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**mrmephistopheles** · 03-05-2006, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DoriftoSlut

Oh! I want that cat! Hahah Soo cool!

Fuck that, he's MY cat.

TheTimanator · 03-05-2006, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ThatGuy

KTS Coilovers. 1 collar removed in the front. 5mm of free play for the rear spring when not under load.

So is this how everybody gets their KTS's that low? I was under the impression that that wasn't really safe in the rear. I'm happy with my current ride height although it could go lower. But one side of the car is still higher than the other. I think something is bent b/c when I put the coils in both sides were set the same.
Anyway, I'll post some pic as soon as I can get some new ones. My frame rails are 2.5" off the ground

SoSideways · 03-05-2006, 08:18 PM

Argh I need coils, like, last year.

Now with the 225/45/17s on the rails are like 4-5 inches off the ground.

Definitely 4x4.

Kinematics · 03-06-2006, 07:58 AM

My new S14, dropped on Pro Kits. Coilovers at some point, but they aren't high priority right now.

I'll have to get better pictures when it's not 600 miles away waiting for me to pick it up.

mr_240sx · 03-06-2006, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ThatGuy

My offsets aren't great for those who love Uber-Lip. But I really wanted Equips, and got a set of Polished face for cheap. I'll be running 20mm rear and 15mm front spacers. 18x10 +35 and 18x9 +30 and

So +15 all around.

those are some sweet wheels!

s13dan · 03-06-2006, 10:32 PM

I just installed my JIC coilovers last week so it seems appropriate i post.I have Been 4x4 for almost 2 years now.

95zilvia · 03-07-2006, 04:34 AM

My car.

Lower than half your cars even when jacked uP! :P

Still have this much lower to go on coilovers. Need supporting arms to go lower, so that everything else would be streetable :P

benson240sx · 03-07-2006, 09:06 AM

Man I wish we had roads up here that would allow us to lower our cars that much with out massive problems,
just battleing with all the Driveways is enought to kill your car.

chmercer · 03-07-2006, 10:07 AM

the road dosent let you lower your car. your hand on the spring perch does. if you dont want to lower your car then thats cool, but i am so tired of seeing people post whack ass excuses.

**ThatGuy** · 03-07-2006, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mr_240sx

those are some sweet wheels!

Thanks. Just waiting on the wheels, 5-lug hubs, spacers, and tires. Then they'll go on, along with my Tension Rods, Lower Brace, RUCA's, Traction Rod's, and Subframe spacers.

I slapped the coils on to get used to driving it lowered before I put my new Sil-Face and Aero on.

axiomatik · 03-07-2006, 11:22 AM

taking it one step at a time, huh?

hitman · 03-07-2006, 11:32 AM

one day at a time

anyways here is my car.

with this lip on it good pic to tell the front lip clearance

equals mad greddy lip destruction

pwnage
i have full links everywhere so alignment (minus bumpsteer) is still fine. i super low, and then raised it back up, and im still lower then scooter right now

he needs more low juice.

Steeles · 03-08-2006, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DoriftoSlut

Oh! I want that cat! Hahah Soo cool!

Nice polish face! I gotta polish mine too. Like... yesterday. The paint is peeling. Gonna paint strip them, then bust out the rubbing, buffing and polishing compound on a buffer.

Chit we're ALL gonna have polish.. I was planning on doing the same to mine!

Hmmm might plan b it and have them repainted... chit.

usdm180sx · 03-08-2006, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 95zilvia

Lower than half your cars even when jacked uP! :P

FYI that ain't low.

Slip&Sliden 240 · 03-08-2006, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TheTimanator

So is this how everybody gets their KTS's that low? I was under the impression that that wasn't really safe in the rear. I'm happy with my current ride height although it could go lower. But one side of the car is still higher than the other. I think something is bent b/c when I put the coils in both sides were set the same.
Anyway, I'll post some pic as soon as I can get some new ones. My frame rails are 2.5" off the ground

I have 2 collars removed on mine in the front. The rear I have slop but not enough to where it leaves the little guides on the collar.

sLiDewAys · 03-08-2006, 04:08 PM

will go lower once the harness is tucked and relocated.

looks likeme and slip&slidin need to get together for a photo shoot

2iv0 sx · 03-08-2006, 04:22 PM

^haha same pose.

