Lowering Spring Questions
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Lowering Spring Questions
I have an '06 Z and I'm planning on lowering my car in the next couple of months and I've decided to go with springs since they're a whole lot cheaper. I've been looking at the Tanabe springs and they say they'll drop the car about an inch. The problem is I have 1.25" wheel spacers and the wheels are about even with the fenders. I'm almost positive I'll clear but I'm worried about when the suspension flexes. Has anyone else ever ran into this or know anyone that has?
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I'm going to tell you this understanding that you won't listen to my advice but I can't blame you I didn't listen to my own advice the first time around. Save up for coil overs, I know you are thinking to yourself their is such a big price difference between the too. I say even if you can't shell out a grand or two for the more expensive coil over sets get a cheap pair, they will run you about 600-800, you will thank me and yourself later.
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I'm going to tell you this understanding that you won't listen to my advice but I can't blame you I didn't listen to my own advice the first time around. Save up for coil overs, I know you are thinking to yourself their is such a big price difference between the too. I say even if you can't shell out a grand or two for the more expensive coil over sets get a cheap pair, they will run you about 600-800, you will thank me and yourself later.
There's plenty of coilovers at around the $800-1000 mark that perform decently on the street and track. Anything cheaper than that is a huge gamble. Eve at the $800-1000 level, there's a lot to be desired. However, most average folks will be happy with those.
If you're dead set on getting springs, just roll your fenders and run some camber.
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I have an '06 Z and I'm planning on lowering my car in the next couple of months and I've decided to go with springs since they're a whole lot cheaper. I've been looking at the Tanabe springs and they say they'll drop the car about an inch. The problem is I have 1.25" wheel spacers and the wheels are about even with the fenders. I'm almost positive I'll clear but I'm worried about when the suspension flexes. Has anyone else ever ran into this or know anyone that has?
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If you're not rubbing now, you're not going to rub when you're lowered unless you get an alignment to bring the camber back closer to factory spec. Think about your set up now, when you hit a bump or dip and your suspension compresses, it essentially simulates a lowered stance. The wheels don't rub because they camber in as the wheel moves closer to the body of the car. Putting shorter spring on will reproduce this same effect, so the extra camber created by lowering the car will allow it to clear just as it does now when your suspension compresses.
Thanks! That definitely makes sense. I do want to get my camber fixed if it starts wearing my tires horribly. They have a little negative camber stock but my tires aren't wearing too unevenly. Think a 1" drop would make it really bad?
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Yeah that's what I've read. Just trying to decide if I'm gonna get the camber kit along with the springs. Thanks for the help!
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You may not have to buy the adjustable camber arms, but you will want to get an alignment shortly after installing the springs. Don't wait until you have uneven tire wear. That's too late. You need to prevent it with a proper alignment. That will also let you know if you need adjustable arms to get within spec.
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You may not have to buy the adjustable camber arms, but you will want to get an alignment shortly after installing the springs. Don't wait until you have uneven tire wear. That's too late. You need to prevent it with a proper alignment. That will also let you know if you need adjustable arms to get within spec.
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Hmm.. Now you guys have me really thinking.. Mind throwing some links at me for a good set of inexpensive coil overs if you know of any?
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