crerar Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Judging by how many Z's I've seen with this suspension set up, I'm sure this is a dead horse by now, but I've searched and can't seem to find out a legitimate answer. Speculation can only get me so far. I'm hoping to find someone who has gone through the same issue. So here it goes. I have a 1977 280Z with Tokico Illumina 5-ways, and Eibach Pro Kit lowering springs. It has 225/50 R 15 tires. After searching around and seeing many Z cars with the same suspension set up, and tire/rim combination as my car. I have noticed that my Z seems to sit higher than others. I measured the fender clearance and I have 2 1/4" in the front and 2 1/2" in the rear. Judging by the majority of cars I have seen, I'm guessing it should be about an inch lower, give or take a tiny bit. At this time my interior is pretty much completely bare other than dash and headliner. I don't believe it will add that much weight when I get everything complete to lower it down that much. I purchased the car from a member and he seems like a good guy. He put everything on correctly, as far as which springs go where. The car sits level and rides like it's on rails. I just want a little less fender gap. I wan't to go up to 16" rims when I get the money. Any feedback would be awesome. I tried to find a Z with the look I'm trying to get as far as stance goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Your car is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stravi757 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 (edited) yes it looks pretty low. If you want to get rid of the "fender gap" maybe go with a 55 sidewall Edited February 13, 2015 by stravi757 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crerar Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share Posted February 14, 2015 Your car is fine. yes it looks pretty low. If you want to get rid of the "fender gap" maybe go with a 55 sidewall Looks good. Thats not my car. Thats how I want mine to sit. I am not sure what wheel/tire combo he is running, but thats is the stance I amlooking for. This is my car as it sits now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Loosen the front and rear lower control arm mounting bolts and put the car on the ground. Bounce it up and down and roll it back a forth. Then tighten the lower control arm mounting bolts to spec while the car is on the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-ya Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Here is what my 71' looked like with Eibach springs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperZ Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Thats not my car. Thats how I want mine to sit. I am not sure what wheel/tire combo he is running, but thats is the stance I amlooking for. This is my car as it sits now. That's how my '78 sits. I like how that white Z sits, I just expect I won't get there without coilovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crerar Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 Z-ya : What size tires and rim offset were you running? SleeperZ : That's what I'm afraid of too. I was looking at Lowering springs from Tokico. They aren't progressive but I wasn't sure if they give any more drop. Since I have Illumina's I think they should match up pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-ya Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 225-50R15 on zero offset 15x8 No rubbing issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crerar Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 That's the same as me. I don't know if it shows in my picture, but it looks like your car sat lower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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