Lost_DriFter · 03-08-2006, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by s13dan

I just installed my JIC coilovers last week so it seems appropriate i post.I have Been 4x4 for almost 2 years now.

i wish my car was this color again well it still is but clear coat is comin off i rarely see this color on 240s thats why i love it

P4rD0nM3 · 03-08-2006, 05:58 PM

Can still go lower by 2 inches.

KiDyNomiTe · 03-08-2006, 09:26 PM

For the time being, needs to be a bit lower in he front, will do that soon.

SoSideways · 03-09-2006, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by KiDyNomiTe

For the time being, needs to be a bit lower in he front, will do that soon.

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You gonna write a review of those Stance coils anytime soon mang?

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How will you be able to lower the front without rubbing on full lock? Are you gonna notch those fenders?

Ritz S14 · 03-09-2006, 12:36 AM

Day before my car got hit. Front needs to go lower but with 225s, it rubs the fender.

sLiDewAys · 03-09-2006, 03:39 AM

nice ritz
lovvin the work termist

KiDyNomiTe · 03-09-2006, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SoSideways

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You gonna write a review of those Stance coils anytime soon mang?

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How will you be able to lower the front without rubbing on full lock? Are you gonna notch those fenders?

I'm just gonna couple some more thoughts on them with the shock dyno which should be getting done this weekend if all goes well. I wrote an initial review comparing to silk roads maybe i didn't post it on here...

The fenders will notch themselves, I only plan on a few more mm, some more camber, and some spacers.

SoSideways · 03-09-2006, 12:52 PM

Sweet dude, can't wait for the shock dyno and review

As for the notching, I forgot you had fiberglass fenders. I still have stock metal fenders, so that's kinda a no-go for me. Damnit. Time to switch out the 225/45/17s for some 215/45/17s for the front!

KiDyNomiTe · 03-09-2006, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SoSideways

Sweet dude, can't wait for the shock dyno and review

As for the notching, I forgot you had fiberglass fenders. I still have stock metal fenders, so that's kinda a no-go for me. Damnit. Time to switch out the 225/45/17s for some 215/45/17s for the front!

go 235/40 if you value your tiresize. Its a few mm difference, i forget what it equated to.

SoSideways · 03-09-2006, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by KiDyNomiTe

go 235/40 if you value your tiresize. Its a few mm difference, i forget what it equated to.

Problem is that, Kumho MX doesn't come in 235/40/17. They have 235/45/17, but it's even taller than the 225/45/17.

235/45/17 is like 1" taller than the 215/45/17.
215/45/17 is only a couple tenths of an inch shorter than 235/40/17 from what I gathered.

So yeah, I'd probably go 215/45/17 front and 225/45/17 rear, both on 17x9 +20.

axiomatik · 03-09-2006, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ritz S14

Can't tell for sure, but it looks like your rear toe needs some correction.

Touring240 · 03-09-2006, 08:37 PM

and the front is crying out for camber!

usdm180sx · 03-09-2006, 09:23 PM

yeah it kinda looks like negative camber

03-06-2006, 07:58 AM	#94
Kinematics Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Westminster, Colorado Posts: 99 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My new S14, dropped on Pro Kits. Coilovers at some point, but they aren't high priority right now. I'll have to get better pictures when it's not 600 miles away waiting for me to pick it up. __________________ image exceeds forum limits -Moderation

03-06-2006, 10:32 PM	#96
s13dan Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 1,519 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I just installed my JIC coilovers last week so it seems appropriate i post.I have Been 4x4 for almost 2 years now. __________________ 89 240sx hatch #933-the hot rod 91 240sx coupe #131,603-the daily

