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I'm lowered with Tanabe springs, approx 1" in front and 0.75" in back. The only thing I scape is the nose of my car pulling out of avery steep driveway.

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Old 02-14-2012, 06:48 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I'm lowered with Tanabe springs, approx 1" in front and 0.75" in back. The only thing I scape is the nose of my car pulling out of avery steep driveway. I've never scraped on anything on the streets in Houston. Speed bumps aren't a problem.

I think the ride is great, and the stance of the car is awesome.
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I'm lowered on Swifts. After about 7k miles I have yet to bottom out. I scrape the little flimsy chin spoiler once in a while though.

You'll be fine unless your area has a lot of asphalt roads with buckling in the middle of the lane. I've learned where these few spots are in my area and avoid them at all costs.

If you don't know what I'm talking about, its where the asphalt is raised up 3-5 inches only in the center of the lane (think tectonic uplift) so your back wheels are unable to lift the exhaust, rear braces and stuff up over the bump. They're actually pretty scary and dangerous. I've tried to get my city's street repair dept. to take care of these things without success
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It only proves the greatness of the 370z and the forum members.

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Thank you all

While I truly did not get a singular answer, I was able, from the vast knowledge of the forum members to ascertain very selective choices. I have also learned that I should be ok with most of the recommendations.

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You're most welcome J. Yeah i agree with you, personally sometimes i felt lost too in this vast amount of knowledge lol and i did what you've done.

Good luck with your decision, either way, i'm sure you'll not regret it since all of the springs mentioned here is so damn good

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