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Old 04-26-2006, 07:16 PM
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Default Espelir Active GTs vs. Hotchkis Sport

I have the Espelir Active GTs, but am getting the feeling that they are too low after settling (more so in the front, little less than 2 fingers gap from fender). I'm thinking about switching to the Hotchkis Sport springs because I know that they are softer (which I like) and lower less overall, I think. Any help or suggestion would be appreciated!
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Here is what it looks like. To me, it looks like it's sagging.
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Old 04-26-2006, 08:23 PM
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Their only a 10mm drop according to the manufactuer. Gotta ask, how much drop do you actually have?
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10mm is the stated drop for the coupe, since the ZR is heavier that would explain the few extra mm

but in your pics, it looks like you've sagged to a full 1" drop (or even more)
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Well, I was told that the 10mm is a mistake on the Espelir website, it actually drops about 0.5". After sagging though, I think it's now like 1" like you said Strife350z.

Do you guys think I should switch to the Hotchkis? Will they sag less? I don't really know much about suspension, I just go with what's good by word of mouth.
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Originally Posted by changsw
Well, I was told that the 10mm is a mistake on the Espelir website, it actually drops about 0.5". After sagging though, I think it's now like 1" like you said Strife350z.

Do you guys think I should switch to the Hotchkis? Will they sag less? I don't really know much about suspension, I just go with what's good by word of mouth.

10mm vs .5" is only +2.7mm.

Yes the Hotchkis setup will not sag as will any linear spring setup like them, but then again we really don't see post's by Z or G owners that experience sagging, though I have seen a few from Eibach pro-kit owners.

It would be interesting to see you post your drop measurement's. If you can, measure like the FSM talks about. At each wheel centerline measure from the ground to the top of the fender lip/wheel well arch.
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So the Active GTs are not linear springs? I may have to switch it up. Sorry, I'm a smuck when it comes to suspension.
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