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Old May 28, 2012 | 10:11 PM
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sprit lowering springs

i want to lower my car and found the spirit lowering springs and was wondering if any1 had them and could tell meif the ride got stiffer with them or not and how much stiffer
Old May 28, 2012 | 10:22 PM
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Right here.
Old May 28, 2012 | 10:35 PM
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Mine is a 2" drop all the way around and its on tokico blues. Its not that stiff. I'm use to slowing to a crawl cuz of my 5.5gen over speed bumps and uneven pavements. If ur not use to riding/driving pretty low then u got some trial & error to do.
Old May 29, 2012 | 08:29 AM
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If you get those springs and they work good let me know so that way I can get a set, I want to drop mine a little.
Old May 29, 2012 | 11:01 AM
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I have a 77 280z that sits about a inch or two off the ground and I think I'm ordering them Friday. Thanks
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I have a 77 280z that sits about a inch or two off the ground and I think I'm ordering them Friday. Thanks
Enjoy. Like my 5.5 it has the same ground clearance. I can barely get the low profile jack under the car.
Old May 30, 2012 | 12:31 AM
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Enjoy. Like my 5.5 it has the same ground clearance. I can barely get the low profile jack under the car.
i had to make little wooden blocks to drive on to beable to stick a jack under it.
Old May 31, 2012 | 12:04 AM
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i had to make little wooden blocks to drive on to beable to stick a jack under it.
I use a large rock.
Old May 31, 2012 | 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by maximo018
I use a large rock.
lol
Old May 31, 2012 | 07:17 AM
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Old Jun 1, 2012 | 09:08 PM
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So my springs are on the way I'm so happy I can't wait to get them and put them on
Old Jun 1, 2012 | 10:19 PM
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So my springs are on the way I'm so happy I can't wait to get them and put them on
Kool! Enjoy.
Old Jun 1, 2012 | 10:39 PM
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my maxima is becoming one of my best/favorite cars
Old Jun 6, 2012 | 07:10 PM
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Just got my springs in and I did the front but it dosent seem like its 2inches lower at all its like a inch lower. Will it settle lower after driving it?
Old Jun 6, 2012 | 08:26 PM
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Just got my springs in and I did the front but it dosent seem like its 2inches lower at all its like a inch lower. Will it settle lower after driving it?
Yes. Just wait. You'll be satisfied when its done settling. You might have to roll the fenders.
Old Jun 6, 2012 | 08:38 PM
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Yes. Just wait. You'll be satisfied when its done settling. You might have to roll the fenders.
With stock rims and tires for now?
Old Jun 6, 2012 | 09:11 PM
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With stock rims and tires for now?
Oh. Probably not then. I know the sidewall on the stock tires is huge but idk if they'll rub being on 15s. I'm on 17x8 350Z wheels so I have to roll mine SOON.
Old Jun 6, 2012 | 09:21 PM
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Oh. Probably not then. I know the sidewall on the stock tires is huge but idk if they'll rub being on 15s. I'm on 17x8 350Z wheels so I have to roll mine SOON.
I'm getting 17 bbs rim soon so I might then
Old Jun 7, 2012 | 10:31 AM
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Pics of the ride height after install? I saw those and was curious about them. I've only had experience with B&G springs.
Old Jun 8, 2012 | 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by brads91max
I'm getting 17 bbs rim soon so I might then
Which bbs wheels?
Old Jun 8, 2012 | 01:30 AM
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Originally Posted by 7mJoe
Pics of the ride height after install? I saw those and was curious about them. I've only had experience with B&G springs.
Older pics and sits a tad bit lower now, but you get the idea.
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Yes it is primed and yes I will be getting it painted soon.
Old Jun 8, 2012 | 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by maximo018
Enjoy. Like my 5.5 it has the same ground clearance. I can barely get the low profile jack under the car.
You gotta get the right jack.....Cause mine fit with it's 2-7/8" low profile pad!
Old Jun 8, 2012 | 10:10 AM
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Which bbs wheels?
Don't know the exact name but the ones that are on the sti's.
Old Jun 10, 2012 | 01:06 AM
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Originally Posted by brads91max
Don't know the exact name but the ones that are on the sti's.
Ok. Was just seeing if you had the same ones I have.
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