springs etc..
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springs etc..
I have a 2004 coupe AT with the premium and aero package. I have 90k miles on it. I just found out that the previous owner had cut the dam springs so now I'm going to buy some s tech springs from a 350z. My question is, should I go ahead and purchase aftermarket camber kit with this? also, is it a wise decision to purchase new struts as well? The ride is actually not that bad with the springs being cut but it is a little too low for my taste. Thanks for your opinions..
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It is recommended to at least get a rear camber kit when lowering the car, if not both front and rear. They'll save you from premature tire wear.
If you have the extra cash to, I'd get a set of some tokico struts while you're messing with the suspension and just install everything at the same time. You've got quite a few miles on the car.
Personally, I'd get a set of coilovers, front/rear camber kits, and be done with it.
If you have the extra cash to, I'd get a set of some tokico struts while you're messing with the suspension and just install everything at the same time. You've got quite a few miles on the car.
Personally, I'd get a set of coilovers, front/rear camber kits, and be done with it.
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Most recommend SPC rear/SPL front kits, I've got SPC all around myself. Theyre on the pricey side though. Ichiba camber kits are a good, cheaper alternatives.
You could replace your struts with OEM one's, but if your gonna go through the trouble of changing them out, why not save a little more and get the tokico's?
You could replace your struts with OEM one's, but if your gonna go through the trouble of changing them out, why not save a little more and get the tokico's?
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3 sets of springs? I was under the impression they last for quite a while. The difference in price on coilovers vs springs is vastly different. If I'm wrong, show me where I can purchase some cheap ones and I'll pick them up! Wouldn't I still need the camber/struts etc with them? Sorry that last question might be retarded lol
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3 sets of springs? I was under the impression they last for quite a while. The difference in price on coilovers vs springs is vastly different. If I'm wrong, show me where I can purchase some cheap ones and I'll pick them up! Wouldn't I still need the camber/struts etc with them? Sorry that last question might be retarded lol
In my quest for the ideal ride height and feel I have tried 3 different spring set-ups, they didnt wear out. I am particular about how my car looks so the static springs that I have tried, dont suit me. With any and every car you will have variations in ride height from one side to the other. When you are measuring fractions of an inch (MM for the Canada folks and the rest of the globe ) a 1/4 difference (driver vs passenger side) is very noticeable.
It was already answered, but yes the coil-over set-up will include the springs and shocks/struts, so you should compare the cost of the coil-overs vs the cost of buying springs and shocks/struts.
#12
Sorry for not clarifying.
In my quest for the ideal ride height and feel I have tried 3 different spring set-ups, they didnt wear out. I am particular about how my car looks so the static springs that I have tried, dont suit me. With any and every car you will have variations in ride height from one side to the other. When you are measuring fractions of an inch (MM for the Canada folks and the rest of the globe ) a 1/4 difference (driver vs passenger side) is very noticeable.
It was already answered, but yes the coil-over set-up will include the springs and shocks/struts, so you should compare the cost of the coil-overs vs the cost of buying springs and shocks/struts.
In my quest for the ideal ride height and feel I have tried 3 different spring set-ups, they didnt wear out. I am particular about how my car looks so the static springs that I have tried, dont suit me. With any and every car you will have variations in ride height from one side to the other. When you are measuring fractions of an inch (MM for the Canada folks and the rest of the globe ) a 1/4 difference (driver vs passenger side) is very noticeable.
It was already answered, but yes the coil-over set-up will include the springs and shocks/struts, so you should compare the cost of the coil-overs vs the cost of buying springs and shocks/struts.
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That is a very good point. After buying the springs and struts, it would probably cost around $500 and the coilovers are only $730. Hmmm I think I'll go with the Megan coilovers. The camber kit is the only thing left but I think I'll go with the ones mentioned previously. Oh, what about the toe thing everyone is talking about? Sorry I'm dumb. Just want to be sure those are the only things I will be needing. Thanks
Camber chews up tires because most of the weight is on the inner tire thus more friction. Toe chews em up because you are essentually dragging the tire as you drive. In a perfect world you would have zero camber/caster, and zero toe in or out in all conditions.
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From what I understand TOE being out of spec is the biggest killer of tires. Camber will wear the inner tire, but toe out of spec will tear up the tires.
Camber chews up tires because most of the weight is on the inner tire thus more friction. Toe chews em up because you are essentually dragging the tire as you drive. In a perfect world you would have zero camber/caster, and zero toe in or out in all conditions.
Camber chews up tires because most of the weight is on the inner tire thus more friction. Toe chews em up because you are essentually dragging the tire as you drive. In a perfect world you would have zero camber/caster, and zero toe in or out in all conditions.
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My man, you need to do some searching. I'm by no means an expert, but you don't want to spend $1000 on your suspension only to ruin tires in 1 year or less and need a new $1000 set of tires!
Check the suspension section for the complete setups 35driver members get for their rides and/or do a little google search on what all goes into getting the camber, caster, and toe set up correctly on an aftermarket suspension:
http://www.ozebiz.com.au/racetech/theory/align.html
Best of Luck.
Check the suspension section for the complete setups 35driver members get for their rides and/or do a little google search on what all goes into getting the camber, caster, and toe set up correctly on an aftermarket suspension:
http://www.ozebiz.com.au/racetech/theory/align.html
Best of Luck.