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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 05:29 PM
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It seems H&R springs gives the lowest drop. Ive read 1.5 inches. Does anyone out there know the facts on the lowest drop for springs?
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 10:38 AM
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Skunk 2 ........2.5............http://www.hopupracing.com/skralospkitn1.html
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by JdMfREaK
Skunk 2 ........2.5............http://www.hopupracing.com/skralospkitn1.html

Skunk 2 states they lower: 1.30 - 1.00"

If you were to put those springs on a G35 they will lower 1" extra...

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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 04:45 PM
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^^ so i am confused they state they lower it 1.3 front and 1.0 rear but they really lower it 2 and 2.5?
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 05:02 PM
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my eibach sportlines dropped my car
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 05:34 PM
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Yea the sportlines SLAMMED my car literally. If it went any lower the car would be totally useless. I pretty much cant even go over ANY speedbumps. It would be fatal to the car.
https://my350z.com/forum/wheels-tire...installed.html

Pics of my car only difference now is 25mm spacers in the rear.

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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 05:39 PM
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^^ oh wow what happened man, i have seen sportline but ive never seen it slammed like that (makes me worry now about those springs)
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 05:40 PM
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so what about the skunk, does it really lower it 2 inch and 2.5 like the person said above?
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 06:32 PM
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Sportlines FTW. I can't wait to put mine on! Gotta wait cause I don't think I'll be able to drive through snow with 3'' ground clearance. lol.
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 08:47 PM
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idk myt buddy put the nf210's on his car and he'd mad low
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 10:49 PM
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Skunk2 lol hey should stick to Hondas. Also there idea is lower is better
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 10:59 PM
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here is my car with h&r sport springs

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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 12:12 AM
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Thats a pretty nice drop there.
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 06:51 AM
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^thanks and once the springs fully settles my front should be a tad bit lower
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 05:03 AM
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If you don't mind, whats your rear offest? It seems to be perfectly flush.
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 07:43 AM
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its sticks out a tad bit from fender so its better than flush. offset for wheels are +18 front and +19 rear and it fits bbk which i might do in future
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 08:27 AM
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OK thanks, is the rear width 10.5''?
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 12:41 PM
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9.5 front and 10.5 rear
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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OK thanks
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 06:30 AM
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The Sportlines put the car on the GROUND. I'm willing to bet it's the lowest of any spring setup, regardless of what they are rated at. Here's a few pics of mine:
https://my350z.com/forum/6166759-post52.html
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