newbie lowering question

jasonhoutx · 06-03-2009, 09:33 PM

What would one recommend to lower my 370z that will not effect comfort. I do not track, just street drive.

I currently have some 19" venaci wheels that need some adjustment to make them flush (they are sticking out just a tad past fender lip on front).

Is it possible to get a drop that is adjustable to fine tune the camber/gaps? or would Eibach Pro Kit Lowering Springs do the trick?

thanks

Izzoh · 06-03-2009, 10:11 PM

A drop will usually not flush up your wheels you have to get either spacers or properly offset wheels.

ChrisSlicks · 06-03-2009, 10:15 PM

To get an adjustable drop you need coilovers, the Eibach springs are a fixed drop. Lowering does increase camber so it might tuck the tops of the wheel in slightly or it might just make it rub. Either way you're tires are going to take a beating from the high camber.

travisjb · 06-04-2009, 01:35 AM

spc makes affordable adjustable rear links and adjustable front upper control arms

Modshack · 06-04-2009, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonhoutx

I currently have some 19" venaci wheels that need some adjustment to make them flush (they are sticking out just a tad past fender lip on front).

Sounds like the offset on your wheels is wrong. If it were correct you could easily adjust with spacers. With the wrong offset you're kinda stuck and I'd be very cautious as lowering and keeping correct camber numbers will likely result in a rubbing situation.

gatorfast · 06-04-2009, 02:00 PM

do you know the offsets of your wheels?

jasonhoutx · 06-04-2009, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gatorfast

do you know the offsets of your wheels?

19x9.5 et15 & 19x10.5 et17

06-03-2009, 09:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
jasonhoutx Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 70 Drives: 09 Silver 370z A7 Rep Power: 16	newbie lowering question What would one recommend to lower my 370z that will not effect comfort. I do not track, just street drive. I currently have some 19" venaci wheels that need some adjustment to make them flush (they are sticking out just a tad past fender lip on front). Is it possible to get a drop that is adjustable to fine tune the camber/gaps? or would Eibach Pro Kit Lowering Springs do the trick? thanks __________________ 09 370z Turing w/ Nav - AT - Brilliant Silver Venaci VS124 Wheels: [19x9.5F & 19x10.5R] w/ [265/35-F & 305/30-R] - Suspension: [KW V3's] & [SPC front/rear camber kit] Last edited by jasonhoutx; 06-03-2009 at 09:57 PM.

06-04-2009, 01:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
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06-03-2009, 10:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Izzoh Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 69 Drives: 98 - 240sx Rep Power: 16	A drop will usually not flush up your wheels you have to get either spacers or properly offset wheels.

06-03-2009, 10:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	To get an adjustable drop you need coilovers, the Eibach springs are a fixed drop. Lowering does increase camber so it might tuck the tops of the wheel in slightly or it might just make it rub. Either way you're tires are going to take a beating from the high camber.

06-04-2009, 02:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
gatorfast Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SoFla Posts: 120 Drives: Z4 M Coupe Rep Power: 289	do you know the offsets of your wheels?