I am pondering about lowering my Z with either Tein S tech or some Hotchkis. How long can I get away with it till i need new shocks? I have heard that with these two and some alignment and camber my shocks should be safe?

 

really depends on the road conditions they are subject to

 

+1 Around here probably about 6 months.

 

also depends on how much u drive your car too...

 

It'll be fine but you can save yourself labor cost (or time, if you're DIY) by replacing both the shocks & springs at the same time.

 

+1 and +3 on the road conditions.

 

I lowered my car at 3,000 miles, and now (at 13,000) the dealership is teling me I need a new driver front strut, so I just ordered the Koni sports.