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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! :axe:
nrcooled
10-09-2003, 07:59 AM
Originally posted by NiteKids
not too low.....in fact...no low enough! :axe:

OMG do I agree with Nitekids!!!!:cry: :doh:

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

http://members.cox.net/nrcooled20/240%20fullside.jpg
adey
10-09-2003, 10:53 AM
Originally posted by nrcooled
http://members.cox.net/nrcooled20/240%20fullside.jpg Nice wheels. :D 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. :p
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
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. :D
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
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
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?