Springs "destroying" shocks?

cossie1600 · 07-01-2011, 12:15 PM

here are some 370z specifics

my oil temp is too high
how big of a tire can i use
mustang is fast, but too many people owns it
car too noisy
370 is special because there arent many around

Andy124 · 07-01-2011, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by cheshirecat

Spacers aren't needed for the springs. The only time spacers are really needed is if your wheel doesn't clear your brake calipers.

Spacers are mainly just for looks. The performance difference from the wider track is minimal at best.

beside spacer,any other things needed when dropping a aftermarket springs?

cheshirecat · 07-01-2011, 01:56 PM

Spacers aren't needed. The only thing you need is patience and the correct tools.

xdeslitx · 07-01-2011, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheshirecat

Spacers aren't needed for the springs. The only time spacers are really needed is if your wheel doesn't clear your brake calipers.

Spacers are mainly just for looks. The performance difference from the wider track is minimal at best.

just personal preference...but it looks pretty nasty without spacers after a drop.
I dropped mine and wasn't planning on spacers but after less than a week, i ended up getting them.

wheee! · 07-01-2011, 02:08 PM

Buy the Swifts, space as desired, drive car, smile like a madman!

Best performance mod for the money to date on my car.

cheshirecat · 07-01-2011, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xdeslitx

just personal preference...but it looks pretty nasty without spacers after a drop.
I dropped mine and wasn't planning on spacers but after less than a week, i ended up getting them.

I dunno man, I just don't like the tucked wheels, especially when you have the additional camber from the drop. With the camber evened out it'll probably look great as you say- I just love having the top of the wheel even with the fender.

Pic of mine with the spacers- this is before the 305s went on.

xdeslitx · 07-01-2011, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheshirecat

I dunno man, I just don't like the tucked wheels, especially when you have the additional camber from the drop. With the camber evened out it'll probably look great as you say- I just love having the top of the wheel even with the fender.

seems like you need to read what i said over again...i got spacers less than a week after i got the drop

cheshirecat · 07-01-2011, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xdeslitx

seems like you need to read what i said over again...i got spacers less than a week after i got the drop

you said "just personal preference...but it looks pretty nasty without spacers after a drop."

I disagreed with it looking "nasty" without spacers after a drop, regardless of what you did after the fact.

xdeslitx · 07-01-2011, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheshirecat

you said "just personal preference...but it looks pretty nasty without spacers after a drop."

I disagreed with it looking "nasty" without spacers after a drop, regardless of what you did after the fact.

nasty as in ugly...and you said you dont like it tucked which is exactly what i was saying when i said it looks nasty without spacers

cheshirecat · 07-01-2011, 02:35 PM

Aaah. I thought nasty as in good. There you go.

xdeslitx · 07-01-2011, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cheshirecat

Aaah. I thought nasty as in good. There you go.

where i come from nasty means nasty...its not backwards day where nasty means a good thing

cheshirecat · 07-01-2011, 02:41 PM

Well apparently not all of us are from Tujunga, CA, where people eschew such hip phrasing as "nasty" for something that is pleasing to the eye.

ANYWAY. We are in agreement. Back on topic.

kenchan · 07-01-2011, 02:58 PM

cheshirecat- looking

cheshirecat · 07-01-2011, 03:19 PM

are you flirting with me sir

kenchan · 07-01-2011, 03:22 PM

lol!

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