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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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What springs to use for a 280ZX?

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.
Old Jun 3, 2009 | 12:18 AM
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lol old thread? its like 10 days old...
Old Jun 3, 2009 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by 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.
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
Old Jun 3, 2009 | 01:25 PM
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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?
Old Jun 3, 2009 | 03:05 PM
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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?
Old Jun 3, 2009 | 03:15 PM
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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.
Old Jun 3, 2009 | 06:23 PM
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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.
Old Jun 3, 2009 | 10:32 PM
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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.
Old Jun 4, 2009 | 12:23 AM
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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?
Old Jun 4, 2009 | 08:20 AM
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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.
Old Jun 4, 2009 | 12:14 PM
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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.
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