Beau Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Hi guys, Test fitted a wheel today and there is still quite a lot of space around the arch.... so My thoughts are about lowering it.... What are the pro's and cons. I dont want to slam it straight down, maybe a inch or so plus I dont want any rubbing on the rear with the tyre. Has anyone done this and how has it turned out. I know ride comfort may get a bit more harsh So what are your Ideas??? Beau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4XNY Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Eibach pro spring kit.....around £220, and drops it 30mm, which seems to be enough for most applications (wheel/spacer combos) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Master Z Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 30mm lowered springs on mine,rides the same but just looks better,wanted to go stance works stylee but are roads are pants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 Thanks, that seems a good value for money. I will probably go for something like this. How easy is the setup? Beau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 the eibachs are just a straight swap. It does make the car low and navigating speed bumps will become an issue, esp the big square ones in the middle of the lanes. I had them for over a year and they were good. Changed to coilovers for track use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 Are coilovers better then the actual springs then? And also I found this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FK-LOWERING-SPRIN ... 1715wt_932 It's cheap but is it any good? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 no eibachs are tried and tested and are fine on track. The coilovers allow alot more adjustment to suit the track. If you dont plan on tracking i would honestly say eibachs every time. Eibachs are well thought of and used on many cars. Nissan supplied my car fitted with them with the nismo kit etc and it looked fantastic on the 19"lmgt4's. No rubbing but sits just perfect. You only get what you pay for imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4XNY Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Coilovers are good if you want to change the spring height regularly, ie lower it fro track and heighten it for roads.... however you pay the price of this convenience.... around £700 for the entry level 30mm is driveable, but as said before, cos of the wide stance of the 350, some speed humps make us look like a beached whale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evest Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Are coilovers better then the actual springs then? And also I found this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FK-LOWERING-SPRIN ... 1715wt_932 It's cheap but is it any good? Thanks Well they are £140 cheaper than the Eibach kit - so where is the saving being made? That would be my main worry - possible inferior materials. I would certainly find out more about them before committing any money - whereas the Eibachs come recommended, tried and tested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I'll have a set of Cusco coilovers coming off my car in the next week or 2 if your interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Coilovers are good if you want to change the spring height regularly, ie lower it fro track and heighten it for roads.... however you pay the price of this convenience.... around £700 for the entry level 30mm is driveable, but as said before, cos of the wide stance of the 350, some speed humps make us look like a beached whale! the standard suspension is coilovers except the rears. adjustable coilovers allow adjustment. The rear of the zed isnt a true coilover and is an expensive job to change to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNABASHED Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Tein springs are cheaper but not as much drop - another option to consider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 I have also heard these are quite good too MEISTER ZETA COILOVERS?? Anyone tried them? I got a quote off someone for £400. Good or bad price? Thanks, Beau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I have also heard these are quite good too MEISTER ZETA COILOVERS?? Anyone tried them? I got a quote off someone for £400. Good or bad price? Thanks, Beau the prices say it all. A set of kw's v3's are over 1300 quid. If you pay cheap then thats what you will get im afraid. It has happened many times and ive now had it drummed into my head that you only get what you pay for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I have also heard these are quite good too MEISTER ZETA COILOVERS?? Anyone tried them? I got a quote off someone for £400. Good or bad price? Thanks, Beau the prices say it all. A set of kw's v3's are over 1300 quid. If you pay cheap then thats what you will get im afraid. It has happened many times and ive now had it drummed into my head that you only get what you pay for. There are a few on here running the meister coilovers, dunno how they are getting on with them though Buy cheap buy twice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I have also heard these are quite good too MEISTER ZETA COILOVERS?? Anyone tried them? I got a quote off someone for £400. Good or bad price? Thanks, Beau the prices say it all. A set of kw's v3's are over 1300 quid. If you pay cheap then thats what you will get im afraid. It has happened many times and ive now had it drummed into my head that you only get what you pay for. Buy cheap buy twice big +1 on that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 The MEISTER ZETA COILOVERS do look quite impressive though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 The MEISTER ZETA COILOVERS do look quite impressive though.... look and work are totally different things. You will need high maintenance no doubt and usually like all cheap shite it will fall apart etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 The MEISTER ZETA COILOVERS do look quite impressive though.... I would go for them personally. They are pretty good and are well rated on slot of forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 The MEISTER ZETA COILOVERS do look quite impressive though.... I would go for them personally. They are pretty good and are well rated on slot of forums. Do you have them on yours, what is the ride like and how much drop do they give....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Don't have them on mine but alot of reviews I read said there where very nice. If I didn't get my eibachs I would have went for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 I guess I will go with them then. Thanks for all the help guys! Beau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I guess I will go with them then. Thanks for all the help guys! Beau The who sells them on here is a really nice knowledgable guy too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 I guess I will go with them then. Thanks for all the help guys! Beau The who sells them on here is a really nice knowledgable guy too. Thanks for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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