I have been modding the sedan lately
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Orlando, FL
I have been modding the sedan lately
Since there isn't a whole lot more I can do to my coupe without spending a lot of money, and since my sedan needed new shocks and had a camber issue even on stock springs, and since I had the Brembos from my coupe handy (after installing the Rotora BBK on it), and since I won a set of Cobb Tuning sway bars at a raffle, I decided to put them all together on the sedan.
I also added stainless Stoptech brake lines, R1Concepts drilled and slotted rotors in the Brembo configuration, stock 350Z rear springs, and Tein 350Z S-Techs up front with Tokico D-Specs all around, and SPC camber arms front and rear, with the toe bolts. I took the D-Specs and the S-Techs off of my coupe after I bought a set of BC Racing coilovers.
The tires were wearing on the insides even on stock suspension, so I decided to get the camber kits, and figured I might as well lower it as well. I first installed the S-Techs all around but the rear springs made the rear wheels tuck inside the fender wells. I also rolled the rear fenders. The OEM Z springs leveled the rear even with the front.
After getting it aligned today, the ride is so much better, but not harsh at all. And the ride hight is much improved, as is the stopping ability. I think I'm about done with mods on this car though.
Here are a few pics.
The rear was tucked with the S-Techs in the rear.
With OEM Z springs in the rear.
Both G's.
I also added stainless Stoptech brake lines, R1Concepts drilled and slotted rotors in the Brembo configuration, stock 350Z rear springs, and Tein 350Z S-Techs up front with Tokico D-Specs all around, and SPC camber arms front and rear, with the toe bolts. I took the D-Specs and the S-Techs off of my coupe after I bought a set of BC Racing coilovers.
The tires were wearing on the insides even on stock suspension, so I decided to get the camber kits, and figured I might as well lower it as well. I first installed the S-Techs all around but the rear springs made the rear wheels tuck inside the fender wells. I also rolled the rear fenders. The OEM Z springs leveled the rear even with the front.
After getting it aligned today, the ride is so much better, but not harsh at all. And the ride hight is much improved, as is the stopping ability. I think I'm about done with mods on this car though.
Here are a few pics.
The rear was tucked with the S-Techs in the rear.
With OEM Z springs in the rear.
Both G's.
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 8,001
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From: Orlando, FL
It was disproportionately low in the rear to keep the S-Techs back there. I would have kept them if I could have gotten the front lower.
The idea is a practical drop that is wife friendly.
The idea is a practical drop that is wife friendly.
looks good man....
when you said it was really low in the rear, i didnt know it was that bad! that setup looks better than just the regular 350z springs since the front is dropped a bit lower to match.
how does it ride with that combo on the dspecs?
when you said it was really low in the rear, i didnt know it was that bad! that setup looks better than just the regular 350z springs since the front is dropped a bit lower to match.
how does it ride with that combo on the dspecs?
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Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 8,001
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From: Orlando, FL
The ride is great. The D-Specs are worth the money.
It's not difficult to roll the fenders. I use a rubber hammer and a heat gun. It takes 10-15 minutes per side.
It's not difficult to roll the fenders. I use a rubber hammer and a heat gun. It takes 10-15 minutes per side.
