After installing lowering springs ---

ctzn · 12-18-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TipsZ

Did you tweak the camber just after the install?

I have not, It is going into the dealership early Jan (1 year service already) and I am going to have them install Stillen Sways front and back along with some H&R Spacers and at that time I will have them align and adjust as necessary. If needed I will get the camber arms and toe bolt...

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Originally Posted by vortrex

who did the install?

American Automotive on Harrison between 4th and 5th, they had really great Yelp reviews and the folks there were quite pleasant, though I don't think they usually handle jobs such as this.

On a side note, the aftermarket springs are considerably heavier than the stock springs, the box with my stock springs in them felt about half the weight from the Eibachs.

PapoZalsa · 12-30-2009, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ctzn

on a side note...

How many hours should it take a competent mechanic to install the set of springs? I was quoted at 6 hours which sounded a bit high to me (especially at over $100/hr)

When I had my 350 I got the lowering spring, rear camber kit & toe bolts installed in 2hrs for about $150 in my friends shop. There is where I'm taking the 370 too.

I waited about a month before getting an alignment to let it settle and it wasn't to much off.

Josh@STILLEN · 12-16-2009, 04:31 PM

We charge 2.5hrs for a full set of springs.. Keep looking..

EDIT: Sounds like you agreed to that.. That's way too much.. Coilovers are 4 hrs..

ctzn · 12-16-2009, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN

We charge 2.5hrs for a full set of springs.. Keep looking..

EDIT: Sounds like you agreed to that.. That's way too much.. Coilovers are 4 hrs..

Holy sh*t thanks for the heads up, I am going to walk down there right now and mention this to them...

*After walking down there they guy didn't seem to believe that it could take less than 3hrs, though he said if it takes less time he will not bill me for the extra time. So hopefully it will only take them 3hrs once they start...

Josh@STILLEN · 12-16-2009, 04:56 PM

3 hrs.. Ok, maybe if they don't do them a lot I get it, but that's not your fault either if that's the case. This is as standard as it gets.

ctzn · 12-16-2009, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN

3 hrs.. Ok, maybe if they don't do them a lot I get it, but that's not your fault either if that's the case. This is as standard as it gets.

That's good to know, thanks much Josh. Too bad I'm not in SoCal, I would drop my car off with you for a week...

Josh@STILLEN · 12-16-2009, 05:25 PM

We've had plenty of guys drive down from NorCal for big installs.. Let us know if we can help, and would be happy to give you the tour of the STILLEN complex when you're in town.

ctzn · 12-16-2009, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN

We've had plenty of guys drive down from NorCal for big installs.. Let us know if we can help, and would be happy to give you the tour of the STILLEN complex when you're in town.

I will be sure to keep that in mind for future installs, I make it down there for business semi often. I'll bring the GTR down when I pick her up

Snakes709 · 12-18-2009, 11:49 PM

man iiunno if i could even do lowering springs. I scrape my front bumper as is when i go into parking lots or w/e.

ArtVandaleigh · 12-19-2009, 10:50 AM

So basically besides adding the Eibach or SPC rear camber/toe alignment kit, it can be aligned back into factory specs front/rear? Nothing is needed for the front?

bluestyle55 · 12-19-2009, 12:43 PM

Has there been any discussion as to how low the factory stuts will last with the Eibach spring kit?

Also...can anyone report on how the ride is with the Eibachs?

ctzn · 12-19-2009, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ArtVandaleigh

So basically besides adding the Eibach or SPC rear camber/toe alignment kit, it can be aligned back into factory specs front/rear? Nothing is needed for the front?

I aim to find that out here very soon, I hoping that will be the case.

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Originally Posted by bluestyle55

Has there been any discussion as to how low the factory stuts will last with the Eibach spring kit?

Also...can anyone report on how the ride is with the Eibachs?

Ride quality is excellent, I was able to get out for a drive this morning and cruising down the highway the ride is very near stock.

docaam · 12-23-2009, 02:41 AM

what the negative camber you usually get after installing ebiach springs with 19" wheels?

sm16 · 12-23-2009, 03:27 PM

So I just just got the Eibach Pro Kit installed and there seems to be a lot of negative camber in the rear, and I can't find a local tire shop that will do the alignment, because they tell me they don't have the specs or their machine will scratch-up the front bumper.
Anyone know what are the original alignment specs??? I found one shop that said they will overwrite the computer for a 2008 350z and plug in the OE specs. Help!

ChrisSlicks · 12-23-2009, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by sm16

So I just just got the Eibach Pro Kit installed and there seems to be a lot of negative camber in the rear, and I can't find a local tire shop that will do the alignment, because they tell me they don't have the specs or their machine will scratch-up the front bumper.
Anyone know what are the original alignment specs??? I found one shop that said they will overwrite the computer for a 2008 350z and plug in the OE specs. Help!

Factory specs
Front (degrees)
Camber Min -1.41, Max 0.08, Nom -0.67
Caster Min 4.42, Max 5.91, Nom 5.17
Toe Min 0.05, Max 0.11, Nom 0.08

Rear (degrees)
Camber Min -2.16, Max -1.17, Nom -1.67
Toe Min 0.09, Max 0.21, Nom 0.15

Note that front camber and caster is not adjustable with stock components.

12-19-2009, 12:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
bluestyle55 Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pa Posts: 194 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z B 6M Rep Power: 18	Has there been any discussion as to how low the factory stuts will last with the Eibach spring kit? Also...can anyone report on how the ride is with the Eibachs? __________________ 2009 370z 6MT Touring w/ Sport Pkg \| Invidia Gemini CBE\| Stillen G3 CAI \| ERZ HFC's \|X-Pel Clear Bra \| 20% Tint

12-23-2009, 03:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
sm16 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 31 Drives: 2009 PW 370z 7AT Rep Power: 17	So I just just got the Eibach Pro Kit installed and there seems to be a lot of negative camber in the rear, and I can't find a local tire shop that will do the alignment, because they tell me they don't have the specs or their machine will scratch-up the front bumper. Anyone know what are the original alignment specs??? I found one shop that said they will overwrite the computer for a 2008 350z and plug in the OE specs. Help! __________________ Madico Tint 50% \| Stillen G3 Intake \| Eibach Pro-Kit Springs \| Coming soon...FI Cat Back Exhaust

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Josh@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,197 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 535	We charge 2.5hrs for a full set of springs.. Keep looking.. EDIT: Sounds like you agreed to that.. That's way too much.. Coilovers are 4 hrs..

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Josh@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,197 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 535	3 hrs.. Ok, maybe if they don't do them a lot I get it, but that's not your fault either if that's the case. This is as standard as it gets.

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Josh@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,197 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 535	We've had plenty of guys drive down from NorCal for big installs.. Let us know if we can help, and would be happy to give you the tour of the STILLEN complex when you're in town.

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Snakes709 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 Evo-X GSR Rep Power: 19	man iiunno if i could even do lowering springs. I scrape my front bumper as is when i go into parking lots or w/e.

12-19-2009, 10:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
ArtVandaleigh Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 227 Drives: 09 PW 370Z Rep Power: 677	So basically besides adding the Eibach or SPC rear camber/toe alignment kit, it can be aligned back into factory specs front/rear? Nothing is needed for the front?

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docaam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 2,532 Drives: Z34/240z/Hakosuka Rep Power: 30	what the negative camber you usually get after installing ebiach springs with 19" wheels?