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Old 02-15-2006, 07:02 PM
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I want to lower my Z. I would like to lower the car so that it sits right above the tires (I have 19's) almost like the M3 look. I dont want the tires to tuck or anything. My guess would be 1'' in the front, and 1.25 in the rear. Now my question is, what springs would you recommend to getting the look I want, but ALSO keeping the same stiffness as stock. What is the coil rate of the stock springs?, and which aftermarket springs come the closest to it. I DONT want to be bouncing all over the place like a riced out civic. I would like to keep the feel as close to stock as possible, just getting the lowered look.

Please help, Ive asked this question a few times.. but never got any responses.
Old 02-15-2006, 07:36 PM
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Tanabe Nf210s. Better than stock ride, a tad lower in the front than rear. Fender is even with the front, about a half finger width in back.
Old 02-15-2006, 07:44 PM
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Tein S-Techs are great. I love them and they are $149 shipped somewhere, maybe www.intensepower.com....
Old 02-15-2006, 08:48 PM
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Tanabe GF210...

improve look and cornering... and u get a stiffer ride...
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Tein S-Tech or Eibach
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Eibach will drop that much, but I'm not sure about the spring rates. Maybe you can ask about that or google them. The stock spring rates can be found by searching the forum.

Tein S-tech will not drop as much as you're looking for.
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I've experienced the ride of the Tanabe GF and NF springs and they are fantastic. The Tein S-Tech are great springs but do not handle as well as the tanabe's imo. I have yet to drive/ride in a set of Eibach Springs
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I 100% love my new tanabe GF210's. handling is awesome, drop is perfect. I hear the eibach's are kinda soft. Plus I actually think the GF210's even ride a little better, even though they are stiffer.
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Eibach sucks. Lowers way too much and are not that stiff. Sounds like GF210's are pretty stiff. I think Tein are a nice perfect medium.
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Originally Posted by MyV6IsFast3r
Eibach sucks. Lowers way too much and are not that stiff. Sounds like GF210's are pretty stiff. I think Tein are a nice perfect medium.

Eibach 350Z progressive springs
384lbs front 421lbs rear (peak rates shown)


Tanabe GF210 Series 350Z progressive springs
336/375 (peak rates shown)


Tein S-tech 350z (fronts are progressive, rears are linear)
386/402

RSR 350Z springs (linear springs)
345/417

Tokico D-spec springs (linear, normally only sold as shock/spring package, but at least one retailer does sell the springs by themselves)
375/375


G35 sedan 6mt
Koni coilover front 448lbs
Koni shock rear 342lbs
Hotchkis front bar set to med
350EVO rear bar set to med
Crawford plen
Custom TD injen
HF cats
K&N panel
Rogue short shifter
Enkei RPM2
BfGoodrich KD
245/40-18
265/40-18
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Thanks a lot guys, looks like Ill end up with the tanabe GF210's
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i dont know much about springs, but i do know that i need atleast a 1 inch drop. a slightly lower drop in the front is ok. and the ride comfort can not get any worse. it has to be like stock or slightly better.

which would be the best way to go?
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Originally Posted by MySunset350Z
i dont know much about springs, but i do know that i need atleast a 1 inch drop. a slightly lower drop in the front is ok. and the ride comfort can not get any worse. it has to be like stock or slightly better.

which would be the best way to go?
Coilovers (maybe tein basics) with camber arm / toe bolt is my recommendation.
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