boosted280 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 what company produces the lowest drop for a 280zx? or can it be easily swapped with a different car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx_drift Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Drop as in ride height? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted280 Posted February 5, 2009 Author Share Posted February 5, 2009 yea that is what im refering to. i found a 1" drop from tockico. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S130Z Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Check this link, http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=11 , they have the cheapest lowering kit available and its easy to install. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted280 Posted February 5, 2009 Author Share Posted February 5, 2009 haha. Why not just get them from the hardware store for a lot less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S130Z Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Brand name is always better. As far as a suspension kit, the springs are gonna be your best bet. You can get coil overs custom made but they are gonna be $$$$$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted280 Posted February 5, 2009 Author Share Posted February 5, 2009 Yea name brand all the way. LOL. Um so the Tockico kit would be the best bet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S130Z Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Best bang for buck I would say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckolander Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 That site is great, I'm gonna get the pilot wrench for my wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvmy280zxt Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 that site was way funny!!! i like the seasonal tire air!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx_drift Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I built custom coilovers, and that gives me a pretty significant range. Are you looking for actual performance or just lowering it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted280 Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 Actual performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownrusty Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Really coilovers are the way to go...fabrication required and measure twice and cut once. You need a welder and trial fitting as you go. All the way down: More practical ride height and compliant for the street and newer wheels: how my car sits now: Yasin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted280 Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 I dont have a welder. But what type of coilovers did you use or does it not matter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 How about Modern Motorsport's coilovers? Pretty well priced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted280 Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 Thanks. i will definitely be looking in to those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilbertZ Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 how my car sits now: Yasin I never get tired of that shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx_drift Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I made my own coilovers using some parts we had at the shop I work at. It's pretty simple, just takes some machining. Let me know if you need any help. I have pictures of everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted280 Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 What kind of machining? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S130Z Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 The Modern Motorsports kit does not require machining. They just slide over and weld in place I believe. Here's the quote. ***For proper installation, removal of the factory cupped lower spring perch is required. Then our custom perch is welded to the strut tube at our described location. This is the only welding required and is easily done by any competent welder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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