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I didn't use any spacers as those would push the wheels out even further. Both the front and the rear have a 25 offset. The rear tires are 225/40/18 so they have some stretch which helps with the clearance. I didn't have any rubbing on my 2012 Leaf, the black one, as the fender has basically...

Sorry I wasn't receiving any notifications of replies to this thread. Did you ever get your wheels on? What size tires did you mount on those 20 inch wheels? Did you find any available coilovers to help lower the car? Besides Megan, a couple other companies with coilovers for the Leaf are...

Yes I do have a bunch of pictures documenting the process. The kit I installed was a Megan Racing prototype of the kit they sell now. So they had me install it and document any issues I had and do a write up on the installation. I have a PDF file of the pictures and some notes I can send you...

Pretty sure its been mentioned somewhere else in this thread but Megan racing (http://www.meganracing.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;) sells a Nissan Leaf coilover kit. 32 way dampening adjustability and height adjustable from stock to about 2-3/4" lower than stock. I have...

I have been going back and forth with the air suspension. I do have Universal Air Aerosport bags that slip over the coilovers. They just replace the spring on the coilover so you still get the dampening of the coilover and you can fine tune the ride height. But I've been having some tiny...

I like it! What is the width and offset of those wheels? I'm on the same coilovers. If you're already maxed out on the coilover adjustment and want to go any lower, you can also remove the lower two locking rings. it will give you another 1/2" of drop. You can also make some different upper...

When I was at the dealership taking delivery of my Leaf the finance department asked if I wanted to purchase the maintenance package. I asked what that included and they told me oil changes. It was all I could do to not laugh in their face.

Thanks! The wheels are XXR 521, not a high dollar wheel. They are about the same weight as the stock 16's - fronts are 21 lbs and the rears are 22 lbs. They aren't a true 2-piece wheel but you can remove the perimeter bolts. The wheels have a black center and polished lip but I didn't really...

Obviously not everyone's taste but wanted to go a little different route. Went for a wheel change and dialed down the Megan coilovers some more. Wheels are staggered 18X10 with 25 mm offset on the rear with a 225/40/18 tire and 18X8.5 with 25 mm offset on the front with 215/40/18 tire...

Yes, I realize the welding is not the prettiest. I don't claim to be a professional welder nor do I play one on T.V. This is a prototype, I wanted to see if it would work better (go lower) than the original setup I was using. If I were going to permanently run this set-up I would re-do it and...

Thanks, yeah that's the issue I was having with the coilovers as well. I think Megan Racing can make shorter springs for the front struts, they were looking into it for me. Alternatively there are some coil spring manufacturers that will also custom make a set of springs for about $350. I can...

[/url][/url] [/url][/url] I’ve been running this set-up for a while and thought now would be a good time to do the write-up in case anyone else is looking into going this direction. I’ve never installed or driven a car with air suspension before so it was a bit of a learning experience and...

This kit is identical to my Megan Racing Kit. I just checked the numbers on the springs and they match!

The process really isn't that bad and doesn't require any specialty tools. The Coilovers come completely assembled and are a complete replacement of the stock strut so you don't have to disassemble the stock strut at all, just remove the entire thing, no spring compressors needed. The tougher...

Thanks! Yes I have actually noticed that with the addition of the wheels and the lowering I'm seeing about 8% increase in efficiency. The wheels are a few pounds lighter than stock and I drive 90% freeway so I think the aerodynamic gain of the lowering does have some effect. I was also...