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Molina280zx · 12-17-2013, 02:27 AM

I have a stock 83 280zx that I wanna lower and add rims to.
I haven't decided wether I will be getting 17s or 18s and I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations on size . I know I will need to modify suspension but I'm not sure what brands would be best when it comes to suspension parts. I've seen eibach springs for a fair price but they will only lower the car 1 inch . Should I just but coilovers? Or maybe get eibach shocks as well? What size tires? Will I need a camber kit? Any help is appreciated.

Reece · 12-26-2013, 05:41 PM

Modify it for S13 coilovers and don't get anything bigger than maybe 16s.

Molina280zx · 12-26-2013, 05:53 PM

What's the advantage of s14 coils?

Molina280zx · 12-26-2013, 05:54 PM

Sorry I meant s13

5280VertDET · 12-26-2013, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reece

Modify it for S13 coilovers and don't get anything bigger than maybe 16s.

Please no 17s on a Datsun. 16s, proper tires and suspension; you'll be happy.

Look at rimtuck.net

Molina280zx · 12-26-2013, 05:57 PM

I was planing on some tokico coils for 550? Or do you know any better suspension? Eibach shocks and springs?

Reece · 12-26-2013, 06:00 PM

Because 280ZX coilovers are insanely rare and expensive (if they even exist). You can't go low with shocks and springs. Shocks and coil sleeves, maybe. S13 coilovers are a lot cheaper and a lot more common, so Z guys usually use those.

12-17-2013, 02:27 AM	#1
Molina280zx Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Los Angeles Age: 29 Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	280 ZX fitment question I have a stock 83 280zx that I wanna lower and add rims to. I haven't decided wether I will be getting 17s or 18s and I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations on size . I know I will need to modify suspension but I'm not sure what brands would be best when it comes to suspension parts. I've seen eibach springs for a fair price but they will only lower the car 1 inch . Should I just but coilovers? Or maybe get eibach shocks as well? What size tires? Will I need a camber kit? Any help is appreciated.

12-26-2013, 05:53 PM	#3
Molina280zx Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Los Angeles Age: 29 Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What's the advantage of s14 coils?

12-26-2013, 05:54 PM	#4
Molina280zx Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Los Angeles Age: 29 Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sorry I meant s13

12-26-2013, 05:57 PM	#6
Molina280zx Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Los Angeles Age: 29 Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I was planing on some tokico coils for 550? Or do you know any better suspension? Eibach shocks and springs?