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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 07:03 AM
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Ive been browsing but havent really found anything. What are some fo the bestter lowering springs for a 350z? Reason being, ive seen the tein s-tech springs for just 115shipped on ebay and have been thinking about buying them. -Paul
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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 01:32 PM
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I got the Hotchkis springs, and there ghreat, perfect ride hieght in my opinion
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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 01:37 PM
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first, try using the search feature on this topic it works pretty well. second, beware of ebay products.

good luck!!
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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 02:34 PM
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Ive been browsing but havent really found anything.
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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 02:38 PM
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I guess the question is....how low do you want to go? less than 1"? more than 1"? Also, what kind of driving will you be doing? Track? Daily Driving? There's not one lowering spring out there that is the best. It really depends on what application you need it for. If you track it, you might as well go for coilovers.
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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 03:24 PM
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I have the hochtkis springs, really happy with them. Car has better traction on take off as well. Perfect ride hieght....my opinion.
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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 08:04 PM
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hotchkis +3
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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 08:20 PM
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thanx for the input
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Old Apr 12, 2005 | 11:16 AM
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quick question before i buy springs, i'm thinking about the s-tech myself but was told that i'm better off buying a full suspension because springs will not make the ride smoother as opposed to a full suspension kit. Didn't want to spend over 1k on suspension but wonders now if springs are bad for our z?
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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 02:02 AM
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I'll let you know about the tein S-tek as I have just had them installed on my car. But have not had too much opportunity to drive yet. I kept the shocks OE for the time being. The Tein only drop the car by 0.6-0.7, so in theory, whell alignment should not be an isue, I hope.
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My car has a body kit and some deep dish xxr ready for stance but I need some good lowering springs that drop 2" can anyone help me ?
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 02:22 PM
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my opinion of "best" isn't the same as your "best" or the next guy's.
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i have the tokico d specs shocks/springs combo.....perfect ride height and same w the dampening
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tokico d-specs are definitely not what that guy's looking for.
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Originally Posted by CheckOutMyZ
My car has a body kit and some deep dish xxr ready for stance but I need some good lowering springs that drop 2" can anyone help me ?
2 inch drop , have fun
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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 09:03 PM
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Had sport lines on my last z and it was lowered about 1.7 inches when settled it rode ok I was on 18x8.5 and 18x9.5 super Advans with +25 offset and it was nice but if u have the money coils is the best way to go even
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 12:18 AM
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There is an entire thread devoted to lowering springs with pictures. Go thru it and decide for yourself.
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Old Jun 12, 2013 | 01:55 PM
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^^ link to said devoted thread. i searched "lowering spring thread" and "best lowering springs" yet got a bunch of bs in the search results. thanls
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Originally Posted by CheckOutMyZ
My car has a body kit and some deep dish xxr ready for stance but I need some good lowering springs that drop 2" can anyone help me ?
Stance. LOLZ

Last edited by stuartc323; Jun 12, 2013 at 02:35 PM. Reason: Just realized some noob necroed the thread.
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Old Jun 12, 2013 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by CheckOutMyZ
My car has a body kit and some deep dish xxr ready for stance but I need some good lowering springs that drop 2" can anyone help me ?
Originally Posted by Thats13guy
^^ link to said devoted thread. i searched "lowering spring thread" and "best lowering springs" yet got a bunch of bs in the search results. thanls


For you two, this is a list of all the aftermarket springs available to 350zs and G35s

http://g35driver.com/forums/brakes-s...w-updates.html
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