Sjoost Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Hi all, I have a 1975 280z, with stock suspension and 14Inch Slotted Mag BF wheels (notation 91972 on the inside, but no clue what that means). Current tires are 195/70 r14. I'm not sure what type/size of rims I have (and which width 7 or 7.5, ET and J or JJ) I plan to install 215/65 r14, which I think should fit the rims. So I am not considering changing the overall wheel diameter, but would really like to lower the car by 1,5-2 inches. I was wondering if anyone knows the stock height, and advise for a relative simple way to lower. I will not cut the coils, and I prefer not to install coil-overs now. I have been looking around on the forum and I have seen lowering springs, but to be honest, I really cant find what spec springs I should get. I live in Holland and am looking for a solution which I can buy here in Europe. Budget max 500 euro for now. Anyone know the stock ride height, and what would be to right way to go based on my wishes. Thx, joost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollum Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Most obvious choice: http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/classic20c01/23-4042 Shouldn't be too expensive shipped to Holland. Cutting the springs is only advisable in some circumstances. Some people say it's dangerous, but I've seen plenty of historical examples of racing teams doing it regularly in the 70's. So obviously any added "danger" was negligible compared to being on a track with other cars. Just remember that lowering a car requires stiffer springs. Stiffer springs will require more force from a strut to achieve the same dampening rate. Wanting to adjust any of these factors will have impact on all the rest. Suspension design is always a balance of pros and cons and you have to realize you're giving something up if you want more of something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjoost Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 Thx Gollum, I did find that Eibach is widely available here too. I dropped them a mail to find out which set they recommend. I think i would go for the Sportline set. Cheers, Joost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhm Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 I believe most people have had favorable experience with the Vogtland springs, as well. https://m.ebay.com/itm/VOGTLAND-GERMAN-LOWERING-SPRINGS-fits-NISSAN-DATSUN-240Z-1970-70-71-72-to-73/122344526836?fits=Model%3A240Z&epid=547979549&hash=item1c7c4d53f4:g:O34AAOSw9GhYmPeW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjoost Posted September 1, 2018 Author Share Posted September 1, 2018 Thankyou Jhm, I dropped them a e-mail in Germany. Specific springs for 280z are hard to find via their web sited. Let see, Thx Joost 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjoost Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Well, In my search it seems that Eibach does not know anything about any suitable springs. They also do not see this product as part of their line in the USA (I really wonder how those others are then Eibach's). Also many tuner could not recommend any suitable set. They advised me to look in the USA :-). However, I got a reaction directly from Vogtland. They can supply me some springs. Not part of their main product line, but it does give me a good option and lowers about 3,5 cm. Thx for all your advise!! Cheers, Joost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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