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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 05:59 AM
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Hi, i found this product on amazon, yeah, i know it says Honda but does anyone think it can also be used on an 03 350z

Godspeed 1996 to 2000 Honda Civic Coilover Springs Lowering Kit Red Color Lower Springs

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A2QFNSS8NFRXPI
Old Feb 9, 2012 | 07:07 AM
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C'mon now, really?
Old Feb 9, 2012 | 07:39 AM
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Yes I "think" they can.
Buy them.
If they don't work then sell the Z and get yourself a civic.
Old Feb 9, 2012 | 08:12 AM
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/COILOVERS-LO...#ht_500wt_1156
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 09:07 AM
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A friend of mine bought a Godspeed sleeve kit for his Tokico shocks on his 240SX. Horrific. That's all I can say.

If you're looking to lower the car without spending a lot, just get some lowering springs and shocks. You can even do the springs now and then get the shocks later.

Check the link in my sig for info on the Tanabe springs!
Old Feb 9, 2012 | 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by redstewie
Hi, i found this product on amazon, yeah, i know it says Honda but does anyone think it can also be used on an 03 350z

Godspeed 1996 to 2000 Honda Civic Coilover Springs Lowering Kit Red Color Lower Springs

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A2QFNSS8NFRXPI
if god himself made it, it must fit
Old Feb 9, 2012 | 01:35 PM
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OP must be joking.
Old Feb 9, 2012 | 02:38 PM
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It will fit OP. Buy it and let us know how it works out.
Old Feb 9, 2012 | 05:11 PM
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You might find a better spring at home depot.
Old Feb 9, 2012 | 05:18 PM
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Really? Do you really want to mod a cheap/crap civic part to work on a Z?
Old Feb 9, 2012 | 05:19 PM
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Look I'll help! They DO fit and will slam your car as well as have a great ride!!!! I promise...
Old Feb 9, 2012 | 05:25 PM
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if you think a $30 Honda Civic spring will work instead of a $200 350z spring you should have got a Honda Civic in the first place
Old Feb 9, 2012 | 10:14 PM
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IMO walk away for one reason.

If the specs are correct, spring rates in the rear are way WAY too soft
at 250lbs. Front spring rate is supposed to be 350lbs, that's fine.


350Z oem spring rates

2003-2004.5
314/342

2005-2008
314/427
Old Feb 10, 2012 | 01:50 PM
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Wtf?
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