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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 06:43 PM
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if i put rims on my car do i need a camber kit?......would coilovers or springs be better for lowering my car....
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 06:48 PM
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New wheels wouldn't require an alignment or camber change. Only if you lowered it would you need to worry about alignment.
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by mauricio_montes
iwould coilovers or springs be better for lowering my car....
depends on what you want to accomplish. Are you going to keep it for a daily driver or maybe some autocrossing perhaps road racing or even drag racing?

How comfortable do you want the ride to be? How much of a drop do you want? Adjustable damping?
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 06:58 PM
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for an everyday drive
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 06:59 PM
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is that baldwin park long isalnd?
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by mauricio_montes
for an everyday drive
I would start researching springs. I would also looking to the tokico Dspecs adjustable shocks/struts.

start reading up about spring rates and find what would be best for you. look for people around your area with Z's and ask for rides to see how thier set-ups would work for you.
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 07:06 PM
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no its not long island....loook into springs and struts...kool thanks
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 07:11 PM
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I remember when i put 18's on my 300zx , the front and rear camber were way off. Killing my rear tires in about 6 months, but it was probably because i jumped from 16's to 18's
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