Need help lowering my 350z

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Torres350z
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So I'm looking to lower my 350. A lot like some of those hellaflush guys do maybe not as crazy as some of them get though. I don't know much about getting the car that low though. i'm assuming i'll need a good set of adjustable coilovers but i don't know what some good ones are to get? i'm also guessing i'm gonna need a camber kit to adjust the camber once i drop the car? I also don't know if it will be a problem but i'm running a set of Axis Matrix wheels 245/35/19's in the fronts and 275/35/19's in the rear. Being as wide as they are, is that gonna cause a problem as far as how much i can drop the car?


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Razi
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Research. Research. Research.

The width of the wheels are going to be the least of your problems, lowering a car too much will make your car handle like crap, despite what the hellaflush kids say.
You'll need arms to adjust Camber and Toe (Don't cheap out on these arms either), also the offset of the wheels is just as important as the width of the wheels.
If you don't know what wheel offset is, read up on it.

Your car will also be less comfortable, since coilovers have stiffer springs and the shock valving is not as nice as your stock shocks.

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^This

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If you're on a budget and not looking to adjust the ride height you can always opt out for lowering springs


this 'might' help you
confused-about-lowering-t512658.html


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