Need advice about lowering!
I just installed 350z Tein H-Techs (about inch drop in the front and half an inch or so in the rear) along with 20mm spacers in the front and 25mm spacers in the rear...I'm really happy with how it turned out. It's not too low to where I have to worry about every curb and speed bump in the road and I don't need camber kits. I'd recommend that setup if you're looking for a moderate drop. The S-Techs (especially the 350z version) will definetly require camber kits, as well as fender rolling if you plan on trying to get your wheels flush.
- Eibach Sportline - See above
- Tein S-Tech (350z) - Decent linear spring rate in the rear close to OEM Sport spring rates. Will be a good match with D-pecs.
- Tanabe DF210 - Softer than OEM sport springs just like most Tanabe G and Z springs; I'd rather get STIFFER OEM z springs (revised) than those uber soft Tanabe's.
Above is just my opinion on the springs you mentioned.
I just installed Tein 350Z H Techs (about inch drop in the front and half an inch or so in the rear) along with 20mm spacers in the front and 25mm spacers in the rear...I'm really happy with how it turned out. It's not too low to where I have to worry about every curb and speed bump in the road and I don't need camber kits. I'd recommend that setup if you're looking for a moderate drop. The S-Techs (especially the 350z version) will definetly require camber kits, as well as fender rolling if you plan on trying to get your wheels flush.
Gary
So you just installed the Teins and you don't need a camber kit? When the alignment was done did the tech tell you it was back to OE specs? If not you'll be buying new tires within a year. The inside 1/4s will begin to disappear and you'll discover the famous tire Roooar that will drive you nuts below 35 mph. Remember our MARKETPLACE is always here for your suspension needs...
Gary
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Yup, installed them about 2 weeks ago. Alignment done yesterday. Everything good to go.
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I'm feeling generous right now, so I'll help you out. Can't help much with the springs, I run coilovers myself, but I can help with the rest.
Rule of thumb is, with any drop over 1", you should get front and rear camber kits. At the very least, get the rear kit since front kits are pretty pricey. I recommend SPC camber kits. Without camber kits, you risk being out of OEM spec alignment and expose your tires to uneven wear, which in the long run, will cost you more to replace than just buying the camber kits in the first place.
How many miles does your car have? Installing aftermarket springs without upgrading the struts will cause your OEM struts to eventually give out sooner than usual, so look into aftermarket struts. I recommend Tokico Blues.
Most people, including myself, will tell you to just save up a bit more and buy a decent set of coilovers, which would be around $1k or so new. With coilovers, you won't have to buy aftermarket struts, as they'll already come with the coils. You'll have dampening adjustibility (depending on which coilovers you go with). And you'll be able to adjust your ride height as many times you want, whenever you want, because you will want to go lower later on. But front and rear camber kits will pretty much be a requirement if you go with coilovers. I run Function & Form Type II coils myself.
Rule of thumb is, with any drop over 1", you should get front and rear camber kits. At the very least, get the rear kit since front kits are pretty pricey. I recommend SPC camber kits. Without camber kits, you risk being out of OEM spec alignment and expose your tires to uneven wear, which in the long run, will cost you more to replace than just buying the camber kits in the first place.
How many miles does your car have? Installing aftermarket springs without upgrading the struts will cause your OEM struts to eventually give out sooner than usual, so look into aftermarket struts. I recommend Tokico Blues.
Most people, including myself, will tell you to just save up a bit more and buy a decent set of coilovers, which would be around $1k or so new. With coilovers, you won't have to buy aftermarket struts, as they'll already come with the coils. You'll have dampening adjustibility (depending on which coilovers you go with). And you'll be able to adjust your ride height as many times you want, whenever you want, because you will want to go lower later on. But front and rear camber kits will pretty much be a requirement if you go with coilovers. I run Function & Form Type II coils myself.
I currently have 66,xxx miles on my car. Will I be able to go by without replacing the struts?
I am currently on a pretty tight budget and can't really afford coilovers, so springs are my best bet right now
Thanks again for your answer! As well as everyone else who replied.
unless you are getting springs that are much lower and have much diff rates than oem you aren't going to be killing your struts that much faster. you'll be fine, especially if you are just going with something like z-htechs
Depends on how you drive the car too. I had 2 struts blown by 53K miles, Tein S-techs were installed around 30K. A mild drop with normal driving should allow your struts to last a while.
I'm feeling generous right now, so I'll help you out. Can't help much with the springs, I run coilovers myself, but I can help with the rest.
Rule of thumb is, with any drop over 1", you should get front and rear camber kits. At the very least, get the rear kit since front kits are pretty pricey. I recommend SPC camber kits. Without camber kits, you risk being out of OEM spec alignment and expose your tires to uneven wear, which in the long run, will cost you more to replace than just buying the camber kits in the first place.
How many miles does your car have? Installing aftermarket springs without upgrading the struts will cause your OEM struts to eventually give out sooner than usual, so look into aftermarket struts. I recommend Tokico Blues.
Most people, including myself, will tell you to just save up a bit more and buy a decent set of coilovers, which would be around $1k or so new. With coilovers, you won't have to buy aftermarket struts, as they'll already come with the coils. You'll have dampening adjustibility (depending on which coilovers you go with). And you'll be able to adjust your ride height as many times you want, whenever you want, because you will want to go lower later on. But front and rear camber kits will pretty much be a requirement if you go with coilovers. I run Function & Form Type II coils myself.
Rule of thumb is, with any drop over 1", you should get front and rear camber kits. At the very least, get the rear kit since front kits are pretty pricey. I recommend SPC camber kits. Without camber kits, you risk being out of OEM spec alignment and expose your tires to uneven wear, which in the long run, will cost you more to replace than just buying the camber kits in the first place.
How many miles does your car have? Installing aftermarket springs without upgrading the struts will cause your OEM struts to eventually give out sooner than usual, so look into aftermarket struts. I recommend Tokico Blues.
Most people, including myself, will tell you to just save up a bit more and buy a decent set of coilovers, which would be around $1k or so new. With coilovers, you won't have to buy aftermarket struts, as they'll already come with the coils. You'll have dampening adjustibility (depending on which coilovers you go with). And you'll be able to adjust your ride height as many times you want, whenever you want, because you will want to go lower later on. But front and rear camber kits will pretty much be a requirement if you go with coilovers. I run Function & Form Type II coils myself.
Hey Silencer, I am thinking about lowering my g35. I really don't know much about it in general but im curious as to what do you think about the Function & Form Type 2's? Would you recommend them to someone whos looking for a decent drop, nothing insane but a definite jump in performance? I bought my car with 20" rims in the back and 18"s in the front, I dont know if that information is even useful for my question.
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Any good place you suggest to get the spc . And for adjusting the dampening I almost tried to do that one day but I couldn't reach the **** on the back ones, front ones are really easy I just pop the hood and adjust and for back I have to take the whole thing out and then adjust that's why I was wondering what dampening setting others are running with their f2
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