Any cons of lowering springs?

Zipper 104

Not sure, but I only bought two lockout bolts. I don't know if they are to replace all four or if there's a pair required for the front, if you do the front kit???
I was able to get only two so it saved me paying for the extra pair, but I suppose if you have them, put them on the outboard end in place of the stockers.

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Zbrah

Alright, I'll do that. Thanks again for the help! I'm much more confident to do this on my own now that I understand where everything should go

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kenchan

would look something like this.. this is a dremel 115. they have different shapes and sizes.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...L._SL1500_.jpg

Zipper 104

Yup, but don't get a 115. They will just fall apart on steel. The cutter you need will have to hack steel, but it will look almost identical to the one Kenchan posted.

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Zipper 104

This is what I used but you'll go through about 4 or more so I suggest something more serious. There is a bit of a learning curve involved when using them so you don't blow them up, but once you get the hang of it you can get about one hole elongated per bit before they're toast.

455 Chain Saw Sharpening Stone / Model: 455

I'm thinking the back up cutter I bought but didn't use was one of these ones.

Tungsten Carbide Cutters

It needs to be able to hack steel. You can read what they'll cut in the description of each bit. Bits for soft metals won't survive, nor cut worth a s***. Using them will just piss you off, and you'll be under there all day cursing. Ask me how I know.
Oh, and Amazon usually has the Dremel bits real cheap if you can wait a few days to get them. I got the pair of 115s (or 117s) for a fraction of what they'd have cost me at my local Home Depot.

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Zipper 104

Something like this one cost me $19 CDN at Home Depot.
Look at what Amazon wants. If I was doing it all over again I'd get a pair of something like these. It'd be like a hot knife through butter. 104

http://www.amazon.com/Dremel-9902-Tu.../dp/B00004UDJK

Zbrah

Ordering. Thanks!

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Zbrah

Thanks Ken. But I remember one of Zipper's post where said he ended up using a different dremel bit because the 115s wasn't tough enough to grind off the metal. Something about Nissan beefing up the steel in that area of the suspension on the later model Z's.

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kenchan

yah, id get a handful of those for sure.

Zbrah

Perfect height bro. This is how they should have built the Z from the get go. I can't tell from this angle, do you have any spacers on? I think going with larger tires and bringing the wheels out flush with your fenders will give an illusion of smaller wheel gap, no need to go up to 19s unless that's what you wanted.

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Memphis370Z

That's a great point, Zbrah. Actually, no, I don't have spacers, so the wheels are sunken in a good bit. I didn't get spacers, since I knew I would be getting new wheels in the near future. That makes sense that I could stay with 18s and, with the proper offset, it would bring the wheels further out and make my car look more planted. I think I will keep looking for 18s that I like, but I am lost when it comes to offsets. I've read several threads, but I still don't seem to get it. The more I read, the more I get confused. Guess I need to just start over and really pay attention to how the numbers work.

At any rate, thanks for the compliment and the kind words. I appreciate it, bro!

Zbrah

I have an article that explains wheel offsets with examples on my laptop, i'll try to get that upload later for you.

Edit: Even better, I found a thread dedicated entirely for 18" wheels on 370Z. Simply pick out the set up you like and go with the exact specs
18's on a 370z

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Memphis370Z

Thanks, Zbrah! I'll check it out tonight. Rep coming your way!


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