Confused about lowering...

[KyleR]

I have searched other fourms and the nico forums and answered most of my questions. However, a few remain. I am looking to lower my 2006 350z with the Eibach pro kit. From what I understand, it will lower the car around 1-1.5 inches once settled. Currently, everything is stock suspension/wheel wise. After I get the springs, I will immediately roll the fenders. One thing I am concerned about is accelerated strut wear and the cambers in general. Will the pro kit really accelerate the strut wear/damage the chambers? I guess i'm just looking for a "worst case scenario" type of thing.

P.S. I don't have enough for coilovers if you were wondering

[dasoupdude]

It all depends, there have been people who have went for years with minimal damage to struts from getting lowering springs on the z, and there have also been those that have only gone a couple thousand miles before the shocks blew.

What kind of road surfaces do you usually see when you are out driving, do they look abusive enough?

[KyleR]

The roads aren't too bad around charlotte, I would say average. A few pot holes here and there, but for the most part the roads are smooth. Do you think its necessary to get a rear camber kit with the eibach pro kit?

[dasoupdude]

Apparently if the drop is about an inch or more its a good idea to get a kit.


(which is why i went with the mild drop of tein s-techs for springs, almost went with the skunk2 springs. those give you a dump of about 1.5 - 1.75)

[KyleR]

Thanks for the replies soup. I researched the tein s-techs and I think I might end up with those so I won't have to get the rear camber kit. And I won't bottom out as much

[sluggoZ]

For my taste.....I got the Hotchkis springs $185 shipped at intensepower.com....no need to worry about adding on additional parts & etc.
Front 9/16" drop, Rear 3/4" drop.....then I got the 4 wheel alignment right afterwards.

BTW coilovers is the way to go if you got the cash!

[KyleR]

Do you have any pictures of the hotchkis on your 350z? Thats a pretty good price, especially because I won't have to worry about the camber and struts to the extent I would with the eibach pro kit.

[dasoupdude]

Hotchkis springs are nice too since they are linear, compared to the sportlines and s-techs which are progressive

[BusyBadger]

I wish I could go the painless lowering route, but the combination of my driveway steepness and the lip on the gutter I'd rip the front lip up (or off!). As it sits in stock form I have to hit the wheels individually.

Short story: I'm too lazy to get out and adjust coilovers all the damned time so it's Teins hooked up to EDFC or nothing.

[dasoupdude]

LOL i'd love to have the EDFC, i'd feel like such hot sh*t everytime i would use it

[kuhan]

I have Hotchkis springs as well. The drop is decent. The ride quality is also nice, not too rough. I had Eibach prokit on my 07 Altima before, and it was so rough with 245/35/19 tires.

Here's a few pics of the Hotchkis springs on the Z. The front tires are 255/35/19 and 285/35/19 rear.

[KyleR]

I have Hotchkis springs as well. The drop is decent. The ride quality is also nice, not too rough. I had Eibach prokit on my 07 Altima before, and it was so rough with 245/35/19 tires.

Here's a few pics of the Hotchkis springs on the Z. The front tires are 255/35/19 and 285/35/19 rear.

Thanks for the pic's Kuhan, love your Z. Ill most likely end up with hotchkis after seeing your set up.

[sluggoZ]

Do you have any pictures of the hotchkis on your 350z? Thats a pretty good price, especially because I won't have to worry about the camber and struts to the extent I would with the eibach pro kit.

Here are some pics from this past Sunday....not necessarily taken to show the drop.
Btw I love the Hotchkis springs!

[KyleR]

Do you have any pictures of the hotchkis on your 350z? Thats a pretty good price, especially because I won't have to worry about the camber and struts to the extent I would with the eibach pro kit.

Here are some pics from this past Sunday....not necessarily taken to show the drop.
Btw I love the Hotchkis springs!

Looks great!! I like your wheels btw.

[kuhan]

BTW, I didn't have to get camber kit or rear toe bolts. Alignment was within -1.6 to -2 degrees front and rear. However, you also need beefy tires to fill up the gap.

Nice looking ride, SluggoZ. The rear caliper placement is also very unique. Is it better than standard rear placement?

[sluggoZ]

BTW, I didn't have to get camber kit or rear toe bolts. Alignment was within -1.6 to -2 degrees front and rear. However, you also need beefy tires to fill up the gap.

Nice looking ride, SluggoZ. The rear caliper placement is also very unique. Is it better than standard rear placement?

Thanks guys! kuhan, ditto props to your ride too!
I love my BBK!

I also made sure that I went to a specialty alignment shop where they are experts in their profession.