Hi all,
I've been debating this since buying the car and since I've now fitted non run flat tyres the ride is so much softer that I'm not too concerned about making the ride too harsh so I'd like to get it done!
Is there anything I need to know before fitting them myself? Any special tools?
I've fitted coilovers to a couple of cars in the past so I know what I'm doing, but the Z is kind of new territory for me!
Any help would be appreciated!
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- SteveSmith
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28i M Sport - Alpine White / Canberra Beige, 19" M359’s, H&R’s / Eibachs, BMS Stage 1 - 271bhp, Front Splitter, CF Rear Lip, Alcantara Steering Wheel and Brembo 4 pots
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What springs you planning to fit?
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Eibach pro kit. Hoping they'll drop the front 15mm and the rear 5mm.
28i M Sport - Alpine White / Canberra Beige, 19" M359’s, H&R’s / Eibachs, BMS Stage 1 - 271bhp, Front Splitter, CF Rear Lip, Alcantara Steering Wheel and Brembo 4 pots
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The Eibach pro kit drop is 20/10mm front rear from non msport.SteveSmith wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2017 8:23 am
Eibach pro kit. Hoping they'll drop the front 15mm and the rear 5mm.
From M sport springs it is 10/0mm front - rear
The drop is noticeable
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The kit I've bought states 25mm / 15mm so I was hoping for 15mm / 5mm but I'd be happy with just the 10mm front drop. It's only really the front that needs dropping slightly imo. Plus it won't effect the rear camber so I'd be pleased.sunnydays wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2017 8:55 amThe Eibach pro kit drop is 20/10mm front rear from non msport.SteveSmith wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2017 8:23 am
Eibach pro kit. Hoping they'll drop the front 15mm and the rear 5mm.
From M sport springs it is 10/0mm front - rear
The drop is noticeable
28i M Sport - Alpine White / Canberra Beige, 19" M359’s, H&R’s / Eibachs, BMS Stage 1 - 271bhp, Front Splitter, CF Rear Lip, Alcantara Steering Wheel and Brembo 4 pots
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Ahh apologies the kit is different to the 35i / 35is one. Link to the one you have bought? ThanksSteveSmith wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2017 11:46 amThe kit I've bought states 25mm / 15mm so I was hoping for 15mm / 5mm but I'd be happy with just the 10mm front drop. It's only really the front that needs dropping slightly imo. Plus it won't effect the rear camber so I'd be pleased.sunnydays wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2017 8:55 amThe Eibach pro kit drop is 20/10mm front rear from non msport.SteveSmith wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2017 8:23 am
Eibach pro kit. Hoping they'll drop the front 15mm and the rear 5mm.
From M sport springs it is 10/0mm front - rear
The drop is noticeable
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/382134369431sunnydays wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2017 12:35 pmAhh apologies the kit is different to the 35i / 35is one. Link to the one you have bought? ThanksSteveSmith wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2017 11:46 amThe kit I've bought states 25mm / 15mm so I was hoping for 15mm / 5mm but I'd be happy with just the 10mm front drop. It's only really the front that needs dropping slightly imo. Plus it won't effect the rear camber so I'd be pleased.
28i M Sport - Alpine White / Canberra Beige, 19" M359’s, H&R’s / Eibachs, BMS Stage 1 - 271bhp, Front Splitter, CF Rear Lip, Alcantara Steering Wheel and Brembo 4 pots
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Very nice! Did not realise these existed. So should give you a 15mm drop up front and 5mm on the rear.SteveSmith wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2017 2:03 pmhttps://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/382134369431sunnydays wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2017 12:35 pmAhh apologies the kit is different to the 35i / 35is one. Link to the one you have bought? ThanksSteveSmith wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2017 11:46 am
The kit I've bought states 25mm / 15mm so I was hoping for 15mm / 5mm but I'd be happy with just the 10mm front drop. It's only really the front that needs dropping slightly imo. Plus it won't effect the rear camber so I'd be pleased.
The kit for the 35is is only 10mm/0mm