Lowering 2007 350Gt Type S

[nscrivener]

Hi there

I have found some discussion that people replace their springs with 350z springs to get 1" of lowering. There seems to be a fair few variables about which years and types this works for, and whether to use revised or non-revised springs etc from the 350z.

For my year of 350gt can I simply replace the springs with 350z springs? Should these be revised or non-revised? Will I need to replace the shocks or install a camber kit?

Please excuse my ignorance as I have never lowered a car before and don't know anything about it .... just think that my car will look much better sitting a bit lower :-)

[Nightcrawler]

I am assuming you have a V36? If so, then you can't use 350Z springs I am pretty sure - they are the same as the V35 springs - not V36.

But, I am not sure if the 'swap springs trick' works the same with the 370Z or not - I assume it would.

[nscrivener]

Hi yes I'm pretty sure it is V36.

[n15m0]

Hi yes I'm pretty sure it is V36.

Pretty sure??

[colin.ssc]

Isit a sedan? If it is a sedan and its 2007 then yes it's a V36.

Why don't you go for after market springs? Like Eibach Pro Kit Lowered Springs? I think they have better spring rates and it drops about 1.1"

[nscrivener]

Hi yes it is a sedan. So I guess that settles that it is a V36. Despite previous poster's comment, its not self evident!

Thanks for your suggestion about the Eibach springs - so just the springs or would I need to replace the shocks / or add a camber kit?

[colin.ssc]

I have the springs. It is a direct fit/drop into the stock shocks.

I did not get a camber kit. It would be awesome to put one it if you have the cash...I didn't think it was necessary for my use...

IMO, the ride quality was not compromised. You feel the road abit more and theres more stability as well.

I'd get a sway bar if I were you. Best purchase ever

Edited April 5, 2013 by colin.ssc

[Nightcrawler]

If you are only dropping around an inch then the general rule is you don't need a camber kit. You may see a TAD mote wear on the inner edges of your tyres, but that is about it.