Calling all "X's" with a lowered suspension!
#1
Calling all "X's" with a lowered suspension!
I have decided to make a thread dedicated to "X's" that are lowered since many people are having the same questions as to which lowering springs they could use on their "X", the ride quality after lowering, etc.
Please post pics of your ride. If possible before and after.
Please include in your post:
1- Type of lowering springs you have.
2- How much the springs have lowered your sedan.
3- The ride quality.
4- Any problems that you are having.
5- How many miles you have on the springs.
6- How your shocks/struts are holding up.
7- Wheel size/offset/tire size
Ok. I have gotten a few PM's where members feel that they should be able to discuss things in this thread. So since most people feel like this, this thread is now open for discussion.
Please post pics of your ride. If possible before and after.
Please include in your post:
1- Type of lowering springs you have.
2- How much the springs have lowered your sedan.
3- The ride quality.
4- Any problems that you are having.
5- How many miles you have on the springs.
6- How your shocks/struts are holding up.
7- Wheel size/offset/tire size
Ok. I have gotten a few PM's where members feel that they should be able to discuss things in this thread. So since most people feel like this, this thread is now open for discussion.
Last edited by KrazyEd; 06-29-2006 at 09:21 AM.
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Wildrabid (11-21-2023)
#2
1- 350z Revised
2- Err..lowered alot - did not measure
3- smooth as silk on clean roads..but must watch out for potholes w/ 19's
4- i think i hear a rattle but steering is center. still needs allignment (last pic)
5- 20
6- I think i had some wheel hop before
7- 245/40/ 19x8.5 Axis Penta Hyperblack
2- Err..lowered alot - did not measure
3- smooth as silk on clean roads..but must watch out for potholes w/ 19's
4- i think i hear a rattle but steering is center. still needs allignment (last pic)
5- 20
6- I think i had some wheel hop before
7- 245/40/ 19x8.5 Axis Penta Hyperblack
Last edited by Neal376; 06-29-2006 at 01:51 AM.
#3
1.Tein S-Tech's
2.about 2 inches all around
3.pretty smooth, not like stock though, rear is a bit bouncy
4.rear toe wont go back to spec, had to get custom control arms made
5.between 10,000 and 15,000 miles
6. shocks are fine, but waiting for adjustable d-specs for the X
7.19" black Speedy Octanes with 245/35s
Heres some pics
2.about 2 inches all around
3.pretty smooth, not like stock though, rear is a bit bouncy
4.rear toe wont go back to spec, had to get custom control arms made
5.between 10,000 and 15,000 miles
6. shocks are fine, but waiting for adjustable d-specs for the X
7.19" black Speedy Octanes with 245/35s
Heres some pics
Last edited by Msedanman; 06-13-2006 at 04:24 PM.
#4
Here is my after pics:
Please include in your post:
1- 2004.5 350Z Roadster Springs
2- I think 1 to 1 1/2 inches.
3- Suffered a bit but corners much better (flatter)
4- After lowered, the steering wheel is off centered. Pending alignment.
5- About 2000 km on the lowered springs
6- No problems with the shocks. No bottoming.
7- stock OE rims and tires (7 x 17)
Please include in your post:
1- 2004.5 350Z Roadster Springs
2- I think 1 to 1 1/2 inches.
3- Suffered a bit but corners much better (flatter)
4- After lowered, the steering wheel is off centered. Pending alignment.
5- About 2000 km on the lowered springs
6- No problems with the shocks. No bottoming.
7- stock OE rims and tires (7 x 17)
#6
1) 2004 350z unrevised springs
2) Not sure, but seems at least 1.5 inches or +
3) A little more stiff and bouncy but nothing I can't tolerate
4) After wheel alignment, toe has been corrected but camber is off (-2.6 and -2.9). Wheels are tilt in a little in the rear now.
5) Maybe 200 miles
6) So far it's ok, just need to watch for potholes, bumps, etc.
7) 18 inch sports, 45 offset, 245/45/18 on Avons
2) Not sure, but seems at least 1.5 inches or +
3) A little more stiff and bouncy but nothing I can't tolerate
4) After wheel alignment, toe has been corrected but camber is off (-2.6 and -2.9). Wheels are tilt in a little in the rear now.
5) Maybe 200 miles
6) So far it's ok, just need to watch for potholes, bumps, etc.
7) 18 inch sports, 45 offset, 245/45/18 on Avons
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Lowered my X
1 - Springs from '06 350Z
2 - 1.25 in the front, 1.75 in the rear
3 - I feel just a little more feedback, but still very close to original. It does not have any harshness or bottoming.
4 - I would of liked a more even drop.
5 - I've put just 200 or so on them. I'll update my comments if necessary.
6 - So far so good.
7 - 235/45/18 - offset 42mm
Before
After
What do you think?
2 - 1.25 in the front, 1.75 in the rear
3 - I feel just a little more feedback, but still very close to original. It does not have any harshness or bottoming.
4 - I would of liked a more even drop.
5 - I've put just 200 or so on them. I'll update my comments if necessary.
6 - So far so good.
7 - 235/45/18 - offset 42mm
Before
After
What do you think?
Last edited by ActionAl; 06-03-2010 at 04:36 PM.
#12
Looks GOOD!! How do you like the Kumho's? I'm thinking of getting General Exclaim UHP's in 245/45/18 for my next tire. I have Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 now that I bought used. They will need replacement in the next few weeks. I've heard good things about the Kumho's and Avon's but haven't heard about the Generals. Theey are highly rated on Tirerack.
#13
The Kumho's are just 1K old. So, it's to early to pass judgement. They have responded very well when pushed dry and even maintained good traction when pushed a little in the rain. In addition, they aren't noisy.
I decided on the Kumho's because of good reviews and a perfect size match. I didn't want to take chances with the AWD system having different size tires and the whole speedometer thing. Tirerack has the best price.
I decided on the Kumho's because of good reviews and a perfect size match. I didn't want to take chances with the AWD system having different size tires and the whole speedometer thing. Tirerack has the best price.
#14
yo esfoad, if ur getting 245/45/18 rubber, since u have an x like me, get the AVON 550, best tire u can get, Tire Rack exclusive, best rating for dry, wet, snow, everything, my cuzin has a 1993 SC400 and he got the IS350 18's and put on the avons with 245/45/18 and they r imaculate, trust me on this one, good luck anyway, G35x 4 Life
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2004_G35x (06-27-2019)
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Originally Posted by mrgags
yo esfoad, if ur getting 245/45/18 rubber, since u have an x like me, get the AVON 550, best tire u can get, Tire Rack exclusive, best rating for dry, wet, snow, everything, my cuzin has a 1993 SC400 and he got the IS350 18's and put on the avons with 245/45/18 and they r imaculate, trust me on this one, good luck anyway, G35x 4 Life