drew703

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Okay sorry if this is a newbie suspension question/post, but from what I've heard after a few hundred miles (on new suspension setups) the system can settle and conceivably drop another tenth of an inch or more. I know .8" is the max before you run into camber issues with the Z, so should I try and compensate for this ahead of time? As of now, I'm planning on going with the Tein Basic setup, and I'm still gathering info and researching it, but if anyone could give some offhand info on that setup in relation to my question, it would be really appreciated.

thanks

-drew

Jason@Performance

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what suspension did you get?

the Tein is guaranteed not to sag more then 5mm

350ed

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You shouldn't align until after a few hundred miles or maybe 2 weeks though if you drop like 2" you may want to immediately and later.

drew703

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I dont have new springs/shocks yet, I was thinking of going with Tein Basic setup. Again, the main issue I'm trying to stay clear of is problems with camber. I want to lower my Z, but probly no more than 1"

-drew

Z1 Performance

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Tein springs are warranties against sag for a year..not coilovers, but they should conceivably never sag (nor should springs IMHO).

You are taking out the front and rear struts to replace them with Tein's...yes you need to get it aligned afterwards, regardless of the rideheight you pick (and the lower you go, the more critical it becomes, especially out back). I would keep it about an inch lower than stock - you'll still be able to adjust the rear camber suitably. Beyond that, and you might also need camber arms

drew703

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Thanks

Appreciated the info!

monkey7

I got my alignment right after I installed my springs. I have the eibach. Camber and toe were way off, caster was fine. Everything was pulled into specs. I believe that you should do the alignment any time you change the suspension geometry.