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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 10:01 PM
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I've been searching for drop knuckles and look like I've found something ... I know the front knuckle is for the 370z but it's possible that they will make on for the 350z and the rear knuckle from what it sounds like could be finished soon

http://www.partsshopmax.com/e107_plu...opic.php?10886

http://www.the370z.com/track-autocro...p-knuckle.html


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Old Jan 7, 2014 | 05:39 PM
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Any what exactly is a "drop knuckle" and features/benefits?
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Old Jan 7, 2014 | 07:17 PM
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It's a knuckle assembly that relocated the joing/bushing points, so that the wheel bearing effectively sits higher up in the knuckle making the car lower without making any changes to the spring length or shock travel. This effectively means you have just lowered the car without making ANY changes in the geometry other than the ones you wanted to, say for example to adjust the roll center. It's the correct way to lower a car and if designed correctly for the right geometry and combination of drop and roll center adjustment it can make a very positive change in the car's suspension.

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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 08:50 AM
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Those are usually prohibitively expensive for a niche-market vehicle.
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 04:09 PM
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I emailed voodoo13 and I asked the if they will be making front and rear drop knuckles for the 350z and THEY SAID YES ! Expected to be released in March of this year ... Didn't ask about price ... Most likely expensive ... Check them out on Facebook ... The web site isn't up yet
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 350zjason350z
That wheels looks like it would be one hell of a rough ride.
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Row2K
It's a knuckle assembly that relocated the joing/bushing points, so that the wheel bearing effectively sits higher up in the knuckle making the car lower without making any changes to the spring length or shock travel. This effectively means you have just lowered the car without making ANY changes in the geometry other than the ones you wanted to, say for example to adjust the roll center. It's the correct way to lower a car and if designed correctly for the right geometry and combination of drop and roll center adjustment it can make a very positive change in the car's suspension.

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That makes perfect sense, that's actually a pretty good invention so now I know why you guy are poppin
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Old Jan 10, 2014 | 06:50 AM
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I bet these would go well with my spl parts
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Old Jan 11, 2014 | 05:40 PM
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Beautiful pieces.

If the $ is available and a worthwhile investment for sure.

Just need to get springs to keep OEM height but much stiffer rate.
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Old Mar 28, 2014 | 10:00 AM
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Someone make the investment and share the experiences! These caught my eye pretty quick
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Old Mar 28, 2014 | 10:36 PM
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very smart! i like this "drop knuckle" thing.
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