81SacUti280zx

ok i know this is a very old thread now but i was wondering if anyone could tell me the best packages to get. just like most of you i just want a good looking...no nut in your pants lookin z. lol. im lookin for good susp. something that will give me a smooth and comfortable ride but look amazing. thats all.

snwbrderphat540

lol old thread? its like 10 days old...

Bleach

good looking but not "nut in your pants?" That makes no sense.
There are only 3 brands to choose from. All three lower the car about 1" You can cut the springs to go lower. Suspension Techniques springs are the most firm outside of going with custom coilovers. (shox.com) "ST" springs

snwbrderphat540

speaking of which, for the S30, and im guessing the S130, i never ever see spring rates listed on lowering springs for our cars except with arizona Z car springs. thats why i went with them last time. any info on that?

81SacUti280zx

thanks on the info..and ya i asked my cousin whats is another way to say amazing for a car. He said "you mean like a car that makes you wanna nut in your pants", so i went with it. i see the springs but what about struts? and if i put those lowering springs on wont it affect my camber with it? is there a camber kit or something i would have to use?

81SacUti280zx

i guess i didnt look enough i found the Tokico Advanced Handling Kit with struts and springs..but is 1" really a big diff. appearance wise on our cars? i was thinkin more like 2"-2.5" drop. too much? i will be runnin 17's.

snwbrderphat540

you'd be surprised at what a 1" drop does with wheel gap, especially with 17" wheels and proper tire. just dont go to low of a profile on the tires.

Bleach

2.5" is slammed like my car is now. Too low for good driving, it just looks cool.

I'm going to lift it up by putting the Tokico springs in.

81SacUti280zx

ok...well any1 got a pic of a z with 1" drop and some 17's by chance so i could see the potential? if its not too much trouble. and would the spring and strut kit from shox.com be good for the price?

Bleach

Shox.com gave me free shipping. I believe that is the best price you will find for that set. I always buy my struts and springs from them.

The drop doesn't always come out exactly the same on every car. This 2+2 has ST springs and has about a 3/4" drop in back and 1.5" in front.



This is about a 2.25" drop all around. It rides pretty bad
the shadow hides the tires but the front tire is slightly undersize so it doesn't tuck. The rear is tucked behind the fender.

81SacUti280zx

ah i see...and the first one doesnt look bad at all. like u said on urs its good for looks but i stilll want good ride quality. thnx for the info i will be ordering them soon.