Removed Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 proper wheels that old school design suit the Z too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev946 Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 proper wheels that old school design suit the Z too Yes they are a bit retro. Porsche used to have a similar black centre split rim wheel on the 911 turbo's in the 80's... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted April 20, 2007 Author Share Posted April 20, 2007 OK lets keep it simple. I want to lower the zed. i aint bothered about adjustable dampers and the like. I just want my zed to sit lower. Can I assume I therefore just need new springs ie Tein or Eibach? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev946 Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 OK lets keep it simple. I want to lower the zed. i aint bothered about adjustable dampers and the like. I just want my zed to sit lower. Can I assume I therefore just need new springs ie Tein or Eibach? Eibach's will lower 40mm and muck up you geometry. Go for RS-R's if you can get them. Tein's are OK too. RS-R's are 15mm allround and Tein 20mm fronts 15mm rears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted April 20, 2007 Author Share Posted April 20, 2007 OK lets keep it simple. I want to lower the zed. i aint bothered about adjustable dampers and the like. I just want my zed to sit lower. Can I assume I therefore just need new springs ie Tein or Eibach? Eibach's will lower 40mm and muck up you geometry. Go for RS-R's if you can get them. Tein's are OK too. RS-R's are 15mm allround and Tein 20mm fronts 15mm rears. Ok so if i get the teins, will i need the geometry checking or altering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 No you'll be perfectly fine with just the springs Kev mentions but it would be recommended just to be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted April 20, 2007 Author Share Posted April 20, 2007 How about these? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TEIN-LOWERING-SPR ... dZViewItem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Look good to me mate, thats the going rate from what ive seen to. Have a scan about at some well know garages, im sure they sell them at a similar price. Mite take away the unknown factor of ebay unless of course you trust the seller. Info: S Tech's springs lower your car .7 inches in the front and .6 inches in the rear. Spring rates are 386 lbs front (6.9 kg's) and 403 lbs rear (7.2 kg's). Includes 1 year Limited warranty against sagging. H Tech's are designed for the person who wants a less aggressive stance when compared to the S Tech's. The H Tech's are made of lightweight durable Vanadium, and then Zinc Phosphate coated for added rust prevention. Also features a 1 year Limited warranty against sagging. Lowers the car approximately .3 inches front, .2 inches rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 To be truthfull the RSR's, Eibach and Tein's are all good quality items. You can't go wrong with any of these if your just after a lowered look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Just in case, here you go: http://www.tdi-plc.com/catalog/index.ph ... _1115_1124 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted April 20, 2007 Author Share Posted April 20, 2007 Ordered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted April 21, 2007 Author Share Posted April 21, 2007 One thing that has been bugging me: Is the geometry the toe in and out, camber and castor thingys that the laser wheel alignment checks? Is it all the same? If so once my new rims come should i wait for the lower springs to be fitted to get it all done at once? Or am I way off?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 I'd just get it all done at once Sarnie, then you know it's good and it saves you a couple of quid on one geometry check! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev946 Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 Sarnie - You're geonetry will be fine with Tein's. Load of guys in the US have fitted them and didn't need a chnage. If you want it checking wait until te suspension has settled. Tein's lower about the same as RS-R's. I didn't bother with mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 One thing that has been bugging me: Is the geometry the toe in and out, camber and castor thingys that the laser wheel alignment checks? Is it all the same? If so once my new rims come should i wait for the lower springs to be fitted to get it all done at once? Or am I way off?? Laser alignment is the Toe in and out. Our cars from what i know have very little adjustment for camber if at all and only a small amount of adjustment for toe which is enough until you start lowering. If you lowered the car by 40mm or more then the camber starts to become an issue which is why we would recommend the Tein, Eibach or RSR's as they dont lower enough to cause problems. If you did say get some springs (or coilovers for that matter) that lowered 40mm or more then you would need to buy a rear camber kit to get it back in or near to Manufacturers recommendations depending on preference. Check them out here: http://www.stillen.com/product.asp?id=STICMBR01&c=SU I have seen them for much less when i was looking into suspension mods @ around $190. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 Can't lower mine - it wouldn't make it into my yard! I know when the tyres need replacing because the car bottoms out when I take it through the gates..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 Can't lower mine - it wouldn't make it into my yard! I know when the tyres need replacing because the car bottoms out when I take it through the gates..... Let's hope you don't get any punctures then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted April 21, 2007 Author Share Posted April 21, 2007 One thing that has been bugging me: Is the geometry the toe in and out, camber and castor thingys that the laser wheel alignment checks? Is it all the same? If so once my new rims come should i wait for the lower springs to be fitted to get it all done at once? Or am I way off?? Laser alignment is the Toe in and out. Our cars from what i know have very little adjustment for camber if at all and only a small amount of adjustment for toe which is enough until you start lowering. If you lowered the car by 40mm or more then the camber starts to become an issue which is why we would recommend the Tein, Eibach or RSR's as they dont lower enough to cause problems. If you did say get some springs (or coilovers for that matter) that lowered 40mm or more then you would need to buy a rear camber kit to get it back in or near to Manufacturers recommendations depending on preference. Check them out here: http://www.stillen.com/product.asp?id=STICMBR01&c=SU I have seen them for much less when i was looking into suspension mods @ around $190. I've bought some Tein S-tech springs which will lower it 20 mm at the front and 15 mm at the back, therefore I don't need to get the geometry done Will still get it done when the new rims arrive next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 Good one mate! Let us know how you get on. I'd be interested in what youthink of the Tein's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 with new wheels it is HIGHLY recommended to get your geometry checked, at the very least. Even with a little drop, it makes it even more recommended. Ask Liam and davestan how far off their geometry setup was with just new wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted April 22, 2007 Author Share Posted April 22, 2007 with new wheels it is HIGHLY recommended to get your geometry checked, at the very least. What do you mean, at the very least? What else is there to get checked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 with new wheels it is HIGHLY recommended to get your geometry checked, at the very least. What do you mean, at the very least? What else is there to get checked? your wallet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted April 22, 2007 Author Share Posted April 22, 2007 with new wheels it is HIGHLY recommended to get your geometry checked, at the very least. What do you mean, at the very least? What else is there to get checked? your wallet No need to check that, its empty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 with new wheels it is HIGHLY recommended to get your geometry checked, at the very least. What do you mean, at the very least? What else is there to get checked? your wallet No need to check that, its empty I know somebody that can lend you some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Sarnie, Please take some before and after shots (Preferably with your new wheels on) so we can see the difference? May be a purchase for me at some point...... just not this month! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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