Need advice about lowering the 240

[Z3gundam]

I have a 93' 240sx SE with stock suspension. I'm wanting lower it. Should I just get lowering springs or go for new shocks, springs, etc.? Which brand is better? How will lowering affect the driveability? Do I need to get new control arms and tension rods as well? I'm wanting a stiffer ride but smooth.

On another note, how can you tell if your clutch is going bad? My clutch feels tight, but don't feel like its making good contact. Any ideas?

I also have another 240sx 93' base model and the clutch on it feels very light. When your shifting, its hard to get into gear and always scratches on third. Its very hard to get into gear when the car is cold. Any ideas on how to fix it?

Thanks in advance. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

[Jables]

On another note, how can you tell if your clutch is going bad? My clutch feels tight, but don't feel like its making good contact. Any ideas?

I also have another 240sx 93' base model and the clutch on it feels very light. When your shifting, its hard to get into gear and always scratches on third. Its very hard to get into gear when the car is cold. Any ideas on how to fix it?

Thanks in advance. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Normally a clutch going bad means its slipping. In other words the revs are going up but the car isnt continuing to move faster.

Always scratching on 3rd is more then likely i believe a transmission issue.

And the hard to get into gear thing only in cold i would probably say check your hydraulics..

[Ignoble]

If your interested in lowering your car, instead of going for lowered springs with aftermarket shocks, I think you should invest in Full Suspension Coilovers. Granted they are more expensive, but you'll be able to adjust the height whenever you want, and if its damper adjustable be able to adjust the stiffness as well. Lowering the car will lower the center of gravity, with aftermarket coilovers the handling will be way better and more responsive and less body roll. You don't need to get new control arms or tension rods unless you need them or want better suspension upgrades. After you buy your coilovers you can invest in swaybars which helps reduce bodyroll. Later on you can buy better bushings, tension rods, toearms, tierods, and all those goodies.

Theres plenty of name brands out there but prices can range over 1 grand and stuff.

MegansTeinsStanceHKSGround ControlJIC

and yeah alot more. I recently bought K-sport coilovers from ebay for like $750 shipped to Hawaii and it handles great and I can lower it alot better than my previous Tein's Superstreets ($1500 msrp). It also feels way more stiffer. Cheap and got the job done. Yeah I don't recommend you to get drop springs/shocks unless their really cheap, its better to invest in coilovers.

well theres my 2 cents.

[giorod10788]

whatever you do dont cut springs i recently got a 240 with cut spring and it feels like riding a horse i hit 1 little bumb and my car bounces wayyyyyy to much

[LugNut18]

whatever you do dont cut springs i recently got a 240 with cut spring and it feels like riding a horse i hit 1 little bumb and my car bounces wayyyyyy to much

I cant believe people actually do that. Freaking retarded. Anyways..If you have a little money, a good set of lowering springs would work. If you have enough for coilovers, get them. But If you're baller, do the a Koni/GC kit. Performs better than all coilovers in its price range and with custom housings you'll get nearly the same amount of shock travel and you can get the car fairly low. Edit: You don't want to go too low, or your suspension geometry will be way off.

[liquid_cool]

If your interested in lowering your car, instead of going for lowered springs with aftermarket shocks, I think you should invest in Full Suspension Coilovers. Granted they are more expensive, but you'll be able to adjust the height whenever you want, and if its damper adjustable be able to adjust the stiffness as well. Lowering the car will lower the center of gravity, with aftermarket coilovers the handling will be way better and more responsive and less body roll. You don't need to get new control arms or tension rods unless you need them or want better suspension upgrades. After you buy your coilovers you can invest in swaybars which helps reduce bodyroll. Later on you can buy better bushings, tension rods, toearms, tierods, and all those goodies.

Theres plenty of name brands out there but prices can range over 1 grand and stuff.

MegansTeinsStanceHKSGround ControlJIC

and yeah alot more. I recently bought K-sport coilovers from ebay for like $750 shipped to Hawaii and it handles great and I can lower it alot better than my previous Tein's Superstreets ($1500 msrp). It also feels way more stiffer. Cheap and got the job done. Yeah I don't recommend you to get drop springs/shocks unless their really cheap, its better to invest in coilovers.

well theres my 2 cents.

post more here man..good advice is needed to combat the bad.