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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 03:32 PM
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Lowered the Z today

Finally got it down from it's "truck" stance
Tell me what you guys think!
Old Apr 21, 2007 | 03:41 PM
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awww... sick gross... ewwww..... err i mean... AWSOME! lol looks good. i love the look of lowered Z's.
Old Apr 21, 2007 | 04:19 PM
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Looks good man!
Old Apr 21, 2007 | 04:29 PM
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Nice, what size rims and tires are on there?
Old Apr 21, 2007 | 05:42 PM
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Nice slicktop!


Are those the "custom" hood vents from MSA?
Old Apr 21, 2007 | 08:18 PM
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Thanks for the kudos guys! The wheels are 17x7" Konig Netz wrapped in 225/45r17's. And yes, those are the "custom" naca ducts from MSA. They were on the car when I got it and they're not hideous looking so they just stayed... I have an 82 "turbo" hood, I just haven't made up my mind whether I want to put it on or leave the one that's on it.
Old Apr 21, 2007 | 08:29 PM
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Take that one off and send it to me.
Old Apr 22, 2007 | 06:12 AM
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Very nice! What did you use to lower the Z, springs or coilovers? Very nice Z by the way!
Old Apr 22, 2007 | 06:47 AM
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Very nice Z...looks awesome!
Old Apr 22, 2007 | 08:48 AM
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Very nice! What did you use to lower the Z, springs or coilovers? Very nice Z by the way!
Tokico springs from MSA. They really improved the feel of the car going down the road.
Old Jun 21, 2007 | 08:35 PM
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I'm thinking about getting Tokico springs for my 240Z. Did you also install the Tokico struts or did you use the lowering springs on the stock struts?
Old Jun 22, 2007 | 12:07 AM
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are those springs much stiffer? i want stiff and i like eibach, but i dont know if i buy into the whole progressive spring rate thing
Old Jun 22, 2007 | 08:31 AM
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I used the stock shocks with the lowering springs. They are stiffer than stock and just a tad more harsh of a ride. I've heard some good things about progressive rates but no actual "hands on" experience with them.
Old Jun 22, 2007 | 09:02 AM
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I have the non progressive and they ride fine in my opinion. Don't go soft.
Old Jun 22, 2007 | 04:36 PM
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nice drop! Looks good!
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