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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 04:26 PM
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I want to lower my Z but not sure what way to go. Just wondering if any of you guys are happy with your set up. I have heard alot of people not happy with there set up. So what do you guys have.
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 05:34 PM
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 05:41 PM
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eibach sportlines offer the most aggressive drop out of all the springs. Check out my album to see how they sit
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 05:43 PM
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hey wats up zippy i c u in the AF as well cool. anyway which is better for the z coilovers or springs?
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 05:47 PM
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just checked out ur album nice slam. how much did you drop?
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 05:49 PM
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Zippy_z did you just do your springs? how is the ride on those springs? do your tires wear out fast?
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 05:52 PM
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Zippy_z did you just do your springs? how is the ride on those springs? do your tires wear out fast?
The ride on Eibach Sportlines isn't too far off from stock. But you WILL need a camber kit with these springs, otherwise your tires will show camber wear REALLY quick. Also keep in mind that lowering your car with springs only will wear out your shocks faster. So depending on how much you want to spend on your suspension, you could also look into a decent set of coilovers. Stance coilovers are a pretty good bang for the buck.
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 05:54 PM
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calin what are you running on your car for springs?
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 05:56 PM
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I have Eibach Sportlines too with stock shocks. Check out my album for some pics. I'll be getting Stance coilovers soon because I think my shocks are going bad
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 05:18 AM
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I just purchased Tanabe GF210's for my ride, They look alright and dont cost too much. Also got the Ichiba rear camber arms. Got the set from a dude on the vendor forum, I will be installing these pretty soon if you want to see some pics.
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Zippy_z
eibach sportlines offer the most aggressive drop out of all the springs. Check out my album to see how they sit
+1
sportline = slammed. just gotta be very careful driving over speedbumps, driveways or any bumps on the road cos your tires will rub...

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Originally Posted by Zippy_z
eibach sportlines offer the most aggressive drop out of all the springs. Check out my album to see how they sit
So your saying that Sportlines sag past their 1.2" drop spec?

^Gotta admit, the picture posted above, looks like more then a 1.2" drop that's for sure.

Reason I ask is, Sprint springs drop 1.75" so spec wise the sportlines 1.2" drop spec isn't the most aggressive drop out of all the springs. Kinda doesn't matter anyway, dropping 1.75" on oem shocks is a bad idea any way, I still fail lol

http://www.sprintspring.com/c-20-nissan.aspx

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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Gsedan35
^Gotta admit, the picture posted above, looks like more then a 1.2" drop that's for sure.

...dropping 1.75" on oem shocks is a bad idea any way, I still fail lol

http://www.sprintspring.com/c-20-nissan.aspx
mos def got more than 1.2"...gotta change out my oem shocks to whatever aftermarket shocks to reduce the rubbing expecially on the front...
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 11:38 AM
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What would anyone reccommend for aftermarket shocks with the sportlines? Im very interested in lowering my z as well. thanks
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 08:48 AM
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Does anyone think that lowering with the Eibach Pro Kit will require a rear and/or front camber? I WANT to lower the ride, but not sure which way to go. I thought about the Tein S-Tech, which is obviously way less than the Eibach, but that would save me from getting a camber kit. Any thoughts???


Thanks!
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go with coilovers. alot better quality and more options with coilovers then just springs.
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