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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 12:37 PM
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I just purchased my 350z last week and this week my wheels arrived. I got the Work Meister S1 3pc (black/polished) 19x9.5 (+19) Front 19x11.0 (+17) Rear with Toyo T1R 245/35 Front & 285/30 Rear.

Now the wheels are installed, on the rear it has 2.5 finger gap and on the front has 2 finger.

I'm looking to buy a set of lowering springs that will drop the car decent (1.0") to give it a more aggressive look.

What is the best choice?

I would like to have the rate were its comfortable driving....still got some what of a stiffness yet soft....

I was thinking Tein S-tech but it only drops 0.6f 0.7r which is half an inch...

ANY HELP WOULD HELP! THANKS!
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 12:41 PM
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If you want a basic 1" drop Tanabe gf210, or eibach pro kit, but they go lower the 1".

Keep in mind anything over .8" you'll need a camber kit front and rear.

i HATE it when people say this, but search! The question has been answered many many times.
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 12:43 PM
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Also, be ready to do something about your rear fenders, they may require rolling if you go to low.
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OK I think I will go with the Tein S-Tech.... would be decent
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 12:54 PM
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Cobb Tuning springs, 3/4" front and 15/16" rear.
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tons of ppl on here have the tanabes including me. and it feels like stock to me and is the perfect drop height. looks very good. u 'll need a fender roll with your rear setup. and like -2 degres camber
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help yourself make your own decision.

https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-susp...g-reviews.html
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tockico d specs imo offer the best drop with the best spring rates(linear as another plus). they may not be as popular as the tanabe's and thats a shame.
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by AVmagneticZ
tons of ppl on here have the tanabes including me. and it feels like stock to me and is the perfect drop height. looks very good. u 'll need a fender roll with your rear setup. and like -2 degres camber

do you have a picture of your car with tanabe gf210 ? show some pics!
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Originally Posted by Z04
help yourself make your own decision.

https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-susp...g-reviews.html
great response

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