I'm ready to order:
Front 1979 - 1983 280ZX Suspension Technique Springs
Rear 1984 - 1988 300ZX Suspension Technique Springs
But....
I was just wondering, and I apoligize if its been answered before, but I've been searching though old posts and did not really get a good understanding of my question.
How much will these springs lower my front, and rear?
How badly does it affect the camber?
How good are the ST Springs?
Is there a cheaper place I can find springs shipped to CA than JCWhittney?
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Ready to order...but....
This thread was saved without dates. "Around Apr 2005" is estimated from neighbouring threads.
...i purchased both and so far installed the rears....it lowered the back one inch....i might sell the fronts because i doubt i'll get around to installing them.
We haven't actually got a straight answer on that yet. But part of the problem is that most of the time your stock springs are already sagging a little bit, so it's real hard to tell exactly how much you're lowering it. I've got a set on the way, and I'm a little worried about the front not being lowered enough. I've seen it on the V6 cars, and it looks great! But I'm sure it won't lower the 4 cylinder cars as much.
But most of what I've heard is about 1"-1.5".
Thanks for the replies. I ordered the springs a couple days ago from JC Whittney so they should be on the way. By the way, when you fill up your cart and then close your browser, a 10% off coupon automatically pops up. If anyone wants it can't find it, I'll post it up when I get home.
I'll also take pictures of my S12 before and after the spring install.
from what i gather you can also use 79-83 280 zx shocks up front and z31 rear shocks as well.
for the front i have not ordered but will be in the next few days :
http://www.nopionline.com/nopistore/dsp_part_detail.cfm?vmakeid=270&vmodelid=160&vcatyear=1983&vnopinum=453%2B7420&vTitle=NISSAN%20280ZX%201983
for the rear i have these waiting to be installed:
http://www.nopionline.com/nopistore/dsp_part_detail.cfm?vmakeid=270&vmodelid=170&vcatyear=1988&vnopinum=453%2B1642&vTitle=NISSAN%20300ZX%201988
cant wait to see these before after pics as i have the same spring combo, but am waiting for more money to order the rest of the parts i need to take care of most of the suspension work in one big step :-P