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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 11:11 PM
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oh well get the camber kit; you won't regret. I don't have an aggressive drop but it's my next move. If you decide to sell your coils let me know ;D
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 04:50 AM
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I don't know what the hell you guys be driving over or how you guys be driving to be scraping everything at stock height.. Probably taking a big dip going a 40mph or something.
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by jaaf
hellll nooooo! no regrets here


the look is so worth it


What springs do u have!
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by quakerroatmeal
I don't know what the hell you guys be driving over or how you guys be driving to be scraping everything at stock height.. Probably taking a big dip going a 40mph or something.
+1
I'm lowered on gf210 plus spring mount mod, cut 1/2 inch....haven't scraped yet (knock on wood).

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What springs do u have!
He's on Bilstein coils (i think)
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 12:23 PM
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I never regret lowering it, I only regret not going at steeper angles up or down driveways when I to scrape
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Old Jul 18, 2010 | 09:01 PM
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How does the coil and rear shock setup affect stock 17 setups? Any camber kit needed at that point, jyst lookng to increase handle and drop center.
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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 05:17 PM
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answers?
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Stock2Autocrozz
How does the coil and rear shock setup affect stock 17 setups? Any camber kit needed at that point, jyst lookng to increase handle and drop center.
Short answer: the right coilovers (or springs + shock combo) could increase performance. Springs only will not increase performance IMHO.

A GOOD primer on what's needed and why as far as camber/toe/etc adjustments:

JasonZ-YA's Suspension FAQ
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 06:23 AM
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I don't regret lowering the car. But I'm beginning to regret putting the 4 point front brace in. I only lowered it on S-Techs but the brace sits about an inch low. It hits on half the speed bumps. Such a nasty feeling when the whole car vibrates after hitting a speed bump.
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 06:29 AM
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I don't regret lowering my Z. Am on Nismo shocks and struts, with Tanabe GF210's. just gotta get the rear camber kit, and toe bolts, and I'm good.
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by 350ZEEEEE
I never regret lowering it, I only regret not going at steeper angles up or down driveways when I to scrape
slow steady and steep over parking lot entrance/driveway
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 07:19 PM
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I m getting eibach perfo coils and tokiko rear shocks, just looking for more info regarding drop perf and what to expect...wasnt sure if id need camber kit
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 09:01 PM
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^Do you plan to autox? I would chose my parts a bit differently if you plan too.
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 09:27 PM
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^ nope in sn only, ill mess with it here and there...to be honest im looking at top speed and just tracking setup over autox agility if you will.
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