JAA350Z Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 Im thinking that its time to lower my car. My question is: What is the recommended max drop on the standard shocks? (im looking at the Eibach sportline kit which is -30mm all around) Or Is it worth getting new shocks and springs? Sorry if this has been asked before! Thanks, James Quote
M13KYF Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 search button my friend. I would say don't go too low, makes the car impractical around speed bumps Quote
Ebized Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 search button my friend. I would say don't go too low, makes the car impractical around speed bumps Also restricts the opportunity to enjoy the runs we do out Wales and Scotland - Martinmac will confirm . Even on the standard ride height I have caught the OEM front lip on some of the more extreme cambers - OK so that was the hairpins on Honiston in the Lakes and the likes, but it is something to think about. Quote
Stew Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 I have the Eibach pro kit on my car. Standard shocks and the car is kitted. I've done the Wales run and the Hoon. No problems. Speed bumps are a bit more of a problem though! Quote
3FIDDYZ Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 At least if you get coilovers you can adjust the dampers to compensate ie harder or softer... Been so long since I had stock suspension I cant remember if you can adjust the stock ones? What wheels have you got? Quote
JAA350Z Posted November 5, 2008 Author Posted November 5, 2008 Thanks for the advice! After searching on the site a bit more it looks like the Pro-kit is the one to go for. Will be purchased asap Quote
jerry3167 Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 If you have the Pro-Kit, sould you need to have a FAST ROAD GEOMETRY set up or will the camber be ok once lowered? Jerry Quote
ZMANALEX Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 If you have the Pro-Kit, sould you need to have a FAST ROAD GEOMETRY set up or will the camber be ok once lowered? Jerry Reset Geometry Quote
Pimm Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Have a look at the link below and see what you think. I am very happy with the results http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic ... highlight= Quote
jerry3167 Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Hi Pimms, Yes, I saw your Z lowered on Eibachs and it does look cool!, have you had the fast road geometry for your cambers done yet? My CTR was on Pro-kit and had the fast road set-up done , and it was ace, like s LIMPIT on the road.. I am worried that a Z on springs would catch some speed bumps, or really deep cambers on drives etc?? Jerry Quote
chazza Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 I'm looking to go with the Tein S kit...lowers around 20mm.... Quote
ab350z Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Are replacement springs something that could be fitted DIY or does it ideally require a garage? Presume an alignment should be on the list of to do's post install? Quote
Adam@Z1auto.com Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Sportlines are far too low for standard shocks. Teaming them with the Tokico HP+ or better yet, the D Spec or Koni's, works well Quote
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