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Old 08-30-2005, 06:18 AM
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How is this kit? I currently have 18s but plan on 19s at some point. I'm a little worried this drop would put me too low until I get 19s, any input there? Also, would this drop require a camber kit or replacing any shocks or anything else?
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it won't put you too low for 19s, unless you go too crazy on the offset

But your camber will be very slightly off. Your stock shocks should be fine.

I think Hotchkis is the way to go if you're planning on lowering a little bit without worrying about camber wear. They work very nicely with stock shocks, too.
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here you go my man.... first pic is eibach prokit on 18 touring... second pic is on the same springs on 19s...




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Very very nice.
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Originally Posted by JDMFairlady21
here you go my man.... first pic is eibach prokit on 18 touring... second pic is on the same springs on 19s...

Your 19's, what tire size are you running on the front and the rear?

Notice any unusal inside tread wear? Do they rub at all?
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Originally Posted by CompiledMonkey
How is this kit? I currently have 18s but plan on 19s at some point. I'm a little worried this drop would put me too low until I get 19s, any input there? Also, would this drop require a camber kit or replacing any shocks or anything else?
I'm running the Eibachs and 19's. I get an occasional rub in the rear, but only on a significant dip on the freeway. The drop is perfect.
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nah the drop is perfect... i'm running the usual 245/35 275/35 setup... perfect drop, i still clear speed bumps without going sideways... probably wont with a aero kit though
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They're not too low. I think a good compromise in drop and looks.
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i have them and i think they suck. specially after a while of boucing around and bottoming the stock shocks will blow, and it handles like ****.
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I love mine...the drop is very practical and the car rides a fraction softer than stock IMO but much much smoother. They are designed to work with OEM shocks, so you can always upgrade these later to a Koni or similar. My Z was set up by a company specialising in race car suspensions, and they told me there was sufficient adjustability in the stock set up to accomodate the changes in toe and camber.

Eibach = highly recommended.
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Originally Posted by mojo powered
it won't put you too low for 19s, unless you go too crazy on the offset

But your camber will be very slightly off. Your stock shocks should be fine.

I think Hotchkis is the way to go if you're planning on lowering a little bit without worrying about camber wear. They work very nicely with stock shocks, too.

Yes, what he said^
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Cool. Just made the deal so they should be together shortly.
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Going to look good . who doing the install?
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