I have never lowered a car before so could someone pls address these concerns of mine:

1. How does this effect the camber/tire wear issue? It seems to me it will change the geometry and cause excessive/uneven tire wear.

2. The Z already rides worse then my 4x4 truck, especially on the fwy. Will this make it ride worse? If not, how can compressing the springs actually make it ride the same or better?

3. How will this effect/improve the handling/cornering of the car?

4. I like the look of the lowered SEMA show car (see sunset car in pic next to my screen name, it has this kit on it) with this lowering kit but besides looks, what is the advantages/disadvantages of putting this kit on the car? Does lowering it have advantages that outweigh the disadvantages? If it is all great, why didn't Nissan just have it lower to begin with?

Thanks, I am looking forward to input from people that know more than I on this subject.

 

Well,.I PM'd ya,...I def want a set,.Please let em know the deal,..where to pay,..and the ETA of shipping and all,..THANX!!

I CAN't WAIT!!!!!

 

I ordered mine last week..... Thanks Todd!!!!!!!!!!

 

Eibach is rather tight lipped about specs. Whether it be a vendor or a retail customer. All they will release is 1.2/0.8 drop, 15% stiffer than stock, cures oversteer issue with the 350z noticably. No specs on camber change, or spring rate will be given out.

 

15% stiffer? good lord, not sure if I want that. The ride is bouncing already... it's probably good idea to change shocks at the same time to absorb the damping.

The camber will be more negative, from my past experience..

 

I think im in. just dont know about install?? oh what the hell i'll buy some

 

My Z with 17" wheels rides rougher than my 4x4 3/4 ton Dodge truck! A 15% stiffer ride with the Eibach, that is not good. If the bouncy ride can be fixed with the Eibach kit, I will consider it but of not, it seems unreasonable for street use. Does anyone have a solution for the porr ride quality for the Z yet. I cannot believe that the average customerr is not complaining to Nissan. I really want my Z to handle great and it is still pushing it.

Jeff

 

I'm in! please Email me with the price and paymant info.

heatsweepx@hotmail.com

Thank You, Dennis

 

I know the guy at Eibach that develops these kits and he assures me that the ride will still be stiff, BUT the "bounce" you guys are describing will be reduced. Apparently the current spring is not stiff enough for the valving of the stock shock. He's never "steered" me wrong in the past.

 

Based on the fact that you are stating the stock springs are not stiff enough relative to the stock shock, then if a person gets the Eibach kit, the best ride solution is to maintain the stock shock or get stiffer/softer shocks too?

 

I asked him about the shock/ride and he said the springs are designed to work with the stock shock. The stock shock up is already "sport valved" and the stock spring is already very much like a lowered spring....one of the reasons their springs don't lower the car much. I also asked about the longevity of the stock shock with the Pro Kit. His answer was as expected: It depends on the type of driving you do and where you do it. If you roadrace with hoosiers, or do a lot of city driving riddled with pot holes it has a shorter lifespan than if you crusie well built freeways. So, the spring shouldn't affect the shock lifespan as much as driving conditions. They don't have a coil over for the car because they like the car's stock set up. My guess is that if you don't plan on fully racing the car, or you don't need a drastic drop these springs will work well. By the way, they are currently working on some sway bars to help eliminate the understeer. I hope this answers your question.