I want to install performance springs in my 2006 350z, i was wondering if its necessary to change the shocks with the springs at the same time. I barely got my 350z and i want to take the mods slow since money is tight.

 

You might as well since you're there but if money is tight, at least take care of your front springs and shocks at the same time; more than likely, you won't want to do that job twice. The rears are easy since the spring and shock are separate.

 

I would buy new shocks while you're at it...

 

you are already in there it would make the most sense to do it then, depending on the shocks you get, be prepared to drop some money on them. some popular ones are koni yellows or tokico d-specs

 

buy front lower control arm bushings. $92 on z1 while you are in there changing shocks. I am doing mine this week. Cant wait my steering feels poopy.

 

Like the other guys, I'd suggest new shocks while you're at it. Good shocks at a great price, and a good vendor, too:

https://my350z.com/forum/suspension/...l#post10424736

What springs are you thinking about? Too much of a drop also means camber arms will be needed.

 

i buy a lot from b2auto.....really like them

 

Personally I just did springs and no shocks and haven't had any issues. Got maybe 12k miles on mine. I don't track the car or anything, just highway driving. Reason I just went springs is because I wasn't sure if I was gonna go coil overs or not.

That said, if you could swing the shocks now why not? Better than going back in there a second time later on.

Good luck.

 

you can rock the stock shocks for a bit, but they are not meant to handle being compressed more by being lowered, they will wear out faster. i used my oem for like 6-8 months

 

Yea, i should just buy the shocks now then.

 

I think i am going with H&R, i might as well change the stocks. you guys make a good point about going back in there a second time.

 

Does anyone know where i can find a cheap v2 front bumber?

 

If money is so tight, why don't you save until you can actually afford both?