Last decision ( Hotchkis or GF210 )
10-30-2007, 07:43 AM
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Installed Hotchkis and dropped 1.5" in the rear and almost 1" in the front. Can't get into stock alignment specs on either front or rear. If this is subtle, I'd hate to see a radical drop. Just goes to show that YMMV on any mod.
10-30-2007, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by fresnel151
Installed Hotchkis and dropped 1.5" in the rear and almost 1" in the front. Can't get into stock alignment specs on either front or rear. If this is subtle, I'd hate to see a radical drop. Just goes to show that YMMV on any mod.
Got any pictures?
10-30-2007, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by xhooniex83
hey guys!
i have 04, and it's time to drop!!
i've search for while, and i got two springs in my mind is,
Hotchkis and tanabe GF210
i still can't decide which spring should i go with,
who has hotchkis, seem like need more drop on rear,
but good thing that they get back to spec easy with stock camber & toe
who has tanabe GF210
perfect drop, but seem like lot of people use this spring
from Cali, Florida, which has nice road condition,
still
hotchkis will be too less drop?
tanabe will be too drop for daily driving?
what you guys think? help my dicision!!
and if anyone has picture of before and After then,
it will help me alot. ( i found out only couple of pictures for each spring)
Thanks guys!
i have 04, and it's time to drop!!
i've search for while, and i got two springs in my mind is,
Hotchkis and tanabe GF210
i still can't decide which spring should i go with,
who has hotchkis, seem like need more drop on rear,
but good thing that they get back to spec easy with stock camber & toe
who has tanabe GF210
perfect drop, but seem like lot of people use this spring
from Cali, Florida, which has nice road condition,
still
hotchkis will be too less drop?
tanabe will be too drop for daily driving?
what you guys think? help my dicision!!
and if anyone has picture of before and After then,
it will help me alot. ( i found out only couple of pictures for each spring)
Thanks guys!
10-30-2007, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by fresnel151
Installed Hotchkis and dropped 1.5" in the rear and almost 1" in the front. Can't get into stock alignment specs on either front or rear. If this is subtle, I'd hate to see a radical drop. Just goes to show that YMMV on any mod.
10-30-2007, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by fresnel151
Installed Hotchkis and dropped 1.5" in the rear and almost 1" in the front. Can't get into stock alignment specs on either front or rear. If this is subtle, I'd hate to see a radical drop. Just goes to show that YMMV on any mod.
10-30-2007, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by fresnel151
Installed Hotchkis and dropped 1.5" in the rear and almost 1" in the front. Can't get into stock alignment specs on either front or rear. If this is subtle, I'd hate to see a radical drop. Just goes to show that YMMV on any mod.
i never heard hotchkis dropped 1.5 rear 1" in front,
you might confuse with other brand of springs? no?
10-30-2007, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Gsedan35
What about Tein S-tech vs the Hotchkis? IMO better rate specs and the same kind of no camber kit drop.
i was looking at Tein S before, but people seem they give more point to Hotchkis then Tein S
10-30-2007, 10:41 AM
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Thanks for all info Guys.
and i saw some picture with hotchkis and GF210 rear gaps. and front.
HUmmm now it's getting closer to GF.
and i saw some picture with hotchkis and GF210 rear gaps. and front.
HUmmm now it's getting closer to GF.
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10-30-2007, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Nexx
ive had both. if you are going for looks, gf210 and the hotchkis for performance. i kinda regret going from the hotchkis to the tanabe but it does look better.
did u scrappin ur car with tanabe Springs on?
humm maybe not in dallas, cuz i used to live in dallas for 8 years.
10-30-2007, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by fresnel151
Installed Hotchkis and dropped 1.5" in the rear and almost 1" in the front. Can't get into stock alignment specs on either front or rear. If this is subtle, I'd hate to see a radical drop. Just goes to show that YMMV on any mod.
10-30-2007, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by bugsbbunny
No way Hotchkis dropped you that much. Are you sure ???
with stock springs: 28" from apex of fender lip to ground
with Hotchkis: 26.5" from apex of fender to ground
I added a spacer to the Hotchkis to bring it to around 27" but still can't adjust to factory alignment spec. This is a roadster by the way.
