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Old 04-21-2011 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Nerek
Question for everyone in here..what do you guys do about the camber/tire wear when dropped/camered so low?.
rotate
Old 04-21-2011 | 06:10 PM
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Either that (rotate) or buy cheap non summer tires. Again anything with more than 3 degrees of camber will wear out in under a year if daily driven (10-20k miles).

Rotating tires is dangerous and I don't recommend it one bit. Unless it's a show car or you do mainly city driving and keep it under 55mph...

Any other questions. I'm sorry it's just from the inside looking out most of the new scene online/real life do this for a look and hurt themselves and cars in the process.

Reason for me being so blunt was I was at the gas station and this kid came up to me and said "hey man I just got my Z, I want to get a good set of coilovers"...I replied by saying "well get your money up, I have stance coilovers". he was shocked and said that's expensive...depending on who you talk to "Stance Coilovers" are cheap. More so the kid was bent on achieving this look.

Go back all 773 pages...it's worth it

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Old 04-21-2011 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by dkmesa350z
+30 eh?
+1 lol

ur just 45-50mm short
Old 04-21-2011 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by KingBaby
roger


Either that (rotate) or buy cheap non summer tires. Again anything with more than 3 degrees of camber will wear out in under a year if daily driven (10-20k miles).

Rotating tires is dangerous and I don't recommend it one bit. Unless it's a show car or you do mainly city driving and keep it under 55mph...

Any other questions. I'm sorry it's just from the inside looking out most of the new scene online/real life do this for a look and hurt themselves and cars in the process.

Reason for me being so blunt was I was at the gas station and this kid came up to me and said he man I just got my Z. I want to get a good set of coilovers...I replied by saying will get your money up, I have stance coilovers. he was shocked and said that's expensive...depending on who you talk to "Stance Coilovers" are cheap. More so the kid was bent on achieving this look.

Go back all 773 pages...it's worth it
The last part was hard for me to follow....
Old 04-21-2011 | 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by KingBaby
I have stance coilovers. he was shocked and said that's expensive...
HAHAHA what a freakin noob. he should just give up on cars as a hobby now.
Old 04-21-2011 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by KingBaby
roger


Either that (rotate) or buy cheap non summer tires. Again anything with more than 3 degrees of camber will wear out in under a year if daily driven (10-20k miles).

Rotating tires is dangerous and I don't recommend it one bit. Unless it's a show car or you do mainly city driving and keep it under 55mph...

Any other questions. I'm sorry it's just from the inside looking out most of the new scene online/real life do this for a look and hurt themselves and cars in the process.

Reason for me being so blunt was I was at the gas station and this kid came up to me and said "hey man I just got my Z, I want to get a good set of coilovers"...I replied by saying "well get your money up, I have stance coilovers". he was shocked and said that's expensive...depending on who you talk to "Stance Coilovers" are cheap. More so the kid was bent on achieving this look.

Go back all 773 pages...it's worth it

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LMAO!! Building a Z/G requires a lot of $$$$ to spend compare to hondas...
Old 04-21-2011 | 07:01 PM
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A quick rolling video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CnfI...yer_detailpage

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Old 04-21-2011 | 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Nerek
Question for everyone in here..what do you guys do about the camber/tire wear when dropped/camered so low?.
Swap your tires inside out so the inner camber wear is on the outside of the car
Old 04-21-2011 | 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by litoflow
Ahh such a sexy Z
Old 04-21-2011 | 07:24 PM
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^^Thank you Dan, so its yours brother!
Old 04-21-2011 | 07:39 PM
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holy **** lil flo! nice....i miss turbo!!
Old 04-21-2011 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by KingBaby
roger


Either that (rotate) or buy cheap non summer tires. Again anything with more than 3 degrees of camber will wear out in under a year if daily driven (10-20k miles).

Rotating tires is dangerous and I don't recommend it one bit. Unless it's a show car or you do mainly city driving and keep it under 55mph...

Any other questions. I'm sorry it's just from the inside looking out most of the new scene online/real life do this for a look and hurt themselves and cars in the process.

Reason for me being so blunt was I was at the gas station and this kid came up to me and said "hey man I just got my Z, I want to get a good set of coilovers"...I replied by saying "well get your money up, I have stance coilovers". he was shocked and said that's expensive...depending on who you talk to "Stance Coilovers" are cheap. More so the kid was bent on achieving this look.

Go back all 773 pages...it's worth it

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I have tein coilovers dropped it i do have a camber kit for the rear because my tires kept wearing out fast on the inner side, i wouldnt want to swap however its my dd spring/summer/fall aside from the bike. Just didnt know how all of these guys got away with camber wear when theyre pretty much driving on rims and the tires are sideways =P
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Old 04-21-2011 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by evil350zdriver
holy **** lil flo! nice....i miss turbo!!

hahah !!! Thanks Carlos... You need to get back on it. Boost is definitely lovely and i can see already why is addicting...
Old 04-21-2011 | 08:41 PM
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just wait till you turn up the boost, then it gets addicting and you wanna go bigger lol
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big ups lito! every time i see your ride it makes me want to blow a couple bucks
Old 04-22-2011 | 01:29 AM
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Originally Posted by TreFITTY
I'm purchasing Varrstoen 2.2.2
Front: 19 x 9.5 offset +30
Rear: 19 x 10.5 offset + 30

I'm prettyyyyy sure it should be fine, but i am wondering if anyone has the same set up, my 350z is bone stock/no brembos so i dont think ill need spacers but worried about the front rubbing

Ahhhwhatup Z
Offset +30? Looks like it would be less than that
Old 04-22-2011 | 01:59 AM
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Originally Posted by TreFITTY
I'm purchasing Varrstoen 2.2.2
Front: 19 x 9.5 offset +30
Rear: 19 x 10.5 offset + 30

I'm prettyyyyy sure it should be fine, but i am wondering if anyone has the same set up, my 350z is bone stock/no brembos so i dont think ill need spacers but worried about the front rubbing

Ahhhwhatup Z
I guarantee you wont rub.. So you'll be fine.
Old 04-22-2011 | 02:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Nerek
I have tein coilovers dropped it i do have a camber kit for the rear because my tires kept wearing out fast on the inner side, i wouldnt want to swap however its my dd spring/summer/fall aside from the bike. Just didnt know how all of these guys got away with camber wear when theyre pretty much driving on rims and the tires are sideways =P
Your toe is probably off and you might need an alignment. the toe worn tires 4x faster then the camber.
Old 04-22-2011 | 02:23 AM
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Originally Posted by 350z_Boi
I guarantee you wont rub.. So you'll be fine.
he might rub the inside of the wheel well and/or suspension haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahaha



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