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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 10:02 AM
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Well ive got an 06 350Z and just put staggered 19's on it, 19x8.5 on the front(20mm offset), 19x10.5 on the back(25mm offset) with 245/35 and 275/35 Toyo's. i'd like to put springs on it to get the right stance because its sitting too high right now and i dont have the money for coilovers. Anyone out there with suggestions?





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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 10:14 AM
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Honestly man i thnk it looks great the way it is
Won't lowering it make your ride stiffer and rougher??
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 10:30 AM
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how much drop r u looking at?
people usually go with GF210, 1 in front 1.2 rear

If you dont want shocks then go with tein s tech but it only lowers .6 and .7

people say you eventually need to change your shocks if you get a aftermarket springs that lowers over 1 inch or has softer spring rates than OEM springs. If you are looking for long run then coils, if for short run then to play safe, tein s tech.
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by kham25
Honestly man i thnk it looks great the way it is
Well thank you, but i think your being tricked because its in the grass. it does look a little higher in person on concrete. its not bad in the front, but the back sits a little too high for my liking. i was just wanting to lower it about an inch. Thats why im looking into the Tein's. Heard great things about them except they dont lower it enough
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by kham25
Honestly man i thnk it looks great the way it is
Won't lowering it make your ride stiffer and rougher??
honestly you should stfu
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 08:46 AM
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Get sportlines and a rear camber kit!
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by _NIZMO_
honestly you should stfu
lol
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 04:07 PM
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save up until you can afford coilovers
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by _NIZMO_
honestly you should stfu
and you should take your own advice
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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If you're going to lower it, do it right. Save up for a set of coilovers + camber kits. Just doing springs will of course lower your car, but the ride quality will be crap and bouncy and it will ear out your stock struts no time... the ride will only get more bouncy hah.
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by kham25
Honestly man i thnk it looks great the way it is
Won't lowering it make your ride stiffer and rougher??
what the fuc are you smoking son?

get either tanabe gf210 or nf210 with tokico dspecs
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by _NIZMO_
honestly you should stfu
Im sorry its mean but i Lol's
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by _NIZMO_
honestly you should stfu
Hey dirtbag its my opinion shut your pie hole.You need a nice ***** slapping jerk off
i was talking to OP thats my take..
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by haeshik
what the fuc are you smoking son?

get either tanabe gf210 or nf210 with tokico dspecs
you would'nt believe
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 11:23 AM
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Contact vendors on the forum to get educated on suspension heights, rates, etc.
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 11:24 AM
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+1 for save up and get coilovers. Do it right the first time
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 11:59 AM
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thats as expensive as a set of coilovers


Originally Posted by haeshik
what the fuc are you smoking son?

get either tanabe gf210 or nf210 with tokico dspecs
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Parker01
but the ride quality will be crap and bouncy and it will ear out your stock struts no time... the ride will only get more bouncy hah.
ummm no. If you cut your stock springs, then yes. There are plenty of ppl riding on aftermarket springs, including myself, and it doesnt create "bouncy rides". Every shock is differernt and will have different life span as far as longevity. It depends on your drop hight.

Originally Posted by Kirk Lazarus
Contact vendors on the forum to get educated on suspension heights, rates, etc.
good advise. There are a million threads in this section on the topic you have posted. Use the search function and teach yourself, the material is out there.

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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 07:04 AM
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Z33power:

Check out the marketplace sometime, there are all kinds of deals to find ranging from entry level budget coilovers to springs.

D2 Coilovers - $500 https://my350z.com/forum/suspension/...ers-500-a.html
KSport Coilovers - $750 https://my350z.com/forum/suspension/...ers-500-a.html
Tein Stech springs - $150 https://my350z.com/forum/suspension/...h-springs.html
Eibach Pro-Kit - $225 https://my350z.com/forum/suspension/...-kit-sale.html
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by gastoneii
save up until you can afford coilovers
+1

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