how low is too low?

racerxj17 · 07-02-2009, 02:58 PM

apparently my base measurement pre drop were inaccurate. they were roughly 28" F and 28 1/4" R to the fender directly above the center of the wheel, from the ground. so i spent alot of man hours (on off on off suspension) and got it to 26 3/4" F and 27" R. drop of 1.25". i could care less of scraping the driveways, and i have no issues with the rear hitting, but i do the front.

if i jump on the gas hard, and let off sharply, the engine braking pulls the front down enough to scrape the chin spoiler.

additionally, there is a nascar-like freeway exit by my house (3 lanes, very banked, concrete) that i was able to scrape both the mud flap and chinspolier on with ease (outside corner). even pulled out the clips on the spolier.

anyways, i know, raise it up. i just have not seen too many people complain at this 1.25" drop. if anyone could get a quick measurement of their stock Z, perhaps i am much lower than i think i am.

thanks!

M.Bonanni · 07-02-2009, 03:45 PM

Is this on the stock wheels/tires? What dampening settings are you at on your coilovers?

racerxj17 · 07-02-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DDMotorsports

Is this on the stock wheels/tires? What dampening settings are you at on your coilovers?

stock wheels tires. (of course it will be some F14's soon as i see the one gentlemen who is getting black on white so i can decide on color!!)

the shocks are set in the middle, which i believe is 15 (from either end, 30 clicks available).

it feel great, but a little stiff around town.

M.Bonanni · 07-02-2009, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by racerxj17

stock wheels tires.

the shocks are set in the middle, which i believe is 15 (from either end, 30 clicks available).

it feel great, but a little stiff around town.

Hmmm. A 1.25" drop doesn't seem like it would be that low.

racerxj17 · 07-02-2009, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DDMotorsports

Hmmm. A 1.25" drop doesn't seem like it would be that low.

ill get some pics later to let everyone see the drop, but that is what i was thinking. especially with the stiffer coil overs (which i am VERY happy with BTW)

im thinking i must have been in too much of a rush and mismeaursed the first time

M.Bonanni · 07-02-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by racerxj17

ill get some pics later to let everyone see the drop, but that is what i was thinking. especially with the stiffer coil overs (which i am VERY happy with BTW)

Good, glad you are liking them!

Caravanshaka · 07-02-2009, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by racerxj17

stock wheels tires. (of course it will be some F14's soon as i see the one gentlemen who is getting black on white so i can decide on color!!)

the shocks are set in the middle, which i believe is 15 (from either end, 30 clicks available).

it feel great, but a little stiff around town.

As soon as they come in I am heading straight to get them mounted, then home to do a quick wash and a few pics for everyone here

Heading out in a minute to go see what my measurements are for you

jmlenz · 07-02-2009, 06:28 PM

I have stock measurements for my bone stock sport package setup (fender center to ground) for all wheels at home. I will post later tonight.

Caravanshaka · 07-02-2009, 06:32 PM

stock with sport package:

Front 27 3/4"
Rear 28"

jmlenz · 07-03-2009, 05:53 PM

stock w/sport too...measured on flat ground and verified all tires @35psi

F: 27 3/4
R: 27 7/8

racerxj17 · 07-03-2009, 06:03 PM

thanks guys. looks like my measurement were probably correct. oh well, i guess i found the limit of lowering for myself......

Caravanshaka · 07-03-2009, 06:14 PM

sounds like you might be getting too much body-roll. Have you thought about stiffening the sways to match the coilovers?

Just a thought

racerxj17 · 07-03-2009, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Caravanshaka

sounds like you might be getting too much body-roll. Have you thought about stiffening the sways to match the coilovers?

Just a thought

i have hotchkis sways....

Caravanshaka · 07-03-2009, 07:09 PM

well that is me not reading your sig and seeing that =)

I got nothin' then. The eibachs are 1 inch drop, I can't imagine going 1/4" lower would make that much of a difference.

azn370z · 07-03-2009, 07:24 PM

I would still like pics? I think it's normal to scratch the plastic in front of the wheels.

07-02-2009, 02:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
racerxj17 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 555 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 17	how low is too low? apparently my base measurement pre drop were inaccurate. they were roughly 28" F and 28 1/4" R to the fender directly above the center of the wheel, from the ground. so i spent alot of man hours (on off on off suspension) and got it to 26 3/4" F and 27" R. drop of 1.25". i could care less of scraping the driveways, and i have no issues with the rear hitting, but i do the front. if i jump on the gas hard, and let off sharply, the engine braking pulls the front down enough to scrape the chin spoiler. additionally, there is a nascar-like freeway exit by my house (3 lanes, very banked, concrete) that i was able to scrape both the mud flap and chinspolier on with ease (outside corner). even pulled out the clips on the spolier. anyways, i know, raise it up. i just have not seen too many people complain at this 1.25" drop. if anyone could get a quick measurement of their stock Z, perhaps i am much lower than i think i am. thanks! __________________ 2009 PW Sport/Touring/Nav M6 Stillen Gen 3 Intake/CBE/Berk HFC/BC BR Coil over/Phillips 6500k/Hotchkis Sways/Stillen oil cooler/B&M SS

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07-03-2009, 06:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
racerxj17 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 555 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 17	thanks guys. looks like my measurement were probably correct. oh well, i guess i found the limit of lowering for myself...... __________________ 2009 PW Sport/Touring/Nav M6 Stillen Gen 3 Intake/CBE/Berk HFC/BC BR Coil over/Phillips 6500k/Hotchkis Sways/Stillen oil cooler/B&M SS

07-03-2009, 07:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	I would still like pics? I think it's normal to scratch the plastic in front of the wheels. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

07-02-2009, 06:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
jmlenz Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 645 Drives: a car Rep Power: 643	I have stock measurements for my bone stock sport package setup (fender center to ground) for all wheels at home. I will post later tonight.

07-02-2009, 06:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
Caravanshaka I shake Caravans Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: north Dallas Posts: 9,517 Drives: everyone crazy Rep Power: 42	stock with sport package: Front 27 3/4" Rear 28"

07-03-2009, 05:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
jmlenz Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 645 Drives: a car Rep Power: 643	stock w/sport too...measured on flat ground and verified all tires @35psi F: 27 3/4 R: 27 7/8

07-03-2009, 06:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
Caravanshaka I shake Caravans Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: north Dallas Posts: 9,517 Drives: everyone crazy Rep Power: 42	sounds like you might be getting too much body-roll. Have you thought about stiffening the sways to match the coilovers? Just a thought

07-03-2009, 07:09 PM	#14 (permalink)
Caravanshaka I shake Caravans Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: north Dallas Posts: 9,517 Drives: everyone crazy Rep Power: 42	well that is me not reading your sig and seeing that =) I got nothin' then. The eibachs are 1 inch drop, I can't imagine going 1/4" lower would make that much of a difference.