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Old 06-21-2010, 03:42 PM
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Just finished reworking the front. I made it so the tire tread is even with the fender, basically I matched how Lakesides Nismo is, I'll post some new pics tomorrow. I do wish I could find a way to lower the rear a little more though.
Old 06-21-2010, 04:09 PM
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looks pretty decent. though for now that i see your set up i am going to wait a bit and get more info on getting an even flush front and rear with my stock rims as you have on but not bad, i am sure in person it looks hella more fresh
Old 06-22-2010, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by NISMO_558
Just finished reworking the front. I made it so the tire tread is even with the fender, basically I matched how Lakesides Nismo is, I'll post some new pics tomorrow. I do wish I could find a way to lower the rear a little more though.
did you try rear spring mount mod yet?
https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-...mount-mod.html
Old 06-22-2010, 03:03 PM
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Managed to lower the rear a little more, and here is the end result:

Old 06-22-2010, 03:19 PM
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Much better! Hows the camber look? I still haven't ordered a rear camber kit. I plan togo with an SPL kit here pretty soon. I noticed some tire wear this past week when I had my car on the lift. So I need to get this taken care of ASAP now.

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Old 06-22-2010, 03:27 PM
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The camber is way off, I'm taking it in on Friday to have adjustable camber arms installed (too lazy to install them) and get an alignment.

I do believe I may need to invest in some spacers
Old 06-22-2010, 03:34 PM
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looks good guy
Old 06-22-2010, 03:43 PM
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Look awesome man!!!
Old 06-22-2010, 04:22 PM
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how do they drive dude? i like how you lowered the rear a bit more! the ride looks sweet!
Old 06-22-2010, 06:00 PM
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looks 10XXXs better man!!
Old 06-23-2010, 06:08 PM
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Thanks guys
Old 06-23-2010, 06:27 PM
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This really makes me want to lower my Nismo, but I have enough close calls with the front lip at stock height...
Old 06-29-2010, 02:10 PM
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*bump*

Took it to the track this past Sunday, and I must say these coilovers are a definite improvement over the factory suspension. It's able to hold a tighter line and a higher speed throughout the turns, and has almost zero body roll. The only drawback, the factory Potenza's aren't able to grip the track very well with the tighter line I can drive, so time for some stickier tires.

Oh, and I took first place in my class
Old 06-29-2010, 05:17 PM
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Awesome! I always thought those Potenza's were a hard tire but that my opinion. I find the Toyo's to be softer and stickier.

Zim

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Old 06-29-2010, 05:37 PM
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RE050A Pole Positions treated me good.
Old 06-30-2010, 04:23 PM
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I've been looking at the Nitto NT555's and there's a few Toyo's I may look into
Old 01-22-2012, 07:58 PM
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Im thinking about getting this coilover for my g35 as well. I was just wondering does it come with the top strut hat? Or do we have to use our own?
Old 01-22-2012, 09:29 PM
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Lookin' good! I really want to do a drop on mine but already have issues scraping in some driveways and some huge speed bumps that I can't avoid I may just have to bite the bullet and start off small with a 1/2 in drop just to see..... Good luck at the track!
Old 01-23-2012, 04:29 AM
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Holy thread bump guys

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Old 01-24-2012, 08:16 AM
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Looks Good!


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