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Old Mar 5, 2013 | 05:58 PM
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I want to achieve this look/height. I have Varrstoen ES2 18x9.5/10.5 +12/+0 offset. I really need help on choosing what height spring I should buy in order to achieve this. 1"? 1.2"? 1.5"?
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you will need coilovers to achieve that height.
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A low set of drop springs will do that.
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So there is NO WAY to do that with springs? Because that Z is actually on a set of springs. I was just wondering whether 1.2" or 1.5" will achieve that.

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So there is NO WAY to do that with springs? Because that Z is actually on a set of springs. I was just wondering whether 1.2" or 1.5" will achieve that.
You just have to find the owner on here, I remember him mentioning how everyone thinks he is on coilovers
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if there are some springs that will go that low then i have not seen them yet. to my knowledge eibach sportlines and tanabe springs are the lowest drop and i dont see them going that low.
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http://tinypic.com/r/205zkb4/6
http://tinypic.com/r/33mqy47/6

That is currently my height. And I really can't tell if I'm stock.
And I can't find him but I really want this. I just want to know whether I should drop 1.2" on all fours or go with 1" in the front and 1.2" in the back. I don't want to scrape everywhere I'm going especially since I have that front lip. Really need some help/advice. Thanks.

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that looks like stock height. if thats the look you want then you need the lowest dropping spring you can find. i'd recommend eibach sportlines.
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that looks like stock height. if thats the look you want then you need the lowest dropping spring you can find. i'd recommend eibach sportlines.
those are a drop of 1.2"? Any other brands you recommend? And what do you think about a 1.5" drop?
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a bunch of websites advertise 1.5" drops, 1.7" drops, etc.. not true. the eibach sportlines are actually the lowest to my knowledge. dont always look at what websites say.. look at reviews, pictures, etc.
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What about the GF210 Tanabe's? Because I'm going to purchase these in the next few days and I want to make sure I don't get something that's not worth it.
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those are the ones i have currently. i like them a lot. but i dont think they will get you as low as the pic in your first post.
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Oh ok what does it mean when people say cutting rear spring mount? What's that for?
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Originally Posted by askarya94
I want to achieve this look/height. I have Varrstoen ES2 18x9.5/10.5 +12/+0 offset. I really need help on choosing what height spring I should buy in order to achieve this. 1"? 1.2"? 1.5"?
I know this guy. He is on Eibach Sportlines. He is running a 295/35/18 BF Goodrich tire in the rear on a 18x10.5 +0 wheel. He needed a roll in the rear to make it fit
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I know this guy. He is on Eibach Sportlines. He is running a 295/35/18 BF Goodrich tire in the rear on a 18x10.5 +0 wheel. He needed a roll in the rear to make it fit
Ok so I currently am running 275/35/18 in the rear and 245/40/18 in the front and I'm getting 18x9.5/10.5 +12/+0 offset. How would the sport lines look on that setup? Will I look like that stance then?
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Originally Posted by askarya94
Ok so I currently am running 275/35/18 in the rear and 245/40/18 in the front and I'm getting 18x9.5/10.5 +12/+0 offset. How would the sport lines look on that setup? Will I look like that stance then?
You will need to do the spring mount mod to close the rear gap. Either that or install the proper sized rear tires. Proper height rear tires will close the gap a bit too.
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275/40/18 will look/match better than the 35 series in the rear
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Originally Posted by Bmurray350z
275/40/18 will look/match better than the 35 series in the rear
it will reduce the gap more right?
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yes
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Ok and if I choose to keep my tire size with 275/35/18 and choose to do the spring mount mod, how much should I cut off? And what else would I need with these?
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