advise on lowering my car

rx7 · 13 July 2012

hi everyone, I have stock 04 nsx with stock wheels right now and think the fender-wheel gap is too big, I like to lower the car a bit, not too much though. Because you all know the road in Toronto is bad. (especially downtown)
I searched the web and found some options such as tein, tanabe, and eibach. I do not track my car currently and just want the same good handling quality as OEM or a bit better. And I do not want to have a super stiff ride or scratching the bottom of my car all the time.

What lowering spring should I get? and do I need to do alignment or anything after putting in the springs?

Thanks a lot everyone.:smile:

clr1024 · 13 July 2012

Bilsteins on the lower perch should drop you about 7/8" and you can use the OEM springs, this sounds like what you want.

If you want to go lower you can either get new springs and use your old shocks (Although if you have high miles, I would consider replacing them since you are in there anyway) , or get a custom groove macined into the Bilstein body at whatever height your desire and use the OEM springs.

Of course there are other shocks out there but I think many people that don't track are happy with their Bilsteins, myself included.

Yes you will need an alignment when done.

rx7 · 13 July 2012

clr1024 said:
Bilsteins on the lower perch should drop you about 7/8" and you can use the OEM springs, this sounds like what you want.

If you want to go lower you can either get new springs and use your old shocks (Although if you have high miles, I would consider replacing them since you are in there anyway) , or get a custom groove macined into the Bilstein body at whatever height your desire and use the OEM springs.

Of course there are other shocks out there but I think many people that don't track are happy with their Bilsteins, myself included.

Yes you will need an alignment when done.

What about oem shocks and lowering springs? which springs most suitable for my situation? Thanks.

goa360 · 13 July 2012

Kw v3. Yes, you need to align.

Careful when setting minimum as rear gets slammed due to weight of engine. Guess how I know. For more info PM.

myw · 14 July 2012

kw v3

for oem ride and height adjust ability this is the best option, esp for toronto roads.

ur ride needs to be lowered

rx7 said:
hi everyone, I have stock 04 nsx with stock wheels right now and think the fender-wheel gap is too big, I like to lower the car a bit, not too much though. Because you all know the road in Toronto is bad. (especially downtown)
I searched the web and found some options such as tein, tanabe, and eibach. I do not track my car currently and just want the same good handling quality as OEM or a bit better. And I do not want to have a super stiff ride or scratching the bottom of my car all the time.

What lowering spring should I get? and do I need to do alignment or anything after putting in the springs?

Thanks a lot everyone.:smile:

NetViper · 14 July 2012

I would suggest the Bc racing coilovers with the swift springs as an alternative to just lowering springs. It's not that much more and you can adjust whenever you want. They might be a little rough though on the Toronto roads though, but so are lowering springs.

Kw3 will be better, but you are 2.5x the cost.

clr1024 · 18 July 2012

rx7 said:
What about oem shocks and lowering springs? which springs most suitable for my situation? Thanks.

Yes you could lower on OEM shocks, I would think you would want to look at the Tein S springs (believe around 7/8" lower) or Eibach (1.25" lowering) or Dali (1.25"...however I would read about Dali business practices first and then decide, this is what I have on Bilsteins but it was before a lot of issues came up with the vendor)

fenixv8 · 18 July 2012

kwv3 if you want great ride quality.

clr1024 · 18 July 2012

http://www.nsxprime.com/wiki/Suspension#How_Do_The_Various_Suspension_Packages_Compare.3F

I recommended the Tein S-Techs and Bilsteins because their spring rates were close to stock. If you are considering going higher, I would see if you could get a ride in someones car that has a similar set-up and see if that's what you want, the KW3 are significan'ty stiffer than OEM, but maybe you might prefer it after trying them.

bensoloII · 18 July 2012

I just had the Bilsteins installed on the lower perch with OEM springs. I love the look and don't have to worry about getting up my driveway or speed bumps. It's lowered just enough to my satisfaction and the handling is CRISP! It's hot a little harder ride but still manageable for long trips.

bruni911 · 19 July 2012

I have koni yellow and comptect springs I like it alot.

arista5 · 19 July 2012

I had the bilsteins on my last 05 and have installed them on my current 05. I personally love them.

Oyagi · 19 July 2012

Best suggestions have been given. Bilsteins on lower perch is the most cost effective and maintains the oem ride quality. If you dont ever plan to track it, this is the one. My future NSX will never see a track and this is what I will get.

If you think you might be on the track ever in the future, KWV3s without a doubt. I run them on my current track toy, a S200CR and they are incredible.

JD Cross · 19 July 2012

I put Tein S-Tech springs on OEM dampers. Looks good works fine

Jim

QPDO · 19 July 2012

Buy my old shocks and H&R springs!

http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php?t=163892

clr1024 · 19 July 2012

QPDO said:
Buy my old shocks and H&R springs!

http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php?t=163892

That's a pretty agressive drop, the OP, said he would like to lower it a little, I would consider the H&R's (at 1.5") a bit more than a little.

rx7 · 19 July 2012

Thanks for all the input guys, this forum is really helpful!
I am going to get koni and tanabe from Ryan tomorrow, just need some spacers for the front wheels now.
I got 25mm for the back, thinking about either going 15mm or 25mm in the front. I think the 25mm would look better

plus with 15mm I have to do all the extended studs work...

I checked JRP/Option JDM, they do not have 25mm H&R spacers.
Anyone local (toronto/canada) has a pair of 25mm spacer for sale for the front? 5x114.3 70.1:smile:

butter78 · 20 July 2012

rx7 said:
Thanks for all the input guys, this forum is really helpful!
I am going to get koni and tanabe from Ryan tomorrow, just need some spacers for the front wheels now.
I got 25mm for the back, thinking about either going 15mm or 25mm in the front. I think the 25mm would look better plus with 15mm I have to do all the extended studs work...

I checked JRP/Option JDM, they do not have 25mm H&R spacers.
Anyone local (toronto/canada) has a pair of 25mm spacer for sale for the front? 5x114.3 70.1:smile:

Hey bud just give SpeedStar a call and they'll sort you out. They already said they can get it for you.

swbatte · 24 July 2012

PM Red.

He has an 02+ and bought lowering springs with the same spring rate as stock so they would match up with his stock shocks. This is key to maintain handling balance as intended by the engineers.

dablackgoku1234 · 24 July 2012

25mm spacers on the front is not going to work. You are effectively changing your 17x7 +55 fronts into +30.

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