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Old May 4, 2006 | 09:02 AM
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Hey guys, I tried searching but couldnt find a real answer to my question. Who makes the biggest drop for springs on a 350z? I have the tanabe GF210's but they arent low enough. I'm thinking if I cant find springs I have to get coilovers. Any suggestions?
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Old May 4, 2006 | 09:39 AM
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I heard the Eibachs lower it pretty low, I think over an inch.
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Old May 4, 2006 | 10:58 AM
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Can anyone confirm Eibach as the lowest springs?
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Old May 4, 2006 | 11:12 AM
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Not true:

There are a number of "lower" springs.

I currently have the GF210's, also going to go lower.

Tanabe is good, they make the NF210's, which are a confirmed lower drop than the GF's.

H&R's also drop about 1.5" all around.

Cheaper, lower quality springs such as "Dropzone" drop an estimated 1.7" all around.

Vogtland are also a confirmed 1.3-1.5" drop.

Eibachs are far from the lowest, LOL. They settle to about 1.3" after a long time, but still not the lowest as you can see.

Me personally? We'll find out soon. Look for some of my future posts, I'll show what low + decently driveable means.

Peace out, btw still got the connect on the hks's? =P

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Old May 4, 2006 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by GQ 350z
Not true:

There are a number of "lower" springs.

I currently have the GF210's, also going to go lower.

Tanabe is good, they make the NF210's, which are a confirmed lower drop than the GF's.

H&R's also drop about 1.5" all around.

Cheaper, lower quality springs such as "Dropzone" drop an estimated 1.7" all around.

Vogtland are also a confirmed 1.3-1.5" drop.

Eibachs are far from the lowest, LOL. They settle to about 1.3" after a long time, but still not the lowest as you can see.

Me personally? We'll find out soon. Look for some of my future posts, I'll show what low + decently driveable means.

Peace out, btw still got the connect on the hks's? =P

ravi
Wow I didnt know H&R's dropped 1.5 all around, that sounds perfect for me. Yeah I got the connection to the HKS but prices might be going up slightly, but not by much.
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Old May 4, 2006 | 11:38 AM
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I wish I had a better pic online but this is all I can find right now. My car has the H&R which lowered it 1.5" I'm very satisfied with them however the rear could sit slightly lower.

http://i2.tinypic.com/rbd211.jpg
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Old May 4, 2006 | 11:41 AM
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Yeah i want the same thing, I want the rear being lower. Maybe I can mix and match. lol
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How you gonna play me on the HKS? LOL
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Old May 4, 2006 | 02:22 PM
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i have a custom set of lowering springs made by a company local here in maryland called road magnet mine are 1.5" in the front and 1.75" in the rear
if your interested in getting a set they come powder coated blue from the factory and i could get you a set for around $200 bucks..pm me if you would like further details
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Post some specs on the springs please.
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Old May 4, 2006 | 02:37 PM
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How you gonna play me on the HKS? LOL
Dont worry, its not a big increase. Unless you find a few more buddies who are also interested.
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Old May 5, 2006 | 12:44 PM
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you might wanna read up before you just slam your car like this. your going to want to replace your shocks and get a camber kit if you go more then 1". plus alignment. you really want to spend another $800 on top of springs to drop your car that much?
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Old May 6, 2006 | 01:26 PM
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Exactly what I was thinking
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Old May 8, 2006 | 11:31 AM
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you might wanna read up before you just slam your car like this. your going to want to replace your shocks and get a camber kit if you go more then 1". plus alignment. you really want to spend another $800 on top of springs to drop your car that much?
I have a brand new 06, so the shocks are not ruined yet. As soon as they go back I will get D-specs.
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Old May 8, 2006 | 06:15 PM
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Get coilovers. Going past a 1.2" drop mean's less bump travel and the bump stop kissing that was already going on is only going to get worse and that is NOT a good thing ride and drive wise. Coilovers will have the advantage of shortened dampner bodies and won't have the same travel issues. I don't recommend all cheap coilovers, but Basics do come to mind.
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Old May 8, 2006 | 07:21 PM
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coilovers, get some Stance SUS from Auto RnD
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Old May 30, 2006 | 08:19 PM
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Any more pictures of the H&R?
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 06:49 AM
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dont mean to raise this from the dead.

but does anyone ever rock H&R springs?
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 08:32 PM
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i heard that sprint performance is the lowest drop with 1.75in all around (44mm) ive been researching the same thing being that coilovers are so expensive. if you look right you could find them for $250 with shipping even tho they retail for $329 plus shipping. if anyone have these spring let me know if they drop that much and hows the ride
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 06:58 AM
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i tried H&R ,dropped almost 1.5" all around
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