Too soon to modify? thoughts/advice.

HATED1 · 07-06-2010, 01:36 AM

So im planning on lowering the car with H&R springs, 20mm bolt on spacers all around, and the SPC rear camber kit. My question is that should i wait until after at least the break in period or after the first oil change to do this? I already know my suspension warranty will be void, but is there anything im not considering? BTW the car only has about 60 miles. I like it but the ride height is killing me. It seems as if the front is heigher than the rear. thoughts/advice?

Trips · 07-06-2010, 01:41 AM

You can do all the Mods you're planing on without any issues.
Just wait a week for the H&R springs to settle, and have it aligned.

nuTinmuch · 07-06-2010, 03:26 AM

You don't have to wait, especially not for that.

LunaZ · 07-06-2010, 09:18 AM

What, you didn't order the parts before you took delivery of the car?!?!?

Modshack · 07-06-2010, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by HATED1

20mm bolt on spacers all around,

Bolt on spacers won't work on the front...You need to do the extended lug style.... There is not the cut-out in the front wheels like in the back. How-to in the DIY section

chuckd05 · 07-06-2010, 11:17 AM

mod 20 mm will work in the front ... but I would be cautious with using ichiba's bolt on stud spacers in the front, they introduced some wheel vibration at higher speeds when installed... But did fit with no issues other than the vibration.

but the 20mm and up bolt on spacers do fit... anything smaller than 20mm wont fit up front unless its a stud replacement spacer ...

IMO just get H&R Spacers though, that are indeed stud replacement... but higher quality imo

m4a1mustang · 07-06-2010, 11:18 AM

Vibration at speed... ummm, wouldn't that be due to the wheel not properly seating against the spacer? Eventually it will shear the lugs off.

Modshack · 07-06-2010, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by chuckd05

mod 20 mm will work in the front ...

Ah..OK...I know 15mm's won't work....Guess that extra 5mm clears the wheel cut-outs.

azn370z · 07-06-2010, 11:38 AM

I ordered new suspensions the day after I got my z. I don't have any vibrations with my spacers. I don't think h&r makes 20mm bolt ons. But you do need 20mm to clear the bolt.

HATED1 · 07-06-2010, 12:25 PM

I should be safe using the 20mm bolt on by kics, i assume. But i appreciate all the heads up info. Waiting for a repsponse from our sponsors on pricing, then it's on! Thanks guys!

kenchan · 07-06-2010, 12:42 PM

just get a hacksaw and cut the protruding stock studs.

LunaZ · 07-06-2010, 01:05 PM

Seriously, just do the stud replacement.
It's easier than you think!

m4a1mustang · 07-06-2010, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LunaZ

Seriously, just do the stud replacement.
It's easier than you think!

+1!

spearfish25 · 07-06-2010, 02:43 PM

If doing the stud replacement, someone mentioned you need to use an air wrench to pull the lugs through as they'll spin the whole hub if you try a regular wrench. Thoughts or tricks for this?

m4a1mustang · 07-06-2010, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

If doing the stud replacement, someone mentioned you need to use an air wrench to pull the lugs through as they'll spin the whole hub if you try a regular wrench. Thoughts or tricks for this?

If you use a regular wrench you need some way to lock the hub in place. If you don't use an impact gun it's going to be impossible to pull them in.

I just went out and bought a Kobalt electric impact gun for around $120. It is fantastic to have in the garage!

07-06-2010, 01:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
HATED1 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: WA Posts: 504 Drives: 2010-370z-Red-6 SPD Rep Power: 17	Too soon to modify? thoughts/advice. So im planning on lowering the car with H&R springs, 20mm bolt on spacers all around, and the SPC rear camber kit. My question is that should i wait until after at least the break in period or after the first oil change to do this? I already know my suspension warranty will be void, but is there anything im not considering? BTW the car only has about 60 miles. I like it but the ride height is killing me. It seems as if the front is heigher than the rear. thoughts/advice?

07-06-2010, 01:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,730 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	You can do all the Mods you're planing on without any issues. Just wait a week for the H&R springs to settle, and have it aligned. __________________

07-06-2010, 03:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
nuTinmuch A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,092 Drives: PG 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 17	You don't have to wait, especially not for that. __________________ nuTinmuch! -- Platinum Graphite 370Z -- Check out my Gallery thread here!

07-06-2010, 09:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	What, you didn't order the parts before you took delivery of the car?!?!? __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

07-06-2010, 11:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 20	mod 20 mm will work in the front ... but I would be cautious with using ichiba's bolt on stud spacers in the front, they introduced some wheel vibration at higher speeds when installed... But did fit with no issues other than the vibration. but the 20mm and up bolt on spacers do fit... anything smaller than 20mm wont fit up front unless its a stud replacement spacer ... IMO just get H&R Spacers though, that are indeed stud replacement... but higher quality imo __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

07-06-2010, 11:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Vibration at speed... ummm, wouldn't that be due to the wheel not properly seating against the spacer? Eventually it will shear the lugs off. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-06-2010, 11:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	I ordered new suspensions the day after I got my z. I don't have any vibrations with my spacers. I don't think h&r makes 20mm bolt ons. But you do need 20mm to clear the bolt. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

07-06-2010, 12:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
HATED1 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: WA Posts: 504 Drives: 2010-370z-Red-6 SPD Rep Power: 17	I should be safe using the 20mm bolt on by kics, i assume. But i appreciate all the heads up info. Waiting for a repsponse from our sponsors on pricing, then it's on! Thanks guys!

07-06-2010, 12:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	just get a hacksaw and cut the protruding stock studs.

07-06-2010, 01:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	Seriously, just do the stud replacement. It's easier than you think! __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

07-06-2010, 02:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	If doing the stud replacement, someone mentioned you need to use an air wrench to pull the lugs through as they'll spin the whole hub if you try a regular wrench. Thoughts or tricks for this? __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

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