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Old 03-27-06, 10:45 AM
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Unhappy Retarded Suspension Q

okay, so the GSLSE just got its new to me wheels. set of datsun 280zx wheels that look good on the car, nice 1/2inch sticking out of the fender wheels. looks good. anyway, the ride height of the car looks retarded now because of the dished style the wheels have.

i was looking at the ST spring set in the catalog formally known as victoria british, considering they arent a finacial burden (other FB taking up money) and they arent a huge increase in spring rate as the car is street driven daily. but that isnt the problem. the choice for replacement strut is. i dont want to spend alot of money on high prefromance ones. but i figured that stock replacements wont. last.

Can the GR2s handle the extra 10% spring rate and reduce ride height? or what is the smarter option given that i dont want to spend alot on high end options. reiterated, i dont want my new struts dying after a month.
Old 03-27-06, 11:15 AM
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the gr2s cant handle the stock springs, you're better off with 25 year old stock shocks than those things.
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Originally Posted by j9fd3s
the gr2s cant handle the stock springs, you're better off with 25 year old stock shocks than those things.
I agree, I had a set in my car before I isntalled my Tokico Blues and they were abysmal. The Tokicos are far improved and aren't much more expensive. Go with them.
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hmmm, i wonder do 280z's and zx's share the same bolt pattern, because i have a 280 in the garrage just waiting to donate wheels.
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DO you have any Pics of the wheels on your car?
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Originally Posted by 85-GSL
hmmm, i wonder do 280z's and zx's share the same bolt pattern, because i have a 280 in the garrage just waiting to donate wheels.
The 300ZX's have the 4x114.3 and 5x114.3 pattern that the SE's and 2nd gens have. Not sure about the offset though. I have both sets here if someone is dying for a measurement, or you can visit. the Z forum. http://www.300zxclub.com/index.php? They have a very good faq section.
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ill get some pictures up maybe tonight i have to borrow a camera seeing my mine was stolen.
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