10-30-2007, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by fresnel151
I was very surprised given what I'd read about the Hotchkis drop. The fronts are about what I expected but the rears seemed way lower than expected. A few people even commented that it looked pretty low. I reinstalled the stock rear springs just to see what the deal was:
with stock springs: 28" from apex of fender lip to ground
with Hotchkis: 26.5" from apex of fender to ground
I added a spacer to the Hotchkis to bring it to around 27" but still can't adjust to factory alignment spec. This is a roadster by the way.
with stock springs: 28" from apex of fender lip to ground
with Hotchkis: 26.5" from apex of fender to ground
I added a spacer to the Hotchkis to bring it to around 27" but still can't adjust to factory alignment spec. This is a roadster by the way.
i don't know about roadster
10-30-2007, 06:30 PM
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My 05 has the GF tanabes and I like them...I will say add some tokicos d spec shocks while you have the springs out...I will be adding the shocks when my rotors need replacing. BTW My car is low but not that low that I hit everything on the road. Good luck on your decision.
10-30-2007, 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by t0m4t0
why is everyone saying that if I get tanabe springs I will need camber kit in the back only... how come I dont need 'em in the front?
You have better,
i read from other member wrote,
rear drop 1.2 " which is that, it's pretty hard to get back into spec with stock camber & toe, that's why it's BETTER to get rear ( not you have to, if you have enough money for tires
) And
Front drop 1", which is that, it could get back to spec with stock camber,
if it doesn't it might not much out. ( depends on vehicle )
and plus 350z is rear wheel drive, so rear tires are were out first.
which is, when rear tires were out,( when you are in spec) by that time your front tires almost were out too ( when you not out far from spec)
Plus front camber are expensive,
All 350z not a same, depends on your CAR,
Easier way, get all camber and install all together,
but i rather give a shot and hold 400 bucks for some other parts.
If i'm not right, please correct me =)
10-30-2007, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Marino Z
I am thinking of getting these springs too but I am trying to figure out if Ill be ok without camber kits. I wouldn't mind running little neg camber but not too much... tough decisions..
Just my 2 cents.
10-30-2007, 06:41 PM
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Guys!!! you know what?!?!!?
i've planned to drop since few month ago, ( when i was in NY)
and i saved money, when i was about get springs i had to move to MIchigan..
so i put that money on moving...
and i got here a month ago, and i save save save again!!!
and i was about to order tommorow ( thurs) buT!! Shooot...
i saw my rear tires....it all went out...it was really worst...i didn't notice that..cuz inside of tires were out so bad...
i couldn't see it...
i have to get rear tires First...so i guess buying a springs will be move to 1 or 2 weeks later.... T.T
i bother too many people cuz of this...and still haven't done it yet....
......... i need hug....
i've planned to drop since few month ago, ( when i was in NY)
and i saved money, when i was about get springs i had to move to MIchigan..
so i put that money on moving...
and i got here a month ago, and i save save save again!!!
and i was about to order tommorow ( thurs) buT!! Shooot...
i saw my rear tires....it all went out...it was really worst...i didn't notice that..cuz inside of tires were out so bad...
i couldn't see it...
i have to get rear tires First...so i guess buying a springs will be move to 1 or 2 weeks later.... T.T
i bother too many people cuz of this...and still haven't done it yet....
......... i need hug....
10-30-2007, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by xhooniex83
You have better,
i read from other member wrote,
rear drop 1.2 " which is that, it's pretty hard to get back into spec with stock camber & toe, that's why it's BETTER to get rear ( not you have to, if you have enough money for tires )
And
Front drop 1", which is that, it could get back to spec with stock camber,
if it doesn't it might not much out. ( depends on vehicle )
and plus 350z is rear wheel drive, so rear tires are were out first.
which is, when rear tires were out,( when you are in spec) by that time your front tires almost were out too ( when you not out far from spec)
Plus front camber are expensive,
All 350z not a same, depends on your CAR,
Easier way, get all camber and install all together,
but i rather give a shot and hold 400 bucks for some other parts.
If i'm not right, please correct me =)
i read from other member wrote,
rear drop 1.2 " which is that, it's pretty hard to get back into spec with stock camber & toe, that's why it's BETTER to get rear ( not you have to, if you have enough money for tires
) And
Front drop 1", which is that, it could get back to spec with stock camber,
if it doesn't it might not much out. ( depends on vehicle )
and plus 350z is rear wheel drive, so rear tires are were out first.
which is, when rear tires were out,( when you are in spec) by that time your front tires almost were out too ( when you not out far from spec)
Plus front camber are expensive,
All 350z not a same, depends on your CAR,
Easier way, get all camber and install all together,
but i rather give a shot and hold 400 bucks for some other parts.
If i'm not right, please correct me =)