Magnetic Black + H&R Springs + 20mm / 25mm Ichiba spacers

atx370z · 08-21-2010, 03:28 PM

Got the car last weekend and installed some H&R springs and 25mm rear / 20mm front Ichiba spacers yesterday. I was worried about the 25mm in the rear, but it came out great! The drop with the H&R springs couldn't be any more perfect either.

Still debating on what to do next... Exhaust or High flow cats. Im leaning towards exhaust. I also have Euro rear fog on the way.

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350z_2nr · 08-21-2010, 04:00 PM

pure sex, what exhaust you looking at?

atx370z · 08-21-2010, 04:15 PM

I was thinking F.I. but i think it might hang too low. Then i was thinking of going with Invidia because it was priced well, but heard that it's really raspy.

Probably will end up going Stillen exhaust. Not sure yet.

Elia Cid · 08-26-2010, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by atx370z

I was thinking F.I. but i think it might hang too low. Then i was thinking of going with Invidia because it was priced well, but heard that it's really raspy.

Probably will end up going Stillen exhaust. Not sure yet.

Same conclusion I came to on the exhaust "Stillen CBE" , for me it was just substances and function over from and style!

Yes I do think the F.I. are great looking and sexy, but they hang too low for my taste, with 18" wheels the minute I go over some road kill my exhaust system will be done, driving on back mountain roads in the Poconos, Northeastern PA that low design can be a liability.

I also think Stillen did his homework on the design and function of the “Y” pipe configuration, good gains and great sound!

Just my two cents
Alex

tonybui · 08-21-2010, 04:16 PM

Noob questions:

1. Does lowering make the tires wear out quicker than normal ?

2. Do you need to re-align after lowering ?

fairladyZ34 · 08-21-2010, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tonybui

Noob questions:

1. Does lowering make the tires wear out quicker than normal ?

2. Do you need to re-align after lowering ?

1. only if you run crazy alignment settings to fit a wheel when lowered

2. yes, you usually wait 2 weeks after the installation to get an alignment so the springs fully settle

TreeSemdyZee · 08-21-2010, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tonybui

Noob questions:

1. Does lowering make the tires wear out quicker than normal ?

2. Do you need to re-align after lowering ?

Lowering, because of the geometry, causes more negative camber. This is why many add a camber kit to the Z, since you can't adjust camber on our cars.

azn370z · 08-21-2010, 07:25 PM

That looks great.

fairladyZ34 · 08-21-2010, 04:27 PM

oh and that looks sick, its the same route i plan on going

Stanced370Z · 08-21-2010, 05:41 PM

Looks awesome. Can u post new pics in 2 weeks after it settles. I really like the drop on the springs but just wish the rear was a little lower. I'm going to run aggressive offsets and stretched tires so I want an aggressive drop. And if the rear settles a little more than it's a winner.

atx370z · 08-21-2010, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Slammed37S

Looks awesome. Can u post new pics in 2 weeks after it settles. I really like the drop on the springs but just wish the rear was a little lower. I'm going to run aggressive offsets and stretched tires so I want an aggressive drop. And if the rear settles a little more than it's a winner.

Sure thing. I can't see it settling too much more. It's already way lower than what it was, but ill definitely post new pics in 2 weeks to see if there's a difference.

Stanced370Z · 08-21-2010, 07:47 PM

Another question did u cut or remove the rear bumpstops? And can anyone chime in and let me know if it makes a difference in height? Thanks

atx370z · 08-21-2010, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slammed37S

Another question did u cut or remove the rear bumpstops? And can anyone chime in and let me know if it makes a difference in height? Thanks

No i didn't cut the bump stops. And there is no way cutting them would make the car lower. Only time i think you would have to cut the bumpstops is if you where going to lower your car on coils like 2 to 3 inches.

370Z JT · 08-22-2010, 12:38 AM

If you can do it again, would you get the H&R springs again? Too low?

atx370z · 08-22-2010, 01:18 PM

No i wouldn't change a thing. To me, H&R springs are a perfect drop. Gives the car an awesome stance.

08-21-2010, 03:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
atx370z Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 637 Drives: 10 370Z T/S M6 Rep Power: 16	Magnetic Black + H&R Springs + 20mm / 25mm Ichiba spacers Got the car last weekend and installed some H&R springs and 25mm rear / 20mm front Ichiba spacers yesterday. I was worried about the 25mm in the rear, but it came out great! The drop with the H&R springs couldn't be any more perfect either. Still debating on what to do next... Exhaust or High flow cats. Im leaning towards exhaust. I also have Euro rear fog on the way. Enjoy! 1. 2. 3. __________________ Berk HFC & CBE, Stillen G3's, AMS Crank Pulley, JWT Flywheel, 4.08 Gears, UpRev, H&R Springs and 20mm Spacers, JDM Rear Fog, EVO-R Front Lip and CF Upper Cover, 305's

08-21-2010, 04:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
atx370z Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 637 Drives: 10 370Z T/S M6 Rep Power: 16	I was thinking F.I. but i think it might hang too low. Then i was thinking of going with Invidia because it was priced well, but heard that it's really raspy. Probably will end up going Stillen exhaust. Not sure yet. __________________ Berk HFC & CBE, Stillen G3's, AMS Crank Pulley, JWT Flywheel, 4.08 Gears, UpRev, H&R Springs and 20mm Spacers, JDM Rear Fog, EVO-R Front Lip and CF Upper Cover, 305's

08-21-2010, 07:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	That looks great. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

08-21-2010, 04:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
fairladyZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,577 Drives: 08 G37S Black M6 Rep Power: 19	oh and that looks sick, its the same route i plan on going __________________ From Z to G to BMW and back to a G! Nismo for life

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350z_2nr Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bristol, TN Posts: 87 Drives: roadster 370zTT 350z Rep Power: 16	pure sex, what exhaust you looking at?

08-21-2010, 04:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
tonybui A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,397 Drives: 09 Sports 6 Speed Rep Power: 427	Noob questions: 1. Does lowering make the tires wear out quicker than normal ? 2. Do you need to re-align after lowering ?

08-21-2010, 05:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
Stanced370Z Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Miami Lakes, Florida Posts: 198 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 15	Looks awesome. Can u post new pics in 2 weeks after it settles. I really like the drop on the springs but just wish the rear was a little lower. I'm going to run aggressive offsets and stretched tires so I want an aggressive drop. And if the rear settles a little more than it's a winner.

08-21-2010, 07:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
Stanced370Z Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Miami Lakes, Florida Posts: 198 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 15	Another question did u cut or remove the rear bumpstops? And can anyone chime in and let me know if it makes a difference in height? Thanks

08-22-2010, 01:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
atx370z Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 637 Drives: 10 370Z T/S M6 Rep Power: 16	No i wouldn't change a thing. To me, H&R springs are a perfect drop. Gives the car an awesome stance. __________________ Berk HFC & CBE, Stillen G3's, AMS Crank Pulley, JWT Flywheel, 4.08 Gears, UpRev, H&R Springs and 20mm Spacers, JDM Rear Fog, EVO-R Front Lip and CF Upper Cover, 305's

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