Lowering an N/A - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

kyleh18 · 03-27-2008, 08:22 PM

I've been researching on lowering my car. I hear the tein s. springs are a good choice for the VR4's.
Are there different springs you would recomend for an N/A?
and also is all i would need to lower the car springs? or are the struts smart to replace as well?
Also is this a very hard instalation process? I've helped my buddy lifting his jeep, so i have some knowledge of this... but pretty much an amiture when it comes to this.
you input is well appriaciated thanks a lot!!

I'm sorry if there is already a thread like this. I looked and found many on TT'S, but not a whole lot on n/a. please add link for thread if this is already out there. thanks

italiano3kgt · 03-28-2008, 05:24 AM

you cannot use tien s tech springs, yes they will fit but they are not ment for an n/a.. you need to look at eibach springs, they are the only ones around that still make them for the n/a... it took me 30 min. to lower my front.. you will need to go to the nearest auto store and rent a pair of spring compressors... there are three bolts on the top of the strut in the engine bay and two bolts on the bottom connected to the control arm .. take the top ones off first, then the bottom.... then slide the whole component out.. put the springs compressor on the springs tighten them down till you think you are safe/ 3-4 inches.. then take off the bolt on the top of the struts.. compress the new spring and put it on the strut, then put the bolt back on and BWAMMMM you just finished one corner of your car..

Chris215 · 03-28-2008, 05:26 AM

for coilovers go with ksports and that's all you need.

Yes you should replace struts as well if you go with springs, eibach springs or intrax(the most drop). It isn't too hard, but for your first time it might be time consuming.

italiano3kgt · 03-28-2008, 05:26 AM

before you put the strut back in make sure the spring is in all the way, hit the top and bottom in a circular motion with a flat head and a hammer..

needforspeed · 03-28-2008, 07:54 AM

I've got the Ground Control coilovers and they ride good but a little stiff IMO

j3000 · 03-31-2008, 12:29 PM

i just installed eibach, it rides pretty good, 1.5in. in the back and 1.3in. in the front. the drop is not to tremendus but looks and drives good.

ImNotSpeeding · 03-31-2008, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j3000

i just installed eibach, it rides pretty good, 1.5in. in the back and 1.3in. in the front. the drop is not to tremendus but looks and drives good.

do you have any before and after pics?

jvc93//klze · 04-01-2008, 04:13 PM

The blue stealth in my sig is lowered on Intrax. Ive seen cars lowered with Eibach springs and was not impressed. My buddy put them on his 94 3000GT base and the ride hight barely changed.

I'm happy with my Intrax, but had to get adjustable arms for the camber and toe.

kyleh18 · 04-19-2008, 09:20 PM

so would most of you also suggest putting knew struts on as well while doing the springs? and also how hard is putting new struts on?
thanks a lot for the input guys

jstarr427 · 05-20-2008, 11:07 AM

from what I've read, I'd do the struts while you're in there. so to make this clear, if I want to install a set of eibach springs and new struts, this is something I CAN do myself with basic mechanical knowledge?

So i dont need to pay a shop to do this?

03-27-2008, 08:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
kyleh18 Helder 3k Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Holland, MI Drives: 93 3000gt base Trader Rating: (0)	Lowering an N/A I've been researching on lowering my car. I hear the tein s. springs are a good choice for the VR4's. Are there different springs you would recomend for an N/A? and also is all i would need to lower the car springs? or are the struts smart to replace as well? Also is this a very hard instalation process? I've helped my buddy lifting his jeep, so i have some knowledge of this... but pretty much an amiture when it comes to this. you input is well appriaciated thanks a lot!! I'm sorry if there is already a thread like this. I looked and found many on TT'S, but not a whole lot on n/a. please add link for thread if this is already out there. thanks

03-28-2008, 05:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
italiano3kgt Born In Italy Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: williamsburg va Drives: 1993 3000gt vr4 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Lowering an N/A you cannot use tien s tech springs, yes they will fit but they are not ment for an n/a.. you need to look at eibach springs, they are the only ones around that still make them for the n/a... it took me 30 min. to lower my front.. you will need to go to the nearest auto store and rent a pair of spring compressors... there are three bolts on the top of the strut in the engine bay and two bolts on the bottom connected to the control arm .. take the top ones off first, then the bottom.... then slide the whole component out.. put the springs compressor on the springs tighten them down till you think you are safe/ 3-4 inches.. then take off the bolt on the top of the struts.. compress the new spring and put it on the strut, then put the bolt back on and BWAMMMM you just finished one corner of your car.. __________________ She love's the way i drive her!!!!

03-28-2008, 05:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
Chris215 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South Philly Drives: 08 WRX Trader Rating: (10)	Re: Lowering an N/A for coilovers go with ksports and that's all you need. Yes you should replace struts as well if you go with springs, eibach springs or intrax(the most drop). It isn't too hard, but for your first time it might be time consuming.

03-28-2008, 05:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
italiano3kgt Born In Italy Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: williamsburg va Drives: 1993 3000gt vr4 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Lowering an N/A before you put the strut back in make sure the spring is in all the way, hit the top and bottom in a circular motion with a flat head and a hammer.. Last edited by italiano3kgt : 03-28-2008 at 05:27 AM. Reason: vvv

03-28-2008, 07:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
needforspeed Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Lowering an N/A I've got the Ground Control coilovers and they ride good but a little stiff IMO __________________ [color=Red]FOR SALE: 2nd gen VR4 calipers Charcoal front electric leather seats 1st gen rear garnish Eclipse cd unit 1st gen front hub assembly

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03-31-2008, 12:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
j3000 94 3000gt dohc Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Round Rock, Tx Drives: 1994 3000gt Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Lowering an N/A i just installed eibach, it rides pretty good, 1.5in. in the back and 1.3in. in the front. the drop is not to tremendus but looks and drives good.

04-01-2008, 04:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
jvc93//klze Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Drives: 93 Stealth R/T Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Lowering an N/A The blue stealth in my sig is lowered on Intrax. Ive seen cars lowered with Eibach springs and was not impressed. My buddy put them on his 94 3000GT base and the ride hight barely changed. I'm happy with my Intrax, but had to get adjustable arms for the camber and toe. __________________ 93 Pearl Blue Stealth R/T Give me as much neg rep as you want, 300ZX > Camaro.

04-19-2008, 09:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
kyleh18 Helder 3k Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Holland, MI Drives: 93 3000gt base Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Lowering an N/A so would most of you also suggest putting knew struts on as well while doing the springs? and also how hard is putting new struts on? thanks a lot for the input guys

05-20-2008, 11:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
jstarr427 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Durham, CT Drives: 98 SOHC Red 5MT Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Lowering an N/A from what I've read, I'd do the struts while you're in there. so to make this clear, if I want to install a set of eibach springs and new struts, this is something I CAN do myself with basic mechanical knowledge? So i dont need to pay a shop to do this?