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ZCarMan · 02-09-2011, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Drop looks perfect! What are your thoughts on the ride?

I'm really pleased with the drop. The ride is definitely firmer but not in a bad way. I only had the drive home in rush hour traffic today so I will reserve my review of the overall performance of the springs.

m4a1mustang · 02-09-2011, 09:04 PM

Damn that looks perfect, Jon!!!

Sscottfitz · 02-10-2011, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ZCarMan

I'm rely pleased with the drop. The ride is definitely firmer but not in a bad way. I only had the drive home in rush hour traffic today so I will reserve my review of the overall performance of the springs.

Yep - like the new drop look -- be careful and don't let that car become a "show car"....

(Sorry Tony, just joking....)

I'm sure somewhere back in the thread there is a Dobbin location listed, but because I'm old, fat, & lazy, can someone remind me of the exact location (street address or Lat/Long is fine). Looks like the weather is going to be reasonable this weekend and I need to get the ZR out for a little exercise...Thanks....

ZCarMan · 02-10-2011, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Damn that looks perfect, Jon!!!

Thansk Steve, it turned out even better than I had anticipated.

ZCarMan · 02-10-2011, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Sscottfitz

Yep - like the new drop look -- be careful and don't let that car become a "show car"....

(Sorry Tony, just joking....)

I'm sure somewhere back in the thread there is a Dobbin location listed, but because I'm old, fat, & lazy, can someone remind me of the exact location (street address or Lat/Long is fine). Looks like the weather is going to be reasonable this weekend and I need to get the ZR out for a little exercise...Thanks....

Steve, set the GPS for: 6111 Dobbin Rd Columbia, MD 21045

Its the big Target parking lot there.

PapoZalsa · 02-10-2011, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ZCarMan

I will see you guys at the Dobbin location this Saturday. Here are some pics of the Z today taken by Jon at AAM after they installed my Swift Springs.

Looks super nice that drop! How much is the drop, .75" or 1.0" or more?

GM_Traitor3.5 · 02-10-2011, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ZCarMan

I'm rely pleased with the drop. The ride is definitely firmer but not in a bad way. I only had the drive home in rush hour traffic today so I will reserve my review of the overall performance of the springs.

Car looks great man! Damnit... after seeing that I might have to actually get the Eibach pro-kit for mine

TROOPER · 02-10-2011, 09:51 AM

It's lookin sweet Jon... I've got my Tein S-Tech springs, I've just been waiting for the spring/summer before getting them installed.

tooohip · 02-10-2011, 10:14 AM

Looking good Jon! See ya @ dobin...

ZCarMan · 02-10-2011, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

Looks super nice that drop! How much is the drop, .75" or 1.0" or more?

Thanks Papo, Trooper, Jay, Lance!

Papo, I didn't measure it. It will likely settle maybe 1/8th of inch more. I believe the drop from Swift Sport Springs for the 370Z is supposed to be something on the order of 1.25 Front and 1.0 in the rear.

TROOPER · 02-10-2011, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ZCarMan

Thanks Papo, Trooper, Jay, Lance!

Papo, I didn't measure it. It will likely settle maybe 1/8th of inch more. I believe the drop from Swift Sport Springs for the 370Z is supposed to be something on the order of 1.25 Front and 1.0 in the rear.

Any problems with lowering due to the spacers?

That's my only concern with dropping mine, as I have 10mm H&R's on the front, and the front wheels extend the fender slightly.

Although I think the drop on the Tein S-Techs are a little less agressive, maybe 1" front & 0.7" rear. That might be slightly different considering I have the Nismo though.

ZCarMan · 02-10-2011, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by TROOPER

Any problems with lowering due to the spacers?

That's my only concern with dropping mine, as I have 10mm H&R's on the front, and the front wheels extend the fender slightly.

Although I think the drop on the Tein S-Techs are a little less agressive, maybe 1" front & 0.7" rear. That might be slightly different considering I have the Nismo though.

None that I noticed but I only had it on the road for the drive home from AAM so I'll let you know. So far its all good!

m4a1mustang · 02-10-2011, 11:17 AM

Sport rims with a 15mm spacer shouldn't have an issue with a moderate drop. If you encounter any rubbing at all you can just get some of the front camber arms and dial in some more negative camber.

4r3s · 02-11-2011, 09:28 AM

Just ordered my new wheels and accesories from eric @ driveline, should be here by the time it starts to get warm out! Pretty excited, my total with driveline was $400 cheaper than everyone else's base price for just the rims, not including lugs, hub rings, and center caps. Is it April yet?!?!?!

shadoquad · 02-11-2011, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 4r3s

Just ordered my new wheels and accesories from eric @ driveline, should be here by the time it starts to get warm out! Pretty excited, my total with driveline was $400 cheaper than everyone else's base price for just the rims, not including lugs, hub rings, and center caps. Is it April yet?!?!?!

I can't wait to see your new wheels!

02-09-2011, 09:04 PM	#4652 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Damn that looks perfect, Jon!!! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

02-10-2011, 09:51 AM	#4658 (permalink)
TROOPER A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,297 Drives: Your Tax Dollars Rep Power: 17	It's lookin sweet Jon... I've got my Tein S-Tech springs, I've just been waiting for the spring/summer before getting them installed. __________________ Darren "Guv Motors Passion Wagon"

02-10-2011, 10:14 AM	#4659 (permalink)
tooohip A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 1,626 Drives: 09 370z CY To/Sp Rep Power: 270	Looking good Jon! See ya @ dobin... __________________ Lance KW Variant 3 Coilovers \| Stillen Sways \| Stillen Gen III Intake \| AAM HFC \| AAM True Dual CBE \| AAM Comp Oil Cooler \| Hawk HPS Pads \| Volk TE-37 \| Hoser Keg Tap

02-10-2011, 11:17 AM	#4663 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Sport rims with a 15mm spacer shouldn't have an issue with a moderate drop. If you encounter any rubbing at all you can just get some of the front camber arms and dial in some more negative camber. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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