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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 10:19 AM
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I have some questions about lower our cars...

1) is it ok to just use a spring ex: eibach, tien, etc.?
2) how will just a spring effect the suspention?
3)Where can I get a good deal on the Nismo suspension set-up?
4) how will the camber be effected on our car?

thanks for you help guys

Jonathan
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 10:26 AM
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i had my nismo set-up installed maybe 5 mo. ago and dont seem to have any camber issues. its a very mild drop.
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 11:03 AM
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Hotchkis.
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 11:19 AM
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Tein S-techs FTW
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 11:24 AM
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what about tanabe gf210?
they have a good deal on these right now...
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 11:25 AM
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I have the Tanabe NF210's. Love them! Definately an aggressive drop.
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 11:28 AM
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Tein S-Techs, love them. No camber issues. Camber issues come up if you lower the Z more than 1inch, then you'll need a camber kit.
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 11:32 AM
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i checked and says the tanabes gf210 lowers 1 inch front and 1.2 inch in rears...
such tough decisions
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by bam025
Tein S-techs FTW
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by kbomb
i checked and says the tanabes gf210 lowers 1 inch front and 1.2 inch in rears...
such tough decisions
Then you'll need a camber kit.

Just get the Tein S Techs...believe me, they look good

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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 11:54 AM
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Hotchkis TVS kit! Springs & Sways: $349 w/ $50 rebate through Hotchkis & order through Intense. Links in sig.
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 07:37 PM
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I dropped mine only .8 inches and my camber is at 3 deg. drivers side rear rim actually has rubbed a groove in my shock. not on stock rims though.
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by bimmer10
I have the Tanabe NF210's. Love them! Definately an aggressive drop.

those volk gtm

got more pics

looks nice
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 06:40 PM
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which springs will give me the least camber issues?
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 06:48 PM
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i just installed my gf210s a couple days ago and hella love it. rides smooth and works w/ the stock shocks w/ no prob. also the alignment BARELY was affected. GF210 FTW!
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 02:11 AM
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Try Tein S Techs or Hotchkis springs
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 08:22 AM
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the teins it says will lower you .6 in the rear and .7 in the front. But my car already looks fine in the front and just looks like it needs a little in the rear. Does anyone have pics of a car with the tein kit on?

here is my car now https://my350z.com/forum/wheels-and-tires/238635-got-my-volk-te-37-s-on.html
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 08:24 AM
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man the hotchkis are way cheaper and they are like the reverse of the teins, lowering about .6 in the front and .75 in the rear. Why are they cheaper is there any trade off?
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