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Old 08-25-2011, 03:37 AM
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Is it okay to put Nismo springs on stock suspension. And will the spring rates be comfortable? I've looked all over and no one has given a straight answer. Im looking to drop it .08 but is the whole kit necessary for actually lowering the car and improving performance? thank you!
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depends on which NISMO springs (from a NISMO 350Z, or from the 'aftermarket' NISMO S Tune suspension kit), and which shocks (year, model, etc)
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They are red, so I assume that they're the S TUNE, does that sound right.?
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Originally Posted by BYBYCOP
They are red, so I assume that they're the S TUNE, does that sound right.?
Nope.
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Originally Posted by BYBYCOP
They are red, so I assume that they're the S TUNE, does that sound right.?
from the S Tune kit:



I dont think you're going to find much, if any feedback on mixing these springs with any other struts, because they were sold as a set. The rates are 454 lbs up front and 498 lbs rear (not sure if that rear rate is peak or start, as it's progressively wound)

If it's from a 350Z NISMO Edition, those springs are 492 front/336-672 rear

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get T2 springs and proper shocks
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The Nismo 350Z also has red springs. They are not the same as the S-tune. The stock Nismo springs are not as progressive as the ones pictured.

Check my profile pics. I have a shot of the front spring.
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