lowering the car worth it?

MightyBobo · 12-25-2009, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by rice eater

even if they are the same size? i plan on getting the sports package with the 19s (i'll regret it in the snow) but i was hoping to put some nice Volks on for the summer, also 19s

If they're the same size, probably fine. I think it just depends on the wheel - Ive seen SOME aftermarket 19's look silly...

Definitely look into some winter tires like AK370 did...

rice eater · 12-25-2009, 09:46 PM

thats another one of my concerns, how the hell i'm going to drive this thing during the winter. they aren't terrible where i live, but i do see snow. sorry to stray off topic

MightyBobo · 12-25-2009, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by rice eater

thats another one of my concerns, how the hell i'm going to drive this thing during the winter. they aren't terrible where i live, but i do see snow. sorry to stray off topic

Psh, its your thread lol - do what you want.

Just get the cheap setup like AK did. Others have tried driving in snow w/ the stockers with epic fail, so....

370Zsteve · 12-25-2009, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by blue660r01

do you live in nyc? if so....be careful

I'm all rep'd out, otherwise....

370Zsteve · 12-25-2009, 10:15 PM

If I had a dime for every lowered car I've seen with damaged bits...

12-25-2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

I'm all rep'd out, otherwise....

Its true though lol.

rice eater · 12-25-2009, 11:30 PM

well, who's AK and what did he do?

schrute · 12-25-2009, 11:50 PM

My Winter Rims/Tires Setup: TRMotorsport C2 + Blizzak LM-25 w/TPMS w/pics (AK370Z)

FuszNissan · 12-26-2009, 10:36 AM

Lowering a car is fun, but at some point your are going to run into issues, and throwing money at it.
Caster Adjuster
Camber Arms
Alignment time (hours)
Not to even mention the cost of the coil, or springs to lower it and labor.

Then worry about your exhaust, and front end hitting.

MightyBobo · 12-26-2009, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

Lowering a car is fun, but at some point your are going to run into issues, and throwing money at it.
Caster Adjuster
Camber Arms
Alignment time (hours)
Not to even mention the cost of the coil, or springs to lower it and labor.

Then worry about your exhaust, and front end hitting.

No, lowering the car makes it handle better.

Fin.

Just kidding

FuszNissan · 12-26-2009, 11:24 AM

I can see if you wanted to track your car. But for a daily driver ( and from my experiences) save yourself the headache. Just my

MightyBobo · 12-26-2009, 12:23 PM

But I like making my friends get out of the car so I can get over a bump...

FuszNissan · 12-26-2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

But I like making my friends get out of the car so I can get over a bump...

kenchan · 12-26-2009, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rice eater

i've been wondering, are many of you guys lowering the z? or do you feel that the stock springs sit the car low enough. looking at some of your rides, i can't even tell if its lowered.

I don't plan on lowering it; the stock ride looks and feels great with the stock 19's.

rice eater · 12-26-2009, 08:40 PM

****, if only all of the roads were as flat as airplane runways. looks like its a better idea not to lower it.

oh and about the winter setup, i did plan on blizzaks, but i thought on the sport package z, you cant put rims on it any smaller than the stock size of 19 inches due to the larger brakes. am i wrong?

12-25-2009, 10:15 PM	#35 (permalink)
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12-25-2009, 11:50 PM	#38 (permalink)
schrute Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: utah Posts: 781 Drives: my z every day Rep Power: 16	My Winter Rims/Tires Setup: TRMotorsport C2 + Blizzak LM-25 w/TPMS w/pics (AK370Z) __________________ my journal \| 2009 370z touring \| 6mt \| platinum graphite \| my album second skin \| mr works \| fast intentions \| ssr \| eibach \| hotchkis \| spc \| toyo \| bluebatmobile \| v-led \| jwt \| ventureshield \| tinted tails

12-26-2009, 10:36 AM	#39 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 541	Lowering a car is fun, but at some point your are going to run into issues, and throwing money at it. Caster Adjuster Camber Arms Alignment time (hours) Not to even mention the cost of the coil, or springs to lower it and labor. Then worry about your exhaust, and front end hitting. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

12-26-2009, 11:24 AM	#41 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 541	I can see if you wanted to track your car. But for a daily driver ( and from my experiences) save yourself the headache. Just my __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

12-26-2009, 12:23 PM	#42 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	But I like making my friends get out of the car so I can get over a bump... __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

12-25-2009, 09:46 PM	#32 (permalink)
rice eater Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: new york Posts: 10 Drives: 07 scion tc FM AT Rep Power: 15	thats another one of my concerns, how the hell i'm going to drive this thing during the winter. they aren't terrible where i live, but i do see snow. sorry to stray off topic

12-25-2009, 11:30 PM	#37 (permalink)
rice eater Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: new york Posts: 10 Drives: 07 scion tc FM AT Rep Power: 15	well, who's AK and what did he do?

12-26-2009, 08:40 PM	#45 (permalink)
rice eater Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: new york Posts: 10 Drives: 07 scion tc FM AT Rep Power: 15	***, if only all of the roads were as flat as airplane runways. looks like its a better idea not to lower it. oh and about the winter setup, i did plan on blizzaks, but i thought on the sport package z, you cant put rims on it any smaller than the stock size of 19 inches due to the larger brakes. am i wrong? Last edited by rice eater; 12-26-2009 at 08:45 PM.*

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