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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 02:49 PM
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so here is my car, how far should i drop it? I have full vertex kit and 19'' wheels? Looking for an agressive look, without losing performance? Just dont like the wheel gap. Currently running stock suspension
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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No more than an inch if you don't want to lose performance.
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 04:27 PM
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If you want to go with springs, I would suggest the Eibach Pro kit with some new shocks.
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 04:49 PM
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Thanks, what about the sportline? what kind of shocks should i go with?
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 04:56 PM
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sportlines are pretty damn low - but combined with a Tokico D Spec adjustable, would work well
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 04:58 PM
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 06:08 PM
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Looks not too high, Hotchkis has very moderate drop and soft feeling. Oem shocks.
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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by silverstripes
If you want to go with springs, I would suggest the Eibach Pro kit with some new shocks.
I have the Eibach pro-kit spring on my 07 with stock shocks. Driving around with them for about two weeks now. I love the way it feels, not too stiff and not too soft. Dropped the Z about an inch. I have 18" Volks and looks pretty good. No problems at all. I am putting on the SPC camber/toe kit this week in the rear to get them back to factory specs for the alignment.

One thing though, wonder if you guys notice this too or not, with these springs, when I turn my wheels from left to right, full lock, you can hear a little bit of the *boing* *boing* sound from the front suspension. Don't affect anything, it's just there for some reason. Just wondering though.

Chad350Z, you got a niiiiice looking ride. Don't go too low though... might be hard to get over speed bumps with that nice kit.
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Old Oct 2, 2008 | 05:15 AM
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I'm quite conservative, but I think 0.5-.75 drop would be enough...but I like how it looks now too....so take that as you will.
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 11:25 PM
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Thanks guys for all the help, Ive seen alot of pics with the Pro-Kit, More than likely going to go with that, Thank you everyone for your help!

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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 02:22 PM
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Hey Chad, just a reminder...don't forget to consider linear vs progressive spring rates and which suits your needs better.
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