Upgrade Suspension

Old Aug 20, 2008 | 09:28 PM
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Upgrade Suspension

Hey guys I did search for this info 1st but I can't seem to find everything I need to know...
Basically, I want to lower my g coupe with springs that will lower about 1-1.5'' to make her stiffer, look better and improve cornering/handling, yet still able to drive everyday... I wanna get rid of the wheel gap, but I don't want the back to sag and look lower than the front...
Also, what all should I get when doing springs... new struts/shocks, camber/toe adjusters... I'm not really sure what the toe is...
all help is appreciated...
 
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 10:26 PM
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Most, if not all, of the answers to your questions can be found here:
https://g35driver.com/forums/brakes-...w-updates.html
 
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 11:15 PM
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what kind of springs are better? Linear or Progressive? Is there much of a difference... Will one sag more so than the other...
 
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 11:26 PM
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get greddy type-s coilovers
and spl pro rear camber arms
and your good to go
 
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 08:20 PM
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I was under the impression coil-overs for the G is not worth it because:
-they already sit low
-not worth the price
-too stiff for daily driving

I'm leaning towards Eibach springs (1.1'' F/1'' R drop) & Tokico D-spec shocks...

Will camber arms be needed with this combo to keep alignment?

Anything else recommended?
 
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 10:00 PM
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350evo,spc/eibach, spl are good camber kits. im lowered 1.3 and need front and rear camber/toe kits to get back into spec
 
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 04:58 PM
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Thanks I'll def get the camber kit too... What springs do you have? Is 1.3'' too low? How's the ride?
 
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 06:30 PM
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i have swift sport springs for the 350z....its not to low at all, i have about a 1.5 finger gap on all four sides. i have them mated with tokico d-specs set on 2.5 turns from full stiff. rides smooth and handles better than stock...
 
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by All G'd Up
I was under the impression coil-overs for the G is not worth it because:
-they already sit low
-not worth the price
-too stiff for daily driving

I'm leaning towards Eibach springs (1.1'' F/1'' R drop) & Tokico D-spec shocks...

Will camber arms be needed with this combo to keep alignment?

Anything else recommended?
If you can afford coilovers, they are worth getting. Some are better than others for the money.

The G isn't already too low or else you woulsn't want to lower it.
Some coilovers are worth the price.
"Too stiff" is subjective, but I would think that most people that have reasonably speced coilovers won't find them too stiff for street use.

I have BC Racing coilovers on my daily driver. I find the ride comfortable.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 09:26 PM
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Yeah i was just trying to decide if coil-overs are the better way to go... I just don't want it to be too much stiffer than stock, but definitely somewhat stiffer... I'm just afraid I'll get the coil-overs and it'll be too stiff... If I get the springs, d-spec shocks & camber kit its about the same price as coil-overs.. At least the megan racing ones are $900...
 
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 08:13 PM
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you may still need camber kits with coilovers
 
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 09:58 PM
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Yeah I think I'm just gonna do the eibach pro springs & d-spec shocks... Do you think it will be necessary for the camber kit with this set up, since it'll only be lowered approx 1''... An alignment might be able to bring it back close to stock... What is the most negative camber I can go with even tire wear?
 
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 10:58 PM
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A lot of people get uneven tire wear even on the stock suspension. I needed camber kits on my sedan to keep from wearing out the insides of the tires first.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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Do you think its possible to get close to stock camber without a camber kit using the eibach pro springs?
 
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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 10:10 PM
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Probably not, but every car is different.
 
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