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SilviaSR20DET · 10-08-2003, 11:56 PM

Im about to order new springs for my 96 240sx and currently im looking at either the eibach sportlines or the tanabe superdowns.
Is 2 inch drops safe for daily driving like over bumps? I have eibachs on my 97 240sx and it goes over bumps pretty easily without doing the sideways thing (on some bumps). Also would the 2inch drop coupled with 205/55/r15 still can go over those concrete barriers in parking lots? thanks.

JasonNagra · 10-09-2003, 12:06 AM

Assuming your a careful driver and know how to drive a lowered car in terms of steep driveways and bumps, 2" is nothing. My car is lowered like 3", mine is an S13.

srpowereds14 · 10-09-2003, 01:36 AM

i have the tanabe superdowns on my s14 with a apexi Gt Spec catback exhaust and it scrapes juss cause the exhaust is SOO HUGE but other than that the front is perfect.... you'll be okae

NiteKids · 10-09-2003, 01:54 AM

not too low.....in fact...no low enough!

nrcooled · 10-09-2003, 07:59 AM

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Originally posted by NiteKids
not too low.....in fact...no low enough!

OMG do I agree with Nitekids!!!!

Here is my car with a 1.75 drop in front and 1.5 out back. I would like it to be lower but it will effect the HICAS toe angle too much and I want to keep HICAS

adey · 10-09-2003, 10:53 AM

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Originally posted by nrcooled

Nice wheels.

Very nice... where'd you get them? ;D
I agree though - 2" is not enough. Mine's only lowered about 2 1/2 - 3", but I think closer to 3 1/2 or even 4" is just about right. (if you're riding on 15s like me) ... if you're on 17s, you might not "need" to drop it so much.

fridexter · 10-09-2003, 10:58 AM

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Nissan240SX · 10-09-2003, 11:31 AM

tanabe superdowns. how much are they? and where can i get some? and more info?

nrcooled · 10-10-2003, 02:13 AM

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Nice wheels. Very nice... where'd you get them? ;D

I got them off of Adey here on the boards. He had them in the FS section here, it's funny because he couldn't find anyone to take them off of his hands.

He gave me a good deal. From what I hear it's pretty hard to find them since Volk hasn't produced them in almost 10yrs

adey · 10-10-2003, 03:10 AM

LOL... how flattering.

Glad you like the wheels!! They were tough to let go of... but I've decided I kinda prefer spoked over mesh. heh heh.

gijoe69 · 10-10-2003, 04:36 AM

2" Drop is alot if you have say 80mm Exhaust with 3" piping all the way

boro240 · 10-10-2003, 05:12 AM

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Originally posted by nrcooled
From what I hear it's pretty hard to find them since Volk hasn't produced them in almost 10yrs

i have some in 15s, not as pretty looking though.

SilviaSR20DET · 10-10-2003, 09:28 AM

I have an apexi n1 dual would that scrape alot?

nrcooled · 10-10-2003, 09:34 AM

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Originally posted by SilviaSR20DET
I have an apexi n1 dual would that scrape alot?

it depends if your hangers sag as much as mine do. My N1 dual hangs pretty low

SilviaSR20DET · 10-10-2003, 09:45 AM

well it doesnt really sag and when i had them on my other 97 240sx that was 1.4 inches in the back i can go over bumps straight without scratching it.

SilviaSR20DET · 10-10-2003, 09:47 AM

Does tanabe still make the superdowns anymore? Cause they seem hard to find compared to alot of other springs. Do you guys know any sites that carry them for like 200 dollars?

10-08-2003, 11:56 PM	#1
SilviaSR20DET Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,221 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	2 inch drop is too low? Im about to order new springs for my 96 240sx and currently im looking at either the eibach sportlines or the tanabe superdowns. Is 2 inch drops safe for daily driving like over bumps? I have eibachs on my 97 240sx and it goes over bumps pretty easily without doing the sideways thing (on some bumps). Also would the 2inch drop coupled with 205/55/r15 still can go over those concrete barriers in parking lots? thanks.

10-09-2003, 12:06 AM	#2
JasonNagra Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Long Beach Posts: 1,349 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Assuming your a careful driver and know how to drive a lowered car in terms of steep driveways and bumps, 2" is nothing. My car is lowered like 3", mine is an S13. __________________ http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...f/f9dc7664.jpg Edit: check your link.

10-09-2003, 10:58 AM	#7
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10-09-2003, 11:31 AM	#8
Nissan240SX Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Kansas Age: 41 Posts: 363 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	tanabe superdowns. how much are they? and where can i get some? and more info? __________________ If Life is an Andrenaline rush, then why are Hondas so slow?

10-09-2003, 01:36 AM	#3
srpowereds14 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: nor cal Posts: 448 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i have the tanabe superdowns on my s14 with a apexi Gt Spec catback exhaust and it scrapes juss cause the exhaust is SOO HUGE but other than that the front is perfect.... you'll be okae

10-09-2003, 01:54 AM	#4
NiteKids BANNED Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Socal Posts: 1,223 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	not too low.....in fact...no low enough!

10-10-2003, 03:10 AM	#10
adey Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 3,072 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	LOL... how flattering. Glad you like the wheels!! They were tough to let go of... but I've decided I kinda prefer spoked over mesh. heh heh.

10-10-2003, 04:36 AM	#11
gijoe69 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Age: 39 Posts: 366 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	2" Drop is alot if you have say 80mm Exhaust with 3" piping all the way

10-10-2003, 09:28 AM	#13
SilviaSR20DET Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,221 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	I have an apexi n1 dual would that scrape alot?

10-10-2003, 09:45 AM	#15
SilviaSR20DET Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,221 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	well it doesnt really sag and when i had them on my other 97 240sx that was 1.4 inches in the back i can go over bumps straight without scratching it.

10-10-2003, 09:47 AM	#16
SilviaSR20DET Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,221 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Does tanabe still make the superdowns anymore? Cause they seem hard to find compared to alot of other springs. Do you guys know any sites that carry them for like 200 dollars?