HKS RS HIPER MAX coils over snapped...Pic Request/ 350z Spring Drop Coupe

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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 04:29 PM
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HKS RS HIPER MAX coils over snapped...Pic Request/ 350z Spring Drop Coupe

My HKS RS HiperMax Coils snapped at a strut mounting point over the weekend so I'm back to rolling stock.
At this point Ive decided to just lower it on springs.
Can anybody help me with a picture of a coupe on a 350z front and back spring drop? I understand it's about a 1/2 inch drop from stock and just want to see how it looks.
Yes, I did search and I came up with 100's of threads, non of which showed me any pictures I wanted.
Thanks for your help and any input on the 350z setup from personal experience would be great! Thanks again guys and gals.
 

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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 08:38 PM
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I'm lowered on stock 350z springs.
You probably won't notice much in the pics but in person you'll notice it if you compare it to a G on stock ride height

Before drop at stock ride height:









After the drop on oem 350z springs:











sorry for all the pics, but hopefully it'll help you in some way.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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i say that 1/2 drop aint bad.. I was thinking about the same thing.. just never did it cuz the swells and dips and shopping plaza entrance's are something else in fl (well palm beach county)
 
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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eh not bad of a drop, i have 350z h-techs and i think they look much better imo. not as low as i would like, but very much improved over stock
 
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 11:35 AM
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Tofo , thanks for the pics, it does help. I think I'm going to run this set up. You are running on 19's correct?
 
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 11:41 AM
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go with 350z h techs and rear spring mount mod. drop will look more settle and you'll be happy you did
 
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 12:42 PM
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FYI, when I lived in Japan, HKS had a bad reputation for their coilovers doing exactly this...sorry it happened to you! I'm probably going to go with OEM 350Z takeoffs myself...
 
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by guidoguy
Tofo , thanks for the pics, it does help. I think I'm going to run this set up. You are running on 19's correct?
correct.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 03:45 PM
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I got a set of revised 350z springs from a 07 350z. They have about 8000 miles. PM me.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 06:22 PM
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I got a set of revised 350z springs from a 07 350z. They have about 8000 miles. PM me.
HenryLee, PM Sent..thanks.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Matt K
FYI, when I lived in Japan, HKS had a bad reputation for their coilovers doing exactly this...sorry it happened to you! I'm probably going to go with OEM 350Z takeoffs myself...
I'm done with HKS. My HKS Hi-power exhaust also broke this year. One of the hanger welds broke off. Not what I expected from this company. I called HKS on both the exhaust and the coilovers and the manufacturer warranty only covers the first year. Otherwise you can send in the broken item and pay to have it fixed or replaced.
My next purchase will be with a company that has a generous policy for defect returns.
 
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