finally got the drop i was looking for w/Z springs...

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May 21, 2005 | 01:43 PM
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had Tein S-techs, a little too low for me and required after market camber arm to bring camber back to specs........so i figured a half an inch drop would be ideal.....got coupe springs and the .5" drop was too subtle and the ride was very close to the oem sport set-up..........saw a great deal on the Z springs and viola!!, now have an one inch drop all around, perfect imo......the ride is firm, somewhere between the Tein S-techs and the coupe springs.....I'll try to post pics when i was car........
so, anyone wants Tein s-techs for 80 bucks or coupe springs for 50 bucks?!

tibits: had to roll rear fenders a little with Z springs because of the offset of coupe wheels.......
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May 21, 2005 | 02:21 PM
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Pics?
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May 22, 2005 | 11:36 AM
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I'm interested in your coupe springs, got pics?
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May 22, 2005 | 11:38 AM
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I'm interested in your coupe springs, got pics? ( I mean pics of how the car sat after you installed them?) I jusy bought 19's and even though it's a lease I think I could get away with installing an OEM spring for a slightly lower stance
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May 22, 2005 | 01:15 PM
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Thinking about lowering my car soon but not sure which route to go. Would love to see pics of all three set ups if you have them.
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May 23, 2005 | 07:09 AM
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KLG35...

I like your "the few, the proud, the 6MT sedans" ^-^

So, you're in Walnut, huh? I'm not too far away in Phillips Ranch. We should get together & go cruisin sometime. I have several friends that live in Walnut also & I love my midnight runs through streets like Amar & Lemon...wanna join me?

Anyways, if you ever go to Diamond Plaza or Yes Plaza or HK Plaza...basically all those spots along Colima & Fullerton/Nogales...and see a slammed, white 2005 sedan...most likely me, so honk or something! See ya around...

^-^
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May 23, 2005 | 03:41 PM
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How hard is it to do?
What kind of project is it to change the springs on the sedan? I am fair will auto mechanics, would I need a lift? Could it be done with jack stands? Do you need spring compressors?
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May 23, 2005 | 04:04 PM
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Quote: What kind of project is it to change the springs on the sedan? I am fair will auto mechanics, would I need a lift? Could it be done with jack stands? Do you need spring compressors?
I did my springs on jackstands without a problem. I actually purchased spring compressors but you don't need them. It is a rather simple process if you have any mechanical skills.

Good luck.
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May 23, 2005 | 07:12 PM
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How many miles on the S-Techs?

I will give you $80 shipped to 94066 area code.

Thanks!
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May 23, 2005 | 10:35 PM
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still waiting for pics....
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May 24, 2005 | 01:33 PM
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allright guys, got the before/after pics......

Machine Head, still have coupe springs, what zip code are you in?

Gthree5 6mt, i think i've seen you around Gale/Nogales area......yes, Amar/Lemon has some nice twisties.......but becareful of the them speed traps at rush hour!

Philly_G35, how'd you get the springs out w/out a spring compressor? it took me an hour each side With a spring compressor!

coupe springs:

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May 24, 2005 | 02:45 PM
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Z springs: this is how it should come from the factory!

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May 24, 2005 | 03:27 PM
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The 18" coupe wheels must visually make the gaps look bigger because my G with Coupe springs in the front only and stock Sport springs in the back looks nearly as low as his 350Z springs all around.



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May 24, 2005 | 03:33 PM
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Quote: had to roll rear fenders a little with Z springs because of the offset of coupe wheels.......
How much did u pay for rolling the fenders? I'm gonna have to do that to after i drop my car.
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May 24, 2005 | 03:58 PM
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Quote: How much did u pay for rolling the fenders? I'm gonna have to do that to after i drop my car.
i used the wooden handle of a hammer( that sounds weird).......it's a little tricky getting the shaft between the tire and inner fender, but once that's inserted, you basically pry out/roll along the top curvature......i think socalted dremeled his from a post i was reading somewhere.....

keep in mind the coupe wheel offset is 30....
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