lowerin The G
Originally Posted by PEtaG35
+1 on the using a quality shop to get your alignement
Yea the G comes stock with a little bit of toe and negative camber for handling, but kills the life of the tire. If you really wanted to get maximum life out of your tires get it realigned straight and not to factory specs, but will be giving up some handling ability.
Yea the G comes stock with a little bit of toe and negative camber for handling, but kills the life of the tire. If you really wanted to get maximum life out of your tires get it realigned straight and not to factory specs, but will be giving up some handling ability.
"some handling ability" AND speed stability...for these cars.
Originally Posted by PEtaG35
^ I believe Tein 350z and G H-Techs will not require a camber kit
I have a phobia of dropping my car too low...my last car i had a BMW 330i and dropped it about 1" and it would always bottom out and scrape everywhere, speedbumps my worst enemy...which is keeping me from lowering my G untill i decide exactly what springs i want to use to lower it. I do have 20" rims though so it should help.
Not to hi-jack the thread but has anyone had problems with bottoming out with thier G and if so what springs are you running?
I have a phobia of dropping my car too low...my last car i had a BMW 330i and dropped it about 1" and it would always bottom out and scrape everywhere, speedbumps my worst enemy...which is keeping me from lowering my G untill i decide exactly what springs i want to use to lower it. I do have 20" rims though so it should help.
Not to hi-jack the thread but has anyone had problems with bottoming out with thier G and if so what springs are you running?
i bottom out everytime i got through a parking lot with F'in speed "humps". humps my *** they are more like mountains. it kills me when i hear that scraping sound.
Originally Posted by StreetChase
i bottom out everytime i got through a parking lot with F'in speed "humps". humps my *** they are more like mountains. it kills me when i hear that scraping sound.
I still have those H-techs in the box too. I used them for about 2 weeks before going with the coilovers...that was a bad investment! ;-)
Rick
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Originally Posted by BayAreaRefuGz
first off, "noe" is know. "oppions" is opinions.. ugh i give up.. search the forums. i'm getting the tein s-tech. 1.3" drop for springs. if you want it slammed, get airbags or uhh coilovers.
Originally Posted by ISMSOLUTIONS
Yea - I had s-tech, then H-techs - finally went with coilovers...best thing I should have done to begin with. I can get the best combination of ride height and handling....I rarely ever rub now and the car rides nice a smooth, and handles much better. After the alignment with the camber kits - high speed runs are so smooth...it really unbelievable.
I still have those H-techs in the box too. I used them for about 2 weeks before going with the coilovers...that was a bad investment! ;-)
Rick
I still have those H-techs in the box too. I used them for about 2 weeks before going with the coilovers...that was a bad investment! ;-)
Rick
Originally Posted by aHero4Eternity
figured as much..but which ones?
I put them on for 1/4 mile and high speed stability. I am able to adjust height properly for better power/weight transfer on torque load.
Rick
Originally Posted by ISMSOLUTIONS
oops..sorry - the Basics. I'm not tracking the car or canyon driving that much, so adjustable dampening force wasn't worth the extra cash.
I put them on for 1/4 mile and high speed stability. I am able to adjust height properly for better power/weight transfer on torque load.
Rick
I put them on for 1/4 mile and high speed stability. I am able to adjust height properly for better power/weight transfer on torque load.
Rick
Originally Posted by aHero4Eternity
ah, i see. sounds great. my basics, along with spc rear, are getting put on tomorrow
The height adjusting is time consuming, for the rear especially. The rear wheel have to go on and off every time there is an adjustment. Have them do the height adjust on the alignment rack too..they are perfectly level and will give you the best result.
One last tip - for easier adjusting, tell the guy to release the tension by putting the control arms on block when he adjusts...much easier to turn the discs - time and energy saver!
Rick
Rick
Originally Posted by ISMSOLUTIONS
You'll love em. Don't forget to measure your height before you install, so you have a frame of reference. You'll need to go back and align again after 2-3 weeks when they settle. Your toe will be off and your steering wheel centering will change...then wait about a week and go back for a re-check and adjust.
The height adjusting is time consuming, for the rear especially. The rear wheel have to go on and off every time there is an adjustment. Have them do the height adjust on the alignment rack too..they are perfectly level and will give you the best result.
One last tip - for easier adjusting, tell the guy to release the tension by putting the control arms on block when he adjusts...much easier to turn the discs - time and energy saver!
Rick
Rick
The height adjusting is time consuming, for the rear especially. The rear wheel have to go on and off every time there is an adjustment. Have them do the height adjust on the alignment rack too..they are perfectly level and will give you the best result.
One last tip - for easier adjusting, tell the guy to release the tension by putting the control arms on block when he adjusts...much easier to turn the discs - time and energy saver!
Rick
Rick
can't wait to put them on!
Originally Posted by aHero4Eternity
sounds great rick. thanks for the tips. i plan on getting an alignment the next day after i get them installed...and another one in 1-2 weeks (when necessary). won't be a problem because i have lifetime alignments
can't wait to put them on!
can't wait to put them on!
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