To Lower Or Not To Lower

[T4NK]

Hey Guys

Just had a set of Vertini Mclaren black lip 20s fitted to my stock V35 now i need to decide to drop it like its hot or not. Tell me what u think

[interfooler]

Yes

[R6n350GT]

  On 21/04/2011 at 8:29 AM, T4NK said:

Hey Guys

Just had a set of Vertini Mclaren black lip 20s fitted to my stock V35 now i need to decide to drop it like its hot or not. Tell me what u think

Cue Cobey....

Im sure cobey will chime in here, he has 20s and SLAMMED! Looks great !

[mosoto]

yup lower it. A 350z spring/shocks setup will drop you around 30mm which will give you a good stance and can either be cheap or exy depending on the components you use.

The 350Z nismo suspension is another option for a little more than a cheap springs/shocks setup.

Coilovers will get you "slammed" but will not be cheap to do it properly

[mosoto]

here's an option:

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/354339-350zv35-lowered-king-springs/

[Cobey]

DROP IT!

You will never regret it when you get thumbs up everywhere you go... and I've never been pulled over for ride height....

I'm currently at last measure stilling at 77mm at the lowest point.

BC coilovers are a great investment... drop or raise at your desire!

[MikhailV87]

Yes it needs a drop.

[n15m0]

Definately lower...not neccessarily slammed. Rule of thumb, if you have aftermarket wheels and lower profile tires to avoid looking like a 4WD......lower the damn thing!

[30Five]

  On 21/04/2011 at 2:58 PM, Cobey said:

DROP IT!

You will never regret it when you get thumbs up everywhere you go... and I've never been pulled over for ride height....

I'm currently at last measure stilling at 77mm at the lowest point.

BC coilovers are a great investment... drop or raise at your desire!

I'm with this guy, even though he's kinda gay

Although when it's slammed and you want to go to the shops with massive speed bumps, you kinda wish your car was 4x4 spec lol

Or just be like me and avoid going to the shops altogether haha

[VNS 24]

20 inch definitely needs a drop.

You don't need to go all out lowing it unless it's not your daily car. Just 25mm-30mm mild drop should be ok.

[T4NK]

Im putting a GTR kit on the car in a few months so im going to wait and see how it looks the the GTR kit B4 i lower it, where i live atm lowing it will be an issue it wont get down the driveway FML lol

[jawrgy]

  On 10/05/2011 at 1:46 AM, T4NK said:

Im putting a GTR kit on the car in a few months so im going to wait and see how it looks the the GTR kit B4 i lower it, where i live atm lowing it will be an issue it wont get down the driveway FML lol

inb4 flame ><

[Namgun]

Don't get the GT-R kit please...

the rims look great !

and probably lower it a bit

[T4NK]

Y not the GTR kit, i love the look of the front bar

[Namgun]

  On 10/05/2011 at 4:19 AM, T4NK said:

Y not the GTR kit, i love the look of the front bar

because there are Gt-Rs out there.

I guess it's all about personal opinion.

But some people on other skyline forum seems to laugh at the body kit. Because they believe that whoever buys the GT-R kit is a GT-R wannabe...

No personal offence, just sharing what's on other forums.

The front bumper is more aggressive though

[T4NK]

Yeh im not getting it cauz i want a GTR (well who doesnt want a GTR but anyways) i just love the style of the mesh grills in the front and rear bar im not going to badge it as a GTR if i do get one, but im looking at all these pics and the paint matching is making want to cry i have seen some horrific paint jobs and its making think i should keep it stock lower it and turn it into a sleeper. If i was to put a turbo kit in it later on what sort of suspension should i be looking at to be able to cope with the increase of power?

[VNS 24]

  On 10/05/2011 at 4:19 AM, T4NK said:

Y not the GTR kit, i love the look of the front bar

I guess it's just different people have different opinions.

To tell the truth, I also thought of putting on this GT-R styled body kit before too. But after more research, I opted to go with a clean look that is not too expensive and keep the stock look of the V35 coupe.

[jawrgy]

  On 10/05/2011 at 8:09 AM, VNS 24 said:

I guess it's just different people have different opinions.

To tell the truth, I also thought of putting on this GT-R styled body kit before too. But after more research, I opted to go with a clean look that is not too expensive and keep the stock look of the V35 coupe.

Honestly i think every v35 owner goes through this once they get their ride. As you did, we do a bit of research and come across the hoards of tolls saying how ricer it is and get turned off ><. Also its expensive + the car is my daily which was the main turn off for me.

In Australia i think it is extremely unique to have the gtr or the aston martin body kit and you will always get compliments from everyone. Its those few car enthusiasts who think anything modified is ricer and if they dont approve of it then its shit.

[fcruz3r]

whatever kit u decide on, lower the car first. last thing you wanna have is a kitted car with off-roader style wheel gap.

be prepared to sacrifice going to places with high speed bumps, steep inclines and mates houses with big curbs. i'm just mildly lowered (1.25 inches) and the front bumper and diff protector skid plate scrapes on most ramps.

[scathing]

Lowering it would be a good step on the way to figuring out how big a wheel spacer you can go to get those rims sitting properly.