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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 06:32 AM
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Not the best pic so will have to take more later. 20mm spacers rear and 15mm front. Lowered on Tanabe GF210.

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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 06:41 AM
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^ yup you need better pic. the front looks good the rear appears slightly higher.
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 08:14 AM
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Front's perfect IMO but the rear is too high with 2 finger gap back when I ran gf210's.
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Old Aug 4, 2012 | 08:42 AM
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Tanabe GF210

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They settled pretty evenly. No spring mount mod yet, probably wont need to either.
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Old Aug 4, 2012 | 08:52 AM
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I forgot to mention... from my observation, the '03-'05 model sit lower than '06+ therefore you're happy with the gf210 drop and no need to do spring mount mod.

My '07 had 2 finger gap and it was hideous IMO, so the spring mount mod was necessary. Check out the before and after pic:

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Old Aug 4, 2012 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by stogey420time
I forgot to mention... from my observation, the '03-'05 model sit lower than '06+ therefore you're happy with the gf210 drop and no need to do spring mount mod.
I noticed the same thing when looking at pictures. It's more than likely due to the change in spring rates. Also, I found that on a full tank of gas the rear will sit a little lower. So I will fill up before the next shoot
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Old Aug 4, 2012 | 08:55 PM
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Eibach sportline springs with spring mount mod.
18x10.5 all around
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 11:04 AM
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ARK GT-F Lowering Spring Key product information:

- Nissan 350Z 03-08 (All Models)
- Better Corner and balance grip
- Front / Rear : Approx. 1.00"/ 1.00"
- Street & Track Performance Spec.
- All 12 month manufacture limited warranty


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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 12:55 PM
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After seeing so many new springs on the market, why has no ones picked up on our "spring mount mod" and made their rear springs drop our car more than the front?! everyone does the spring mount mod for a reason, so we are not stuck with the racked look from almost every spring gives
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 01:10 PM
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I remember there used to be a thread way back when (possibly on another 350z forum) with a list of all suspension and specs for the z33. IIRC there are some springs that drops the rear more.
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 07:52 PM
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Did you have camber arms for the rear on this setup. Looking for similar style
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 09:26 PM
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Tokico Dspec shock/spring combo.
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 03:01 PM
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Sportlines
19x9.5 245/35
19x10.5 275/35
This is before I put on rear camber arms.
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by myzproject
Not the best pic so will have to take more later. 20mm spacers rear and 15mm front. Lowered on Tanabe GF210.

I'm thinking about going with almost the same setup (on 06 Grand Touring rims though, 20mm in the back and 10mm spacers in the front with the gf210's).

Do you have any more pics from different angles? Any rubbing or fender modification needed?
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by ReelBigAndy
I'm thinking about going with almost the same setup (on 06 Grand Touring rims though, 20mm in the back and 10mm spacers in the front with the gf210's).

Do you have any more pics from different angles? Any rubbing or fender modification needed?
Here's a a side angle pic. I would recommend a 15mm spacer in the front. I still have a little room to go with the 15 and the 10 would be not enough. The front I have no modifications to the fender but the rear I have rolled flat. I have no rubbing at all with this drop.

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Old Oct 3, 2012 | 10:48 PM
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Recently installed tein stechs with tokico dspecs. 18x9.5, 255/40 front, 275/40 rear. Kinda wish I would a went with a tad more of a drop but ohwell. Sorry for the crappy pictures :/







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Old Oct 14, 2012 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by thespottedcow
Recently installed tein stechs with tokico dspecs. 18x9.5, 255/40 front, 275/40 rear. Kinda wish I would a went with a tad more of a drop but ohwell. Sorry for the crappy pictures :/


Try Eibach prokits...will drop you another 1/2 with better rates.
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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by realist alive
I have GF210s and you will need an alignment and a front and rear camber kit to get back in to spec. i have the rear camber kit and have not purchased a front camber kit do to cost and my fronts are just barely out of spec

How much is this lowered?
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Old Dec 13, 2012 | 09:19 PM
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lowered on Tanabe Gf210s & spc rear camber arms. just installed last week.
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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 07:17 AM
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RS*R Ti2000 springs. Koni "yellow" shocks.

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Because of the slightly shorter tires, it doesn't look lowered, but it is:

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