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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 11:43 AM
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I just got my new 2 week old 350z rimmed up and now it's time to lower it.
I only want a small 1 inch drop.
I was thinking about Eibach lowering springs (Pro-Kit).

I don't know much at all about alignments. But I do know that I need to adjust the cars camber. There are a lot of different kits on the market with very different prices and they all look the same to me.

I want to try to spend as little as possible while not buying junk.
What do you guys recommend?
Also what are the key features I need to look for in a camber kit (if any)?

I was looking at this kit on eBay...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170449109055&viewitem=&sspagenam e=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT


What do you guys think? Thanks guys!!!
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 11:47 AM
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 11:51 AM
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That's not really a deal for a camber kit.

Just take it to Precision Z and have them install it since you will need an install and alignment.

http://www.precisionz.com/

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That's not really a deal for a camber kit.

Just take it to Precision Z and have them install it since you will need an install and alignment.

http://www.precisionz.com/
Oh wow thanks so much man!!!

I'll look into it right now. Do you know them? If so I'll tell them you sent me hahaha
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 12:21 PM
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Man ****'s getting expensive! They want to sell me the most expensive stuff. All I want is a simple 1 inch drop with an alignment...

Shouldn't be that expensive/difficult.
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 12:42 PM
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I'm starting to think about just keeping it the stock height.

Minimum of $600 for a camber kit (up from there)
Coil overs or springs (remember I only want about an inch lower)
Install etc etc $$$$$

Man I thought this was going to be easy HELP!
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by BJJ Gi Choke
I'm starting to think about just keeping it the stock height.

Minimum of $600 for a camber kit (up from there)
Coil overs or springs (remember I only want about an inch lower)
Install etc etc $$$$$

Man I thought this was going to be easy HELP!
I have the Pro-Kit for a clean finger gap (1" drop). The car came that way, but I probably would have gone this way anyway. It's the most in expensive way to go. The ride is ok with 19"s. I went to the dealer a few months ago for some other things and had them do an alignment as well. It wasn't out that much and came into spec. with NO camber kit needed. 2cents...
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I have the Pro-Kit for a clean finger gap (1" drop). The car came that way, but I probably would have gone this way anyway. It's the most in expensive way to go. The ride is ok with 19"s. I went to the dealer a few months ago for some other things and had them do an alignment as well. It wasn't out that much and came into spec. with NO camber kit needed. 2cents...
Dude thanks so much for your input.

That's what I was thinking. As long as I can get the "toe" dialed in to spec, (which shouldn't be a problem at all), I'm golden.
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 01:45 PM
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Save up for coils yes you'll prob end up getting them down the road anyway. Take your time and plan things out it will save you $ in the long run
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 02:30 PM
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Just get the ProKit and a REAR camber kit with toe bolts. Your front will be out of spec, but actually fine (about -1.5) but the rear will need a kit like SPC.

Quit looking at Ebay junk parts, if you really need ebay parts , look for SPL or SPC and get toe bolts.
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by BJJ Gi Choke
Oh wow thanks so much man!!!

I'll look into it right now. Do you know them? If so I'll tell them you sent me hahaha
Yeah, they are some great guys.

They service alot of Z's and G's on the forum. Just tell them Wais sent you.

One option is to drop it roll without a camber kit for a little while. I drove without a camber kit for awhile but eventually with the wheel spacers and my aggressive tires I needed to get one installed to save my tires.

You might be able to get away without one and save up for it for a month or two depending on how much you drive the Z.
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
Just get the ProKit and a REAR camber kit with toe bolts. Your front will be out of spec, but actually fine (about -1.5) but the rear will need a kit like SPC.

Quit looking at Ebay junk parts, if you really need ebay parts , look for SPL or SPC and get toe bolts.
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 03:17 PM
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Cool thanks guys. I just got the springs. I'll hit you up for the others stuff later.
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 05:43 PM
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eibach makes a nice set of rear camber arms about 160 shipped with the toe bolt. install yourself then take it to get it installed. SPL makes a very good rear set but its pricey, around 270.00, but very high quality.

good luck
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Ok so I picked up the SPC Front/Rear Camber Kits.

Where should I go in So-Cal to get them installed and aligned that wont charge an arm and a leg?

Thanks guys!!!
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I decided not to lower my car and I don't need the springs anymore.

I'm selling them on eBay right now.

I'll also be selling the spc rear arms with toe bolts later on.

ABSOLUTELY PERFECT CONDITION, IT'S BRAND NEW IN THE UNOPENED BOX!!!!!
I've had it for less than 48 hours!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...STRK:MESELX:IT

EIBACH PRO KIT SPRINGS 03 04 05 06 NISSAN 350Z
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 02:40 PM
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This is for those of you that know about alignments.

So this is my 3rd freaking time at the nissan dealership!

My car still feels like it's pulling to the right a little.
Also this time I noticed the my steering wheel turns MUCH easier than ever before. The steering used to be so tight but not so much anymore.

Here's a print out of my specs. Can you guys tell me if this looks good to you? Thanks

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