintain factory ride height but having trouble finding upgraded springs that will maintain stock ride height as well.

I don't mind looking and searching, I just need some guidance...

Will the Tokico D-spec shocks adjust to factory ride height?

I'm looking at the Tokico DSK Kit (shocks & springs). What's the word with this setup? I've heard a few good comments locally on Tokico. But I still read a 1" F&R drop.

OR-- Stock Option

KYB or Monroe shocks wrapped with Progress springs.

I've been suggested to use Progress springs, but everywhere I look they all say "lowering."

I know that with 80k on suspension, replacing current suspension with new OEM replacements with result in a difference, but I want a slightly stiffer ride.

Also, I want to upgrade the sway bar to Hotchkis. If I do this, I've heard you can sometimes get a clunking noise due to failure of end links. Do i need to go ahead and replace those as well?

In addition, after all the above is done I will be getting new tires and getting an alignment. I'm currently experiencing FEATHERing, so before I go to my shop should I buy a camber kit for my Z or just let them do their thing?

Thanks!

Nexx

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you cant even go .5 inch? the hotchkis springs have a very mild drop, maintains a great ride and improves handling performance.

06g35meister

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Get a new house?

mikeyfosure1

haha possibility

Z1 Performance

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Tokico's kit does not allow any height adjustment. They are not adjustable for height, it is merely a fixed height spring/strut kit

Every lowering spring on the market is going to lower your car to some degree. The only way you are going to be able to achieve stock ride height is via some brands (not all) of adjustable coilovers. For that, you'll have to first establish your budget, etc

mikeyfosure1

1/2 tops.

I've found-
Tein H-Tech Lowering Springs for 2003-2008 Nissan 350Z - P/N: SKP26-BUB00
that say drop .3F and .2R

I'm checking on the Hotchkis now.

Thanks!!

06g35meister

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IM gunna go with no on that, im on htechs tucking rear tire and about one finger gap in the front. I am about 1" below stock at the front bumper AT LEAST (before i got my aftermarket bumper).

terrasmak

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My suggestion, buy d spec shocks. Then if your car is an 03 or 04 buy a set of stock SPRINGS off an 04.5 or newer. Replace your sways, and get new endlinks. OEM endlinks work fine if you don't use the stiffest settings of the sways.

betamotorsports

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Fixed that for ya...

Z1 Performance

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H tech springs on a Z and G are totally different

terrasmak

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Thank you, typing on my phone can be PITA at times.

tyau

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Using G35 sedan lowering springs that lower the car 1" will help you maintain your Z at stock ride height.

mikeyfosure1

Just ordered KYB GR2 F & R shocks. Putting on Continental Extreme Contact DWS tires when I get off of here. 235/40 (since 225/45 are no ETA) and 255/40 on stock 03 rims.

Going to go with Hotchkis 19413 springs.

Still not sure... should I purchase camber kit and take to my shop or use their kits?

mikeyfosure1

I plan to run Medium/Medium...

terrasmak

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Your tire selection will lower the car a bit. Then for sways, set the softest setting and work up to dial in your handling.

mikeyfosure1

Just purchased the Hotchkis Tuning TVS Stage 1 kit from Z1 Motorsports.

All I unsure about now is camber adjustment...

Hotchkis

Mikeyfosure1

Thanks for purchasing our TVS kit. I hope your driveway plays nice with your car. What part of the camber adjustment are you unsure of? The alignment specs? Is everything else on your car stock?

Z1 Performance

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you will need to wait and see how the car specs out on the alignment rack after your springs and tires go on...and adjust (if possible) or buy (if necessary) accordingly. There is no way to know before hand

beezee

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It is always a good idea to state what year your car is when asking for help on suspension.

intoxicatedpete

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Sorry for hijacking, but I'm in the same boat as the OP. My driveway requires me to maintain as close to the stock ride height as possible. Have an 05 Z.

I've been considering coilovers that give me the choice of having it at stock height. Would it be a better bang for buck to just gets Tokico D-specs and call it a day? I guess my budget would be around 1-1.5k

I try to track my car at least 5-6 times every year. I don't mind a bit of a stiff ride, but I do live in LA and we have some bad roads. Since it is my DD, I wouldn't want it to be too aggressive. Already have Hotchkis sways (2nd from stiffest up front/Medium in the rear)

Any advise would be appreciated. Thanks guys