People who have lowered their Z in Toronto!

djyu · 09-19-2015, 02:05 AM

Hey everyone!

Just had a quick question about driving a lowered Z in Toronto, specifically around Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan. Just wondering if its more troublesome driving around? I'm slightly worried about scraping more as I've already scraped a few times driving, nothing too serious but just wanted a quick opinion about it from other ppl.

Oh and planning to lower it on Swift Springs..

Thanks lol

cooltoy · 09-19-2015, 02:31 AM

Angles are your friends.

LMBmikeZ · 09-19-2015, 08:16 AM

You will learn real quick what you can and can make it up with out scrapping. I find I can tell just by looking at the transition from the road to the hill or incline of the driveway/entrance, that is the most crucial spot in the scrap or not scrap factor. As long as the entrance is wide and you don't have to hit it head on you should be able to angle into most areas with no scrap, especially if you are only planning springs.

GL, don't be scared and share some pics

zefaulter · 09-19-2015, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by djyu

Hey everyone!

Just had a quick question about driving a lowered Z in Toronto, specifically around Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan. Just wondering if its more troublesome driving around? I'm slightly worried about scraping more as I've already scraped a few times driving, nothing too serious but just wanted a quick opinion about it from other ppl.

Oh and planning to lower it on Swift Springs..

Thanks lol

your Z will look like this in 2 weeks:

cooltoy · 09-19-2015, 12:30 PM

LMBmikeZ · 09-19-2015, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by zefaulter

your Z will look like this in 2 weeks:

weight reduction bro!

Zipper 104 · 09-20-2015, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by djyu

Hey everyone!

Just had a quick question about driving a lowered Z in Toronto, specifically around Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan. Just wondering if its more troublesome driving around? I'm slightly worried about scraping more as I've already scraped a few times driving, nothing too serious but just wanted a quick opinion about it from other ppl.

Oh and planning to lower it on Swift Springs..

Thanks lol

If you have a Sport with the 19" Rays lower it. They look like 4X4s stock and the Swifts will make a big diff in the ride quality. That's reason enough to go to Swifts. I'll bet if you were to start angling now you'll stop your current scraping altogether. I hardly ever scrape with mine unless I forget to angle.
Swifts are the way to go for sure.

104

djyu · 09-21-2015, 01:23 AM

Lol, Can't wait for the weight reduction... but thanks for all the advice/opinions everyone, I'm definitely going to be lowering it on Swifts. Going to wait until after the winter season though.

Ire · 09-21-2015, 03:35 AM

im one of the lowest static Zs in toronto that isnt stanced out.
i have no problems at all.
That said, i dont winter the car (obviously) and i have a splitter which i switch out when it grinds to death.

im very slightly lower than this.

mishuko · 09-21-2015, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by zefaulter

your Z will look like this in 2 weeks:

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who needs shortened exhaust or test pipes when you get half-straight pipes.

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Originally Posted by Ire

im one of the lowest static Zs in toronto that isnt stanced out.
i have no problems at all.
That said, i dont winter the car (obviously) and i have a splitter which i switch out when it grinds to death.

im very slightly lower than this.

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where'd you snipe that picture? that building looks sweet.

cooltoy · 09-21-2015, 12:49 PM

Centennial college.

alcheng · 09-24-2015, 03:50 AM

if you want the look (and stiffer ride), then lower it...

if you want turning quality, then sway-bar it...

LMBmikeZ · 09-24-2015, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

if you want the look (and stiffer ride), then lower it...

if you want turning quality, then sway-bar it...

yup, might as well do both!

Ire · 09-27-2015, 02:47 AM

do them at the same time so you feel the difference more.

alcheng · 09-27-2015, 05:48 PM

OP, no matter you are lowering it or sway-bar it or both, don't make it too stiff otherwise you will lose traction easily and also the chassis will deteriorate quickly.

09-19-2015, 02:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
djyu Base Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Toronto Posts: 6 Drives: 14 370z PW 7AT Rep Power: 11	People who have lowered their Z in Toronto! Hey everyone! Just had a quick question about driving a lowered Z in Toronto, specifically around Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan. Just wondering if its more troublesome driving around? I'm slightly worried about scraping more as I've already scraped a few times driving, nothing too serious but just wanted a quick opinion about it from other ppl. Oh and planning to lower it on Swift Springs.. Thanks lol

09-19-2015, 02:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,973 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Angles are your friends. LMBmikeZ, zefaulter and Zipper 104 like this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

09-19-2015, 08:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	You will learn real quick what you can and can make it up with out scrapping. I find I can tell just by looking at the transition from the road to the hill or incline of the driveway/entrance, that is the most crucial spot in the scrap or not scrap factor. As long as the entrance is wide and you don't have to hit it head on you should be able to angle into most areas with no scrap, especially if you are only planning springs. GL, don't be scared and share some pics zefaulter likes this. __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

09-19-2015, 12:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,973 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	zefaulter likes this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

09-21-2015, 03:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
Ire Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 785 Drives: 09 MB Rep Power: 17	im one of the lowest static Zs in toronto that isnt stanced out. i have no problems at all. That said, i dont winter the car (obviously) and i have a splitter which i switch out when it grinds to death. im very slightly lower than this. LMBmikeZ, GaleForce, cooltoy and 1 others like this. __________________ Advan Racing, KW, GTHaus, Eibach, Berks, Injen, Motul, K&N, SPC, Sunline Racing, Z1, Evo-R, Aerojacket, Stoptech, Amuse Powerhouse, Defcon Racing, Fly1 Motorsports. pics

09-21-2015, 01:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
djyu Base Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Toronto Posts: 6 Drives: 14 370z PW 7AT Rep Power: 11	Lol, Can't wait for the weight reduction... but thanks for all the advice/opinions everyone, I'm definitely going to be lowering it on Swifts. Going to wait until after the winter season though.

09-21-2015, 12:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,973 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Centennial college. LMBmikeZ, Ire and mishuko like this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

09-24-2015, 03:50 AM	#12 (permalink)
alcheng A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 28,894 Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch Rep Power: 418353	if you want the look (and stiffer ride), then lower it... if you want turning quality, then sway-bar it... zefaulter likes this.

09-27-2015, 02:47 AM	#14 (permalink)
Ire Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 785 Drives: 09 MB Rep Power: 17	do them at the same time so you feel the difference more. LMBmikeZ likes this. __________________ Advan Racing, KW, GTHaus, Eibach, Berks, Injen, Motul, K&N, SPC, Sunline Racing, Z1, Evo-R, Aerojacket, Stoptech, Amuse Powerhouse, Defcon Racing, Fly1 Motorsports. pics

09-27-2015, 05:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
alcheng A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 28,894 Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch Rep Power: 418353	OP, no matter you are lowering it or sway-bar it or both, don't make it too stiff otherwise you will lose traction easily and also the chassis will deteriorate quickly. Ire likes this.

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