Lowering. Do you DIY?

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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 05:15 PM
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... then from 03-Sport to revised 350Z.
Revised? How's the ride? From what I've read the UNrevised were recommended for the '03 sedans w/Sport.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 05:17 PM
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you'll feel much better about yourself if you DIY
 
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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 01:17 AM
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ive lowerd a couple different cars including my G, do it. if anything its a great learning experiance.
 
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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 08:46 PM
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do the D-Specs while you're at it.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 09:28 AM
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It sounds more intimidating than it really is. The rears are easy but the fronts take more work because there is more to it.

The Z springs may cause camber issues, so while you are under there, you might as well install front and rear camber correction parts and 350Z Tokico D-specs.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Gilley
The Z springs may cause camber issues, so while you are under there, you might as well install front and rear camber correction parts and 350Z Tokico D-specs.
From what I've read, there's a good chance the Z springs will not require a camber kit. As for the D-specs... I'll have to save my pennies.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 03:44 PM
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You are right.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2006 | 08:13 AM
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I'm not sure if the Z springs will require a camber kit or not on a sedan. You'll have to try it and see. You'll be dripping the sedan at least an inch and whether the alignment will be within the outside of th alignment specs. But just because they are within the range of alignment, won't mean that it shouldn't have a camber kit. That's up to each person that installs lowering springs and their ability to buy tires as the insrides wear out faster.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2006 | 12:30 PM
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i would say to pick up the spc rear camber kit since its relatively cheap and easy to install. You can do it while you are installing the rear springs anyways so might as well kill two birds with one stone
 
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Old Oct 23, 2006 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by redlude97
i would say to pick up the spc rear camber kit since its relatively cheap and easy to install. You can do it while you are installing the rear springs anyways so might as well kill two birds with one stone

Any recommendations on a good and relatively inexpensive camber adjustement set? And do I need sets for front and rear?
 
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Old Oct 23, 2006 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by boinger
Gonna be lowering my stock 2003 G35 sedan with sport suspension in the near future using unrevised 350z springs. I've read a couple DIY's on the subject, but it looks to be a long, hard task. How many of you attempt this yourself? If you have a shop do it,how much have you been charged for the labor?
THIS should help you make a decision.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2006 | 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Gilley
I'm not sure if the Z springs will require a camber kit or not on a sedan. You'll have to try it and see. You'll be dripping the sedan at least an inch and whether the alignment will be within the outside of th alignment specs. But just because they are within the range of alignment, won't mean that it shouldn't have a camber kit. That's up to each person that installs lowering springs and their ability to buy tires as the insrides wear out faster.
I have read here that anything less than a 1" drop and you don't need camber correction.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2006 | 04:53 PM
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You always need a camber adjustment when you lower the car. The question is whether you can live with the tire wear from the new camber setting. Even if the camber is within the outside limit of acceptable factory limits, you will have more tire wear than if the camber is in the middle of specs. That is okay with some and not with others.

For about $650 or so I can get front and rear camber kits that will save my $1200 tires from accelerated wear. In the long run, a camber kit will save you money.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 10:56 PM
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Do it yourself. no brainer.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 11:11 PM
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not that hard never done a g but have air bagged about 4 and dropped about 10
 
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