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Lowering Z on 20's need advice

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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by jonb7007
Nice rims.. If I may.. I would like to let you know with my 20"Axis/Hotchkis springs I have rubbing issues where it rubbed a hole through the wheel well on the driver side.. Im not sure what your dropping spring choice is.. but i think 1.2 in will be too much IMHO.. Dont wanna burst your bubble just letting u know.. I wish I had known and I wouldnt have changed springs.. Now i get annoying rubbing sounds when turning ..
What tire thickness/width are you running in the front? 35/245?
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by jonb7007
Nice rims.. If I may.. I would like to let you know with my 20"Axis/Hotchkis springs I have rubbing issues where it rubbed a hole through the wheel well on the driver side.. Im not sure what your dropping spring choice is.. but i think 1.2 in will be too much IMHO.. Dont wanna burst your bubble just letting u know.. I wish I had known and I wouldnt have changed springs.. Now i get annoying rubbing sounds when turning ..


+10000000000000, the same thing happened to me.....except i have holes in both my wheels wells........i do have the aerosync bumper too though.
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Fluid1
I would not recommend either choice without also upgrading your shocks.
+1 and get a camber kit
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by jonb7007
Nice rims.. If I may.. I would like to let you know with my 20"Axis/Hotchkis springs I have rubbing issues where it rubbed a hole through the wheel well on the driver side.. Im not sure what your dropping spring choice is.. but i think 1.2 in will be too much IMHO.. Dont wanna burst your bubble just letting u know.. I wish I had known and I wouldnt have changed springs.. Now i get annoying rubbing sounds when turning ..
+1 again, I had slight rubbing at certain times with Tein S.techs and 20s and it's less of a drop than the Eibach.

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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 10:27 AM
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Lowered the ride with Eibach ProKits 1 inch drop front and rear. Wow it looks incredible. I have been getting non stop compliments from young and old crowd.

No rubbing issues what so ever. In fact it rides better then factory. The eibachs seems to be more of a soft/smoother ride then the stiff stockers. I do not regret this drop so far. I can drive it normal as if I was on stock springs and rims. No speed bump issues no rubbing on the plastics. If i would have went lower or wider front rim I am sure I would have had a small problem. I'll post pics once I can wash it this Northeaster Storm hasnst stopped yet.
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 11:00 AM
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Default 07 San Marino 350 with 20' Axis Shines

I just bought an 07 San Marino Z. I'm running the axis shine's that are 20x9 in the front with a 245/35/20. I have stock struts with the eiback pro kit. The Front rubs when going up sharp inclines and certain dips in the road. I am running a 20x10 in the rear with a 285/30/20. The rear rubs the same way the front does on sharp inclines and also when cornering hard at faster speeds. From what a friend of mine says, the rear rubs because of the wider tire in the rear. Needless to say I'll be rollling the fenders. This same friend has an 05 350 with 19x9.5,10.5 with 245/35/19 and 275/35/19 with the eibach sportline kit and stock struts. He tucks both front and rear wheels with no rubbing issues. Just a comparison between the different setups...Hope this helps
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by RedBullRR
I love people like you on the Forums. (Sits around waiting to spit out his resume to me). LOL!

While I appreciate your concern[] and your advice, being a wise-*** to a complete stranger online[] is just pathetic, man. I was asking a simple question; you're making it into a discussion. I dont recall [] mentioning anything about going Auto Crossing or Comptitive Racing. If you read, it is clear as day that I bought 20-inch wheels. [Underline is better for emphasis than all-caps. -- Ed.]

I dont know you from a []hole in the wall. For all I know, your experience with Nissans is [] washing them for the track. I dont know you, dude.

And as far as englightening you, it is [spelt] spelled enlighten. (I know its hard [that] becausethey dont have spell check on the forums, but use a li'l common sense). Since you're on the Web already, Google it. [] How I lower my car isn't your concern. I was simply asking a question -- one or the other -- and [asking for?] pics. I don'tremember starting the thread by saying I amlooking for a track setup.
Thought I'd help you out.

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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Korki Buchek
Thought I'd help you out.
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 11:11 PM
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What does a Z look like with 20s and stock height? Anyone got pics? Compare side to side.
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 02:13 PM
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ill post before and after shots in a few hours when im done putting on some eibachs.
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