iam getting new wheels 18X8.5 +27 F / 18X10 +24 rear with 245/40,275/40 what springs should i get tanabe gf, H&R? any body have tanabe GF with 18s with pics. i have tanabe GF right now but i cut one coil i dont like it anymore and the tires might rub if i install the wheels so i wanna get a new springs.

 

Swift. Quality and materials are top notch stuff. They claim it is less prone to sagging than the competition.

Check them out at www.swiftsprings.com

Or read about the materials they use, and how it's superior, at Performance's website:
http://www.mynismo.com/products/Defa...id=5957&v=more

Best yet, your camber will stay within factory limits.

 

Tanabe GF210's = Good Stuff

 

+1 for Tanabe GF210

 

How sure are you that by restoring the height you took away buy cutting your GF210's that you will won't run into clearance issues? You would be better served if you have to have a 1" drop by picking a different spring then the GF210's because they are not much stiffer then oem and will allow greater suspension movement (bringing the tires closer) then a different 1" drop spring choice that is stiffer.

Tanabe GF210 Series 350Z progressive springs 1”/1.2”
Spring rates in LBS 336/375 (only peak rates are published, softer initial progressive rates unknown)

For a greater level of insurance, go with Eibach Pro-kits (look at peak rates)
Eibach 350Z progressive springs 1”/1” drop
Spring rates in LBS initial/final front 296/384 initial/final rear 316/421

In the end, it's a whole lot better to have your tire/wheel upgrade planned out so you know before your buy that they cannot rub at any point in the suspension's entire range of travel. You may also be better served by picking a different spring that does not have as much drop.

Curious, when you cut the GF210's, did you cut them from the bottom or top of the spring?

 

thanks for the help... i dnt remember my friends cut it... i think top coz the bottom is smaller than the top or other way around...we cut it on a bigger coil.

like i said iam buying 18X8.5 +27 front, 18X10 +24 rear. super advan wheels. i want to drop it as low as i can without rubbing. i think its better if i will get coilovers right. what about tein basic how low can i drop with that coilover? 2.2 inches front 1.1 rear?

 

Being cut from the top out of the tightly grouped coil's really should not effect ride quality much if at all, unless it's bringing you into contract with the bumpstops a lot more.

Your close on the Basics, -2.4"/-1.1" (as shown on Tein's web site) Going coilovers would give you more spring stiffness and the ability to find that drop sweet spot of just enough before rubbing.