A&Q about 350Z
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Got my new springs\pop charger installed today. Thought I'd post some info here for anyone interested.
Eibach Springs: The original reason I wanted to get new springs is because I'd heard they reduced the bouncy ride in the Z considerably. After having them installed the ride is still nowhere near smooth, but it is more tolerable. Pulling a number out of my ass, I'll say it's about 30% less bouncy. The lowering makes the car look more aggressive but the change is not really noticable unless you are looking for it. If I had to do it over again, I'd get the H&R springs that lower the car a more (though they cost a little extra). The guy who installed the Eibachs also suggested I get H&R springs but it was clearly too late at that point. If you are planning on gettings these installed, remember to factor the price of wheel alignment into the cost. Total shop time can be anywhere from 3-5 hours.
*Total speed bumps scraped since install: 3
JWT Pop charger: I was really looking forward to getting this in. I was a little worried b\c I'd read that the pop charger makes a whistling noise a low RPM that sounded ricey. Not true at all. There is some slight whistling sound but it is barely noticable beneath the engine roar. The engine itself sounds *slightly* throatier at around 4k RPM, and it really starts to growl around 5k. The car also feels a little more responsive, although that is probably largely in my head. Honestly, if the JWT had cost more I would have been dissatisfied but considering the price I can't complain.
If you are in the Redmond\Bellevue area, I recommend Speedware for your installation. I have never in my life met more professional, courteous shop guys.
Next mod: pulleys and flywheel.
Post Edited (May 25, 11:36pm)
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pics of lowering please
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Hey Lodus, I am about 45 min south of you in Kent and I also just installed my JWT pop charger and was considering some Eibachs. Would it be possible for me to check yours out to see what I might be in for. Email me.
'03 350Z Redline
JWT Pop Charger
JWT clutch
JWT lightened flywheel - 14lbs
Kinetix Racing plenum
Grounding kit
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I got mine from there also. No problems and cheaper than alot of other places.
'03 350Z Redline
JWT Pop Charger
JWT clutch
JWT lightened flywheel - 14lbs
Kinetix Racing plenum
Grounding kit
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yea im pretty sure you can use the k&N on the JWT...but your popcharger will be red instead of blue. but its not a problem