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Hotrodz 07-13-2016 09:15 PM

You are welcome!:tup:

old guy 01-18-2017 04:38 PM

After reading through ( skimming ) all the posts ..... Has anyone just lowered the rear of the car?
Looking at my all stock Z, it looks as if I lowered it an inch the stance would be perfect.

Thoughts, comments.....

King 01-24-2017 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by old guy (Post 3604632)
After reading through ( skimming ) all the posts ..... Has anyone just lowered the rear of the car?
Looking at my all stock Z, it looks as if I lowered it an inch the stance would be perfect.

Thoughts, comments.....

I bought my z used, I was staring at it sunday thinking about lowering it, and I noticed my rear actually looked as if it had been lowered. There is definitely less wheel clearance in the rear than the front, and it appears to have a visible negative camber, on the rear.

This might explain some of the odd handling behavior I have been noticing. It was raining though so I didn't get down to inspect it.

jchammond 01-24-2017 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by King (Post 3606850)
I bought my z used, I was staring at it sunday thinking about lowering it, and I noticed my rear actually looked as if it had been lowered. There is definitely less wheel clearance in the rear than the front, and it appears to have a visible negative camber, on the rear.

This might explain some of the odd handling behavior I have been noticing. It was raining though so I didn't get down to inspect it.

From the factory; Z's have twice the negative camber on rear vs. front.
They also have twice as much positive toe.
19 gallon fuel cell will affect the height difference in rear-pending how much you have on.
Hope this help's.
ps: be sure the surface is perfectly level & flat...as with the independent everything;will make a difference on measurement's.

shadow85 03-27-2017 08:23 AM

Hey fellas can I have some opinions on Eibach vs H&R vs Swift springs.

Currently I can get new Eibach springs for $230 USD locally in Australia. I would get Swift springs, but I would have to order them from the US $314 USD plus shipping to here which won't be cheap.

Is it worth if or should I get the Eibachs here and call it a day?

Cheers.

cooltoy 03-27-2017 09:39 AM

They each have a different amount of drop and spring rates.

shadow85 03-27-2017 02:16 PM

Yep I know the Swifts drop 1
~1.2" on the front and the Eibach ~0.9".

Performance wise, should I fork out the extra $ for the swifts, or since I can get the Eibachs cheaper locally go for that one?

Chuck33079 03-27-2017 02:29 PM

Whichever you do, budget for camber arms and toe bolts.

cooltoy 03-27-2017 05:01 PM

Spring rates will affect the type of ride quality you will have. Otherwise they all reputable companies.

shadow85 03-27-2017 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079 (Post 3632898)
Whichever you do, budget for camber arms and toe bolts.

My mechanic said I should lower the car to camber the wheels in slightly more, but he did not mention to get camber arms while I am at it. What will I need the camber arms for?

Chuck33079 03-27-2017 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by shadow85 (Post 3632970)
My mechanic said I should lower the car to camber the wheels in slightly more, but he did not mention to get camber arms while I am at it. What will I need the camber arms for?



You will have issues getting it aligned. Oem does not allow adjustment. Buy camber arms and toe bolts or spend a lot more in tires.

shadow85 03-27-2017 11:18 PM

Ok so I am going to grab the eibachs as I can get it cheap here. And eibach alighnment kit.

cooltoy 03-27-2017 11:29 PM

Fyi

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Originally Posted by zbrah (Post 2462727)
the swifts are specifically designed to work with your oem struts so they won't put much more stress than oem spring. I've had an og member telling me he is still running on his oe shocks 2 years after the swift installed, even with the occasional hard driving on the track. About 90% of the owners here use swift spring, and for good reason.

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Originally Posted by trips (Post 2488761)
yes.

Remember that the more of a drop the shorter the shock life when it comes to lowering springs.

So you may be saving money on the springs, but might end up spending it on the shocks eventually.

shadow85 03-28-2017 04:41 AM

But the Eibach has a less drop than the Swifts and also has a closer load rating to OEM.

Read somewhere that it is better to keep load rating closer to OEM. Not sure if that is true.

Chuck33079 03-28-2017 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by shadow85 (Post 3633155)
Ok so I am going to grab the eibachs as I can get it cheap here. And eibach alighnment kit.

Isn't that kit just toe bolts? Make sure you get the arms as well if they're not included.


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