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Old May 15, 2010 | 12:28 PM
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**** Edit for requests of different angles and gap difference with 19's vs stock - added pics below*****

Completed the install today by following directions below. Took me 1.5 hours for back and 4.5 hours for the front. Taking my time detailing my tire wells. The only hard part was compressing the springs on the front.

http://www.*********.com/w/images/3/...s_tutorial.pdf oops guess I broke a rule linking a tech site?

https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-...y-yusoslo.html (These instructions have a very important tip in the thread about disconnecting the nut from the upper arm. It allows enough room to remove the coilover without having to compress the springs. I did have to compress them after they were off the car to get them off and the new ones on.)

Thanks to those who took time to document the steps so well.

I just decided to take alot of shots to help someone like me who read about springs for a month know what to expect from the Eibach install.

19's from "Wheel Dude" should be here Monday so more pics to come.

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Before


After


Rear Gap Before


Rear Gap After


Front Gap Before


Front Gap After


Profile Before


Profile After


Rear Gap with 19's and Hankook v12's Barely can squeeze a finger in at an angle. Also had to roll rear fenders to eliminate rubbage.


Front Gap with 19's even tighter 1 finger fit at an angle. Neither front nor back will fit 1 finger horizontally.


More angles as requested






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Old May 15, 2010 | 12:36 PM
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Looks good man! Good choice on the Pro-Kit. It came out nice.
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Old May 15, 2010 | 12:44 PM
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Definitely looks much better after the drop
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Old May 15, 2010 | 12:56 PM
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Man that looks good. Great Job
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Old May 15, 2010 | 01:19 PM
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Thanks guys!

Nice photo correction there CDOXP...I didn't really take time to edit anything. I really wish I would have moved the brooms out of view lol.

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Old May 15, 2010 | 02:11 PM
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looks way better but you need spacers too.
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Old May 15, 2010 | 03:46 PM
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Looks great... which wheels did you get from Wheel Dude?
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Old May 15, 2010 | 04:23 PM
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P45r flat black 19x10 w285s and 19x9 with 255s
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Old May 15, 2010 | 04:31 PM
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Nice pics, this should be helpful for those who have yet to upgrade.
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well done, looks sweet
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Old May 15, 2010 | 05:17 PM
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looks good, in for pics with the new wheels
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Old May 15, 2010 | 05:47 PM
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nice
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Originally Posted by gkidd
P45r flat black 19x10 w285s and 19x9 with 255s
That should look pretty sweet. I was considering getting the hyper silver version those but I'm on the fence about just waiting until I can afford Volks.
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Old May 15, 2010 | 07:24 PM
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Good lookin' car!
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Old May 15, 2010 | 07:38 PM
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looks much better.. its amazing what a few inches will do huh (thats what she said.. lol)

Ilike it.. I got lucky when i got had my car it already had the nismo springs on it.. prolly would not have been my first choice but not like i am gonna change it now since it is already dropped.. my ride height is about the same as yours

also.. not on topic.. but wtf is up with links being ****'ed out.. is it the mods.. if so... lame.....
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Old May 16, 2010 | 12:56 AM
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looks really good. How's the ride comfort?
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Old May 16, 2010 | 09:21 AM
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The ride is definitely more firm. It wasn't the softest to begin with but you will feel every bump. Still there is no way I would go back to the stock look.
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get coilovers and go lower!
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Old May 16, 2010 | 12:29 PM
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Looks great! I have the same set up (previous owner had Pro-Kit installed). I went with the P45R's from Dave. Depending on tires, you could (potentially) rub with those tire sizes.
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Old May 16, 2010 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by StevieZ
Looks great! I have the same set up (previous owner had Pro-Kit installed). I went with the P45R's from Dave. Depending on tires, you could (potentially) rub with those tire sizes.
Geesh I hope not. Hankook tires are what I went with. I'll find out tomorrow.
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