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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 12:17 PM
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Hey guys,

I just put 20's on my roadster and I'm interesting on lowering the car, How low can I go without doing any damage to the car or the wheels?
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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 01:03 PM
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Depends on your rim widths and offsets, tire widths, sidewall profile, and how much camber you are willing to live with.

But in general, you could probably drop about an inch without having to worry too much (might have to roll the rear fenders).
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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 02:08 PM
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This is the set-up that I have
20x8.5 with 245/35/20
20x10 with 275/35/20 Falken tires
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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 03:47 PM
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Don't forget offset...
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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 03:52 PM
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I went with the Hotchkis Sport Springs which dropped my car about an inch. I think the drop is perfect even with a kit on & I'm not scraping up everywhere. You can see pics by clicking on the "More Pics" link in my sig.

BTW...I'm running 20x9(F) + 20x10(R) with 255/35(F) + 285/30(R). Not sure what the offsets are since they were spec'd out by the Mfg.
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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 07:00 PM
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Offset is what is important here. I have 275/35 rears and I had to roll my fenders because of my +20 offset with 9.5 wheels. 255/35 up front on 8.5's with a +15 offset rubbed on large bumps, but slight modification of the plastic wheel well took care of that. Depending on offset, you shold be able to drop about 1" to 1.2".
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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 08:42 PM
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Thank you guys for the info.
I was wondering if any of you guys are planning to attend the Red Robin meet
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Originally Posted by Gils 350z
Thank you guys for the info.
I was wondering if any of you guys are planning to attend the Red Robin meet
I'll be there .
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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 08:53 PM
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Thanks ModZaholic.

I want to attend this meet, Do I need to register anywhere
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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Gils 350z
Thanks ModZaholic.

I want to attend this meet, Do I need to register anywhere
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https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....20#post1700820
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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 09:00 PM
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BTW...will you be bringing someone? I just need to know so they can add your guest to our reservation at RR.
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 07:34 AM
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No, just my self.
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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 05:19 PM
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hi, if i put a 245/35/19 8.5 front 275/35/19 9.5 rear and used the eibach pro spring kit would i have to use a camber kit too?
not sure about offset tho dont really know what rims i wanna go with , thinking about the sterns st1 i think
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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 06:32 PM
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hotchkis here. love the drop and the ride is perfect.. here is a pic from rear and side..





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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 08:53 PM
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omfg
U've got the same kit as me, except the rear lip, and the same wheels
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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 09:58 PM
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hotness. what rear is that? post up some more pics. higher quality.
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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 10:05 PM
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unfortunetly, i dont have any other pics of the rear, and all i got are my crappy cell phone pics






Its a stillen rear valance btw
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I love the shaved look. How much did they charge you to do that? Thats exactly what I want to go. And take out the grille to expose the intercooler. HOTNESS. What happened to your center caps? Are the handles painted? Dude you gotta get a digi cam and take new pics. I wanna see that car in better quality.
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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 11:28 AM
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Yea I'm working on the cam. I lost a center cap on the highway so I took em all off. Shave cost me next to nothing, a buddy did the job for me and yea i painted the door handles, I couldnt stand the brushed look, reminded me of a fridge door every time i looked at it. The car is debadged, no letters anywhere, no badges, nothing. and black door handles, I find that really made a difference

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