03-07-2006, 09:06 AM	#98
benson240sx Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Oakville Posts: 16 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Man I wish we had roads up here that would allow us to lower our cars that much with out massive problems, just battleing with all the Driveways is enought to kill your car. __________________ S13240sx C5 Vett Red audio stuff installed, RedTopSR/Koyo/Greddy Specv FMIC/3" Vibrant Exhaust/HKS EVC1/Nismo 500KG Clutch/KYB G2 and sportlines/ Walbro/ Megan Manifold.. In the mail, Sacf2/Mines Ecu/ Tien Ha's/ Rear Multi-link/ Hicus sways/ T28BB/ Greddy ProfecB II/550cc injectors/ Z32 Masf/ Brembo rotors and agx Pads...

03-07-2006, 11:22 AM	#101
axiomatik Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: ATL Posts: 4,697 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	taking it one step at a time, huh? __________________

03-08-2006, 04:08 PM	#106
sLiDewAys Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Francisco, Ca Age: 38 Posts: 1,787 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	will go lower once the harness is tucked and relocated. looks likeme and slip&slidin need to get together for a photo shoot __________________

03-05-2006, 08:18 PM	#93
SoSideways Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: 你老母 Posts: 4,371 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Argh I need coils, like, last year. Now with the 225/45/17s on the rails are like 4-5 inches off the ground. Definitely 4x4.

03-07-2006, 04:34 AM	#97
95zilvia Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South San Francisco Age: 39 Posts: 1,860 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 95zilvia Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My car. Lower than half your cars even when jacked uP! :P Still have this much lower to go on coilovers. Need supporting arms to go lower, so that everything else would be streetable :P

03-07-2006, 10:07 AM	#99
chmercer BANNED Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: texas! Age: 38 Posts: 3,288 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the road dosent let you lower your car. your hand on the spring perch does. if you dont want to lower your car then thats cool, but i am so tired of seeing people post whack ass excuses.

03-07-2006, 11:32 AM	#102
hitman Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: late 19th century prussia Age: 36 Posts: 1,057 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	one day at a time anyways here is my car. with this lip on it good pic to tell the front lip clearance equals mad greddy lip destruction pwnage i have full links everywhere so alignment (minus bumpsteer) is still fine. i super low, and then raised it back up, and im still lower then scooter right now he needs more low juice.

03-08-2006, 04:22 PM	#107
2iv0 sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lng Bch Calfna Posts: 1,442 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	^haha same pose.

03-08-2006, 05:58 PM	#109
P4rD0nM3 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Not Applicable Posts: 1,183 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Can still go lower by 2 inches.

03-08-2006, 09:26 PM	#110
KiDyNomiTe Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Chicago Age: 37 Posts: 6,296 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: KiDyNomiTe Feedback Score: 0 reviews	For the time being, needs to be a bit lower in he front, will do that soon. __________________ PROCEED Grip Gambler

03-09-2006, 12:36 AM	#112
Ritz S14 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: C A L I F O R N I A Age: 42 Posts: 3,586 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Day before my car got hit. Front needs to go lower but with 225s, it rubs the fender.

03-09-2006, 03:39 AM	#113
sLiDewAys Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Francisco, Ca Age: 38 Posts: 1,787 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	nice ritz lovvin the work termist __________________

03-09-2006, 12:52 PM	#115
SoSideways Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: 你老母 Posts: 4,371 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Sweet dude, can't wait for the shock dyno and review As for the notching, I forgot you had fiberglass fenders. I still have stock metal fenders, so that's kinda a no-go for me. Damnit. Time to switch out the 225/45/17s for some 215/45/17s for the front!

03-09-2006, 08:37 PM	#119
Touring240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Victoria BC Posts: 432 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	and the front is crying out for camber!

03-09-2006, 09:23 PM	#120
usdm180sx Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: 562 Posts: 4,807 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: usdm180sx Feedback Score: 5 reviews	yeah it kinda looks like negative camber