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Old 01-08-2013 | 01:29 PM
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Old 01-09-2013 | 04:14 AM
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I'm running -4 camber and my falkens lasted the whole season. I'm gonna run more camber this year but ill flip my tires this time.
Old 01-09-2013 | 05:03 AM
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my buddy runs 225's stretched on 9.5's at -4 degrees of camber on all four corners and his tires have lasted 15k thus far. could use being flipped sides but they're pretty much ok. and it would be out of the ordinary for me to even drive 1k in one month so unless i run over nails and other things all the time i will not be replacing tires monthly.
Old 01-09-2013 | 07:56 AM
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I give up.
Old 01-09-2013 | 08:05 AM
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well explain to me how I'm going to burn through a set of tires in 1000 miles. am I missing something here? as far as I know I should see at least 10-15k to a set.
Old 01-09-2013 | 02:14 PM
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in order to get that kind of milage you have to drive the Z like a grandma. ZERO aggressive driving. not to mention the contact patch. ive seen hellaflushed Z do a peel out, the tire marks were only like 2-3 inches wide.
Old 01-09-2013 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by freddys 350z
in order to get that kind of milage you have to drive the Z like a grandma. ZERO aggressive driving. not to mention the contact patch. ive seen hellaflushed Z do a peel out, the tire marks were only like 2-3 inches wide.
Aw that's cute.
Old 01-10-2013 | 02:15 PM
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I like to thank everyone on this tread for helping me find the set up I have on my Z33 Roadster.

XXR 521s 18x10 +20(f) +5(r)
Z1 Hubcentric Wheel Spacers 5mm(f) 20mm(r)
CONTINENTAL PRO CONTACT 265/35R18
DUNLOP SP SPORT 01 DSST 275/35R18
Eibach PRO-KIT Performance Springs
DNA Motorsport Adjustable Camber Arms -2







Old 01-10-2013 | 02:18 PM
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We da best! Very welcome Dex.
Old 01-10-2013 | 03:35 PM
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looks good man
Old 01-10-2013 | 05:43 PM
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yes it does look good. good job
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better pictures soon i promise!
specs are 18x10 +12 square set up. 245/40's on all four corners.

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Old 01-14-2013 | 01:29 PM
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When are you going to drop it?
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is this picture not showing how low my car is haha? I'm pretty low on coils and gonna go lower with more camber once it starts warming up.
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not the best pictures. but once it gets warmer and i lower it more i will take some good ones. but here's more shots.


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Sam- Looking good!! Excited to see your car at the first meet in the spring you better be there!!!
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I need details! when is this?! also I am cambering it a little in the front and lowering it more and putting 20mm spacers in the rear this weekend. will post pictures of the finished product if my spacers come in!
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This is what i recieved today:



18x9.75....
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what size tires you gonna run? you on coils or springs?
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Originally Posted by SamPappas
I need details! when is this?! also I am cambering it a little in the front and lowering it more and putting 20mm spacers in the rear this weekend. will post pictures of the finished product if my spacers come in!
We are planning a spring BBQ and swap meet. More details will available soon once it warms up a little bit. Should be early March, so hopefully your setup will be perfected by then


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