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Suspension Issues...
I want to lower my Z using the eibach prokit but i'm concerned about the camber problem that comes after. I know that i'm going to need a camber kit to correct this problem. will i need kits for both front and rear applications? Will these camber kits return my alignment back to it's stock form after the drop has been done?Lastly, will i need any other parts to completely finish this part of my suspension upgrades?
I want to lower my Z but i want to make sure that i have everything that i possibly need to make this happen SAFELY!
F.Y.I. I own a 2003 Track Model 350Z with all the performance goodies but with a simple but functional base model interior.
I want to lower my Z but i want to make sure that i have everything that i possibly need to make this happen SAFELY!
F.Y.I. I own a 2003 Track Model 350Z with all the performance goodies but with a simple but functional base model interior.
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Thanx Mike for your quick response. So if i order me the Eibach Prokit i am going to need a camber kit for the rear only? While doing some research on different suspension kit, i've noticed that some coilover kits come with camber plates for the front and not the rear. I'm confused, if i was to order myself one of these coilover kit with a camber plate, would i still need to order a camber kit for the rear?I'm still trying to get a response to this question from TEIN and JIC, but i figure "It never hurts to ask". Hundreds of brain is better then one.lol. Thanx
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Thanx Mike & Eric. I appreciate your oppinions and suggestions and will seriously take them into account when chosing a suspension kit for my car.
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Originally posted by Mr. Potato Head
It handles better until you lose the rear end. Then it's harder to regain control (than stock).
It handles better until you lose the rear end. Then it's harder to regain control (than stock).
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Originally posted by Mr. Potato Head
It handles better until you lose the rear end. Then it's harder to regain control (than stock).
It handles better until you lose the rear end. Then it's harder to regain control (than stock).
Progressive springs can be made to work in very limited conditions where the parameteres are well known, like a specific road course where telemetry is constantly giving feedback to help select the right rates.....and the designers are experts on vehicle dynamics. Which given some of the spring rates I've seen used, their not always paying the R&D guys to well or its someones best guess it seams.
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Gcoupe35: Very helpful explanation!!
What are the sway bars doing under these same conditions? I would guess that they act in opposition to the spring and resist roll more...but then I'm just learning about these things.
What are the sway bars doing under these same conditions? I would guess that they act in opposition to the spring and resist roll more...but then I'm just learning about these things.
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When you say Koni's, do you mean the koni struts? If so, would the koni struts make a big difference over the stock units? How about struts from bilstien? I want to lower my 350Z and do everything that needs to be done all at one time. I'm not going to be racing my Z (much) but i want to lower it. Mostly for looks but i want my Z to be functional also.(As well as safe). Everyones advice and inputs has givin me alot to consider and i've found this forum to be very informative( overly aggressive at times, but informative none the less). Thanx
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Hey john,
Thanks for the 411. To my understanding i was told that i would need to let the springs settle for about three weeks but i'll be sure to take care of those issues as suggested. Thanx
Thanks for the 411. To my understanding i was told that i would need to let the springs settle for about three weeks but i'll be sure to take care of those issues as suggested. Thanx
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Originally posted by 808_FairladyZ
When you say Koni's, do you mean the koni struts? If so, would the koni struts make a big difference over the stock units? How about struts from bilstien? I want to lower my 350Z and do everything that needs to be done all at one time. I'm not going to be racing my Z (much) but i want to lower it. Mostly for looks but i want my Z to be functional also.(As well as safe). Everyones advice and inputs has givin me alot to consider and i've found this forum to be very informative( overly aggressive at times, but informative none the less). Thanx
When you say Koni's, do you mean the koni struts? If so, would the koni struts make a big difference over the stock units? How about struts from bilstien? I want to lower my 350Z and do everything that needs to be done all at one time. I'm not going to be racing my Z (much) but i want to lower it. Mostly for looks but i want my Z to be functional also.(As well as safe). Everyones advice and inputs has givin me alot to consider and i've found this forum to be very informative( overly aggressive at times, but informative none the less). Thanx
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....threadid=46715
The SA Koni Yellow Sport shocks will allow you to use the stock springs. They were designed to work with them. Carter is running custom DA Konis. The SA shocks should be out early next year per Gordon at Koni.
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