Strudul Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 (edited) Christmas has come (very) early. Adrian sorted these out for me late yesterday evening, got them shipped, and somehow I had them in my hands before lunchtime today... Unfortunately I haven't had a chance to install them yet, but that gave me plenty of time to admire them... well, after I'd fought through a mile of foam packaging wrap, and 6 bubble wrap bags. Now, aesthetics might not be the most important feature of spacers, but damn do they look good. It's almost a shame to have to install them hidden behind my wheels. It's a bit of a premature thread, but I'm just excited to be doing proper mods that really transform the Z (not that I'm knocking my beloved forum sticker), and if I don't let it out somewhere I'm gonna end up trying to install them in the middle of the night. Will hopefully be able to get on it tomorrow and have some before and after pics, but for now I'll just leave you with these: Edited March 1, 2017 by Strudul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 I'm going to complain to UPS being too fast on this one! Glad you like it, enjoy! P.S. Aren't they sexier than Eibach you kept preaching about? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share Posted March 1, 2017 At that rate I half expected this to show up at my door They are definitely sexier... and go with my black rims... Hopefully, being anodised, they will stay looking good and won't be defiled by stone chips like the rest of the Z either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) Just a few pics from the install, no particular order Excuse the dirt and my crappy brakes, I'll get them sorted eventually. Edited March 2, 2017 by Strudul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 Before and after. "Bit" dirty, and being on a slope doesn't help, but it was dark by the time I was back on flat ground, so I'll have a wash and get some better pics up tomorrow to show the results. Before: After: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4nn13 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Niiiice! I think spacers will be my next mod although i'll be running stock suspension and rays until summertime so hope they don't look too odd! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 Gotta say (after a stubby of course ), spacers have got to be the most important mod. Really transforms the Z, makes it so much more aggressive. I'm on stock suspension and RAYS. Hard to tell from the pics due to the slope messing up the height, but it looks awesome. Will get some better pictures on flat ground tomorrow to really show them off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly350z Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Your pictures are terrible Id go and sit in the corner and think about what youve done! Showing no decent side shots, blasphemy! Although, you've made me want a set. Well played Sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) Your pictures are terrible Id go and sit in the corner and think about what youve done! Showing no decent side shots, blasphemy! Although, you've made me want a set. Well played Sir Couldn't do them justice in that light and there was a bush in the way. Plus the car is at a funny tilt, so one side was stuck out and the other stuck in, so it wouldn't give a realistic impression unless you live on a mountain. Looks amazing from directly behind. Makes the tyres appear huge too. Edited March 2, 2017 by Strudul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 They look rubbish, should have got Eibach as they are the best in the world blah blah blah! :lol: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) They look rubbish, should have got Eibach as they are the best in the world blah blah blah! :lol: The real test is yet to begin. Only been for a short chilled drive, will have to put them through their paces. Looking promising though Edited March 2, 2017 by Strudul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilside z Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Bet they weren't all in delivered for a ton. Look smart though, needs lowering now. Adrian sent you a Pm Buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 Bet they weren't all in delivered for a ton. Look smart though, needs lowering now. Adrian sent you a Pm Buddy Even better Been looking at the Tein springs, but not sure if I should do the shocks as well. Gotta roll my arches first anyway. What drop can you get without scraping on 25/30mm spacers (with and without rolled arches)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Are you serious about rolling arches and springs? Get some coilovers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) Are you serious about rolling arches and springs? Get some coilovers. Maybe. Arches would need to be rolled regardless if I go for any drop. Wouldn't want a big drop though (maybe only 10-20mm, possibly 30) as it's my daily, plus the roads round here are awful and I don't want to have to crawl over every imperfection and bump or put up with shite ride. Not sure I could justify coilovers over springs when I don't track my Z, but feel free to convince me otherwise Edited March 2, 2017 by Strudul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) With the Tein S springs there is no need to roll the arches Gives a 17mm drop at the front and a 14mm drop at the back Not the best pic but it may give you some idea of the drop over stock Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited March 2, 2017 by Paul K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 With the Tein S springs there is no need to roll the arches Gives a 17mm drop at the front and a 14mm drop at the back. That's without spacers though, right? My tyres are now inline with the wheel arch lip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Not sure I could justify coilovers over springs when I don't track my Z, but feel free to convince me otherwise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 But #4 of the 1st vid was wheel spacers Also his advice was wrong. He said the better alternative to spacers was to buy offset wheels instead, but those have all the same negatives as spacers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 But #4 of the 1st vid was wheel spacers Also his advice was wrong. He said the better alternative to spacers was to buy offset wheels instead, but those have all the same negatives as spacers Quick, quick, return the spacers!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) I can't go back to hidden tucked rims now, the rice is worth the damage to my bearings. At least until I forget about the extra width, kerb the shite out of them and regret ever installing them Edited March 2, 2017 by Strudul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) Mine has spacers. 15 front 20 rear. That generally brings the wheels flush with the edges of the wheel arches Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited March 2, 2017 by Paul K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) Mine has spacers. 15 front 20 rear. That generally brings the wheels flush with the edges of the wheel arches Ah, couldn't tell from the angle. I've read that 25/30mm spacers cause more problems when lowering and that 20/25mm spacers are the max you can go if you want to lower without having to roll your arches. Edited March 2, 2017 by Strudul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4nn13 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 That's my problem - I love a wider stance and the 25/30 looks great but i'll be lowering it in the not too distant future and worry that this fitment will mean more pennies on coilovers & arch rolling. Plus not sure if 20/25 will be enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPhoboS Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 I've gone with 15/25 but my camber is F -2.4 R -2.15 so the front is still a bit tucked in but hopefully it's not tainted the steering feel too much, which is why I didn't want any wider up front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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