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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 02:48 PM
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im wondering what you guys are dropped on and how much of a drop is it?
which springs should i buy?!
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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 02:52 PM
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what are you looking for as far as ride quality?

what kind of driving do you do mostly?

what do you plan on doing with your car in the future?
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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 02:56 PM
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i am an everyday driver of the z, so i am looking for something with a noticable drop but still has a nice ride.
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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 03:13 PM
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I have the Tanabe NF210 on my 2004 and the drop is 1.2 all around. Ride quality is better than stock in my opinion. And with this spring I have no more bounce and my car is a daily driver.
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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 04:04 PM
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you'll get better answers in the suspension/brakes forum. This topic has been discussed multiple times in there.
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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 06:28 PM
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i have TANABE GF210 and NF at my store...brand new PM ME for price and shippin info!
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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 07:38 PM
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Eibach Pro-kit springs, 1inch drop all around!

Click on the link in my sig if you want to see the drop...
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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 08:54 AM
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Eibach or Tein S-tech
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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 09:00 AM
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k, thanks alot guys!
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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 11:51 PM
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i have tein basics and am satisfied
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Old Feb 5, 2006 | 12:18 AM
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I also have the tanabe GF210 and it is a awesome set of springs, great drop and feel.
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Old Feb 5, 2006 | 05:08 AM
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EMAC do you goto McGill?
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Old Feb 5, 2006 | 06:25 AM
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I too am dropping my Z... I have decided on Tanabe GF210 springs, Stillen rear camber/toe kit, 350evo front camber arms, and 350evo sways (front and rear kit). Later I can add some Koni's or even convert to coil-overs... but I think for now this will work out great. I originally thought about getting the Tein S.Tech springs but I don't know if the drop will be enough and if the springs are as stiff as I wanted. Also, I hear the eibach's are soft? Anyway, this is my plan for now, though I may get the Hotchkis sways instead if 350evo aren't any lighter or better in some way...
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