I need help, if you lowered your Z, please post a pic
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Can all of you do me a favor please? Please post your picture of your Z if you lowered it. I am trying to decide what looks and works best. If you could, also tell me how much you dropped it or how high it is above your tires.
BTW, I am ready to buy suspension and I am mostly debating between Tein Flex with EDFC or Nismo S. I rode in Nismo S and loved it but do not like the stock looking ht (yes it says it drops it 20mm but it looked stock to me). I am a little worried about Tein Flex and wondering about durabilty, handling, camber if lowered.
I will pick the best best option. I just wish I could lower the Nismo S and still have as good of handling. I also love the idea of EDFC, adjustable ride within the car that Tein has.
I need help to make a decision so please help me out....thanks, Jeff
BTW, I am ready to buy suspension and I am mostly debating between Tein Flex with EDFC or Nismo S. I rode in Nismo S and loved it but do not like the stock looking ht (yes it says it drops it 20mm but it looked stock to me). I am a little worried about Tein Flex and wondering about durabilty, handling, camber if lowered.
I will pick the best best option. I just wish I could lower the Nismo S and still have as good of handling. I also love the idea of EDFC, adjustable ride within the car that Tein has.
I need help to make a decision so please help me out....thanks, Jeff
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Wow, that .75 drop looks lower than the 20mm (which is .8) drop on the Mossy Nissan car with Nismo S. I thought Eibach's were 1.2 drop in rear and .8 ft?
BTW, Greg told me he had Eibach's on that car before he changed it to Nismo and it was lower than the Nismo. He also said he was scraping a lot. Have you had that problem?
BTW, Greg told me he had Eibach's on that car before he changed it to Nismo and it was lower than the Nismo. He also said he was scraping a lot. Have you had that problem?
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I've got pics of the measurements before and after and it definately was only 3/4". I put 500 miles on it before I took the final measurement too. I don't know why mine came out even like it did.
I haven't scrapped the chassis or front lip yet but if I pull into my slanted driveway at the wrong angle or speed I lightly scrape the right tip of my Borla exhaust (it's a 1/4" lower then the left, something I need to fix).
The dealer has a problem getting it off their alignment rack too. They have to put some boards under the rear. It goes on fine but they have trouble getting it off.
There are very few speed bumps up here or where I drive. Everyday driving has never been a problem.
I haven't scrapped the chassis or front lip yet but if I pull into my slanted driveway at the wrong angle or speed I lightly scrape the right tip of my Borla exhaust (it's a 1/4" lower then the left, something I need to fix).
The dealer has a problem getting it off their alignment rack too. They have to put some boards under the rear. It goes on fine but they have trouble getting it off.
There are very few speed bumps up here or where I drive. Everyday driving has never been a problem.
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I installed Eibachs, see here for pics with visual aids, the tires are bigger than stock in diameter by about .7 or .35 closer to fender.
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Originally posted by zwindsor
I've got pics of the measurements before and after and it definately was only 3/4". I put 500 miles on it before I took the final measurement too. I don't know why mine came out even like it did.
I haven't scrapped the chassis or front lip yet but if I pull into my slanted driveway at the wrong angle or speed I lightly scrape the right tip of my Borla exhaust (it's a 1/4" lower then the left, something I need to fix).
The dealer has a problem getting it off their alignment rack too. They have to put some boards under the rear. It goes on fine but they have trouble getting it off.
There are very few speed bumps up here or where I drive. Everyday driving has never been a problem.
I've got pics of the measurements before and after and it definately was only 3/4". I put 500 miles on it before I took the final measurement too. I don't know why mine came out even like it did.
I haven't scrapped the chassis or front lip yet but if I pull into my slanted driveway at the wrong angle or speed I lightly scrape the right tip of my Borla exhaust (it's a 1/4" lower then the left, something I need to fix).
The dealer has a problem getting it off their alignment rack too. They have to put some boards under the rear. It goes on fine but they have trouble getting it off.
There are very few speed bumps up here or where I drive. Everyday driving has never been a problem.
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jimster716:
Wow, you got the height exactly how I want mine! I hope you can give me a lot more information?
1. How is the ride, rough or not? you got EDFC/Tein flex, do you like it?
2. Are you bottoming out a lot? Is it hard to exit driveways and speed bumps?
3. Can I bother you to go out and measure the ht from top of tire to fender? Actually, if you got a digital camera, I would love it if you could take 2 pics and post them. The first one close up with maybe a tape measure showing fender to tire gap. @nd pic showing car from straight on side view/profile.
4. You live in Anaheim, i live about 1 hour 15 min away in Oceanside. I would love to drive up today or anytime you can see me so I can ride in it to check out handling/ride. Is that posssible?
You can really help me out here, I love the visual set up of your Z and I am ready to decide on suspension. Details like where you purchased it, installation and alignment etc are imporatnat too. I will pm you now, check it.
Thanks, Jeff
Wow, you got the height exactly how I want mine! I hope you can give me a lot more information?
1. How is the ride, rough or not? you got EDFC/Tein flex, do you like it?
2. Are you bottoming out a lot? Is it hard to exit driveways and speed bumps?
3. Can I bother you to go out and measure the ht from top of tire to fender? Actually, if you got a digital camera, I would love it if you could take 2 pics and post them. The first one close up with maybe a tape measure showing fender to tire gap. @nd pic showing car from straight on side view/profile.
4. You live in Anaheim, i live about 1 hour 15 min away in Oceanside. I would love to drive up today or anytime you can see me so I can ride in it to check out handling/ride. Is that posssible?
You can really help me out here, I love the visual set up of your Z and I am ready to decide on suspension. Details like where you purchased it, installation and alignment etc are imporatnat too. I will pm you now, check it.
Thanks, Jeff
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Opps, I cant pm you, you do not have that option... Ok, here is my e-mail address. If it is possible, e-mail me or pm me your phone number and I will call you....thanks, Jeff
jeffwisener@yahoo.com
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Tein Flex- Like Jimster I lowered until I was happy. The front was untouched and is sitting at the default 10mm drop. The rear was dropped another 15mm to 25mm (25 to 35m total).
Sorry so dark- but it's the best pic I have on my HDD at work.
Sorry so dark- but it's the best pic I have on my HDD at work.
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Moodie.. Your Z is beautiful. It looks almost TOO CLEAN in that picture. lol Keep it clean man, def. looks like a show. Oh, and gotta love those rims. I might look into getting a set.. where'd you get em' and how much if you don't mind me askin?
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Originally posted by zland
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How do you like those JIC's? Are you bottoming out a lot with that big drop?
Jeff
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How do you like those JIC's? Are you bottoming out a lot with that big drop?
Jeff
I love the JIC setup though, it's a little more stiff than the other setups from what I've gathered from others members but I think it is perfect.........I went with the progressive springs in the rear to make ir more livable....my car is daily driven.